Diving alone is generally not recommended because in case of an emergency, having a partner to assist you is crucial. Many diving organizations require the buddy system, where every diver pairs with another to ensure mutual safety.

However, some experienced divers and professionals may choose to dive alone under certain conditions. For this to be done safely:

• A high level of experience is required.

• Proper training and certifications (e.g., technical diving courses) should be obtained.

• Full knowledge of the dive site and adequate preparation is necessary.

• Emergency management plans and equipment should be in place.

In conclusion, while diving alone is technically possible, it is always safest to dive with a partner for safety reasons.

The amount of time you can spend underwater depends on several factors, but it generally varies based on the following:

1. Diving Depth: As depth increases, it’s recommended to spend less time underwater. Deeper dives result in higher oxygen consumption and greater pressure.

2. Air Supply: The amount of air in your diving tank directly affects how long you can stay underwater. Typically, divers can stay around 45-60 minutes with a tank at 200 bar (tank pressure), but this time varies depending on depth and air consumption rate.

3. Diving Experience and Training: Experienced divers can use air more efficiently and can stay underwater longer, while beginner divers are typically limited to shorter periods.

4. Decompression Stops: For deeper dives, decompression stops may be necessary. You may need to spend certain amounts of time at specific depths before surfacing, which can extend your total time underwater.

Generally, for recreational diving, the time underwater is between 45 minutes to 1 hour. However, longer dives typically require specialized training and equipment.

The air used in diving is typically compressed air, which is stored in special diving tanks and allows divers to breathe underwater. However, this air is not pure oxygen; it is normal atmospheric air, consisting of about 21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen.

Here are some key points about the air used in diving:

1. Normal Air:

   • For most recreational dives, divers use normal air, which is compressed atmospheric air.

   • It contains about 21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen, the same as the air we breathe on land.

2. Enriched Air (Nitrox):

   • Nitrox is a special mixture of air with a higher oxygen content than normal air (e.g., 32% or 36% oxygen). This allows divers to stay underwater for longer periods, as it contains less nitrogen.

3. Pure Oxygen:

   • Pure oxygen is generally not used in regular dives, except in certain cases such as hyperbaric treatment or technical diving. Breathing pure oxygen at depth can lead to oxygen toxicity.

4. Air Tanks and Diving Equipment:

   • The air is stored in aluminum or steel tanks and delivered to the diver through a special regulator, allowing them to breathe underwater.

The air used in diving can vary based on the depth of the dive, the duration, and the diver’s experience. Enriched air like Nitrox is often preferred for deeper or longer dives.

Our dive boat is limited to a maximum of 8 people.