“Try Mermaid” is an hour long introduction to what the underwater world of mermaiding courses have to offer. The instructor will assist you in trying the monofin in a shallow water environment, as well as what it means to be a part of the mermaid community. This an opportunity for those who are unsure of their abilities and wish to test their skills. 

 

 

Includes: Rental monofin and tail, as well as mask and snorkel 

Photo package can be added for an additional $30. 

 

Requirements: Swim a distance of twenty-five yards, float comfortably on their back, float comfortably on their front while holding their breath for at least fifteen seconds, and tread water for one minute. Mermaids should be at least six years of age and be able to swim unassisted. Minimum training age 6 (should be able to swim unassisted). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Beginner Mermaid Course” 

 

The SDI Beginner Mermaid Course integrates the basic water skills and safety knowledge necessary to swim in a mermaid tail unassisted. New mermaids will learn how to carefully swim in a monofin in a confirmed and open water environment at a local spring. The instructor will educate you on the responsibilities of being a part of the mermaid community, as well as allow you to gain a new confidence in performing fun, underwater skills and activities. 

 

Price: $190 for children (12 and under), $225 for adults 

 

Custom tail and monofin package available for purchase: $99 for children and $129 for adults. Two week manufacturing time is needed from Mertailor. 

 

Includes: 4 hour class setting (approximately 3 hours in the water), a photoshoot and photo package, SDI certification card, and care package from the instructor. 

 

Requirements: Swim a distance of twenty-five yards, float comfortably on their back, float comfortably on their front while holding their breath for at least fifteen seconds, and tread water for one minute. Mermaids should be at least six years of age and be able to swim unassisted. Minimum training age 6 (should be able to swim unassisted). 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet The Instructor

Kayla O’Donnell “Mermaid Kay” is a professional mermaid and SDI Mermaid Instructor Ambassador. She has assisted on the development of the SDI mermaid courses and is working on more advanced courses to come. Kayla has been mermaiding for a few years now and loves guiding new mermaids to reaching their potential. In her freetime, she can commonly be seen cleaning the waterways and promoting marine debris awareness. Kayla’s Birds Underwater journey began with being a manatee guide in the bay to educate others on how to protect our local manatees. Through the instruction of SDI, she has been able to earn her snorkeling instructor and open water scuba certification. Her goal is to share everything she has learned over the years so that others are able to turn their dreams into reality!