PADI Specialty Courses
Enriched Air (Nitrox)
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 Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI® specialty.
What You’ll Learn
- Dive with nitrox
- Use an oxygen air analyzer
- Set your dive computer
Duration: 1–2 days (2 optional dives)
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Age: 12 years or older
Health: Good physical health
PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours (online theory)
Price: €100
Deep Diver
During the PADI® Deep Diver course, you’ll learn how to plan deep dives, manage your gas supply and how to identify and manage narcosis.
You’ll learn about buddy contact procedures, safety considerations and buoyancy control at depth.
What You’ll Learn
- Manage your gas supply
- Identify and deal with narcosis
- Recognize your personal limits
Duration: 2-3 days (minimum of two days / 4 dives)
Prerequisites: PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification)
Age: 15 years or older
Health: Good physical health
PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours (optional online theory)
Price: €170
Wreck Diver
Whether purpose-sunk as an artificial reef or lost due to accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. Ships, airplanes, and even cars are often full of marine life and secrets. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is ideal for those who love exploration and responsible diving practices.
What You’ll Learn
- Survey and map a wreck
- Use lines and reels for navigation
- Avoid common wreck diving problems
Duration: 2–3 days (minimum of two days / 4 dives)
Prerequisites: PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification)
Age: 15 years or older
Health: Good physical health
PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours (online theory)
Price: €180
Underwater Photography
During the PADI® Digital Underwater Photographer course, you’ll learn how to take underwater photos you’ll be proud to share with others. Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros. Learn how to use underwater photography lights (strobes), avoid backscatter and enhance color.
What You’ll Learn
- Use underwater strobes
- Photograph marine life
- Choose photo equipment
Duration: 2 days (2 dives)
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Age: 10 years or older
Health: Good physical health
PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours (online theory)
Price: €160
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Excellent buoyancy control defines skilled scuba divers. You’ll glide effortlessly, use less air, hover with control, and get close to marine life without disturbing the environment. This course takes the basic buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevates them to the next level.
What You’ll Learn
- Achieve neutral buoyancy
- Hover effortlessly
- Use the right amount of weight
Duration: 1–2 days (2 dives)
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Age: 10 years or older
Health: Good physical health
PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours (online theory)
Price: €120
Emergency First Response (EFR)
This course teaches you CPR, primary and secondary care, and how to respond confidently to medical emergencies. EFR is a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course and is ideal for divers and non-divers alike who want to be prepared for emergencies.
What You’ll Learn
- Provide CPR and first aid
- Manage emergency scenes
- Respond to life-threatening situations
Duration: 1 day (no dives)
Prerequisites: None (open to divers and non-divers)
Age: No minimum age
Health: Good physical health
Price: €110