PADI Enriched Air Nitrox

Dive Longer with Enriched Air (Nitrox) in Taormina

Want to extend your bottom time and safely make more dives throughout the day? The solution is enriched air nitrox (EANx): a breathable gas blend with a higher oxygen content than regular air, allowing for reduced nitrogen absorption in the body.

Diving with nitrox offers you:

• Longer bottom times
• Shorter surface intervals
• Greater safety margins, while staying within no-decompression limits
• Faster recovery between dives (many divers report feeling less fatigued)

Ideal for those doing repetitive dives or multiple outings over the course of a week, nitrox is a valuable tool to enhance your diving experience.

PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty Course (EANx)

To legally and safely dive with enriched air, you’ll need to earn the PADI Enriched Air Diver certification. The course is completed in one day and is primarily theory-based, but you can also add an optional dive with nitrox to immediately apply what you’ve learned.

During the course you will learn how to:

• Use an oxygen air analyser
• Properly set your dive computer
• Manage depth and exposure limits when using enriched air

The minimum age to enroll is 12 years old, and you must hold a (Junior) Open Water Diver certification. This specialty can also be integrated into the Open Water Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver courses.

Already Certified? Add Nitrox to Your Dive

If you’re already certified to use nitrox, you can request EANx tanks when booking. Everything will be ready upon arrival: filled tanks and an analyzer available for your pre-dive check.

Dive with us in the Isola Bella Marine Park and enjoy all the benefits of enriched air.