PADI Basic Mermaid Certification

Learn mermaid skills in the PADI Basic Mermaid course at Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium.

From$350
Group size2
Ages10+

What to Expect

The PADI Basic Mermaid™ Certification is an introductory course designed for beginners who want to experience the fundamentals of mermaiding in a safe, supportive, and immersive environment. This course focuses on essential mermaid principles while giving participants a unique opportunity to train in Mertailor’s saltwater aquarium performance tank.

At Mertailor, you won’t just learn mermaid basics—you’ll be guided by professional Mertailor mermaids and introduced to the world of underwater performance in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Includes

  • Knowledge development through PADI Basic Mermaid™ eLearning
  • One confined water session conducted in Mertailor’s aquarium habitat
  • Instruction by a professional Mertailor mermaid
  • All required googles, snorkels, weightbelts, and mermaid gear provided
  • Light refreshments
  • Introduction to Mertailor mermaid performance style
  • Digital certification card upon successful completion

Two photo opportunities:
* Photoshoot on our iconic clam shell
* Photoshoot in the performance tank after completion

🎁 Completion Bonus Receive a one-time 10% discount on Mertailor tail skins and apparel. Discount does not apply to silicone products including Fantasea Fins.

Requirements & Important Information:
* Minimum age: 10 years old
* Participants under 18 must have a paid observer present at all times
* All online coursework must be completed prior to arrival
* Minimum 2-3 hours on-site required to complete certification
* Outside mermaid tails are not permitted
* Showering is required before and after in-water activities (facilities provided)

✅ Required Before Your Experience

All participants must complete and submit the following forms before arrival in order to participate in any in-water activity.

Required Forms (no exceptions):

Diver Medical Form – 10346

Release of Liability / Assumption of Risk – 10089

Liability Release & Express Assumption of Risk – 9272023

👉 Download all forms here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mex1kk1oqyhxt1a/AACO3oYlkiYmqiqkfDdFCTppa?dl=0

Also required:

A copy of a photo ID (participant or parent/guardian)

📧 Please email completed forms to [email protected] before your scheduled date. Failure to submit forms in advance will result in a non-refundable cancellation.

Duration

3-4 Hours

Address

4100 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL, 34461

Pricing

PADI Mermaid · Ages 10+$371

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

The program fee is not eligible for refunds. However, you can change the date of your visit without any additional charge if the change is requested at least 14 days before your originally scheduled visit.

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