Minimum age: 8 years old

Minimum time to complete: 2 hours 

Maximum depth: 3m/10 ft

Location: Pool 

Pre-Requisites: Swim at least 25m/80ft without swim aids, float comfortably for at least 3 minutes

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The PADI Basic Mermaid™ course combines learning supporting knowledge and principles with a confined water skill development session to introduce the fun of fundamental mermaid diving. The course covers mermaid diving's background and culture, primary safety considerations, equipment and basic water skills.

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To enroll in the PADI Basic Mermaid course, you must be at least eight years old. You need to be able to swim at least 25m/80ft without swim aids, able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 3 mins and in good physical health. No prior snorkeling, skin diving or freediving course completion is required.

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The PADI Basic Mermaid course consists of two phases:

• Study independently using PADI Basic Mermaid eLearning (or your instructor may conduct class sessions if not available in your language).

• A confined water (pool or pool-like location) session to learn and practice basic mermaid diving skills, problem prevention and handling, and how to make mermaid dives