Enriched Air Nitrox Course

Dive Longer. Surface Safer. Maximize Your Bottom Time.

by Scuba Shack Divers· Newington, CT
From$44.10
Ages10+

What to Expect

The PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver course is one of the most popular and useful scuba specialties available. This course teaches certified divers how to safely plan and dive using enriched air nitrox—a breathing gas with a higher percentage of oxygen than standard air.

By reducing nitrogen exposure, nitrox allows for longer no-decompression limits, shorter surface intervals, and increased safety margins, making it ideal for repetitive dives, liveaboards, and dive vacations.

What You’ll Learn

  • What enriched air nitrox is and how it works
  • Benefits and limitations of diving with nitrox
  • How to analyze nitrox tanks and set your dive computer
  • Oxygen exposure limits and dive planning considerations
  • Safety procedures and best practices when using nitrox

Why Take This Course?

  • Extend your bottom time on many dives
  • Increase safety margins, especially on repetitive dives
  • Learn a widely used gas for recreational and advanced diving
  • Ideal for dive travel, liveaboards, and local diving

Who Can Take This Course?

  • PADI Open Water Divers or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 10 years old
  • No dives required—can often be completed without getting wet

A Must-Have Certification

The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox course is a simple, practical certification that enhances almost every type of diving. Whether you’re planning multiple dives a day or just want extra safety, nitrox helps you get more out of every dive.

Address

3318C Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT, 06111

Pricing

Divers$41.60

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.

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