The PADI Mermaid Program is designed to be a rewarding and fun experience, suited to anyone with an interest in mermaid diving and basic swimming abilities. Although this experience shares techniques and equipment used in scuba and freediving, mermaid diving (or ‘mermaiding’) is its own form of diving. The PADI Mermaid Program is designed for non-divers and divers alike, as you don’t need any prior knowledge to enroll.
The PADI Mermaid Program is not limited to women – in fact; male participants make up a substantial portion of those who enjoy mermaid diving. Although in English (and other, but not all, languages), ‘mermaid’ and its translated counterpart denotes gender, it is the most widely recognized word for both the mythical creature and mermaid diving. Therefore, although you most often hear ‘mermaid’ because it is the most recognized word, it is used as a gender-neutral, recognized, and popular term that applies equally to everyone!
PADI Mermaid Instructor
$1500*
Take your passion for merfolk and share it with the world. Learn how to teach your human friends to mer in a controlled and safe environment. Build teaching skills and techniques that can apply to all humans wishing to transform into mers.
The de-tails:
In the PADI Mermaid Instructor™ course, you’ll refine your PADI Mermaid™ skills and apply them to teaching others the wonders of the underwater world. You’ll learn the basics of how to design your own program, using the PADI teaching system. You earn a PADI Mermaid Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you’re rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others – transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
To enroll, you'll need:
Be 18 years or older
Hold the PADI Advanced Mermaid certification (or qualifying certification from another mermaid organization. )
Waterskills: The ability to float comfortably and swim for a set distance without swim aids
Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or have a qualifying certification) within the last 24 months
Current medical statement signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
*Does not include PADI fees
Feet2Fins
$2000*
PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer Prep
Does not guarantee acceptance into the Mermaid Instructor Trainer program.
The Instructor Trainer course is offered by PADI once each year.
This prep course will build the foundation of a PADI Mermaid Instructor to succeed starting from the Instructor Trainer application process. Make sure you have the skills, resources, confidence, and support you'll need.