Master Scuba Diver is not a course.
It is recognition of commitment, experience, and well-rounded dive training.
Often called the “black belt” of recreational scuba diving, the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating places you among a small group of divers who have invested the time, effort, and intention to truly develop their skills underwater.
Fewer than two percent of recreational divers ever earn this rating. Not because it is difficult to sign up for, but because it requires consistency, curiosity, and real experience in the water.
What Master Scuba Diver Represents
Master Scuba Diver is proof that you have gone beyond basic certification.
It shows that you have trained across multiple environments, built judgment through experience, and developed confidence through repetition.
It is not about depth records or bravado.
It is about being capable, calm, and competent underwater.
Requirements for Master Scuba Diver
To earn the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, you must complete the following:
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
- PADI Rescue Diver certification
- 50 logged dives
- Five PADI Specialty Diver certifications
There is no time limit. You earn this rating at your pace.
Specialties You Can Complete With Dive With Frank
Dive With Frank teaches over 20 PADI specialty courses, including several that are less commonly offered and intentionally skill-forward.
- Zombie Apocalypse Diver
- Megalodon Tooth Fossil Diver
- Public Safety Diver / Surface Support Specialist
- Self-Reliant Diver
- Full Face Mask Diver
- Digital Underwater Photographer
- Or explore the full specialty course list
We can map out a path that matches your interests, local conditions, and long-term goals.
Is Master Scuba Diver Right for You?
Master Scuba Diver is ideal if you:
- Want to become more confident and capable underwater
- Enjoy learning through varied environments and challenges
- Plan to dive regularly and want stronger foundational skills
- Prefer meaningful experience over fast-track credentials
It is not required for professional diving.
It is for divers who want to be very good at what they do.
Let’s Build Your Path
There is no single way to earn Master Scuba Diver.
That is the point.
If you already have some of the prerequisites, we will pick up where you are.
If you are just starting to think about it, we will plan forward.
Contact Dive With Frank
and let’s talk about what your Master Scuba Diver journey could look like.