PADI Master Scuba Diver Rating Cape Town

Cape Town Scuba Dive Centre

Scuba Courses

Master Scuba Diver

Duration

5-6 Days

Max Depth

30 Meters. If you choose Deep Specialty then it will be 40 Meters!

Min Age

15 Years old

Dives

Depending on what specialties you choose

Pool Sessions

Depending on what specialties you choose

Price

+- R28,000

Course Overview

Expand Your Lifetime Diving Journey

Are you one of those people who take your hobbies seriously, and want to qualify yourself as much as possible? Do you want to be able to dive deeper, take better pictures, penetrate wrecks, and dive into caves?

Become the James Bond of diving by getting your Master Scuba Diver Rating! Do any 5 PADI Specialty Courses, and once you have logged 50 dives you can apply for this rating. Choose the specialties that you like, and obtain the highest non-professional rating in diving! This specialty aims to develop you as a well rounded diver, being capable and knowledgeable in a lot of the diving disciplines.

Scuba diver hovering in a cave with shafts of light

Why Choose Us

Free pick-up from hotel (central city area)

Both PADI & TripAdvisor certificates of excellence won

Best dive instructors & dive masters

Good quality well maintained scuba equipment

Strong emphasis on safety & quality

Pricing

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: Don’t train until you get it right, train until you can’t get it wrong.

Ocean and pool sessions qualifying you in 5 specific areas in scuba diving. This is the highest level or non professional diving in the PADI system.

+- R28,000

Possible Upgrades

Become a PADI Divemaster, the natural next step if you want to move into professional level scuba diving and start assisting with dive activities.

Prerequisites

Rescue Diver Certification. Minimum age: 15 years old. At least 50 Logged Dives.

Cirriculum

What You'll Learn

MASTER SCUBA DIVER KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Build on your scuba diving knowledge and experience through a range of PADI courses and specialty certifications, developing a deeper understanding of diving, safety, equipment, and underwater environments.

ADVANCED DIVING SKILLS

Expand your diving abilities across different environments and conditions. Develop greater confidence, control, and awareness as you gain experience through a variety of dives and specialty training.

DIVER SAFETY & AWARENESS

Strengthen your ability to plan and conduct dives safely while managing equipment, changing conditions, and common challenges. Develop greater awareness and confidence in making informed decisions before, during, and after each dive.

SPECIALTY DIVING EXPERIENCE

Explore different areas of scuba diving through PADI Specialty courses. From navigation and buoyancy to night, deep, wreck, boat, or other specialty diving, build a diverse range of practical skills and experience.

MASTER SCUBA DIVER RECOGNITION

Work towards the highest level of recreational diver recognition in the PADI system. Master Scuba Diver represents a commitment to continued learning, extensive diving experience, and developing a broad range of scuba diving skills.

UNDERWATER CONFIDENCE

Develop greater comfort and control underwater while improving your buoyancy, trim, navigation, communication, and situational awareness. Apply these skills across different dive sites and conditions.

6-Day Program

The Course Structure

Day 1

Theory

The Master Scuba Diver programme includes five PADI Specialty courses, allowing you to expand your knowledge across different areas of recreational diving. Each specialty introduces new techniques, safety considerations, and practical knowledge to help you become a more experienced and well rounded diver.

Day 2 - 6

Practical Application

Choose five specialties from a selection of PADI courses and tailor your Master Scuba Diver experience to the type of diving you enjoy most. Explore shipwrecks, discover marine life, improve your buoyancy and navigation, experience the underwater world at night, or develop new skills in photography, deep diving, boat diving, and more. With options including Underwater Photography, Wreck Diver, Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diver, Boat Diver, Enriched Air Diver, and Underwater Naturalist, you can build a diverse range of skills while experiencing more of what the ocean has to offer.

Why Choose CT Dive School

Unmatched Quality & Safety

PADI 5-STAR IDC CENTRE

Top tier certification standard recognizing highest standards of diver training, safety and customer service.

MAX 4 STUDENTS

We guarantee small groups per instructor to ensure close personal attention, optimal safety, and customized training.

DIVERSE MARINE LIFE

Cape Town's unique temperate reefs feature ancient kelp forests, historic wrecks, playful seals and spectacular biodiversity.

ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED

No hidden costs. Premium wetsuits, regulators, masks, fins, and cylinders are fully included in the price.

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

Learn from highly experienced, certified ocean professionals who live and breathe Cape Town diving.

QUICK OVERVIEW

Key Highlights

Minimum duration 5- 6 days

Preparing for the course via e-learning homework

Course can be constructed around your schedule

Minimum age: PADI Rescue Diver. 15 years old. At least 50 logged dives.

Gain recognition as an experienced recreational scuba diver

Develop a diverse range of diving skills and knowledge

Earn the PADI Master Scuba Diver recognition. The highest level of recreational diver certification in the PADI system

Requirements

Course Prerequisites

Before diving, ensure you meet PADI’s basic health and swimming requirements. Have at least 50 logged dives, Be a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent and be at least 15 Years old.

Rescue Diver Certification

15 Years Old

Be Reasonably Healthy

At Least 50 logged dives

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PADI Master Scuba Diver?

The PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD) is the highest level of recreational diver recognition in the PADI system. It recognises divers who have developed extensive experience and completed a broad range of recreational scuba diving training.

How do I become a PADI Master Scuba Diver?

To achieve Master Scuba Diver recognition, you generally need to be a PADI Rescue Diver, complete five PADI Specialty courses, and have logged at least 50 scuba dives, along with meeting the other applicable PADI requirements.

Which PADI Specialties can I choose from?

Our available specialties include:

Underwater Photography
Wreck Diver
Deep Diver
Underwater Navigation
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Night Diver
Boat Diver
Enriched Air Diver
Underwater Naturalist

Is PADI Master Scuba Diver worth doing?

The MSD programme is designed for divers who want to continue developing their skills and experience rather than stopping after basic certification. Completingfive specialties allows you to explore different areas of diving while building a broader range of knowledge and practical experience.

What are the benefits of becoming a Master Scuba Diver?

You’ll gain experience across multiple areas of recreational diving, improve your knowledge and practical skills, explore different underwater environments, and receive recognition for your commitment to continued scuba diving education.

Is this qualification the same as the Dive Master Course?

No, not at all. The Divemaster Course is a course designed to teach you how to work as a dive professional, looking after divers, while the Master Scuba Diver Course has been designed to develop your specific diving skills, and to qualify you as a recreational diver to the max.

All-inclusive training

What's Included in the fee

PADI Digital Learning Materials

5 Specialty Certifications

Confined Water and Open Water Dives in Cape Town

PADI Certification Processing & Card

Safety Gear and Diver's Insurance

Premium Scuba Gear Rental

Photo Gallery

Underwater Scenes & Diving Moments

Testimonials

What our divers say

My wife and I had a really great time diving with Into the Blue Cape Town in May. The gear you get is very good, including Scubapro Seawing Nova fins, 7mm wetsuits, gloves, boots, and even an extra vest to wear under the wetsuit. The water was quite cold at around 14°C, and since I normally only dive in tropical waters, I was a bit unsure at first. But with the gear provided, I was absolutely fine for the whole dive. My wife did shiver at the end of dives though. You could stop the dives at any time and one of the dive master would get you to the boat. We had an amazing time in the kelp forest and even saw a pyjama shark. On our first dive at North Paw, we were also lucky enough to see a seal right at the end of the dive, which was a really nice surprise. The whole day was very well organized and the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable. Unfortunately, we had to leave for the Garden Route the next day, otherwise we would definitely have booked another dive with them. Overall, it was a really great experience, and next time I am in Cape Town, I will for sure dive with Into the Blue again. Highly recommended.

Into the Blue took our family group of 10 out snorkelling and scuba diving. They were great in accommodating both the snorkellers and divers needs at the same time and keeping everyone happy. They went out of there way to make it such a special day, taking us to different sites and providing snacks and hot drinks after the dive /snorkel. Thank you so much ‘Into the Blue’! What a fantastic day!

Thurl Abrahams

Great experience diving today - double tank dives in the kelp was an incredible experience...especially with the seals! It was cold...so be prepared! But the kit was great quality, the safety briefings were perfect and the diving with James as our dive guide was brilliant. Thank you to the full team...if you are in Cape Town...dive it!

Alex James

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