It’s okay if you’ve wanted to be a mermaid your entire life.
Seriously.
Whether you’re 10 or 60, the PADI Mermaid course was created for anyone who has ever imagined gliding effortlessly through the water with the grace and confidence of a mermaid. This isn’t pretend—it’s a real, internationally recognized PADI certification taught by professional instructors in a safe, supportive environment.
Designed for both kids and adults, the PADI Mermaid course teaches graceful underwater movement, breath control, water confidence and mermaid-specific swimming techniques in a safe, supportive environment. No scuba certification is required, and no previous diving experience is necessary.
At Triangle Dive Shop, we believe learning should be just as much fun as it is educational. Our experienced PADI Mermaid Instructors will guide you every step of the way as you discover an entirely new way to experience the underwater world.
By the end of the course, you’ll earn your internationally recognized PADI Mermaid certification and leave with skills you’ll enjoy for years to come.
The PADI Mermaid™ course includes knowledge development and at least two water skill sessions that develop more dynamic mermaid skills beyond Basic Mermaid™, including many skills that make mermaiding an underwater self-expressive art, separate from other types of diving. (Note that the PADI Mermaid course includes Basic Mermaid, so you can start with PADI Mermaid – there is no need to take Basic Mermaid separately.)
To enroll in a PADI Mermaid course, you must be at least ten years old. You need to be able to swim at least 50m/160ft without swim aids, able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 5 mins and in good physical health. As an entry-level mermaid diving course, no prior experience with diving of any kind is required.
Learn all skills of mermaiding in a pool
The PADI Mermaid course is a full introductory mermaiding program that teaches you how to safely and confidently swim using a mermaid tail. You’ll learn proper techniques, breath control, underwater skills, and safety practices, combining fitness, creativity, and fun in the water—perfect for those ready to fully embrace the mermaid experience.
Throughout the course, your PADI Mermaid Instructor will guide you step-by-step as you build confidence in the water and develop the graceful movements that make mermaiding so unique. Whether you’re pursuing a lifelong dream, looking for a fun new fitness activity, or simply love spending time in the water, you’ll finish the course with an internationally recognized PADI Mermaid certification and the skills to continue your mermaiding adventures with confidence.
3pm – 9pm | September 12th, 2026
Heritage Hills Pool | Chapel Hill, NC
eLearning must be complete!
10am – 2pm | September 13th, 2026
Heritage Hills Pool | Chapel Hill, NC
eLearning must be complete!
