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PADI Nitrox Course in Hurghada

Nitrox, or enriched air, is the most popular PADI specialty in the world, and for good reason: it is the fastest and simplest training to improve your diving without requiring additional dives to be scheduled. By breathing air containing more oxygen and less nitrogen, you increase your no-decompression limit, reduce fatigue, and shorten your surface intervals between dives. A short training course, entirely in English, to be completed at your own pace.

€200 / person

The PADI Nitrox (Enriched Air) course allows you to extend your time underwater by using a nitrogen-enriched air mix. In just half a day, entirely on land, you'll learn the basics of oxygen management, analyzing tanks, and using dive computers to enjoy longer and safer dives. This specialty is accessible right from the Open Water level.

200€ / person

Course outline — half a day

Theory (online or in-person with your instructor)

You learn the basics of Nitrox: why less nitrogen means more time underwater, how to manage your oxygen exposure, and the important details about your equipment.

Practical session

With your instructor, you will practice analyzing the mix of a tank yourself using an oxygen analyzer, recording the result, and setting your dive computer to dive safely with enriched air.

No dives are required for this course. Once certified, you can immediately use Nitrox tanks on all your future trips.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 12 years old.
  • Certified as PADI Open Water Diver (or an equivalent recognized certification).
  • Answer "no" to all questions on the PADI medical questionnaire, or provide a medical certificate.

Included

  • Complete training with a PADI instructor.
  • PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (digital certification card included via the PADI app).
  • Training materials and oxygen analyzer for the practical session.
  • Free transfers from your hotel in Hurghada, if needed for the session.

Not included

  • Nitrox tanks for your future dives (8€ per tank, standard rate on all our trips).
  • Dive computer rental if you don't own one (5€ per day).

Quick facts

  • Duration: half a day, no dives required.
  • Training: 100% on land — theory and practice dry.
  • Minimum age: 12 years old.
  • Required level: PADI Open Water Diver.
  • Instruction languages: English, French, German, Polish, Spanish.
  • Certification: PADI Enriched Air Diver (valid for life).

Frequently asked questions

I only have Open Water, can I take this course?

Yes, absolutely. Open Water Diver is the only prerequisite. You don't need Advanced or other certifications.

Do I really need to do dives for this certification?

No. It is one of the few PADI specialties entirely doable on land, without getting in the water. Once certified, you can dive with Nitrox on your very next trip.

Is Nitrox more dangerous than normal air?

No, provided you follow the rules learned during the training, especially regarding the maximum depth linked to each mix. That's exactly what this course teaches you, to dive with an extra safety margin.

Ready to extend your time underwater?

Book your Nitrox training today, doable in half a day, with no dives to schedule. Fast response via WhatsApp or email.

See you soon for more time underwater!