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5 Specialty Courses Pros Wish All Divers Would Take

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Sarah Farley
23 March, 2026
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The Best Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Rating

Looking for the best specialties for MSD? These PADI courses will help you become a Master Scuba Diver & unlock new underwater adventures.
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The PADI Underwater Navigator Course: Because GPS Doesn’t Work Underwater

The Underwater Navigator Specialty course will teach you how to confidently use a scuba compass and find your way back to the boat or shore.
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