PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course (Manual) Hurghada

Unlock longer dives and shorter surface intervals with the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course (Manual) Hurghada—the most popular PADI specialty course worldwide. Whether you’re a casual diver looking to spend more time underwater or an adventurer planning multiple dives a day, this one-day course introduces you to the benefits, safety protocols, and practical know-how of diving with enriched air nitrox (up to 40% oxygen). By reducing the nitrogen in your gas mix, you’ll extend your no-decompression limits and maximize your underwater time like never before.

What to Expect: PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course

The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course in Hurghada is a one-day program designed to teach you how to safely dive using enriched air with up to 40% oxygen. The course focuses on theory and practical skills, without requiring any in-water sessions. You will complete the course using a printed manual available onboard. With guidance from a certified instructor, you will learn how to:

• Plan dives using enriched air nitrox
• Understand the benefits and risks of diving with higher oxygen concentrations
• Analyze the oxygen content in a scuba tank
• Set your dive computer for nitrox mixes
• Manage exposure to oxygen to avoid toxicity
• Properly label and identify nitrox cylinders

All sessions are conducted on the dive boat, combining classroom-style learning with hands-on practice in analyzing and handling enriched air cylinders.

Who Can Join: PADI Enriched Air Nitrox

The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course (Manual) Hurghada is suitable for certified divers who want to extend their no-decompression limits and reduce surface intervals. To enroll, you must meet the following prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 12 years
• Certified as a PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
• Be in good health and comfortable in the water

No previous experience with nitrox is required. This course is open to both recreational divers and those pursuing continuing education.

What You Will Learn: PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course

The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course in Hurghada teaches you how to dive safely with air that has more oxygen and less nitrogen, allowing longer dives and shorter surface intervals. During the course, you will learn how to:

• Define what enriched air nitrox is and how it differs from regular air
• Identify the advantages and limitations of diving with enriched air
• Analyze the oxygen content in your scuba tank
• Understand oxygen exposure limits and calculate acceptable depth/time profiles
• Properly set and use a dive computer with nitrox settings
• Recognize and manage the risks of oxygen toxicity
• Label and mark nitrox cylinders according to safety standards

All knowledge development is supported by the official PADI enriched air manual, with instructor-led sessions and hands-on practice on board.

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Certification

After completing all course requirements, you will earn the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox certification, which qualifies you to:

• Dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen
• Extend your no-decompression limits, especially on repetitive dives
• Use enriched air tanks at dive centers worldwide

The certification is valid for life and is recognized globally. It can be credited toward other PADI continuing education programs and specialties.

Explore More Diving Courses in Hurghada

Can’t join the manual course? Switch to the

• PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course (e-learning): Study the theory online at your own pace, then complete practical skills onboard in Hurghada.

And if you’re already certified with Nitrox, enroll in the:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course: Gain experience with five adventure dives, including deep and navigation, to build confidence and explore more dive sites.

Book Your Course Today!

Ready to extend your bottom time and dive smarter? Join the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course (Manual) Hurghada and get certified in just one day with experienced instructors and hands-on training. Contact us today to reserve your spot or get more information. Course materials are provided onboard, and spots are limited—secure your place today and take your diving to the next level.