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PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER
Stand Out. Explore More. Join the Elite
Earn the highest non-professional rating in recreational diving with the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification. This course is designed for passionate divers who want to refine their skills, explore new specialties, and reach the pinnacle of recreational scuba training. With three customizable bundles to choose from, you can tailor your path to your interests—whether it's adventure, conservation, or technical foundations. Train in Playa del Carmen’s vibrant waters and take the next step toward the elite of recreational divers!
Course Details
What It Is
The Master Scuba Diver (MSD) certification is PADI’s highest recognition for recreational divers. To earn it, you must be a certified Rescue Diver, have five PADI specialty certifications, and log at least 50 dives. Our tailored bundles are designed to help you reach that milestone while sharpening your skills and diving deeper into your personal interests.
Who It’s For
This course is perfect for passionate divers who want to level up their skills, explore new environments, and build serious underwater confidence. Anyone can join the training, but you’ll need to be Rescue Diver certified (or equivalent) to earn the Master Scuba Diver rating.
Options
Essential – A balanced track perfect for adventurous divers. Includes 5 specialties: Nitrox, Deep, Drift, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and Wreck. 12 dives over 4–7 days.
Tech Edge – Want a taste of tech? This bundle includes Sidemount, Nitrox, Deep, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and Dry Suit. 12 dives over 4–7 days.
Conservation – Dive with purpose. Includes AWARE Shark Conservation, Dive Against Debris, Naturalist, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and PADI AWARE. 8 dives over 3–5 days.
All packages include one year PADI Club membership and equipment rental (dry suit not provided).
Why Choose This Course
Gain the most prestigious non-professional PADI rating
Sharpen your skills and confidence through diverse dive experiences
Become more self-reliant and adaptable underwater
Learn to dive with different gear setups and in varied environments
Stand out in the dive community—Master Scuba Diver is a badge of experience
Includes PADI Club membership for training perks and travel discounts
Qualify for the PADI Master Scuba Diver Challenge and get a chance to win a dive trip for two
Where You Dive
Playa del Carmen offers the perfect mix of vibrant reef life and unique underwater environments. During your training dives, you’ll explore shallow coral gardens and deeper reef systems teeming with parrotfish, angelfish, moray eels, and curious nurse sharks. Encounters with graceful sea turtles are common, and from November to April, you might even add a Bull Shark dive to your experience. Want to take it further? Ask us about upgrading your training to include the world-famous Cozumel drift dives or the mystical freshwater cenotes just inland—two of the region’s most iconic diving adventures.
Pricing
Essential: $1479 USD
Tech Edge: $1469 USD
Conservation: $879 USD
Take the Next Step
Pick your bundle and earn the most respected title in recreational diving.
Before booking, please review our Cancellation Policy and ensure you meet the requirements of the mandatory Diver Medical Form.
Course Prerequisites
To earn the official PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, you need to:
Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
Complete five PADI Specialty Diver courses*
Log a minimum of 50 dives
Be at least 12 years old
*Non-PADI specialties DO NOT APPLY