About the courses In the professional mermaid, we combine both the PADI Mermaid course and PADI Advanced Mermaid course to allow you to progress directly to the professional level at the most economical rate possible. To enrol in the Professional Mermaid combo course, you must be 12 years old or older, be able to swim at least 100m/320ft without swim aids, be able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 10 mins and be in good physical health. Academic The Certified Advanced Mermaid course consists of three main phases: Knowledge development is achieved through independent study with the PADI Advanced Mermaid eLearning (or your instructor may conduct class sessions if they are not available in your language). At least two confined water sessions, in which you’ll learn to prepare for mermaiding, rescue/problem management skills and the conduct of mermaid dives. 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. Open water sessions in a natural local body of water or a purpose-built site significantly more extensive than a pool, suited to mermaid diving in which you learn and practice the set-up, conduct and execution of open water mermaid dives, including environmentally friendly mermaid diving techniques. Equipment In the Certified Advanced 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 for this level; 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. Languages The Certified Advanced Mermaid eLearning is currently available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Melayu. Safety and Standards PADI Mermaids courses prioritise safety and professionalism. Learn more about the safety and professional standards required to teach a PADI mermaiding course – View now Making Mermaids courses are instructed by Fiona Ayerst (Mermaid Fi). A 30-year PADI Scuba Instructor ana a PADI Mermaid Instructor – Meet Mermaid Fi
