My mermaid experience with Julia was magical. Her instruction on shore and in the water made me feel comfortable and safe. Swimming in the monofin requires a technique that Julia clearly explained and demonstrated. She was graceful and serene. I can’t wait to swim again with my mermaid teacher and improve my skills!
3rd Mermaid certification level
Open Water Mermaiding
Practice with professional mermaid gear
MASTER YOUR MERMAID SKILLS!
Whether you want to swim for show in aquariums or reefs for fun, getting PADI Mermaid certified is the place to start!
Highlights
Master mermaid safety, diving, bubbles, twists, turns and more!
Show off your skills and gills as you glide over stunning reefs in a professional swimming mermaid tail!
Small group instruction with a certified PADI Mermaid Instructor!
Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
$200 per person
Departure time
- 09:00 AM
Meeting point
The meeting point will be discussed with you after your booking is made. Can take place at one of the many beach locations in the Rincon area.
Availability
Daily, year-round
Duration
3+ Hours
Group size
Maximum 4 people, Ages 12+
Included
- All Equipment Included
- Expert Safety briefings and instruction
Not included
Deposit of $61
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Water bottle
Good to know
- Deposit must be paid via Venmo, Paypal, or ATH Movil. Once paid, you will soon receive an email with your PADI eLearning materials!
- Ages 12+
- This course takes place in water that is 30 feet deep
- It is important to drink plenty of water before arrival for hydration.
- Apply ocean-friendly/reef-safe sunscreen before arrival so it soaks into you and not the precious ocean. Ocean-friendly sunscreen is available for purchase at the dive center.
What You’ll See & Do
The mermaid life will be yours for the swimming with a PADI Advanced Mermaid certification! Whether you’re looking for a mer-career or mermaid fun, this course will help you get there safely!
There are four phases to the certification:
1. Knowledge Development- PADI eLearning
2. On land~ knowledge review and proper human to mermaid warm-ups
3. Two Confined Water Skill sessions
4. Two Open Water skill sessions
Your course will start with a briefing from professional PADI Mermaid instructors. They will teach you about the essential mermaid equipment and how to use it followed by a mind and body calming warm-up stretching session and a breath-hold procedure review.
Next, we’ll head to the water for your confined water skills session. Your instructors will be guiding you the whole way through and checking that you feel confident to proceed. This is where you will practice your safe mermaiding procedures and mermaiding skills.
For the rest of the course, you will be in open water in the ocean (at most 30 feet deep) where you will fin-tune your skills and demonstrate your mastery.
Once you have passed the course, you will receive your PADI Advanced Mermaid certification! What’s next, mermaid? The world is your oyster! There are many paths mermaids can take nowadays to ensure a fin-tastic future for themselves.
Answers to Your Questions
Bring your own camera and our instructor will take a couple of photos of you in your tail.
Students must be comfortable in deep water.
No mermaid experience is necessary to take this course.
Basic Mermaid Course: Ages 6+ / Mermaid Course: Ages 10+ / Advanced Mermaid: Ages 12+.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!
Previous Guest’s Experiences
What little girl doesn’t want to see a mermaid or even become one? Julia made my childhood dreams come true. The way Julia taught was very calm and very detailed about the steps but also made me feel like a mermaid while doing so. I am so happy that I found the mermaid life!
