PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

The ultimate recreational diver rating. All PADI Instructors with at least 25 PADI Divers and have earned five or more PADI Specialty Instructor certifications can be a Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart as a dive instructor who takes continuing education seriously and is committed to teaching a variety of courses. (Potential employers like this.) Being an MSDT signifies that you’ve got the experience and certifications to offer all the training a diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate recreational diver rating.

What the Course Entails

You will;

Course Pre-requisites

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Course Flow

All PADI Instructors who have certified at least 25 PADI Divers and have earned at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications can be Master Scuba Diver Trainers. This rating is the next step up the professional ladder and is a prerequisite for IDC Staff Instructor as well as for many TecRec Instructor ratings.

Not there yet? Ask your PADI Course Director about a Master Scuba Diver Trainer prep course.

How Can I Get Started?

Visit your local PADI Five Star Instructor Development Centre or Resort to purchase a PADI Specialty Instructor Manual - digital or paper version. The manual includes all standardized specialty instructor guides.

What is the next adventure?

Divemaster
Assistant Instructor
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Specialty Instructor

Holidays featuring this Course

Solo Divers

Hotel Colombo

Azores, Azores

Hotel Colombo is a relaxed hotel on Santa Maria Island, Azores, offering spacious rooms, a pool, terrace bar and easy access to beaches, volcanic landscapes and scenic coastal viewpoints.

  • Set on the Sunny Southern Coast
  • Easy Access to Airport, Harbour, & Beach
  • Rooms for Comfort-focused Island Stays
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool with Sun Terrace
  • Fitness and Basic Leisure Amenities
  • Haliotis Dive Centre Nearby

Solo Divers

Hotel Do Canal

Azores, Azores

Hotel do Canal is a waterfront Azores hotel overlooking Horta Marina and Pico Mountain, offering modern rooms, a sauna, restaurant and a convenient base for whale watching and island exploration.

  • Waterfront Marina Location
  • Atlantic Ocean and Pico Mountain Views
  • French Balcony Rooms & Suites
  • Elegant Restaurant and Bar
  • Free Wi-Fi and Parking
  • Haliotis Dive Centre Nearby

Solo Divers

Hotel Horta

Azores, Azores

Hotel Horta is a hillside Azores hotel with ocean-view rooms, a pool and restaurant, offering easy access to whale watching, hiking and Faial Island’s volcanic landscapes.

  • Hillside Marina Location
  • Large Landscaped Gardens
  • Rooms & Suites with Balcony
  • Restaurant w/ Panoramic Mountain View
  • Conference and Meeting Facilities
  • Haliotis Dive Centre Nearby

Solo Divers

Abu Dabbab Diving Lodge

Red Sea, Marsa Alam

Abu Dabbab Diving Lodge offers a tranquil Marsa Alam escape with white sand, clear waters, cozy bungalows, great dining, and direct access to a PADI 5-Star dive center and vibrant house reefs.

  • Private Beachfront Location
  • Excellent Diving & Snorkeling Access
  • Pools & Family-Friendly Facilities
  • Relaxed, Nature-Focused Setting
  • Dining & Beach Bars On-site
  • Comfortable Bungalow-Style Accommodation

Solo Divers

Abu Dabbab Diving Lodge

Red Sea, Marsa Alam

Abu Dabbab Diving Lodge offers a tranquil Marsa Alam escape with white sand, clear waters, cozy bungalows, great dining, and direct access to a PADI 5-Star dive center and vibrant house reefs.

  • Private Beachfront Location
  • Excellent Diving & Snorkeling Access
  • Pools & Family-Friendly Facilities
  • Relaxed, Nature-Focused Setting
  • Dining & Beach Bars On-site
  • Comfortable Bungalow-Style Accommodation

Solo Divers

Palasia Hotel

Micronesia, Palau

Palasia Hotel is a central Koror stay in Palau, offering comfortable rooms, pools, dining and easy access to shops, dive centres and Rock Islands, ideal for divers and city-based island stays.

  • Modern City-based Hotel
  • Walking Distance to Shops & Restaurants
  • City or Bay View Room Options
  • On-site Restaurant and Cafe
  • Wellness Centre and Sauna
  • Dive Packages with Fish ‘n Fins