MASTER SCUBA DIVER (MSD)
Master Scuba Diver Malaga is the highest recreational certification from PADI, recognising divers with advanced training, strong skills, and extensive experience. This rating demonstrates exceptional confidence underwater and highlights you as one of the most capable recreational divers. To qualify, you must complete Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, five PADI specialty courses, and log 50 dives.
Price & Requirements
💶 PADI Administration fees apply
📘 eLearning: N/A
⏱️ eLearning time commitment: N/A
🎓 Prerequisites: Rescue Diver (or Junior Rescue Diver if under 15)
📅 Practical time commitment: 50 logged dives
🧒 Minimum age: 12 years old (Junior MSD)
🧒 Minimum age: 15+ for Std. MSD rating
Course Overview
🎓 Completion of Advanced Open Water & Rescue Diver
📘 Minimum of 50 logged dives
⭐ Five PADI Specialty certifications
🏆 Recognition as a top-level recreational diver
What You'll Learn
🌊 Dive confidently in varied conditions
🎯 Apply advanced skills across dive sites
🗺️ Plan and manage complex dives
📈 Continue progression toward professional levels
