Master Scuba Diver
The pinnacle of recreational diving.
PADI Certification
The Master Scuba Diver rating is PADI’s highest recreational diver certification — reserved for divers who have completed five specialty courses and logged 50 dives. It’s a mark of real-world experience and commitment to the sport. Less than 2% of all PADI divers ever earn it.
YOUR PATH TO MASTER SCUBA DIVER
Every step builds on the last. Here’s what it takes to reach the top.
01
ADVANCED OPEN WATER
Build your core dive skills
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02
RESCUE DIVER
Master dive safety & problem-solving
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03
5 SPECIALTY COURSES
Choose specialties that match your diving goals.
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04
50 LOGGED DIVES
Proven real-world experience
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05
MASTER SCUBA DIVER
PADI’s highest recreational rating