Course: Mermaid
Feeling ready to conquer all the skills!? The Mermaid certification program is for you!
$300
All courses require the completion of the Diver Medical Form, Assumption of Liability Form, and Safe Mermaid Practices Statement of Understanding Form, before participating in a course.
Minimum age ~ 10 yrs. A 2-day certification course with a certified PADI/SSI Mermaid Instructor. Through classroom and in-water sessions, learn everything you need to know for safe mermaid swimming ~ whether you want to be a mermaid for fun or career! To enroll, participants must be able to swim 50m and float for 5 minutes unassisted.
Mermaid Program FAQs
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Course Information
This course contains (2) in person classroom sessions with your instructor and (2) pool sessions where you learn and practice freediving & mermaid skills. Upon mastery of course skills you will receive a Mermaid certification.
For Ages 10-Adult. Minor children must have a parent or guardian remain on site.
The PADI Mermaid course has two phases:
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 50m without swim aids / floatation devices.
The ability to back float on the water's surface at least 5 minutes without sinking.
The ability to submerge and swim under water without panicking.
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT: 1 Fabric mermaid tail rental with Monofin
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
PERSONAL TAIL USAGE: Mertailor Guppy (Linden monofin), Finfolk Discovery tails, or Cape Cali Divetails (Mahina monofin) are the preferred equipment of choice for this class. Please contact us to discuss your personal tail if it is another type.
LOCATION: Dive Utah; Holladay, Utah
Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download, review, and complete the Diver Medical form at least one week prior to your course start date to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a freediving course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
For Ages 10-Adult. Minor children must have a parent or guardian remain on site.
The PADI Mermaid course has two phases:
- Knowledge development through two classroom sessions and E-Learning at home. With your deposit, you will receive a code to begin the PADI/SSI Mermaid E-Learning Program. Please complete this E-Learning course before class starts.
- Two confined water sessions to learn and prepare for mermaiding, rescue & problem management skills, the conduct of mermaid dives, static and dynamic apnea dives. Complete a dynamic apnea mermaid dive of 80' or more. 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.
- Bonus: Photo session of you in a Mermaid tail combined with underwater video of your session!
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 50m without swim aids / floatation devices.
The ability to back float on the water's surface at least 5 minutes without sinking.
The ability to submerge and swim under water without panicking.
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT: 1 Fabric mermaid tail rental with Monofin
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
- 1 Low-Volume, Freediving or SCUBA Mask
- 1 J-Style Freediving Snorkel
- A SECURE swimsuit for training purposes
- Towels
- 1 Pair of Freediving Long Fins OR Bifins (standard SCUBA style fins) These are available for rental if needed.
- You are welcome to bring a 3-5mm wetsuit to wear if you get cold easily, but our pool is usually warm.
- 1 Swimming / Synchro Style Nose Clip OR Sinus Saver Nose Plugs - optional.
- A notebook, water bottle, snacks, sandals, and a warm change of clothes.
PERSONAL TAIL USAGE: Mertailor Guppy (Linden monofin), Finfolk Discovery tails, or Cape Cali Divetails (Mahina monofin) are the preferred equipment of choice for this class. Please contact us to discuss your personal tail if it is another type.
LOCATION: Dive Utah; Holladay, Utah
Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download, review, and complete the Diver Medical form at least one week prior to your course start date to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a freediving course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
"The best part of this class was the safe environment where I felt I could try the new things we were learning without fear."
- Katie, PADI Mermaid student
Mermaid
$300.00
Minimum age ~ 10 yrs. A 2-day certification course with a certified PADI Mermaid Instructor. Thru class and in-water sessions, learn everything you need to know for safe mermaid swimming ~ whether you want to be a mer for fun or career! To enroll, participants must be able to swim 50m and float for 5 minutes unassisted, and complete the required forms.
Advanced Mermaid
$440.00
A 3-day certification course with a certified PADI Mermaid Instructor. Through class and in-water sessions in open water, learn what you need to know for safe mermaid diving at an advanced level. To enroll, participants must be able to swim 100m and float for 10 minutes unassisted and complete the required forms.
- Friday, May 8th, 7-9pm MST, Online classroom session (Google Meet). Details sent individually.
- Friday, May 15th, 8am -12pm, 2026 - In-water training at the Swimstitute
- Saturday, May 16th, 7am-10am, 2026 - Lake Natoma, CA
Course includes:
- Three days of learning with 8+ hours of pool and open water time
- Elearning (online homework), please complete prior to class dates.
- Students will learn how to translate their mermaid skills to open water environments, learn essential safety and buddy procedures for this type of work. From the elite instructor, students will gain essential tips and tricks about performance, modeling, environmental activism, and industry work for Advanced Mermaids.
- Students who successfully complete the class will receive the PADI Advanced Mermaid certification.
STUDENTS MUST BRING:
- Monofin with compatible fabric tail
- MASK and snorkel (NO GOGGLES)
- Bi-fins suitable for freediver type rescues
- Weight belt and weights in small increments as needed.
Recommended:
- Thermal protection as preferred for water temperatures (rashguard, thin wetsuit)
- Defog (Use this link and code: Mermaidani10 for 10%off Stream2Sea)
- Additional comfort: Towel, sunscreen, and water!
Workshop FAQ
- This workshop takes place May 8th and 15th, 16th, 2026.
- eLearning Date is self-scheduled but must be completed prior to class.
- This workshop includes one complementary group photo for all students, and underwater video.
- This workshop is available to students ages 15+.
- Ticket sales close May 14th to accommodate eLearning.
Training or Photoshoot Deposit
$50.00
A deposit is required to hold your place in a course or photoshoot, and allows you to get started with your eLearning content. Submit this deposit payment to hold your spot in a class or a photoshoot.
- This amount is deducted from the total cost of the course or photoshoot
- Non-refundable portion of the course or photoshoot.
*eLearning relevant for courses is sent out after deposits are received.