About PADI
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world’s largest and most recognized scuba and freediving training organization.
With a globally standardized education system, PADI offers courses for every level — from beginner experiences to professional certifications.
Discover the magic of the underwater world with the PADI Mermaid™ program.
This course combines breath-hold diving skills with graceful mermaid swimming techniques, allowing you to explore the water with freedom and style.

PIDA Mermaid Diving Course


Professional Association of Diving Instructors
What is Mermaid Diving?


Mermaid diving is a unique underwater experience that combines breath‑hold diving with the graceful movements of a mermaid tail.
It’s perfect for those who dream of exploring the ocean with elegance, practicing fun and safe underwater swimming, and capturing stunning photos in both pools and open water.
Whether for fitness, adventure, or simply living your mermaid fantasy, mermaid diving brings magic to every dive.
Basic Mermaid Course
The PADI Basic Mermaid course is the first step in developing your mermaid skills. Through this course, you will systematically learn mermaid diving skills and earn your PADI Basic Mermaid certification.


Course Description
Knowledge Development Course: a theoretical course to learn the knowledge required for mermaid diving.(Basic knowledge of mermaid diving: how to put on and take off the mermaid tail, basic techniques and methods of breath holding, face-up breathing method and diving with a fish tail, etc.)
Calm Water Course: Warm up and stretching before going into the water; Preparation, donning, doffing and maintenance of equipment; Entering and exiting the water; Weight adjustment; Dolphin Kick; Safety Techniques (2 minutes floating/treading water wearing all mermaid equipment; Cramp Release); Practice of mermaid diving techniques, etc.
Free: Underwater photography during the course
Teaching Duration: 1 day
Mermaid Course
If you want to dive deeper, learn more graceful dive positions and techniques, and experience magnificent team combinations, the PADI Mermaid course is the perfect way to take it a step further and earn your PADI Mermaid certification.


Course Description
Knowledge Development Course: a theoretical course to learn the knowledge required for mermaid diving.
Calm Water Course: includes basic mermaid techniques and practice of mermaid diving techniques: weight adjustment; safety techniques - tail removal method in case of emergency; dynamic horizontal swimming with 3 techniques; mermaid exhale dive; practice of new mermaid diving techniques (backflip and turn 360°, team combination maneuvers pulling hands in the water, mermaid bubbles, and backward surface swimming), etc.
Free: Underwater photography during the course
Teaching Duration: 2 day
Advanced Mermaid Course
The PADI Advanced Mermaid course will help you become a princess and prince in the sea, gently swing your tail and feel the joy of swimming with the fishes in the sea, and get the PADI Advanced Mermaid Certificate.


Course Description
Knowledge Development Course: A theoretical course to learn the knowledge required for mermaid diving.
Calm Water Courses: Advanced level mermaid techniques and more specialized performance exercises, etc.
Open Water Courses: warm-up and stretching before going into the water; assembly, adjustment, preparation, donning, doffing and maintenance of equipment; weight adjustment; entry and exit, open water mermaid diving; surface rescue of athletic incapacitated divers.
Free: Underwater photography during the course
Teaching Duration: 3 day
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