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Instructor preparing an enriched air tank during a PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver course in Playa del Carmen.

Specialty Courses

Enriched Air Nitrox

Learn to dive with Enriched Air Nitrox and extend your no-decompression limits, improving safety and flexibility on dives in Playa del Carmen and Mahahual.

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From 3800 MXN

1/2 day

1 workshop

Available Options

Choose the Nitrox training path that fits your diving goals

STANDARD

What's Included:

  • Practical Workshop

  • eLearning

  • Certification processing

Duration:

1/2 day

Price:

3800 MXN

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NITROX + DEEP

What's Included:

All in Standard plus:

  • Deep Diver Course

  • 4 deep dives

  • Deep Diver eLearning

  • Credits toward the Divemaster and the Master Scuba Diver certifications

Duration:

2 days

Price:

10500 MXN

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NITROX + SIDEMOUNT

What's Included:

All in Standard plus:

  • Sidemount Diver Course

  • 3 Sidemount dives

  • Sidemount eLearning

  • Credits toward the Master Scuba Diver certification

Duration:

2 days

Price:

13500 MXN

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STANDARD

What's Included:

  • Practical Workshop

  • eLearning

  • Certification processing

Duration:

1/2 day

Price:

3800 MXN

Book Now

NITROX + DEEP

What's Included:

All in Standard plus:

  • Deep Diver Course

  • 4 deep dives

  • Deep Diver eLearning

  • Credits toward the Divemaster and the Master Scuba Diver certifications

Duration:

2 days

Price:

10500 MXN

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Course Details

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OVERVIEW

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The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver course teaches you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air, increasing no-decompression limits and reducing nitrogen exposure during repetitive dives.


Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for certified divers who want to extend their bottom time, improve dive safety, and optimize their diving experience in Playa del Carmen and Mahahual.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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  • PADI Enriched Air Nitrox eLearning

  • Instructor-led practical workshop

  • Gas analysis training and practice

  • Dive computer setup guidance for Nitrox use

  • Certification processing upon completion


Multi course options Include

  • Nitrox + Deep or Nitrox + Sidemount training dives (depending on chosen option)

  • Dive instructor supervision during all in-water sessions

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

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  • Extend your no-decompression limits on repetitive dives

  • Reduce nitrogen absorption for improved safety and comfort

  • Gain practical skills in gas analysis and dive planning

  • Improve dive efficiency on liveaboards and dive trips

  • Enhance your overall diving performance and awareness

  • Add a highly valuable specialty certification to your dive profile

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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Understand and apply Enriched Air Nitrox diving proceduresHow enriched air nitrox works and why it extends bottom time
How to analyze oxygen content in scuba cylinders
How to plan dives using oxygen exposure and no-decompression limits
How to configure your dive computer for Nitrox use
How to safely manage repetitive dives with enriched air
How to apply Nitrox principles in real diving scenarios

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COURSE STRUCTURE

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The Enriched Air Nitrox Diver course combines self-paced eLearning with an in-person practical workshop, followed by application dives depending on your chosen training path.


Course eLearning

Complete the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox eLearning before arrival. This covers knowledge development, oxygen exposure limits, and dive planning fundamentals.


Practical Workshop

Hands-on session focused on gas analysis, cylinder labeling, dive computer setup, and planning dives with enriched air.


Training in Location

Final review of knowledge development and real-world application with your instructor, ensuring full understanding of Nitrox use in local diving conditions.


Dives (optional depending on package)

  • Nitrox + Sidemount Diver: 3 open water dives focused on configuration, buoyancy, and gas management

  • Nitrox + Deep Diver: 4 open water dives focused on deep diving procedures, planning, and safety limits

COURSE PREREQUISITES

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  • PADI Open Water Diver certification

  • Minimum age 12 years

  • Medically fit for diving

PADI FEES

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MULTI COURSE OPTIONS

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Combine your Enriched Air Nitrox training with advanced diving specialties to build real experience in the water, not just certification cards. Each path is designed to match different diving goals, from deeper exploration to improved equipment configuration and control.


Nitrox + Deep Diver

Combine Enriched Air Nitrox with Deep Diver training to gain experience planning and executing dives down to 40 meters, the maximum recreational diving depth. Focus on gas management, safety, and controlled deep diving procedures.


Nitrox + Sidemount Diver

Unlock a more flexible and streamlined way of diving. This pathway pairs Enriched Air Nitrox with Sidemount diving, focusing on trim, buoyancy, and advanced gas management. Perfect for divers who want comfort, redundancy, and improved control in all conditions.


If you want a custom combination or a tailored progression path, contact us and we’ll design your ideal training package.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Please take a moment to review our Terms and Conditions before booking.

All participants must complete a Diver Medical Form before any in-water activity.

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN

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  • Self Reliant Diver

  • Deep Diver

  • Sidemount Diver

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

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A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due before the start of the course.

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Accommodation Options

In Mahahual, we can help arrange comfortable ocean-side accommodation close to the training base, available for students and divers joining any course or dive program.


Cabañas
Eco-designed cabins built from certified Zapote wood, offering a relaxed, nature-connected stay. Each cabana features a king-size bed, private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A comfortable option for solo travelers or couples.


Suites
Our superior option, located on the upper floor with private balconies and beautiful ocean views. Suites are equipped with either a king or queen bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, offering added comfort and privacy during your stay.


Both options combine convenience, comfort, and proximity to daily dive activities.


Ask about availability and rates when planning your trip.

Why train with us

Specialty training with us is practical, focused, and experience-driven. In Mahahual, calm conditions and direct reef access allow you to concentrate on skill development without distractions. When relevant, training also takes place in Playa del Carmen, offering different dive sites and conditions that add variety and depth to your experience. Each specialty is taught with attention to detail and real application, helping you build confidence, refine techniques, and expand your diving abilities in a supportive environment.

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