Master SCUBA Diver
The SDI Master SCUBA Diver Development Program is designed to help divers reach the pinnacle of non-leadership diving. This program serves as your pathway to becoming a true master of SCUBA diving. You'll explore four specialized diving areas of your choice, in addition to becoming a certified SDI Rescue Diver.
To complete the SDI Master SCUBA Diver program, divers must complete 4 specialty courses of their choice, the SDI Rescue Diver course, and provide proof of current CPR and O2 provider.
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3 out of the 4 specialties must be diving courses.
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1 of the 4 specialties can be a non-diving course.
For instance:
completing nitrox, deep, wreck, and navigation would be applicable, as nitrox is a non-diving course.
Non-diving courses are as followed: SDI Nitrox or SDI Equipment Specialist.


What you can expect to learn:
Achieving the SDI Master SCUBA Diver certification marks a significant milestone in your diving journey, demonstrating your ability to confidently handle advanced dive scenarios and positioning you as the ideal dive buddy with skills gained from the Rescue Diver course.
Prerequisites:
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SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
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50 Logged Dives
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Completed or signed up for the Advanced Diver Program
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Completed or signed up for 4 specialties
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Completed or signed up for the Rescue Diver Course
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Standard SCUBA unit – available for rent
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Cutting device
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Review the specific SDI Specialties for any extra equipment needed
Cost:
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$100 + the cost of the 4 SDI specialty courses, Advanced Diver Fee, SDI Rescue Diver Course, CPR course, and O2 Course
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If you’ve already completed all of those, its just the $100 registration fee