PADI Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent problems, recognise stress and respond more effectively when another diver needs help.
PADI Master Scuba Diver pathway
Build the skills. Earn the experience. Reach diving’s highest recreational rating.
PADI Master Scuba Diver is not a single course. It is a rating that recognises advanced training, rescue capability, specialist knowledge and real diving experience. This Abyss package brings the training pathway together so you can progress with a clear goal rather than choosing each course in isolation.
What the package includes
Complete the core safety training and a five-course advanced training pathway, with an additional Avelo course included as a bonus.
Emergency First Response
Build practical CPR and first-aid skills that support your Rescue Diver training and everyday emergency readiness.
Five advanced course selections
Develop a broad set of useful diving skills through the structured training choices listed below.
Bonus course
Recreational Avelo Diver
Experience Avelo diving as an additional course, included in the package and valued at $699.
Choose your five advanced courses
The package combines three core specialties with two choices, giving you a balanced mix of depth, gas knowledge, equipment understanding and practical diving skills.
Three included
Core specialties
- Deep Diver
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Equipment Specialist
Choose one
Configuration or breath-hold skills
- Sidemount Diver
- PADI Freediver
Choose one
Practical diving skills
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Underwater Navigator
- Dry Suit Diver
Interested in Tec 40? Select the Tec 40 upgrade option above before adding the package to your cart.
Your pathway at a glance
- Start from Advanced Hold PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or a recognised equivalent.
- Build rescue capability Complete Emergency First Response and PADI Rescue Diver training.
- Complete five specialties Follow the specialty combination included in this package.
- Reach 50 logged dives Once every requirement is verified, apply for your Master Scuba Diver rating.
Before you book
- Minimum age for this Abyss package: 15 years
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, or equivalent
- Commitment to complete all included training within 12 months
- Access to your own equipment or separately arranged gear hire
Not Advanced certified yet? Advanced Open Water is required but is not included in this package. View the Advanced Open Water course or speak with Abyss before booking.
Why take on the challenge?
- Become a more capable, aware and dependable dive buddy
- Build skills for a wider range of dive sites and conditions
- Turn individual courses into one purposeful training journey
- Create a strong recreational foundation for a future Divemaster pathway
Master Scuba Diver is a recreational rating. It recognises your training and experience but does not qualify you to supervise or lead other divers professionally.
Frequently asked questions
Do I become a Master Scuba Diver as soon as I finish the package?
No. You must also hold the required certifications and have at least 50 logged dives before the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating can be processed.
What if I already have Rescue Diver?
Select the appropriate “Rescue Trained” option above before adding the package to your cart. If you are unsure which option applies, ask Abyss to check your certifications first.
Does the package include dive equipment?
No. The package price covers the listed training only. Equipment rental and gear hire are not included.
How long do I have to complete the courses?
All courses included in the package must be completed within 12 months of booking.
Package terms and conditions
- The package includes PADI Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response and the five advanced course selections listed on this page.
- The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating requires five qualifying PADI Specialty Diver certifications. PADI Freediver follows a separate pathway, so divers selecting it must confirm their complete specialty combination with Abyss.
- The bonus Recreational Avelo Diver Course is included in this package.
- The course fee covers training only. Equipment rental and gear hire are not included.
- All included courses must be completed within 12 months of the booking date.
- Receiving the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating requires proof of the required certifications and at least 50 logged dives.
Not sure where you should start?
Tell the Abyss team which certifications you already hold and how many dives you have logged. We will help you map the most direct pathway.
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