Mermaid Experience
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Tutukaka , Northland
- Product code: PLAY
Mermaid Training Offerings – Freedive Aotearoa
All mermaid experiences are anchored from The Freedive Studio, Paihia, and take place at:
Paihia Beach – or one of the Bay of Islands’ pristine white-sand beaches, perfect for shallow, calm sessions, or
By charter boat for an immersive ocean mermaiding adventure.
1. Discover Mermaid Experience – $159
A magical introduction for ages 6+ with no prerequisites.
1-hour session: mermaid briefing + water time.
Ideal for families and first-timers to explore the mermaid world.
A magical introduction for ages 6+ with no prerequisites.
1-hour session: mermaid briefing + water time.
Ideal for families and first-timers to explore the mermaid world.
2. Basic Mermaid Course – $250
Designed for complete beginners (must swim 25m and float for 3 minutes).
Includes e-learning ($50) and 1-hour confined water session at Paihia Beach or pool.
Perfect entry-level certification.
Designed for complete beginners (must swim 25m and float for 3 minutes).
Includes e-learning ($50) and 1-hour confined water session at Paihia Beach or pool.
Perfect entry-level certification.
3. Mermaid Course – $450
For confident swimmers (50m and 5 min float required).
Includes e-learning ($80), knowledge module + 2 confined water sessions.
Recommended to take alongside the Advanced Mermaid course when possible.
Available at Paihia Beach or as a retreat add-on.
For confident swimmers (50m and 5 min float required).
Includes e-learning ($80), knowledge module + 2 confined water sessions.
Recommended to take alongside the Advanced Mermaid course when possible.
Available at Paihia Beach or as a retreat add-on.
4. Advanced Mermaid Course – $350
(Prerequisite: Mermaid Course)
Swim 100m and float for 10 minutes requirement.
Includes e-learning ($80), knowledge module, and 2 open water sessions.
Can be taken at Paihia Beach, part of retreats, or privately booked.
5. Advanced Mermaid – Poor Knights Islands – $600
All Advanced course elements plus an unforgettable open-water experience in the legendary Poor Knights Marine Reserve.
Swim among colorful marine life in pristine ocean settings.
Includes e-learning ($80). Booked on select days or privately.
All Advanced course elements plus an unforgettable open-water experience in the legendary Poor Knights Marine Reserve.
Swim among colorful marine life in pristine ocean settings.
Includes e-learning ($80). Booked on select days or privately.
6. Advanced Mermaid Combo – $700
Combine Mermaid + Advanced Mermaid in a one-day immersive course.
Swim 100m / float 10 minutes required.
Includes knowledge sessions, 2 confined water + 2 open water sessions, and e-learning ($150).
Available summer-only or optional 2-day schedule.
Combine Mermaid + Advanced Mermaid in a one-day immersive course.
Swim 100m / float 10 minutes required.
Includes knowledge sessions, 2 confined water + 2 open water sessions, and e-learning ($150).
Available summer-only or optional 2-day schedule.
7. Mermaid Instructor Course – $2500
(Prerequisite: Mermaid + Advanced Mermaid)
Train to teach all levels (Discover, Basic, Mermaid, Advanced).
Includes full instructor application process, plus first aid certification (can be added)
For serious students aged 18+, ready to become teachers.
