Scuba Diving Tutukaka

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  
  

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.