PADI Master Scuba Diver

The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating represents a significant milestone in your recreational diving journey — a badge of experience, versatility and accomplishment beneath the waves. To earn this rating with Norway Dive, you choose and complete five PADI specialty courses that reflect your interests and the skills you want to master. Each specialty typically takes one to two days to complete, allowing you to learn, practice and explore new aspects of diving in a structured and rewarding way.

By combining specialties such as wreck diving, night diving, deep diving or others of your choice, you build a comprehensive set of capabilities that help you feel confident in a variety of underwater environments. Unlike individual certifications, the Master Scuba Diver rating celebrates both breadth and depth of experience, highlighting your dedication to safe and skilled diving around the world.

What to expect:

As you work toward your Master Scuba Diver rating, you can expect a journey of growth, variety and exploration. Each specialty course begins with instruction on theory and skills before moving into real dives where you apply what you’ve learned under the guidance of professional instructors. Depending on the specialties you choose, you may find yourself honing your buoyancy control, navigating complex dive sites, experiencing the unique beauty of night diving or mastering deeper dives with optimal safety practices. With every specialty completed, you expand your confidence and enjoyment underwater. Once all five specialties are finished, you qualify for the Master Scuba Diver rating — a testament to your experience, enthusiasm and commitment to diving — and a credential that divers around the world recognise and respect.