• Why should I take the challenge and become a PADI Master Scuba Diver?

The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating puts you in a class of distinction as a recreational scuba diver because - unlike other PADI certifications - you earn this one. By diving.

To earn the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, you'll have gained invaluable experience and training which puts you in a class of distinction, setting you apart from other recreational divers.

PADI Master Scuba Diver is the highest, non-professional (i.e. recreational) level in the PADI system of diver education. So if you think you're up to it, take the challenge yourself:

Want it. Live it. Dive it.

Minimum requirements to qualify for PADI Master Scuba Diver rating:

• PADI (Junior) Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training agency)
   
• 5 PADI Specialty Diver certifications
   
• 50 logged dives
   
• Minimum age: 12 years

How to apply:

• Complete the Master Scuba Diver Application form, ensuring that all requested information is supplied.
   
• The certifications need to be verified by a Dive Bus PADI Instructor who will sign your application form.
   
• Once your application has been reviewed and processed by PADI, you'll receive a PADI Master Scuba Diver certification card, wall certificate and emblem.

 What you need to bring:

• Your completed Master Scuba Diver Application form
   
• 2 x photocopies of:
   
  • your Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver c-cards, back and front
     
  • 5 of your Specialty Course c-cards, back and front
     
  • One copy is kept for Dive Bus records; the other accompanies your application form.

Fees:

• PADI Master Scuba Diver application fee: $42 payable direct to PADI (by credit card), which accompanies your application form
   
• This fee includes a quarterly subscription to The Undersea Journal.

• What's next once I'm a Master Scuba Diver?

 'Go Pro' and take your PADI Dive Master course with The Dive Bus!