Become A Mermaid
Become a real-life mermaid with Blue Marlin Gili Trawangan — the only dive centre in the Gili Islands offering official PADI Mermaid courses. Guided by one of Asia’s leading PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainers, you’ll learn to swim gracefully with a monofin, build proper breath control, and explore the water in a completely new way.
All training takes place in our purpose-built pool before heading to the ocean, giving you a safe, comfortable environment to master the basics and feel confident before you dive in. Whether you’re trying mermaiding for the first time or working towards professional-level skills, our team delivers fun, supportive, world-class instruction from start to finish.
Mermaid courses at Blue Marlin aren’t just a novelty — they’re a unique blend of performance, technique, and ocean connection that you won’t find anywhere else in the Gilis.
Mermaid Courses
Zero - Basic Mermaid
3,100,000 IDR
1 Day
Learn the foundations of mermaiding and master your first monofin skills in the pool. This beginner-friendly course introduces the techniques, movement, and confidence needed to start your mermaid journey.
Prerequisites:
– Swim 25m unaided
– Float for 3 minutes
Minimum Age: 6 years
Includes:
– Knowledge Development
– 1 Confined Water Session
Zero - Mermaid
5,600,000 IDR
2 Days
Build your skills, learn more dynamic underwater movement, and turn mermaiding into a fun form of expressive underwater art. Start in the pool, then bring your new abilities into the open water.
Prerequisites:
– Swim 50m unaided
– Float for 5 minutes
Minimum Age: 10 years
Inlcudes:
– Knowledge Development
– 2 Confined Water Sessions
– 1 Open Water Session
Zero - Advanced Mermaid
8,600,000 IDR
3.5 Days
Take everything you’ve learned and elevate it. This course begins in the pool and transitions into open water, giving you the skills to move confidently, safely, and creatively in the ocean.
Prerequisites:
– Swim 100m unaided
– Float for 10 minutes
Minimum Age: 12 years
Includes:
– Knowledge Development
– 3 Confined Water Sessions
– 2 Open Water Sessions
Enquire About Mermaid!
Whether you’re curious about the course structure, age requirements, or what to expect in the water, we’re happy to help. Reach out with any questions and we’ll guide you through the mermaid options we offer!