IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MERMAID LIFE
When the line between fantasy and reality fades, you can tap into what it really means to be a mermaid! Rincon Diving & Snorkeling invites you to join Mermaid Julia Alora on a deep dive into mermaid life with this two- day, PADI Mermaid certification course in the crystal clear waters of Crashboat Beach, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico!
Whether you want to swim for show in aquariums or reefs for fun, getting PADI Mermaid certified is the place to start!
Highlights
Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
Price: $475 for in-water training
Meeting point
Crashboat Beach, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Availability
Daily, year-round
Duration
2 Days
Group size
Maximum 4 people, Ages 12+
Included
- PADI Mermaid & Advanced Mermaid certifications
- 2 underwater photos and 2 underwater videos
- Expert safety briefing and instruction
- Professional swimming monofin, mermaid tail, and bi-fins
Not included
Low-volume mask, J snorkel – All mers must come prepared with their own mask and snorkel, $137 PADI eLearning deposit
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+
- Call the shop to book
- Send in your PADI eLearning deposit
- Complete PADI eLearning courses
- Complete two-day training
- Receive your PADI Mermaid and Advanced Mermaid certifications
Sun Protection
- PROTECT THE MARINE RESERVE: Avoid using sunscreens that contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, and parabens. Reef-Friendly sunscreen is available for purchase at the dive center.
- Sun protective clothing like long-sleeve rash guards are a great alternative to sunscreen and are available for purchase.
- The chemicals found in regular sunscreens are harmful to coral. Their tiny particles can be ingested, leading to toxicity and coral bleaching. Reef-friendly sunscreens avoid these toxic ingredients. Reef-SAFE sunscreens avoid harmful chemicals AND use ‘non-nano’ particles that are too large to be absorbed by corals, thus protecting marine ecosystems.
- If you’re looking at a mineral-based formula, be sure it says ‘non-nano’
What You’ll See & Do
Arrive at the beach. Take a deep breath. Smile! Your mermaid instructor has set up a place in the shade for you to go over some crucial mer-wisdom, get to know any mer~mates that may be joining you in your course, and do some breathing and stretching exercises. It is important to prepare the body and the mind before getting your fins wet!
Keep the calm you achieved during our warmups as we make way to the water for a confined water session. Take the skills you learned on land and practice breathing up for a dive in the water. Slip into your mermaid tail and dolphin-kick your way around the shallows with the support of a buddy as your instructor gives you pointers and inspiration. Learn different turns and the duck-dive technique to get you ready for what’s next!
Break-time! Relax, mermaid. You’re doing great! Sit on a comfy beach blanket and listen in to more mermaid knowledge review tips, tricks, and safety procedures.
Feel the warm sand between your toes as you head back to the water. Swim out to find a sweet spot to continue dives, turns, twists, bubbles and more! As you keep practicing you will find the line in your mind between fantasy and reality where the mermaid inside you lives. And you will learn to tap into it.
Sleep good tonight, mermaid. Tomorrow you really get the chance to show off your skills and gills as we dive even deeper into the beautiful blue.
Meet and greet again with your mer~mates and instructor before settling in for even more mer-wisdom. Remember the calm, tap into yourself, and breathe deep while stretching your body and relaxing your mind.
Take what you learned from yesterday a few feet deeper. Wave hello to beautiful fish as you swim gracefully over stunning local reefs. This is where you will really master mermaid safety and diving skills. Enjoy this time, mermaid, and relax into yourself. Practice makes mer-fect.
Put your fins up for a break. You’re doing great!
Head back to the deep end of the ocean to really show your instructor what you’ve learned in this course. Perform all of the mermaid moves with ease and be the best mer-buddy that you can be.
Surface from your last dive with a smile. You did it! The waters of the world await! Swim forth knowing that you are prepared for anything the mer world might splash in your direction!
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+.
