PADI Launches Master Scuba Diver Challenge with a Dream Dive Trip to the Maldives

Saturday 20th of July 2024

PADI has announced the Master Scuba Diver Challenge, motivating scuba enthusiasts worldwide to achieve the highest level in recreational diving by earning the prestigious PADI Master Scuba Diver rating. This elite status is attained by less than 2% of divers, making it a significant milestone for any diver.

Lisa Nicklin, Vice President of Growth and Marketing for PADI Worldwide, describes the rating as “the ‘black belt’ of recreational diving.” She encourages divers to further their education, become more confident, and be prepared to explore and protect the ocean globally.

Participants have until December 31, 2024, to earn their PADI Master Scuba Diver rating and gain entries into the giveaway for a dream dive trip to the Maldives. To become a Master Scuba Diver, students must complete the Advanced Open Water Diver course, five Specialty courses, and the Rescue Diver course, along with 50 logged dives.

The grand prize winner will receive roundtrip airfare for two to Malé and a six-night full-board stay at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, including two dives per day. Additionally, two other winners will receive a recreational PADI eLearning course of their choice. The giveaway is open to all students working towards their PADI Master Scuba Diver rating during the competition period.

To enter the giveaway, participants must sign up at padi.com and answer the question, “Why do you want to be a PADI Master Scuba Diver?” Additional entries can be earned based on the number of PADI courses completed en route to becoming a Master Scuba Diver:

PADI Master Scuba Diver rating – 10 entries

PADI Rescue Diver certification – 5 entries

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification – 3 entries

PADI Specialty certification – 2 entries

PADI Open Water Diver certification – 1 entry

PADI Club member – 5 entries

For more details on how to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver and enter PADI’s Dream Dive Trip Giveaway to the Maldives, visit padi.com

This challenge not only aims to recognize and reward the dedication of divers but also emphasizes PADI’s commitment to fostering a global community of skilled and environmentally conscious divers. By achieving the Master Scuba Diver rating, participants will join an exclusive group of divers with the skills and experience to take on the most exciting and challenging dives around the world.