Mermaid
The PADI Mermaid™ course includes knowledge development and at least two water skill sessions that develop more dynamic mermaid skills beyond Basic Mermaid™, including many skills that make mermaiding an underwater self-expressive art, separate from other types of diving. (Note that the PADI Mermaid course includes Basic Mermaid, so you can start with PADI Mermaid – there is no need to take Basic Mermaid separately.)
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To enroll in a PADI Mermaid course, you must be at least ten years old. You need to be able to swim at least 50m/160ft without swim aids, able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 5 mins and in good physical health. As an entry-level mermaid diving course, no prior experience with diving of any kind is required.
Getting Started
Contact us and start learning at your own pace with PADI Mermaid eLearning. To take your mermaid diving into open water, enroll into the PADI Advanced Mermaid course today.
Academic
The PADI Mermaid course has two phases:
- Knowledge development through independent study with the PADI Mermaid eLearning (or your instructor may conduct class sessions if not available in your language).
- Two confined water sessions to learn and prepare for mermaiding, rescue/problem management skills and the conduct of mermaid dives. You also learn mermaid skills, such as dolphin (butterfly) kicks, C-shape and U-shape side turns, and some skills distinct to mermaid diving, including backward somersault turn, underwater handshaking mermaid bubbles, and back glides.
Equipment
In the PADI Mermaid course, you will use a monofin (i.e. mermaid tail), mask, snorkel and fins. You may also use a wetsuit and weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for mermaiding is best; however, in this beginner course, you may be able to use snorkeling equipment you already own. If you are a freediver, some of your gear (e.g. mask, fins, and snorkel) is also mermaiding gear. Check with us or your instructor for advice and specifics regarding the gear you'll use, as well as other course details.
Your Instructor
Marilyn Rose is a PADI Certified Mermaid Instructor, Performer, Rescue Diver, and Advanced Open Water Diver with over 10 years of experience in entertainment, education, scuba diving and performance art. As an Orange County local mermaid she is passionate about ocean advocacy, marine life, and swim safety. Marilyn teaches students of all ages with patience, confidence, and a touch of playful mermaid charm.
