PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Course on Bonaire
Longer bottom time and shorter breaks between dives. That is what Nitrox gives you on Bonaire! Do the PADI Enriched Air eLearning at home. Then join us for 1 short session at our shop. It is free. After that, you are a certified nitrox diver and your next shore dive will be on nitrox.
Why dive Nitrox on Bonaire?
Bonaire is a shore diving island. Most divers do 2 or 3 dives a day, for a whole week. Nitrox makes those days better.
More bottom time. Nitrox has less nitrogen than air. So you enjoy longer bottom times at the reef before you reach your no-stop limit.
Shorter surface intervals. Less nitrogen means you are ready for your next dive sooner.
Made for repeat dives. The more dives you do in a day, the bigger the difference.
Feel fresh. Many divers say they feel less tired after a day of nitrox diving.
Same price as air. At Scuba Elite, a nitrox tank costs the same as an air tank.
How the PADI Nitrox Course on Bonaire works
eLearning at home. Sign up through our dive shop and buy the PADI Enriched Air eLearning ($232). Do it at your own pace, at home or even on the plane.
1 short free practical session at our dive shop. About 1 hour with a PADI instructor. You practise everything you need to dive nitrox safely.
Get certified and dive. You receive your PADI Enriched Air Diver certification. It’s time to grab a nitrox tank for your next dive!
No training dives are needed. It is a dry course.
What you practise during the free session at the dive shop
Analyzing your own nitrox tanks
Writing the check in the nitrox fill log
Marking your tank with the right sticker
Setting your dive computer for nitrox
Planning a dive with your nitrox mix and its maximum depth
Nitrox course on Bonaire: questions and answers
How long is the PADI Nitrox course?
The eLearning takes a few hours at home. The practical session at our shop takes about 1 hour.
Do I need to make dives for the Nitrox course?
No. It is a dry course. After your certification, you can dive nitrox on your next dive.
How much does the Nitrox course cost on Bonaire?
$232 for the PADI eLearning, including your certification. The practical session at our shop is free.
How much does a nitrox tank cost at Scuba Elite?
The same as an air tank. You pay nothing extra for nitrox.
What is the minimum age for the Nitrox course?
12 years.
Is nitrox worth it on Bonaire?
Yes, if you do 2 or more dives a day. You get more bottom time and shorter surface intervals. On a shore diving island like Bonaire, that adds up fast.
Can I combine Nitrox with the Advanced course?
Yes. Do Nitrox first, then make your Advanced dives on nitrox.
Who can do the Nitrox course?
You are 12 years or older.
You are a certified PADI Open Water Diver, or you have a similar certification.
You want more time underwater on your Bonaire dive trip.
Combine your Nitrox course with PADI Advanced
Doing your Advanced course? Do Nitrox first. Then you can make your Advanced dives on nitrox, at the same price as air.
The price is simple: the Advanced price + $232 for the Nitrox eLearning.
What divers say about our Nitrox course
I had a great time with the team at Scuba Elite. I hadn’t been diving in over 16 years when I arrived on Bonaire, and by the end of my trip I had completed my Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certifications and a bunch of guided dives with them. Everyone was laid back, knowledgeable, and professional.
5-star Google Review, Ryan Cavanaugh - September 2026
We can only recommend this diving school! They are uncomplicated, attentive and helpful, and cater to individual needs. We completed the advanced and nitrox courses, and everything was explained with great patience.
5-star Google Review, Armand - February 2026
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