In order for you to receive the PADI Enriched Air Diver Nitrox certification, you only need to study the online teaching material and take an assessment to obtain the certification.
Exclusively at Água Viva Mergulho, in addition there will be a 1 in-person class and 2 dives at Ilha do Arvoredo.
The instructor will go over the most important points of the content in the in-person class, answering all your questions, and, in the next day, we will go for Ilha do Arvoredo to begin our adventures.
On the day of the dives, when you arrive at the school, you will put into practice the contents previously learned, together with the instructor who will be assisting you.
You will analyze the percentage of oxygen contained in the cylinder by using a specific instrument and will plan the dive, using tables or configuring the dive computer.
After all the preparation, just enjoy the natural beauty of Ilha do Arvoredo, enjoying the seabed for longer and following the stipulated safety limits.
With your certification in hand, you will be able to obtain Nitrox refills around the world, enjoying your dives for longer.
Whether you are practicing underwater photography, exploring shipwrecks or even on vacation in some paradisiacal place with little time for diving, the Nitrox will guarantee fun.
Additionally, the PADI Enriched Air Diver certification can be used as credit toward the PADI MSDT Instructor category.
Discover the advantages of diving with Nitrox with the PADI Deep Diving specialty:
Yes, it is necessary to form a class. Get in touch to check availability.
Specialization can be done in up to 2 days of training.
The teaching material will be available to the student for study at home and when they feel prepared, they can schedule the knowledge assessment for any day.
Yes of course! What stops us from diving in Arvoredo is the strong south wind.
Pregnant women cannot dive and cannot board, due to the time and distance we sail.
There are a number of health problems that make diving impossible. Therefore, it is important that you consult us first.
In relation to COVID-19, it is recommended that your doctor first evaluate your lungs, as this disease leaves consequences that make diving impossible.
In the essence of every diver there is a very strong desire to preserve nature. Curiosity about the world beneath the waves and the animals that inhabit the depths has attracted many generations of divers and we have inherited the tradition of protecting the environment that we enjoy every time we dive.
Diving is our passion and teaching new people about this world is our life goal.
Água Viva Mergulho was founded in 2012 on these pillars. We believe that every diver has a duty to preserve nature and we strive to incorporate this mission into our diving operations, whether collecting fishing hooks, plastic bottles or organizing specific seabed cleaning expeditions.
For all our dedication to training conscious divers and promoting environmental conservation actions, we were honored by the Green Star Awards.
The Ilha do Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve is considered the best diving spot in southern Brazil, known for its marine diversity with various types of fish, turtles, seahorses and rays, as well as being on the migration route of humpback and Franca whales. The island is also an important archaeological site formed by burials characteristic of human occupation 4000 years ago.
The diving spots in Arvoredo differ in their characteristics, which can vary according to the formation of the bottom, minimum and maximum depths, most commonly found species, currents, or even specific characteristics, which provide a less conventional dive, such as a shipwreck, cave , etc.
The diving spots are all located in the southern portion of the island, the best known are: Ponta do Farol, Saco do Vidal, Saco do Farol, Baía do Engenho, Baía das Tartarugas, Saco do Batismo and Saco do Capim.
Our boat Água Viva VII was built in 2013, designed with specifications to best serve recreational diving.
Our boat is rated for open seas, with capacity for 4 crew and 46 passengers. The boat is also licensed for scientific research and adapted diving work.
It has ample sheltered space for passenger movement, which provides comfort and a beautiful view of the coast of Florianópolis and the mainland.
Specifications: 14.5 meters long; 5.40 meters wide; MWM X12 240 HP turbocharged engine; Average sailing speed 8 knots.
The boat has: Oxygen kit, first aid kit, VHF radio, GPS, Garmin probe, fresh water and bathroom.
