Peak Performance Buoyancy
Improve buoyancy control, trim, and efficient movement underwater.
PADI / Recognition rating
Master Scuba Diver.
A mark of broad recreational training and real-world experience, earned through core certifications, specialty courses, and logged dives.
What the rating means
Experience recognized.
The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is the highest recreational recognition in the PADI system. It is not a standalone course or a professional rating, and it does not authorize someone to lead or supervise other divers.
What PADI requires
- Be at least 12 years old.
- Hold Rescue Diver or Junior Rescue Diver certification, plus the required Open Water and Advanced Open Water levels (qualifying certifications from another agency may count).
- Hold five PADI Specialty Diver certifications.
- Have at least 50 logged dives.
Once I verify your certifications and logged dives meet the requirements, I’ll complete the application and submit it to PADI on your behalf.
Download the official PADI Master Scuba Diver applicationConfirmed PADI teaching scope
Specialties I can teach.
These specialties are within my current PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor scope. Other specialties may require a separate PADI Specialty Instructor rating; ask me to confirm a course before making plans.
PADI AWARE Specialist
Learn about aquatic conservation and ways divers can help protect the underwater world.
Coral Reef Conservation
Explore reef ecology and practical ways to support coral reef conservation.
Application help, on me.
If you have purchased one of my photographs, dived with me before, or are booking a course or coaching with me, I’ll review, complete, and submit your eligible Master Scuba Diver application to PADI on your behalf at no service charge. PADI may charge a separate application or certification fee.
PADI reviews the application and determines whether to award the rating after the required certifications and dives are verified.
Ready to check your eligibility?