Try mermaiding and discover why its becoming a popular way to explore any underwater environment in this highly flexible, and brief program to see how you like it!
Live your new adventure in "mermaiding" on Ustica Island.
- Mermaid diving is a world with one foot in reality and the other in fantasy.
- Although this experience shares techniques and equipment used in scuba and freediving, mermaid diving (or ‘mermaiding’) is its own form of diving
- The PADI Mermaid Program is not limited to women – in fact; male participants make up a substantial portion of those who enjoy mermaid diving.
| Included |
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|---|---|
| Not included | As an Experience Program no certification will be issued. |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Bring along | Each participant must carry her/his own personal and mandatory gear |
| Participants | The experience program takes place from 4 to 8 participants |
| Languages | English, Italian |
| Opening hours |
07/01/2026 – 09/15/2026 Daily 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Requirements | To enroll in a Discover Mermaid experience, you must be at least six years old. You need to be in good physical health and comfortable in the water. No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required. Participants must review, complete and sign the Diver Medical Participant Form |
Further information
The PADI Discover Mermaid experience consists of two introductory phases:
- After signing up for the PADI Discover Mermaid program you will listen to a briefing from your PADI Mermaid Instructor to learn the basics about being a mermaid.
- A shallow water session in which you'll wear a mermaid tail (and depending on the situation, perhaps other additional mermaid costuming) followed by mermaid swimming, going underwater and games.
In the PADI Discover Mermaid experience, you will use a monofin (i.e. mermaid tail), mask, snorkel and fins. You may also use a wet suit and weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for mermaiding is best; however, in this introductory experience, you may be able to use snorkeling equipment you already own. If you are a freediver, some of your gear (e.g. mask, fins, snorkel) is also mermaiding gear.
