Stretch Your Bottom Time: SSI Enriched Air Nitrox in Costa Teguise

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Stretch Your Bottom Time: SSI Enriched Air Nitrox in Costa Teguise

A focused two-day SSI specialty that teaches safe use of Nitrox (up to 40% O2) with two training dives and official certification—essential reading before you sign up with Aquatis Diving Center.

Stretch Your Bottom Time: SSI Enriched Air Nitrox in Costa Teguise.

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Costa Teguise
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Aquatis Diving Center
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On the volcanic shores of Costa Teguise, Aquatis Diving Center runs the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty across two concentrated days, teaching divers how to plan and execute dives using enriched air blends to extend bottom time and shorten surface intervals while earning SSI certification.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BENEFIT

More Time Below, Less Waiting Above

The course explains how diving with enriched air—mixtures up to 40% oxygen—can extend no-decompression bottom time and reduce surface intervals when used safely and correctly.

THE TRAINING

Two Training Dives and SSI Certification

Over the program you complete two training dives as part of the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty and leave with formal SSI certification on successful completion.

THE OPERATOR

Offered Locally by Aquatis Diving Center

The specialty is delivered locally in Costa Teguise by Aquatis Diving Center across two scheduled days, combining theory, practical planning and in-water training.

What the day feels like

What the Two Days Feel Like

Across two mornings, the program balances classroom study of enriched-air theory and safe dive planning with hands-on application in two supervised training dives, culminating in an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty certification.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this specialty suits—and who should take precautions.

1
Aspiring Nitrox DiversIdeal for recreational divers who want longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals and who want the formal SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification.
2
Junior Divers (10+)Ages 10 and older.
3
Divers with Medical ConsiderationsAnyone with health concerns should note the requirement to complete a medical questionnaire prior to diving and follow any subsequent medical guidance.
4
Time-Conscious TravelersThe course is compact—scheduled across two days—so it fits into shorter stays, but participants should be available for the full sessions.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

You must complete a medical questionnaire prior to diving; come prepared to participate in two training dives as part of the specialty.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox course?

The specialty runs over two days, with scheduled sessions from 08:30 to 14:00.

How many training dives are included?

The program includes two training dives.

What oxygen percentages are taught for Nitrox blends?

The course covers enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen.

Is there an age minimum to participate?

Yes — the minimum age to join is 10 years old.

What is the cost of the specialty?

The published price is 205 euros per person.

Are there medical prerequisites?

Participants are required to fill out a medical questionnaire prior to diving.