Mermaid diving is a world with one foot in reality and the other in fantasy. Mermaid lore originated centuries ago, yet even today, the myths tickle our imaginations. Water lovers, young and old, fantasize about living as mermaids – but unlike most such fantasies, this one we can make real – well, almost real. Mermaid equipment and costuming let us bridge fiction and fact, opening the door to this mystical culture through mermaid diving.
​Expand your understanding of the physical properties of the underwater world and how they affect you as a mermaid, while learning additional routine, exhibition and problem-handling skills.
The PADI Mermaid™ courses include knowledge development and at least two water skill sessions that develop dynamic mermaid skills that make mermaiding an underwater self-expressive art, separate from other types of diving.
Equipment
In all of the PADI Mermaid courses, 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, 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.
Our team of qualified Mermaid instructors are excited to show you the underwater world;
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Richard Barrett
Rachael Barrett
Our instructors can talk to you about any of the courses below, click the text to find out more about each course.
