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SSI Master Diver Course in Goa
SSI Certified

SSI Master Diver Course in Goa

2-3 Weeks 30m max Professional
  • Highest non-professional diving rating
  • Includes 4 specialties + Stress & Rescue
  • Shows real depth of dive experience
  • Recognised worldwide by all agencies
₹51,282
+ GST per person

Optional Add-ons

  • + Extend internship by 30 days ₹15,000
  • + SSI ↔ PADI crossover prep ₹8,500
  • + SSI Divemaster Crew-Pack (digital) ₹6,200
  • + DAN Pro liability insurance (1-year) ₹4,500

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SSI Certified Dive Centre in Goa

SSI Master Diver — the top non-professional rating in recreational diving

Duration
2–3 Weeks
Max Depth
30m
Includes
4 Specialties + Rescue
Cert
SSI Master Diver

The SSI Master Diver is the highest rating in recreational (non-professional) scuba diving. To earn it you complete 4 SSI specialty certifications plus the SSI Stress & Rescue course, which shows you've built skills across several diving disciplines.

This isn't a single course. It's a package that bundles 4 specialty courses and Stress & Rescue together at a reduced price. You pick the 4 specialties that match your interests and finish all 5 programs during your time in Goa.

SSI Master Diver is the last step before professional diving. If DiveMaster is on your horizon, you'll need 4 specialties and Stress & Rescue anyway, and this bundle covers both.

SSI Master Diver — what's included

The bundle includes 4 SSI specialty courses of your choice plus the SSI Stress & Rescue course.

Choose any 4 specialties

Perfect BuoyancyAdvanced buoyancy and trim — the foundation skill for all advanced diving.
Wreck DivingSafe wreck exploration techniques at Suzy's Wreck, Grandé Island.
NavigationCompass and natural navigation for independent underwater orientation.
Photo & VideoUnderwater photography and videography techniques.
Marine EcologySpecies identification and reef conservation.
Waves, Tides & CurrentsOcean movement knowledge and current diving techniques.
Enriched Air NitroxExtended bottom times with oxygen-enriched breathing gas.
Search & RecoverySearch patterns and lift bag techniques.
React RightCPR, first aid, AED — included as one specialty option.

Mandatory: SSI Stress & Rescue

The Diver Stress & Rescue course is part of every Master Diver bundle. It covers rescue skills for yourself and other divers, and it's required for any SSI professional-level training.

Prerequisites for SSI Master Diver

SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Age 15+ (for the Stress & Rescue component)
Recommend 30+ logged dives for best experience
Advanced Adventurer certificate recommended but not required
If you don't already hold SSI Advanced Adventurer, we suggest adding it to the Master Diver bundle. The Advanced course takes your depth to 30m and makes the specialty dives a lot more rewarding.

Training across all 5 courses — Grandé Island

The Master Diver bundle includes certification dives for each specialty, plus pool and open water training for Stress & Rescue. The whole schedule spreads across 2–3 weeks.

Grandé Island Reef
5–18m · All levels

Coral gardens, moray eels, snappers, parrotfish. The primary training reef — gentle conditions and rich marine life.

Suzy's Wreck
12–18m · OW+

British-era vessel thick with soft coral. Resident groupers, blue-spotted stingrays, moray eels. Light-zone penetration possible.

Sail Rock
14–24m · AOW recommended

Rocky pinnacle with currents and pelagics. Eagle rays, drift diving. One of Goa's most dynamic dive sites.

Shelter Cove
6–14m · All levels

Protected bay, very gentle. Nudibranchs, pipefish, seahorses. Ideal for skill-focused dives without current distraction.

Bounty Bay
5–12m · All levels

Shallow reef for long bottom times. Macro life — nudibranchs, ornate ghost pipefish. Great for photography and hover practice.

Scheduling: We build a personalised schedule when you arrive. We usually start with React Right or Nitrox, since they're theory-heavy and work well on the first day, then run the dive-based specialties over the following days, and finish with Stress & Rescue, which is best left until last when you've got the most diving behind you.

What's included in this course

4 SSI specialty certifications of your choice
SSI Stress & Rescue certification
All theory sessions for all 5 courses
All certification dives for all 5 courses
Full ScubaPro equipment rental throughout
5 SSI certification cards (4 specialties + Stress & Rescue)
SSI Master Diver recognition upon completion

Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional extra dives beyond certification requirements
Certification: Your digital certification card is issued as soon as you finish. You're certified before you leave Goa, and it's valid anywhere in the world.

After SSI Master Diver — what comes next

Highest recreational diving recognition worldwide
All prerequisites in place for SSI DiveMaster professional certification
Access to all specialties completed (wreck, navigation, Nitrox etc.)
Recognised as the most qualified non-professional diver on any dive boat
Pathway to SSI DiveMaster internship at FlyingFish Goa
Ready for DiveMaster? With your Master Diver certification, you've got everything you need to start SSI DiveMaster training. FlyingFish runs a 30–60 day DiveMaster internship. Ask us about availability and scheduling.

Why take your course with FlyingFish in Goa

Here's what actually sets us apart, no marketing fluff.

ScubaPro Equipment — Maintained on Schedule

Pro-grade gear serviced every 100 dives or 6 months, not when it fails. MK25/S620 regulator, Hydros Pro BCD, Aladin Sport dive computer. You train on the same equipment working instructors use.

Maximum 4:1 Diver-to-Instructor Ratio

Your instructor knows where you are underwater at all times. No crowded groups. If a skill needs more practice, you get the time — not the time left over after 8 other students.

Both SSI and PADI Certifications at One Centre

We teach both agencies at the same location. You choose which certification fits your future dive plans. We give you honest advice, not a push toward whichever we sell more of.

Professional Base at 5-Star Novotel Candolim

Proper briefing rooms, clean equipment rinsing stations, structured course schedule. The difference between a dive school and a beach shack matters when you are doing a multi-day certification course.

All 5 courses with the same instructors at one centre

The Master Diver bundle is a commitment: 2–3 weeks of training with one dive school. Our instructors are year-round professionals, not seasonal temps. The same instructor who teaches your Stress & Rescue has probably been diving Grandé Island's sites every week for years. At this level of commitment, that continuity makes a real difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can decide before arriving if you already know your preferences, but many students finalise their specialty selection after discussing their diving goals with us on Day 1. We recommend 2–3 specialties in advance and leave 1–2 open for discussion — this ensures the combination is right for your future dive plans.

No. SSI Master Diver is a recreational (non-professional) certification. It's the highest recreational rating, but it doesn't qualify you to lead dives or work as a dive guide. For that you need SSI DiveMaster, the first professional-level certification. Master Diver is a recommended step before DiveMaster, though, and gives you all the prerequisites.

Yes, and we recommend it if you don't already have Advanced Adventurer. We run Advanced Adventurer as the first course in the bundle (or just before it). It adds 30m certification and lets you get to know the dive sites before your specialty courses begin. Together, it's close to a complete recreational dive education in one trip.

Between 2 and 3 weeks, depending on which specialties you choose and your pace. Theory-heavy specialties (Nitrox, React Right) take 1–2 days each. Dive-heavy specialties (Wreck, Buoyancy) take 1–2 days each. Stress & Rescue takes 3–4 days. We build a detailed schedule on arrival based on your timeline.

The SSI Master Diver bundle price is ₹51,282 + GST regardless of which 4 specialties you choose. Whether you select Nitrox (theory-only) or Wreck Diving (2 open water dives), the bundle price is the same.

SSI Master Diver and PADI Master Scuba Diver are equivalent recognitions from different agencies. Both require 5 specialty certifications (including a rescue/first aid course). Both are the highest non-professional recreational certifications in their respective agency systems. The difference is which agency's certification network they are recognised within.
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