Specialty
Enriched Air Nitrox
Dive with oxygen-enriched air and extend your bottom time more safely.
Why take this course
- Longer bottom time within no-decompression limits
- Many divers report feeling less fatigued afterward
- Can be completed quickly, often in a single classroom session
The Enriched Air Nitrox specialty teaches you to dive with oxygen-enriched air blends — typically EANx32 or EANx36 — which carry less nitrogen than regular air. That means longer bottom time within no-decompression limits, and many divers report feeling less fatigued afterward.
It's one of the most popular PADI specialties and can, in many cases, be completed in a single classroom session with no required dives — though practical Nitrox dives can be included. Worth repeating: Nitrox doesn't let you dive deeper — it actually reduces your maximum operating depth compared to air, due to the risk of oxygen toxicity.
- Level
- Specialty
- Duration
- A single classroom session, usually completed in a few hours
- Theory
- 100% theory-based — can be completed via PADI eLearning
- Check pricing with our team
- Pricing available on request — contact us
What you'll learn
- Benefits and limits of Nitrox
- Gas mix analysis
- Dive planning with Nitrox
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- Minimum age of 10
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
- ID document
- Your PADI certification card (or the PADI app with your digital card)
What's included
- PADI learning materials (eLearning)
- Hands-on gas mix analysis
- Enriched Air Diver certification upon successful completion
Frequently asked questions
No — it actually reduces your maximum operating depth compared to air, due to the risk of oxygen toxicity.
Enriched Air Nitrox
Dive with oxygen-enriched air and extend your bottom time more safely.