PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course
Enhance your diving experience with Enriched Air Nitrox — stay down longer, recover faster, and make every dive count.
Extend your bottom time and make the most of every dive
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is one of the most popular specialties in scuba diving — and for good reason. By using enriched air (Nitrox), you can:
– Stay underwater longer
– Shorten surface intervals
– Feel less fatigued after diving
Whether you’re on a dive holiday or looking to enhance your diving potential, Nitrox allows you to dive smarter, safer, and more efficiently. You can also complete this certification alongside other PADI courses, making it an ideal upgrade for divers looking to advance their skills.
– How to plan and execute dives using Enriched Air Nitrox
– Understanding oxygen exposure and how to manage it
– How to analyze oxygen content in your tank
– Special equipment considerations for Nitrox diving
– Certified Open Water Divers
– Minimum age: 15 years
– Total course time: Approx. 12 hours
– Includes a theory workshop and two ocean dives (optional)
– Ocean dives typically completed in one day
– A PADI Enriched Air crew pack is required (included in course materials)
– PADI registration and certification
– Course materials
– Theory sessions
– Option for two ocean dives with Nitrox fills and boat dives
– Theory only: R3000 per person
– Theory + 2 ocean dives: R4500 per person
(Includes Nitrox fills and boat dives)
The Enriched Air Diver certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating and is a required foundation for those pursuing technical diving.
