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PADI CERTIFIED COURSES
Take Your Diving Further.
From your first deep dive to earning Master Scuba Diver — Fort Lauderdale's PADI 5-Star shop has the courses, the wrecks, and the instructors to get you there.
✓ PADI certified instructors
✓ All gear included
✓ South Florida's best dive sites
✓ Small group sizes
★ MOST POPULAR COURSE
PADI CERTIFICATION
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
Advanced Open Water Diver Course
The natural next step after Open Water. Complete 5 adventure dives — including deep and navigation — plus 3 specialties of your choice. Dive to 30m/100ft and earn credit toward specialty certifications.
Ages
12+
Duration
2-3 days
Depth
Up to 30m/100ft
Pool needed
No
- Gear rental package included
- PADI eLearning included
- 5 open water dives with instructor
- Choose 3 specialty adventure dives
Prereq: Open Water Diver certification required
$1,299
Contact for pricing
SPECIALTY COURSES
Explore Every Specialty
Each specialty course earns its own PADI certification and counts toward your Master Scuba Diver rating. Mix and match based on your interests.
FREEDIVING — NO TANK NEEDED
Advanced Freediver Course
Take your breath-hold diving to the next level. The PADI Advanced Freediver course teaches advanced techniques for relaxation, equalization, and depth — helping you dive deeper and longer on a single breath. Prerequisite: PADI Freediver certification.
Ages
15+
Duration
2 days
Prereq
PADI Freediver
Pool needed
Yes — pool
$650
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
PADI Master Scuba Diver
The Master Scuba Diver rating is the highest non-professional certification in recreational diving — held by fewer than 2% of all divers worldwide. It recognizes your commitment to the sport and your broad range of skills.
- Rescue Diver certification
- 5 PADI specialty certifications
- 50 logged dives
- Proof of experience and commitment
$1,749
COMPARE COURSES
Compare Courses Side by Side
| Course | Min. age | Duration | Certification? | Prerequisite | Price | What's Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Open Water Diver | 12+ | 2-3 days | Yes — PADI AOWI | Open Water Diver | $1,299 | Rescue Diver / Specialties |
| Deep Diver | 15+ | 2 days | Yes — PADI Specialty | Advanced Open Water | $550 | Master Scuba Diver |
| Wreck Diver | 15+ | 2 days | Yes — PADI Specialty | Advanced Open Water | $550 | Master Scuba Diver |
| Night Diver | 15+ | 1-2 days | Yes — PADI Specialty | Adventure Diver | $525 | Master Scuba Diver |
| Rescue Diver | 15+ | 2-3 days | Yes — PADI Rescue | AOWI + EFR | $375 | Divemaster |
| Master Scuba Diver | 15+ | Varies | Yes — PADI MSD | Rescue + 5 Specialties | $1,749 | Divemaster |
| Advanced Freediver | 15+ | 2 days | Yes — PADI Freediver | Freediver | $650 | Master Freediver |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an Open Water Diver to take specialty courses?
Most specialty courses require at least an Open Water Diver certification. A few (like Emergency First Response and BleachWatch) are open to non-divers. The Advanced Open Water course requires Open Water certification.
How many specialty certifications do I need for Master Scuba Diver?
To earn the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating — the highest non-professional level — you need 5 PADI specialty certifications, a Rescue Diver certification, and 50 logged dives.
Can I do multiple specialty courses in one trip?
Absolutely. Many divers combine 2-3 specialties during a single visit to Fort Lauderdale. Our instructors can help you plan a multi-course schedule that makes the most of your time.
What's the difference between Advanced Open Water and a specialty course?
The Advanced Open Water Diver course is a broad progression course covering 5 dives across different disciplines. Specialty courses go deeper into a single discipline — like wreck diving or underwater photography — and each earns its own separate certification.
Is the Advanced Freediver course suitable for beginners?
The Advanced Freediver course requires completion of the PADI Freediver course first. If you're brand new to freediving, start with the Basic Freediver course on our Beginner Courses page.
Not sure which course to take? Use the comparison table below, or call us — our instructors will point you in the right direction based on your goals and schedule.
NEXT STEPS
Once you're certified — what's next?
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Book a Guided Dive
Put your new skills to work on Fort Lauderdale's famous wrecks and reefs with a professional guide.
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Go Professional
Ready to share your passion? The PADI Divemaster program is the first step toward a career in diving.
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Gear Up
Get 10% off your first gear purchase as a certified diver. Shop our full selection of PADI-approved equipment.
WAIVER REMINDER
Before your first session — complete your PADI medical questionnaire and liability waiver.
Takes 5 minutes. Do it before you arrive.