Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

Dive Longer and Safer with Nitrox!

Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. No wonder Enriched Air Diver is the most popular specialty.

Learn why nitrox allows you to make longer dives and how to dive nitrox safely through online independent study. Meet with your Instructor for hands-on practical exercises, then make two (optional) dives. (Optional Dives can be added for $125)

Upgrade any SCUBA course with the Nitrox specialty for $100!

Regular Nitrox Course Cost: $150

What you can expect to learn

Dive with Nitrox
Use an oxygen air analyzer
Set your dive computer

Course Equipment Requirements

If you do not own a set of scuba equipment, and you would like to make the two optional dives, you will need to rent gear.

If you own scuba gear, confirm it can be used with nitrox (don’t worry, most modern dive equipment is compatible). If you don’t have the manuals that came with your equipment, your Dive Shop or Instructor can help.

Only certain scuba tanks can be filled with enriched air (you’ll learn more about this in the course). Your Dive Shop will provide dedicated nitrox cylinders for your enriched air dives. Your instructor will also provide an oxygen analyzer.

Course Prerequisites

Age Requirement:

10 years or older

Course prerequisite:

Enrollment in Open Water Diver course

Each Diver must be medically fit to dive. Please reach out to the Dive Center for a copy of the most up to date diver medical form.

How do I get Started?

After finishing your independent study, you’ll learn how to analyze a tank, fill out an enriched air log, and set your dive computer for nitrox. There are two optional dives.