TRY MERMAID
Ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid?
Now’s your chance to make it a reality!
Join our SSI Try Mermaid program and dive into a magical experience guided by a certified SSI professional. In a safe pool or confined water setting, you’ll learn the basics of mermaiding, including swimming gracefully with a mermaid monofin.
By the end, you’ll earn your SSI Try Mermaid recognition rating—an exciting first step toward the full SSI Mermaid course. Discover the freedom, beauty, and joy of mermaiding today!
Don’t wait—start your mermaid journey and see just how enchanting it can be!
TRY MERMAID ( Level 1 – Pool Session )
Beginner’s rate / person : Php 3,000 Php 4,000
*prices may change without prior notice
What’s Included:
- 3-hour Try Mermaid Class led by a Certified Mermaid Instructor
- Rental of Mask, monofin, and Mermaid Tail
- Photo & Video Clips of your magical mermaid moments
- Certificate of Participation
- SSI Digital Learning Kit and Recognition Card
- This program is ideal for beginners or first-timers looking to experience mermaiding in a safe, controlled water environment. No Swimming experience required!
Solo Photoshoot (Optional Add-On)
Add for just Php 1,500
Includes:
- 30-second Color-Graded Reel
- Raw Photos and Video Shots
Feel For a personalized quotation, feel free to direct message us.
Exclusions
- Pool entrance fee
- Items or services not mentioned in the inclusions
Student Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 10 yrs old.
- For Minors: Participants under 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian.
- Beginner-Friendly: No swimming experience is required for pool sessions, but students must feel comfortable in a pool or confined water environment.
- Freedivers: Participants joining the open water session must have basic freediving skills, including the ability to equalize, maintain breath-hold, and safely ascend/descend in open water.
Course Duration
A 3-hour TRY MERMAID class, including both a lecture and an in-water session.
- The in-water session starts in shallow water where students can comfortably stand.
- Maximum Depth: 5 meters
Requirements for Completion
- Complete an academic briefing.
- Participate in at least one (1) pool/in-water experience dive.
Live the Mermaid Dream
Experience the magic of mermaiding with exclusive benefits from this training program:
- Master Swimming in a Full Mermaid Tail with confidence and safety.
- Discover the Art and Evolution of Mermaid Swimming and how it all began.
- Learn Proper Techniques for handling your mermaid monofin and tail.
- Enjoy Fun Skills and Activities that make each session unforgettable.
Get Certified as a Mermaid
Embark on one of life’s most magical adventures! Becoming a mermaid will forever change the way you connect with the underwater world. You’ll explore the beauty of weightlessness and uncover the secrets of the ocean.
Start your certification journey with SSI Mermaid and unlock endless opportunities:
- SSI Ocean Mermaid: Dive into a world of breathtaking underwater destinations.
- SSI Model Mermaid: Perfect for those drawn to the artistry of underwater photography.
Dive into your dreams—begin your mermaid journey with us today!
BECOME A CERTIFIED MERMAID
(Pool Certification)
Dive into your mermaid journey with the thrilling SSI Mermaid program! This training equips you with all the essential skills and techniques to feel confident and graceful in the water, ensuring you get the most out of your mermaid experience and equipment.
Once you’re certified as an SSI Mermaid, the adventure doesn’t stop there—take your mermaiding to the next level! With just 2 additional open water sessions, you can upgrade to become an SSI Ocean Mermaid and explore the world’s most beautiful oceans.
Start today and make your mermaid dreams a reality!
MERMAID COURSE (Level 2)
Promo rate / person : Php 10,000 Php 12,000
*prices may change without prior notice
Mermaid Course Inclusions:
- Photos and Video Clips to capture your mermaid journey
- Rental of Mask, Monofin, and Tail
- Instructor Fee for expert guidance throughout the course
- SSI Digital Learning Materials to support your mermaid training
- SSI Digital Mermaid Certification Card awarded upon completion
Solo Photoshoot (Optional Add-On)
Add for just Php 1,500
Includes:
- 30-second Color-Graded Reel
- Raw Photos and Video Shots
For a personalized quotation, feel free to direct message us.
Exclusions
- Pool entrance fee
- Items or services not mentioned in the inclusions
Student Prerequisites
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
- Complete the Mermaid Water Fitness Evaluation to ensure you’re prepared for the mermaid experience.
- For Participants Under 18: Must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Mermaid Water Fitness Evaluation
- Swim Assessment: Swim 50 meters without any swim or buoyancy aids, or swim 100 meters using a mask, snorkel, and fins. There is no time limit for this exercise, but it must be completed without stopping or standing.
- Survival Floating: float or tread in water too deep to stand for five (5) minutes. The student’s face must remain clear of water for the duration of the exercise.
Course Duration
- 3 confined water session
- Maximum depth: 5 meters
Requirements for Completion
- Complete all academic modules and assessments
- Pass the program’s final exam
- Successfully complete at least three (3) pool/confined water sessions and skill evaluations
Certification
- Upon completing all academic, pool/confined water requirements, and the final exam, students will receive their Digital Mermaid Certification Card.
Live the Mermaid Dream
Unlock the magic of mermaiding with our training program! Here are the benefits you can expect:
- Master the art of swimming safely with a full mermaid tail.
- Discover the evolution of mermaid swimming techniques.
- Learn the proper handling of your mermaid monofin and tail.
- Boost your fitness and gain newfound confidence in the water.
- Perform exciting new skills and activities that will elevate your mermaid experience.
- Access Digital Learning Materials through the MySSI app to keep you connected and supported throughout your journey.
Upgrades
Ready for more? To upgrade to Certified Ocean Mermaid, you’ll need to:
- Complete the Mermaid Water Fitness Evaluation.
- Participate in at least two (2) open water training sessions in an open water environment.
BECOME A CERTIFIED OCEAN MERMAID
Ready to experience the freedom of mermaiding in open waters?
Take the plunge into the SSI Ocean Mermaid program and unlock the full potential of your mermaid journey! This immersive training equips you with the essential skills and techniques to not only feel completely comfortable in the water but also to get the most out of your equipment.
It’s the perfect next step in your mermaid adventures, allowing you to dive deeper into the wonders of the ocean!
Start today and earn your SSI Ocean Mermaid Certification—your gateway to exploring the sea like never before!
OCEAN MERMAID COURSE (Level 3)
Promo rate / person : Php 16,000 Php 18,000
Ocean Mermaid Upgrade : Php 10,000
– Exclusive for Merfolk Dive Academy Certified Mermaid Level 2 students
*prices may change without prior notice
Ocean Mermaid Course Inclusions:
- Photos and Video Clips to capture your mermaid journey
- Instructor Fee for expert guidance throughout the course
- SSI Digital Learning Materials to support your mermaid training
- Intgernationally recognized SSI Digital Mermaid Certification Card awarded upon completion
- 2D1N Batangas Resort Accommodation with 4 delicious meals
- 3 Pool Sessions to build confidence and master foundational skills
- 2 Open Water Sessions to put your skills into action
Solo Photoshoot (Optional Add-On)
Add for just Php 1,500
Includes:
- 30-second Color-Graded Reel
- Raw Photos and Video Shots
For a personalized quotation, feel free to direct message us.
Exclusions
- Pool entrance fee
- Items or services not mentioned in the inclusions
Student Prerequisites
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
- Completed the SSI Mermaid Course
- Complete the Mermaid Water Fitness Evaluation to ensure you’re prepared for the mermaid experience.
- For Participants Under 18: Must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Mermaid Water Fitness Evaluation
- Swim Assessment: Swim 50 meters without any swim or buoyancy aids, or swim 100 meters using a mask, snorkel, and fins. There is no time limit for this exercise, but it must be completed without stopping or standing.
- Survival Floating: float or tread in water too deep to stand for five (5) minutes. The student’s face must remain clear of water for the duration of the exercise.
Course Duration
- 2 open water sessions
- Maximum depth: 5 meters
Requirements for Completion
- Complete all academic modules and assessments
- Pass the program’s final exam
- Successfully complete all pool/confined water sessions and skill evaluations
- Finish at least two (2) open water training sessions
Certification
- Upon successful completion of all academic, pool/confined water, and open water requirements, along with the final exam, students will receive their digital Ocean Mermaid Certification Card, recognized worldwide.
Reveal the Ocean Secrets as a Mermaid
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
- Learn to safely swim in a full mermaid tail
- Learn the evolution of mermaid swimming
- Proper handling of mermaid monofin and tail
- Enjoy the fitness and new confidence
- Learn to evaluate open water conditions
- Understand proper open water safety procedures
- Perform additional and new fun skills and activities
- Enjoy the beauty of all the ocean holds in your mermaid equipment
- Participants will receive a Digital Learning Materials thru MySSI app system
Continue your Training
- If you want to capture your amazing mermaid moments and wow your family and friends, join the SSI Model Mermaid program. You will learn to pose for in-water and surface mermaid shots and be taught all you need to interact successfully with a photographer or videographer. SSI mermaid courses are perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
About your Mermaid Instructor
Beverlyn Talan Ayroso (Co-Founder and Owner of SkinDivePH) rose from being a non-swimmer to a Molchanovs Certified Freediver, CMAS Certified Scuba Diver, IMSIA Mermaid Instructor (International Mermaid Swimming Instructor Association), and SSI (Scuba Schools International) Mermaid Instructor and Snorkel Diver Instructor. She aims to share the combined knowledge in teaching skindiving for more than seven years with over 2000 students as well as the most magical and extraordinary mermaiding techniques to help aspirants make their mermaid dreams come true.
SDPH Mermaiding Program is Powered by SSI (Scuba Schools International)
SSI started in 1970 with a vision of making it possible for anyone to learn to dive. With more than 3,300 Training Centers in over 130 countries and 50,000 plus Professionals, it is easy to go diving with SSI wherever you choose. SSI´s Digital Learning platform makes training easy, fun, and possible to study anytime, anywhere either on your mobile device or computer in more than 30 languages.
SSI´s training programs are globally recognized, and ISO certified. A progressive approach to personalized training and a close cooperation of all SSI affiliated Professionals and Training Centers and Resorts around the world ensures you will get the best training possible!
Other Requirements
- Must be FIT to do strenuous activity like mermaiding, skindiving / freediving
- FREE FROM COVID-19 SYMPTOMS for the past 14 days prior to our dive schedule
- NO EXPOSURE to COVID-19 CONFIRMED / SUSPECTED PERSON for the past 14 days prior to our dive schedule