Course Overview
It's clear that diving with Nitrox (EAD = Enriched Air Diving) is becoming increasingly popular. The biggest advantages of diving with oxygen-enriched air are that you can extend your no-decompression limits and shorten your surface intervals.
Many people also mention that it makes them less tired and improves their concentration – but this is likely a personal experience. To dive with Nitrox, you need this course, as you won't be able to get Nitrox tanks otherwise, and even if you do, absolutely do not dive with them. There are a few things to keep in mind. You can also integrate this course into your PADI Advanced Diver course.
What you will learn in the course
The theory of "longer dives"
You understand why less nitrogen in the breathing gas means your body absorbs less of it. The result: your no-decompression limit increases significantly. This means you can stay underwater longer on repetitive dives than divers using regular air.
Handling oxygen analysis
This is the most important practical part:
You will learn how to measure the oxygen content in your diving cylinder using an oxygen analyzer .
You will learn how to correctly label the bottle (Nitrox sticker/tag).
We'll show you how to switch your dive computer to NITROX.
Security Management & Depth Limits
Oxygen becomes toxic under high pressure at a certain depth. You will learn:
To calculate the maximum operating depth (MOD) for your gas mixture.
To set your dive computer to the respective oxygen percentage value.
Duration
2 hours
Theory
eLearning
Dives
Simulated
Our offers
PADI NITROX COURSE
Inclusive
Requirements: PADI Scuba Diver
Duration: 2 hours
Included: eLearning, licensing fees
Price
€160.00
Course schedule
Theory
You can complete the theory portion comfortably from home. We'll then review the most important points together on site.
Underwater
No dives are mandatory in the PADI Nitrox course, as it focuses on pre- and post-dive skills. Therefore, we simulate a dive. However, this course can be excellently combined with other courses such as the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Open Water Diver.
Course schedule
Your PADI NITROX Course:
Theory:
In theory, you learn above all the effects of nitrogen and oxygen on our body. As you surely have from the theory of your PADI Open Water Diver course, nitrogen is responsible for the so-called decompression sickness. Diving without NITROX is known to be done with a gas mixture of approximately 21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen. And this is where diving with EAD comes in. EAD stands for Enriched Air Diving and means; diving with enriched oxygen. So that we can reduce the gas nitrogen, a mixture is added to our bottle which contains more oxygen than nitrogen. Example: EAN31 = 31% oxygen / 69% nitrogen. So our body absorbs less nitrogen and we can extend our non-stop time. So why not 100% oxygen? You will learn this in the theory part of the course.
Dive:
Here we show you how to check your gas mixture and what to look out for. We also plan this dive thoroughly. Then we go diving with NITROX for the first time and enjoy the underwater world.
Daniel discovered his passion for diving here in Cyprus at the age of 19. Since 2020, when he and Tamara took over the Cyprus Diving Centre, he has mainly dedicated himself to professional dive training.
In March 2026, Daniel reached the highest level of recreational dive training with PADI, successfully completing the Course Director course in Kota Kinabalu.
In addition to his professional training focus, Daniel is also a passionate sidemount and technical diver, and he is strongly committed to marine conservation around Cyprus through the Project Xenios initiative.
Tamara discovered her passion for diving at the age of 26 and since then, the underwater world has been an inseparable part of her life. In 2020, she joined the Cyprus Diving Centre and has been involved in building it up from the very beginning.
As a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT), she guides divers on their journey - from their very first dive to professional level. She places great importance on a relaxed atmosphere, individual support, and, above all, the joy of learning.
In addition to recreational diving, technical diving is her personal passion, which she continues to pursue and develop in her free time.
Above the water, Tamara also brings in her creative side: at CDC, she is responsible for design, layout, and the dive shop - ensuring with great attention to detail that guests feel completely at home.
Ramin is the manager of the Cyprus Diving Centre and embodies the typical relaxed diver personality. He gained most of his experience as a dive instructor in Mexico, where he built up an incredible amount of knowledge through countless dives.
With his calm and extremely patient nature, he not only always keeps an overview as an experienced instructor but also passionately organizes all dive trips.
Ramin loves to travel the world, but the underwater world is his greatest passion - one in which, thanks to his experience, he always finds the perfect spot for everyone.
Ben began his career with us in 2024 by completing his Divemaster course followed by an internship. After this intensive period, he travelled to Honduras, where he successfully completed his PADI IDC over the winter. For the 2025 season, he has returned to the team as a fully qualified PADI Instructor and passionate technical diver.
Thanks to his exceptional theoretical knowledge, patience, and contagious enthusiasm for diving, Ben is a highly valued point of contact for our dive students.
Mi-Sin joined our team in 2025. As an experienced diving instructor, she was already familiar with Cyprus and many of its most beautiful dive sites - and has since enriched our team in every respect. She gained extensive experience during three years on Lombok, where she taught and dived under demanding conditions.
When teaching, Mi-Sin enjoys guiding her students step by step, watching them grow and helping each individual reach their full potential. Her passion for diving is unmistakable—and truly contagious.
Whether in the air or underwater, Jan feels at home everywhere. His passion for diving began with a “zero to hero” journey: after visiting us as a guest, he completed both his Divemaster and Instructor courses with us in 2025.
Jan impresses with his dedication, motivation, and his genuine enjoyment in helping others. With his enthusiasm for diving and his positive attitude, he is a great addition to our team, and we are excited to have him on board for the upcoming season as well.
Get started with PADI eLearning
With the PADI eLearning® system, you can start the theoretical part of the course right away and work at your own pace. This convenient, interactive learning option allows you to learn anytime, anywhere you have an internet connection.
After completing your eLearning program, you can start the practical part of the course directly with us (or at any other PADI dive center worldwide). We will deduct the amount you paid for the practical part from your course fee.
