PADI Enriched Air Nitrox

The PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Specialty is one of the most popular courses for divers who want to make their dives longer and more comfortable. During this course you will learn to dive with enriched air (Nitrox), a gas mixture with a higher percentage of oxygen than regular compressed air. This means your body absorbs less nitrogen during a dive, often allowing you to enjoy longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals.

During the course you will discover how Nitrox works and why more and more divers choose to dive with it. You will learn, for example, how to check the oxygen percentage in your tank, how to set your dive computer for Nitrox, and how to safely calculate the maximum depth for your gas mixture. You will also gain insight into the benefits and important considerations when diving with enriched air.

The course consists of a short theory session and practical exercises, where you will learn how to analyze a Nitrox tank and label it correctly. In many cases the course can be completed without mandatory dives, which means it can often be finished in just one day.

After completing the course, you will receive the PADI Enriched Air Diver certification, allowing you to dive with Nitrox anywhere in the world. It is an ideal specialty for divers who want to dive more often and for longer periods, for example during multiple dives per day or on a dive vacation.

To participate in the course, you must be at least 12 years old and certified as a PADI Open Water Diver (or hold an equivalent certification).

Good to know:

• Minimum age: 15 years
• Requires: Open water certification
• Full equipment included
• Duration: 2 days
• Small groups for personal attention