Description
Purchase both the PADI® Open Water Class and the PADI® Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course together in this bundle.
PADI® Open Water Class
About the Course: PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI® Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.
PADI eLearning®: PADI eLearning® makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. It’s your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.
eLearning Time Commitment: 5-10 hrs
With Your Instructor: Practice using scuba gear in a pool (or pool-like environment) until you’re comfortable. PADI® training includes practice “mini dives” to help you build confidence in your new abilities before making four dives in open water.
Total Time Commitment: 4-7 days
Prerequisites: Able to swim, medically fit for diving.
Minimum Age: 10
Depth: Expect shallow dives (12m/40ft), the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft.
PADI® Enriched Air (Nitrox)
About the Course: Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. No wonder PADI® Enriched Air course is the most popular PADI® specialty.
How to Earn an Enriched Air Nitrox Certification: Learn why nitrox allows you to make longer dives and how to dive nitrox safely through online independent study. Meet with your PADI® Instructor for hands-on practical exercises, then make two (optional) dives.
PADI eLearning®: Online learning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the knowledge development section of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.
eLearning Time Commitment: 2-4 hrs
With Your Instructor: After finishing your independent study, you’ll learn how to analyze a tank, fill out an enriched air log, and set your dive computer for nitrox. There are two optional dives.
Total Time Commitment: 1-2 days
Prerequisites: PADI® Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
Minimum Age: 12
Depth: 0
