Basic Mermaid
(Minimum Age: 6 years old)
(Maximum Number of Participants: 6)
The PADI Basic Mermaid is an entry-level course that teaches the essential skills of mermaiding, including safe monofin use, proper swimming techniques, and basic underwater skills.
It’s designed to build confidence and comfort in the water while having fun—perfect for anyone ready to take their first real step into the mermaid world.
What's included?
Tail rental, pool fee, & eLearning.
What's not included?
Other rental equipment
(if needed).
Time Commitment:
eLearning: 1 hour
Water Skills Session: 2 hours
Cost:
$200
About this Course
The PADI Basic Mermaid™ course combines learning supporting knowledge and principles with a confined water skill development session to introduce the fun of fundamental mermaid diving. The course covers mermaid diving's background and culture, primary safety considerations, equipment and basic water skills.
To enroll in the PADI Basic Mermaid course, you must be at least six years old. You need to be 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. No prior snorkeling, skin diving or freediving course completion is required.
What to Expect
Academics
Equipment
Confined Water (Pool)
Study independently using PADI Basic Mermaid eLearning (or your instructor may conduct class sessions if not available in your language).
In the PADI Basic 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, snorkel) is also mermaiding gear.
A confined water (pool or pool-like location) session to learn and practice basic mermaid diving skills, problem prevention and handling, and how to make mermaid dives.
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