Yes – you read that right. You can take one of these amazing mermaid trips and come back with incredible memories as well as a MERMAID certificate!
Better yet – anyone over the age of six can become a PADI Mermaid + Merman with the new PADI Mermaid Course. Whether you are learning breath-holding for the first time or wanting to enhance your mermaiding skills, you can go nearly anywhere in the world where there’s an official PADI Mermaid Center on an incredible holiday and return an official PADI Mermaid! No prior experience is required to join the global team of Mermaids taking action for our blue planet, with those as young as six years old able to become certified.
With PADI Professionals and Dive Centers teaching the world how to mermaid, you can safely and quickly learn the art of the mermaid tail in the tropical atolls of the Maldives, in the glacier lakes of Switzerland, in farmland Wisconsin, along picturesque beaches in Australia or in Cornwall–the mermaid capital of the world. (Who knew?)
Here are seven dreamy mermaid itineraries where you can spend your days learning the art of splashing your tail, diving deep to swim through colorful coral reefs and having the most intimate connections underwater that dreams are made of. Your Instagram will blow up for weeks to come!
1. Maui, Hawaii
Led by PADI Mermaid Instructor Laura Ferguson, Mindful Mermaids on the tropical island of Maui offers a mermaid experience for all ages and skill levels. The classes are structured to teach all skill levels the joy of the water offers and build confidence to find that same joy in the Pacific Ocean. Learn about Maui’s diverse sea life, get the ultimate holiday snaps and flip your tail amongst the palm trees.
Mini Mermaid Program: $89pp | Beginner + Advance Mermaid Class: $129pp | Mermaid Photo Shoot: $300 pp
2. Maamutaa Island, Maldives
Mermaids are taking over PADI Dive Resort Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, where you can not only sleep in an overwater villa but take part in their four different PADI Mermaid courses. From their Discover Mermaid experience where you test out the tails to the Advanced Courses that will have you confidently exploring the crystal clear waters, those as young as 6 years old can join in on the fun.
3. Adelaide, Australia
With Australia set to start welcoming travelers from around the globe this year, they can come to the land down under and return an official PADI Mermaid. And nothing makes for a better holiday than the combination of touring the wine country of Adelaide and learning the art of mermaiding. PADI Dive Center Adelaide Scuba works with Mermaid Mizuko to provide boutique mermaiding courses and experiences for any skill level. For the traveling family, ditch your kids at a mermaid class while you go wine tasting for the day–or join in on the underwater magic as a family.
4. Florida, USA
The sunshine state offers more than just their white sandy beaches and azure waters. Mermaid Freedive runs actual mermaid retreats that are led by PADI Mermaid Instructors Brandee Anthony and Kayleigh McBride. Taking place every month this year, this all-inclusive four day, three-night retreats are hosted in the stunning Florida Springs and are curated specifically for either beginners, advanced and couples. When not learning how to mermaid, you will spend your time on dry land enhancing your wellbeing with hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation and breath work.
Price: $1500 USD (price includes all accommodation, meals, photoshoots, mermaid training and wellness sessions.
5. Koh Samui, Thailand
As Thailand prepares to open up to the world once again, they have added in some mer-magic experiences that should be at the top of any bucket list. PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer Lukia Lu is officially opening the first-ever Mermaid center in Thailand later this year. Learn the art of looking beautiful underwater and get dream-worthy holiday pics in the process–with anyone as young as 6 years old being able to take part.
6. Cozumel, Mexico
Mermaids and whale sharks were meant to be. And in Cozumel, those two worlds collide thanks to Freedive Mermaid Cozumel. They are hosting MerWeek Cozumel 2022 this July 5-10, with full moon whale shark adventure option to Isla Mujeres July 11-12. Hosted by PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer Jewels Diver and the local Mermaids for Conservation team, they are inviting fearless mermaids of all levels to gather on the island for a week of enhancing mermaid skills, and escaping the human world for some mermaid vibe relaxation. They also offer mervacation packages throughout the year, with all-inclusive plans for the mer-perfect holiday.
All-Inclusive Prices: PADI Mermaid: $700 | PADI Advanced Mermaid: $950 | Freediving Mermaid: $1375 | PADI Mermaid Instructor: $2175 | Book here: https://freedivecozumel.com/mervacation-packages
7. Tenerife, Spain
While the destination is known for the diversity of landscapes that you can explore, one of the best-kept secrets (until now) of the Canary Islands is that you can come back as a mermaid. PADI Dive Resort Tenerife Diving Academy offers the chance to turn your childhood dream into a reality. Their course consists of a stretching and relaxation session, a mermaid tail testing session and a skills session.
Ready to explore mermaid-ing as your next adventure? Seas the day and read all about the all-new PADI Mermaid Courses.
