Master Scuba Diver

PADI Master Scuba Diver – The Black Belt of Recreational Diving

Ready to join the elite? The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is the highest non-professional level in the PADI system – a recognition of your skill, experience, and dedication to diving.Only about 2% of divers ever achieve it, making it a true badge of honor.

As a Master Scuba Diver, you’ll have a wealth of training across multiple diving specialties, experience in a variety of environments, and the confidence to handle almost any diving situation.It’s not a course in itself, but a certification that acknowledges your achievements as a diver.

To apply for the Master Scuba Diver rating, you must:

• Be PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Be PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
• Have five PADI Specialty Diver certifications
• Have logged a minimum of 50 dives
• Be at least 12 years old (12–14 will be Junior Master Scuba Diver)

• Recognition of your skills – Join an elite group of divers worldwide
• Versatility – Experience across multiple types of diving (wreck, deep, night, drift, etc.)
• Confidence – The ability to dive in a variety of environments and conditions
• Pride & credibility – Stand out when booking dives or joining expeditions

Since Master Scuba Diver is a recognition rating, not a single training course, the inclusions depend on your chosen specialties and path to completion. Typical inclusions if taken with us:

• Personal training plan to complete any missing prerequisites
• Specialty course tuition and materials
• Certification processing and PADI Master Scuba Diver application fee
• Professional mentorship and dive trip opportunities to reach 50 logged dives

• Highest non-professional PADI rating – respected worldwide
• Enhanced dive opportunities – Access to advanced sites and expeditions
• Stronger dive community connections – Network with highly skilled divers
• Foundation for going pro – Excellent preparation for the PADI Divemaster course