PADI Master Scuba Diver

SCUBA Diving’s Highest Non Professional Rating

The “Black Belt” of SCUBA

In Karate it is the ultimate goal to become a “BLACK BELT”.  Why not have the same goal in SCUBA?



Training Fees

The fees to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD) vary depending on the five PADI specialty courses you choose.


In order to get certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver, you must be at least 12 years old, be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, a PADI Rescue Diver, and have been certified in five PADI specialty courses.


To determine your SCUBA DIVE BELT ranking use the following chart:

Student Diver: White Belt

CertificationsOpen WaterAdvancedRescue
0 SpecialtiesYellowOrangeGeen
1 SpecialtyOrangeGreenBlue
2 SpecialtiesGreenBluePurple
3 SpecialtiesBluePurpleBrown
4 SpecialtiesPurpleBrownRed
5 SpecialtiesBrownRedBlack

List of Specialties offered at Diver Dan’s