Specialisations

The most popular PADI specialty course. Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives.

You’ll learn why diving with air that has higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content gives you more bottom time, along with enriched air equipment considerations. During a practical session, and two optional (or required) scuba dives, you’ll:

• Discuss managing oxygen exposure.
• Practice analyzing oxygen content in your scuba tank.
• Set your dive computer for diving with enriched air nitrox.

Most modern scuba equipment and dive computers can be used with enriched air, but our Instructors will let you know if your gear meets manufacturer recommendations and local requirements. However, scuba tanks must meet oxygen service standards and be dedicated for use with enriched air. You’ll practice using oxygen analyzers and special cylinder decals.

The underwater world changes as day creatures retire & nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, enroll in the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.

Scuba diving at night teaches you to pay attention to details you may overlook during the day. You’ll learn:

• Light handling and communication techniques.
• Entering, exiting and navigating in the dark.
• Identifying how plants and animals differ or change behavior at night.

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher, who are at least 12 years old, can enroll in the Night Diver specialty course.

Along with your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a primary dive light and want to have a backup light, too. Our Instructors may suggest other equipment options, such as wearing more exposure protection to stay comfortable after dark.

Explore deeper dive sites with confidence at depths down to 40 metres/130 ft. Learn to manage your gas supply, go over buddy contact procedures, and buoyancy control.

Along with reviewing reasons for deep diving and the importance of knowing your personal limits, you’ll learn about:

• Specialised deep diving equipment
• Deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures, safety considerations and buoyancy control
• Managing your gas supply and dealing with gas narcosis.

You’ll need a dive computer along with the rest of your basic scuba equipment. A dive light and slate are also recommended. Our Instructors may suggest other gear appropriate for local deep diving.