Master Scuba Diver Challenge

Master Scuba Diver is the highest recreational diving certification. This is where the best of the best come to play because the dive possibilities are endless. To become a Master Scuba Diver you must log 50 dives and complete the following courses:

• Open Water Diver
• Advanced Open Water Diver
• Rescue Diver
• Five Specialty Diver courses

Prestige isn’t easy to come by, but it is certainly well worth it. As a Master Scuba Diver, you’ll have a whole new level of confidence whether you’re diving local wrecks, quarries, reefs or exploring exciting dive environments around the world.

How and where do I sign up?

We are going to try and make it easier and more cost effective to reach for the top of your sport -- the diver level unrivaled in the recreational ranks: Master Scuba Diver. With this certification in hand, you will have reached the highest recreational diver accomplished in diver education. PADI calls it the Black Belt of scuba diving.

The Master Scuba Diver rating denotes superior achievement and proficiency in dive skills, experience and underwater activities. 

To put yourself on top and reach the Master Scuba Diver level, you need to be at least 12 years of age and complete Open Water Diver or equivalent, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and any five Specialty Diver certifications. Or, if you are a Divemaster, or Assistant Instructor, complete any five specialty ratings.  

Upon Completion of course requirements, you will be given the forms necessary to apply for the PADI, IANTD or SDI Master Scuba Diver rating. There is a small charge/processing fee, paid to PADI, IANTD or SDI.