Leonardo DurantiPADI Instructor

Specialties

Specific skills to dive better, longer and in different environments. Five specialties count towards Master Scuba Diver.

PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

The world's most popular specialty — and for good reason.

Dives
2 (optional, recommended)
Typical duration
1 day
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Deep Diver

Discover what lies beyond the standard limits.

Dives
4
Typical duration
2 days
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Night Diver

Same site, a completely different world.

Dives
3 (2 if you've done the Night Adventure Dive)
Typical duration
1–2 evenings
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Underwater Navigator

Be the diver everyone wants to follow.

Dives
3 (2 if you've done the Navigation Adventure Dive)
Typical duration
1.5–2 days
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Dry Suit Diver

Extend your diving season.

Dives
1 confined water session + 2 open water
Typical duration
1–2 days
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Drift Diver

Let the current carry you.

Dives
2
Typical duration
1 day
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Boat Diver

The best dives are often only reachable by boat.

Dives
2 (from a boat)
Typical duration
1 day
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Dive Against Debris

Every dive can leave the sea better than you found it.

Dives
1 (open or confined water)
Typical duration
Half a day
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy

The hallmark of an experienced diver.

Dives
2
Typical duration
Half a day (2–4 hours)
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

PADI AWARE Specialist

Be part of the solution, not just a spectator.

Dives
0 (non-diving course)
Typical duration
1 session
★ Counts towards Master Scuba Diver

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