Why Choose the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course?

The PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course is a highly sought-after specialty for divers looking to maximize their underwater experiences. By diving with enriched air nitrox, which has a higher oxygen content and thus lower nitrogen content than standard air, you can enjoy significant advantages:

• Maximize Your Bottom Time: One of the primary benefits of nitrox is the ability to extend your no-decompression limits, allowing you to spend more time exploring the incredible dive sites in Hurghada’s Red Sea.
• Reduce Surface Interval Time: With less nitrogen absorbed into your body during a nitrox dive, you may be able to shorten your surface intervals, meaning you can get back to diving sooner.
• Potentially Reduce Post-Dive Fatigue: Many divers report feeling less tired after diving with nitrox, allowing you to enjoy your entire diving holiday to the fullest.
• Ideal for Repetitive Diving Scenarios: If you’re planning multiple dives in a day, such as on a liveaboard trip or a full day of diving excursions in the Red Sea, nitrox can be particularly beneficial.

At Red Sea Life Diving Center, we are dedicated to providing you with the best training to safely and effectively utilize enriched air nitrox for your dives in the beautiful Red Sea.

What You’ll Learn in Our PADI Nitrox Course

Our comprehensive PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of enriched air diving principles and safe practices. Here’s what you can expect to learn:

• Understanding Enriched Air: You’ll gain a deep understanding of what enriched air nitrox is (a breathing gas with between 22 and 40 percent oxygen), its advantages, and its limitations.
• Analyzing Cylinder Contents: A crucial part of the course involves learning how to accurately analyze the oxygen content of your scuba cylinder before each nitrox dive. We’ll provide you with hands-on training on using oxygen analyzers.
• Dive Computer Configuration: You’ll learn how to properly set and utilize your dive computer for enriched air diving, ensuring accurate tracking of your no-decompression limits.
• Planning Nitrox Dives: We will cover the specific considerations and procedures for planning dives using enriched air, including calculating maximum operating depth (MOD) and understanding oxygen exposure limits.
• Safety Procedures: You’ll be trained on the important safety procedures associated with handling and diving with enriched air.
• Optional Practical Dives: Depending on the course format and your preferences, you may have the opportunity to complete practical dives using enriched air under the supervision of our experienced PADI instructors in the stunning waters of Hurghada.

The course typically involves knowledge development through the PADI eLearning platform (please note that the PADI manual and certification fee might be additional) and a practical workshop with one of our certified instructors.

PADI Nitrox Course Schedule at Red Sea Life Diving Center

At Red Sea Life Diving Center in Hurghada, we strive to offer flexible scheduling options for our PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course to fit your holiday plans. Typically, this course can be completed in as little as half a day or one full day, depending on your learning pace and whether you complete the online theory portion beforehand.

Our standard operating hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. We recommend contacting us in advance to discuss our current course schedule and to book your spot. This will allow us to best accommodate your availability and ensure you have a seamless learning experience.

We are conveniently located at the Desert Rose Resort in Hurghada and offer complimentary pickup services from any hotel within Hurghada, making it easy for you to join our Nitrox course.

Visit our dedicated Nitrox course page for more details and booking information: Red Sea Life – PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course