PADI Basic Mermaid

Our PADI Basic Mermaid course can be the first step in your PADI Mermaid journey! This course is for children ages 10 and up and adults who are comfortable in the water, and are curious about Mermaiding, but have little or no Mermaid experience. You will learn how to swim properly and confidently with a monofin and Mermaid tail in a safe and controlled environment. 

You must be age 6 or over, able able to swim at least 25m/80ft without swim aids, able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 3 mins and in good physical health.

Course includes the price of PADI E-Learning and fees, booking and reservation fees, and class tuition.

Your course will consist of two parts: an online E-Learning course, and a one-day in-person pool session with a PADI certified instructor. E-Learning is done independently, and needs to be completed at least 1 week before your in-person session unless otherwise specified. The location of your pool session will be sent to you privately.

Please note that this is a real diving course with real consequences if safety precautions are not observed. By purchasing this course, you (or your child) are confirming that you are physicially capable of completing the requirements for this course, and you agree to the policies outlined in our Policies & FAQ page.

Approximate time commitment: 2 hours minimum

    • Must be at least 6 years old. If under 16, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    • Able to swim 25m/80ft of distance without swim aids (no floaties, life jackets, etc.

    • Able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 5 minutes.

    • Good physical health - Students may be required to submit a signed physical exam stating they are able to complete the course.

    • No prior snorkeling, skin diving, or freediving experience is required. There are no diving prerequisites for this course.

    • REQUIRED: Monofin and Mermaid tail. If you do not have these, you can purchase from our recommended list of safe monofins and tails. 

    • REQUIRED: Mask and snorkel.

    • REQUIRED: Bifins (traditional swim or dive fins that go on each foot).

    • REQUIRED: Weight belt with a few weights in small increments (ex. 2lbs).

    • OPTIONAL: Wetsuit