NITROX DIVER
PADI’s most popular specialty course
has successfully been running by Aqua Scuba since 2004.
The purpose of using Nitrox is to extend the ‘No Decompression Limit’ (NDL), by increasing the percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. In other words
NITROX means to be able to stay longer under water or shorten the surface intervals. Diving with enriched air can be achieved in two ways.
Discover Enriched Air NITROX
During a day trip aboard our power boat you will be trained to use Nitrox 32 (which means 32% of oxygen).
In a workshop you will learn how to analyze the contents of a tank and to measure the amount of oxygen. ‘Discover Enriched Air Nitrox’ can be taught
as a stand alone course or as part of the Adventures in Diving program. After successful completion you will receive your certificate that allows you
to use Nitrox 32.
Nitrox Specialty
This course starts with a classroom session on the first day, followed by a boat trip aboard our power boat on the second day, and includes two open
water training dives as well as an additional workshop about dive planning while using Nitrox 32 and Nitrox 36. After successful completion of the
course you will be qualified to use enriched air with up to 40% oxygen and therefore you can benefit from all the properties that make Nitrox so popular.
PADI Nitrox Specialty divers are qualified to:
• Obtain Nitrox fills with up to 40% oxygen
• Plan and conduct Nitrox dives with an oxygen partial pressure of up to 1,4 bar
• Continue their path to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver
How much does it cost?
The pirce is 9500 TBH and is inclusive of:PADI Instructor, ALL-Teaching materials, Certification, ALL-Equipment, Pick up service, Boat, Breakfast, Lunch, Water-Tea-Electrolyte drinks, Fruits and VAT.
FAQs
• When do Nitrox Diver courses start?
This course is available everyday.
• What are the prerequisites to enroll onto the Enriched Air Diver course?
You need to be a certified PADI Open Water Diver or hold an equivalent certificate of any other recognized association. In addition to that you need
to be at least 15 years of age.
• When can I start with my course?
Immediately after you’ve completed your Open Water Diver course.
• How will I get to the course?
Aqua scuba will provide your transport from any where on ko Lanta
• What do I need for my course?
PADI Nitrox Crew Pack, which you can get from Aqua Scuba or any other PADI dive store.
• What do I need to bring?
PADI Crew Pack, your certification cards, four passport photos, swim suit, towel, sun lotion and scuba gear
that you may already own.
• How long does the course take?
The Nitrox Diver Specialty takes two days.
• How many dives are included?
Your Enriched Air Diver course includes two open water training dives.
• Is Nitrox used to increase depth limits?
No. Nitrox helps to lengthen 'No Decompression Limits' and is most effective if you plan multiple dives on a
single day between 20 and 30 meters / 65 to 100 feet. Your residual nitrogen is less because the increased
amount of oxygen shrinks the amount of nitrogen in your scuba tank.
• Can I get my Nitrox license in conjunction with other scuba courses?
Yes, this is possible upon request and in conjunction with all PADI courses for certified divers.
• What if I need to stop my course for any reason?
In that case we would only charge for the services you have received already.
• How can I make a booking?
You can secure your place right now, by filling out our simple Online Form, dropping us
an E-mail or
visiting one of our offices in Saladan Village, Layana Resort & Spa, Blue Andaman Resort, one day prior to
the dive program, before 5:00 pm.
