So, you’re trying to find a gift for someone who is already scuba certified? How about the Master Diver Package? It’s an easy gift that keeps on giving. To reach Master Diver status, a diver must log a minimum of 50 dives and complete four specialty courses plus Stress and Rescue. And since you can’t do the diving for them, giving the gift of specialty classes is the way to go.  

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The great thing about scuba diving is that no diver’s journey is the same. There are tons of specialty courses to choose from, which means you can pick and choose what classes you think your diver would like best. Do they like sharks? Then they’d enjoy the shark ecology class. Are they passionate about photography? Then the underwater photography class would be perfect for them. How about hunting? The spearfishing class would suit them best. History buff? Shipwreck diving would be an absolute dream. 

 

Master Diver Bundle

The great thing about scuba diving is that no diver’s journey is the same. There are tons of specialty courses to choose from, which means you can pick and choose what classes you think your diver would like best. Do they like sharks? Then they’d enjoy the shark ecology class. Are they passionate about photography? Then the underwater photography class would be perfect for them. How about hunting? The spearfishing class would suit them best. History buff? Shipwreck diving would be an absolute dream. 

 

On top of all the skills and knowledge your diver will have after becoming a Master Diver, but they will also be in the running for a chance to win the dive vacation of a lifetime. Since 2011, the SSI Master Diver Challenge has helped encourage divers to keep diving and achieve higher rankings. There are three vacations your diver could have the opportunity to win. One for each level of achievement. 

 

Master Diver Grand Prize- Red Sea Aggressor lll trip for two (log 50 dives, earn four specialty courses plus Stress and Rescue course)

 

 

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Advanced Diver Grand Prize- Cozumel Diver Trip (log 24 dives and earn four specialty courses)

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Specialty Diver Grand Prize- Florida Keys Dive Vacation (log 12 dives and earn two specialty courses)

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Specialty Courses

Boat Diving

This course will introduce you to a variety of boat diving techniques, specialized equipment, equipment stowing, and more. 

Deep Diving

Dive to 130 feet in places where only a few have explored before. Learn about descent lines, high-performance regulators, heavier lift BCs, backup tanks, and more. 

DEMP

DAN’s Diving Emergency Management Provider program prepares you to handle multifaceted accidents with confidence. You will learn CPR and first aid, neurological assessment, emergency oxygen for diving injuries, and first aid for hazardous marine life injuries. 

Diver Stress and Rescue

Learn accident prevention, how to avoid, recognize and solve problems on land or under the water, and rescue skills. 

Dry Suit Diving

Dry suit diving gives you the opportunity to extend your diving to cold water environments. You’ll learn how to use and maintain your dry suit. 

Enriched Air Nitrox

Learn how to have longer repetitive dive times with less nitrogen build up in your body. 

Equipment Techniques

Learn how to fit, adjust, maintain, and make immediate small repairs to your scuba equipment.  

Navigation

Learn how to navigate with a compass, estimate distances, identify marking points, return to the exit point, and more. 

Night Diving and Limited Visibility

When the sun goes down, there’s a whole different side of the underwater world. Learn specialty equipment and communication skills. 

Perfect Buoyancy

Buoyancy control is one of the most important skills for a diver to learn. 

Underwater Photography and Video

Learn to take consistent, quality underwater photos for diving memories that last a lifetime.  

Science of Diving

Learn about the theory behind decompression limits, the origins of tides, how to calculate air consumption formulas, and other dive theory topics. If you enjoy STEM, you’ll love this class. 

Search and Recovery

Learn proper search patterns, how to handle lift bags, and to bring heavy objects securely to the surface. 

Spearfishing

Learn the etiquette and ethics of spearfishing, plus safety procedures, and an intro to spearfishing equipment – how to select, use, and maintain your gear.  

Waves, Tides, and Currents

Learn the skills and knowledge required to conduct dives from shore, in currents, and in different types of waves. Plus, how water motion can affect your diving experience. 

Wreck Diving

Explore shipwrecks firsthand. Learn how to get the most out of each wreck dive with proper techniques, research, and how to locate wrecks. 

On top of the Master Diver bundle and specialty classes, we also have an Ocean Ally package that is perfect for anyone who loves marine life. Regardless of if you are a diver or not, these courses are great for learning how to protect our waters and the precious life in them. 

Ready to give the gift of Master Diver?