Mermaid Courses
Mermaid Courses
All Mermaid courses are taught by professional mermaid and PADI Mermaid Instructor No. 538512, Olivia Dyck (Mermaid Hadley).
Discover Mermaid
1+ Hour
Age: Minimum age 6 years old up to Adult
This course allows students to discover the world of mermaiding for the first time! Make a splash learning how to become a mermaid with activities in and out of the water.
Max Depth: Water shallow enough in which to stand
Location: Pool
*Price includes eLearning
$150 CAD
Basic Mermaid
2+ Hours
Age: Minimum age 6 years old up to Adult
Ratio 4:1
Double up on your mermaid knowledge, training and fun! Includes a knowledge development session and a confined water session.
Pre-requisite: Ability to swim at least 50m/160ft without swimming aids and float comfortably at the surface for at least 3 minutes.
Max Depth: 3m/10ft
Location: Pool
*Price includes eLearning
$300 CAD
Mermaid
6 Hours, 1-2 Days
Age: Minimum 10 years old up to Adult
Ratio 6:1
Take your mermaid training to a higher level. In this course, students dive deep into knowledge development and expand their confined water skills.
Pre-requisite: Ability to swim at least 50m/160ft without swim aids and float comfortably at the surface for at least 5 minutes.
Max Depth: 5m/15ft
Location: Classroom & Pool
*Price includes eLearning
$400 CAD
Advanced Mermaid
10 Hours, 2-3 Days
Age: Minimum 12 years old up to Adult
Ratio 4:1
Become a mermaid diver with this Advanced Mermaid course! Take the plunge into deeper knowledge development, basic mermaid freediving techniques and exploring the ocean as a mermaid.
Pre-requisite: Ability to swim at least 100m/320ft without swim aids and float comfortably at the surface for at least 10 minutes.
Must have completed the PADI Mermaid course.
Max Depth: 10m/30ft
Location: Classroom, Pool & Open Water
*Price includes eLearning
Mermaid + Advanced Mermaid Bundle $750
$450 CAD
Upcoming Courses
Basic Mermaid
April 20th Scuba 2000
May 25th Location TBD (Greater Toronto Area)
June 15th Location TBD (Greater Toronto Area)
Mermaid
April 21st Scuba 2000
May 26th Location TBD (Greater Toronto Area)
June 16th Location TBD (Greater Toronto Area)
Advanced Mermaid
More information coming soon
• All Mermaid courses include a free recap video for your memories.
• We provide mermaid tails, monofins, weights and weight belts for students.
• eLearning is included in these prices and must be completed before the in-person portion.
• Participants are responsible for their own transportation, travel accommodations, food and lodging.
• Must bring your own low-volume mask, J snorkel and bifins for all courses.
• A wetsuit is required in cold water environments.
• Some open water/dive days, not all, may require a boat ride to our dive location not included in these prices. Boat rides range from $50-150. If a boat ride is needed it is mentioned under every session.
•Certified Advanced Mermaids can join our Dive Day for free with your own approved training gear. Gear rentals available. Must sign up first and get approved to join. Must cover own boat expenses.
• All courses subject to weather permitting, free rescheduling if cancelled by instructor due to weather.
• Must already be a good swimmer to participate in any of our water activities.
• Courses must meet class minimums of at least 3 participants
• In an effort to reduce our human impact on our oceans, as of January 10, 2023, PADI will issue all certifications as an eCard vs. the plastic certification card. Once the certification is processed ordering a mailed card will be an option available on your PADI portal.
•Refund Policy: Refunds can only be issued when requested within 72 hours of payment. After this time, we cannot issue refunds, however, we can keep a credit to be applied at a later time. The cost of eLearning cannot be refunded or applied as credit.
• All participants get a 10% discount on mermaid gear at mermaidlinden.com
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