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PADI Master Scuba Diver Course in Hurghada

The PADI Master Scuba Diver Course pathway in Hurghada brings together training, experience and the diving you enjoy. It leads to PADI’s highest recreational diver rating, recognising your core qualifications, five PADI specialities and at least 50 logged dives.

Whether you are starting with Open Water or already hold several qualifications, we help you plan the steps you still need. You learn with our PADI Master Instructors, with personal guidance and time to develop confidence.

Experience between courses matters. Give yourself time to practise each new skill on enjoyable dives before moving on. Good buoyancy, calm decisions and awareness of your buddy develop through regular diving, as well as training.

Location: Hurghada. Duration: tailored to your existing qualifications, chosen courses and diving experience. This is a pathway to a rating, so there is no single fixed course length or package price.

Tell us where you are in your diving journey. Contact us for a private consultation, and we will help you make a realistic plan.

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Scuba divers together underwater in Hurghada – Master Scuba Diver training and experience
Divers practising buoyancy above the seabed in Hurghada
Scuba divers practising equipment skills at the surface in Hurghada
Three scuba divers communicating underwater in Hurghada

Your PADI Master Scuba Diver Course pathway, step by step

  • Start with Open Water. First, learn the foundations of scuba diving. If you are already qualified, send us your certification details so we can build on what you have done.
  • Practise, then develop your skills. Enjoy some fun dives before continuing with Advanced Open Water. Afterwards, keep using your new skills in conditions suited to your experience.
  • Prepare for Rescue. Build your confidence and control in the water, then complete Rescue Diver and the required first-aid training. We can arrange EFR if you need it.
  • Choose five PADI specialities. Pick subjects you enjoy, with our help checking their entry requirements. Existing qualifying PADI speciality certifications can count towards the five.
  • Build your experience. Log at least 50 dives in total, taking time between courses to put your learning into practice. We help you plan further diving if you need it.
  • Review your achievements. Finally, we check your certifications and logged dives, then help with the Master Scuba Diver rating application.

The order of suitable specialities can vary. We agree your plan around your qualifications, interests and progress, rather than rushing through a list.

PADI Master Scuba Diver Course with personal support

Becoming a more capable diver is about feeling comfortable with what you have learnt. Our instructors help you understand each skill, give patient feedback and discuss the experience that would be useful before your next course.

We normally teach two students per instructor. Suitable family groups can learn together with up to four students, within the requirements of each course. We check everyone’s experience before confirming the arrangements.

Between courses, join us for fun diving in Hurghada. Practise your buoyancy, use your navigation skills and become a more attentive buddy. The aim is to enjoy your progress and make your training part of the way you dive.

Core course prices for your Master Scuba Diver pathway

Start at the stage that suits you. These are separate course prices in GBP, per person, with e-learning included. Group rates apply when people book and take the same course together. You do not need to repeat qualifications you already hold and that meet the requirements.

PADI Open Water

3 days · shore

People Per person
1 person £500
2 people £450
3 people £420
4 people £400

Private course for one person: £650.

View Open Water course

Advanced Open Water

2 days · 5 dives

People Per person
1 person £350
2 people £325
3 people £300
4 people £275

First day from shore, second day from the boat.

View Advanced course

PADI Rescue Diver

2 days · shore

People Per person
1 person £400
2 people £375
3 people £350
4 people £325

First-aid requirements must also be met. EFR is priced separately.

View Rescue course

Emergency First Response

1 extra day · shore

People Per person
1 person £300
2 people £280
3 people £260
4 people £240

For divers who need first-aid training. Tell us if you already hold a relevant certificate.

View Rescue and EFR details

Choose your five PADI speciality courses

Choose courses that interest you and suit your experience. Each course below has its own entry requirements. These prices are per person for one complete speciality, including PADI e-learning. Courses grouped in a box share the same price; they are separate courses, not a bundle.

One-day specialities

1 day per course

People Per person
1 person £280
2 people £270
3 people £260
4 people £250

Deep, Wreck & Navigation

2 days per course

People Per person
1 person £350
2 people £340
3 people £330
4 people £320

Ask us about Navigator when booking.

Sidemount Diver

2 days

People Per person
1 person £500
2 people £450

Learn to use a sidemount configuration with guidance on equipment setup, trim and cylinder handling.

View Sidemount course details

Night & Self-Reliant

Separate courses

People Per person
1 person £450
2 people £425

Each course has its own experience requirements.

What your PADI Master Scuba Diver Course plan includes

The course prices above include equipment, e-learning, certification, marine fees and taxes. On boat-based course days, we provide a light lunch and refreshments. Shore-based course days do not include lunch.

Transfers are included within 2 km of the facility used for your activity. Send your accommodation details so we can confirm any additional taxi cost. See our transfer prices for details.

Your overall quote depends on the qualifications you already hold, your speciality choices and any extra diving you need. Fun diving between courses is a separate cost, with equipment rental extra if required. We confirm your full plan and any rating application costs before you book.

You can compare every activity on our scuba diving and PADI course prices page. If you would like help with accommodation and private airport transfers too, explore our diving holidays in Hurghada.

PADI Master Scuba Diver Course — your questions answered

What do I need for the Master Scuba Diver rating?

You need the core Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver qualifications, five PADI Speciality Diver certifications and at least 50 logged dives. Send us your cards and logbook details so we can check your starting point, including any qualifying certifications from another organisation.

Is Master Scuba Diver the same as Divemaster?

Master Scuba Diver recognises recreational training and experience. PADI Divemaster is a separate professional course that develops the skills and mindset to take responsibility for other divers. Tell us about your goals and we can explain the right route.

Can I start if I have never dived before?

Yes, you can begin your journey with Open Water. However, completing the whole pathway takes time, training and experience. We recommend enjoying regular dives between courses, so your newly learnt skills become familiar before you progress.

How long does the PADI Master Scuba Diver Course pathway take?

There is no fixed total duration. Open Water takes three days, Advanced and Rescue take two days each, and EFR adds one day if required. Specialities take one or two days, or two evenings for Night Diver. Your plan also needs time for experience and any remaining logged dives.

Do my existing specialities count?

Qualifying PADI speciality certifications can count towards your five. Send us the details before booking, so we can check them. An Adventure Dive is not a full speciality certification; ask us whether any previous training can receive credit towards the relevant course.

Why should I gain experience between courses?

Practice helps you turn a new skill into a reliable habit. For example, fun dives give you time to settle your weighting, maintain buoyancy and use your navigation skills. You also learn from different conditions and become more aware of your buddy. Reaching 50 logged dives is part of the rating, but useful experience matters beyond a number.

Do I need EFR before Rescue Diver?

Rescue requires qualifying CPR and first-aid training within the previous 24 months. If you need it, we can arrange EFR over an extra shore-based day. If you have another first-aid certificate, send us the details so we can check whether it meets the requirements.

Which specialities should I choose?

Choose subjects you want to use on future dives. Buoyancy and navigation can strengthen everyday skills, while other courses focus on interests such as wrecks, Nitrox or night diving. Our PADI speciality course page explains the choices. We check your age, qualifications and experience for each course before booking.

How do I book my PADI Master Scuba Diver Course plan?

Contact us with your qualifications, logged dives, interests, dates and accommodation details. We agree your course choices and quote before booking. Course deposits are £200 per person, paid by Wise or bank transfer; we confirm the deposit arrangements for your full plan. The remaining balance is payable in cash on the first morning. We do not accept cards. Please read our terms and conditions.