Nitrox

The Nitrox specialty at Scuba Malta is a theoretical course covering enriched air diving — how to analyse a nitrox mix, plan no-decompression limits with higher oxygen fractions, and manage oxygen exposure. A dive option is included in addition to the theory.

Nitrox is particularly useful on Malta's wreck dives, where extended bottom time at 20–30 m is common. The extended no-decompression limits that nitrox provides mean you spend more time on the wreck itself rather than cutting dives short to manage nitrogen.

At 220 € this is one of the more accessible specialties in Scuba Malta's catalogue, and it's directly applicable to most of the guided dive sites on offer. The PADI version carries a 50 € supplement.