Nitrox, aka Ean or Enriched Air, is a gas mixture to allow a diver to enjoy more dives with shorter surface intervals (SI) thus absorbing less nitrogen and lessening the possibility of decompression sickness (DCS). An example for instance is diving on a live-a-board. A diver that chooses this kind of dive trip will absorb less nitrogen as they dive. By taking the course through Kona Honu Divers you will learn more about the pros and cons when diving with Nitrox or enriched air EAN.

Dive Nitrox Today

This program allows the diver to use two tanks Nitrox aboard one of our vessels. The program is a safe introduction under the direct supervision of one of our qualified staff. They will inform you about some of the principles of diving with enriched air. Dive Nitrox Today is a program that allows you to try before you buy. If you want to continue with the course while diving with Kona Honu Divers you must:

• Be a certified diver from any qualified agency that complies with the Recreational Scuba Training Counsel (RSTC).
• Successfully complete Practical Application #1 on the Enriched Air Diving Manual pg 93.
• Listen to the Dive Today briefing presented by your instructor.

The cost is very affordable so check it out when you check in with Kona Honu Divers. No prices over the phone.

Discover Nitrox Diving

Upon completing Discover Nitrox Diving course you will be able to dive with 32% oxygen on the no-stop limits or on an air based dive computer to a maximum depth of 30 meters/100 feet. The diver will be under the indirect supervision of a dive professional. To complete this course option you must:

• Be a certified diver.
• Purchase the Manual and CD from Kona Honu Divers.
• Complete Knowledge Development #1 in the Nitrox Manual.
• Successfully complete Practical Application #1, using a Nitrox analyzer to verify the blend of mixture of oxygen in the cylinder, and complete the Fill Log in the dive shop.

If you want to complete the Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course, this can be counted toward your Advanced Open Water certification for either Scuba Schools International (SSI) or Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). To complete this option you must:

• You must be a certified diver with a minimum number of 24 logged dives and this is our requirement at Kona Honu Divers.
• Purchase the required course materials from Kona Honu Divers.
• Have sufficient days scheduled with Kona Honu Divers to complete the course requirements. Also, be prepared with completed assignments.

This Nitrox Specialty course puts you, the diver, on the way to a TECH/REC diving program at an affordable price.

The Nitrox Specialty course is priced at $149 plus books at a group rate of 2 or more students + Nitrox Crew- Pak, DVD, Manual and tables. Include a 2 tank morning charter for just $70 more!

Please call Kona Honu Divers to reserve your spot for this program. Call 888-333-HONU.