SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Level 1 + 2

The Nitrox course at Gerda's runs in two formats. The theory-only option covers the EAN manual, tables and certification for €190 — no dives included. If you want the complete package with two guided dives and equipment rental, that's €390.

The two-stage programme mirrors PADI's current structure: Stage 1 covers Discover Enriched Air NITROX up to 32% (including a hands-on workshop for analysing tank contents), and Stage 2 extends to full PADI Enriched Air Diver certification with planning for NITROX 32 and NITROX 36, and the ability to dive mixes up to 40% O2.

The shop fills nitrox in-house, so certification here gives you direct access to the fill station. Tank prices run from €12 to €18 per fill depending on cylinder size, with 10-fill subscriptions available at a discount.

This specialty can be added to the Open Water or Advanced Open Water courses at the time of enrolment — useful if you want to sort the certification before your first mixed-gas dive rather than retrofitting it later.