PADI Mermaid Professional

Mermaid Instructor

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Qualify as a PADI Mermaid Instructor in Sardinia, with a structured pathway from PADI Mermaid to instructor for those who need the prerequisite levels.

4 days

Duration

PADI Mermaid Professional

Level

PADI

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About this course

Mermaid Instructor

The PADI Mermaid Instructor course qualifies you to teach PADI Mermaid programmes safely and to PADI standards. It is performance-based: you are assessed on your own water skills, rescue ability and teaching.

Choose your starting point

Mermaid Instructor: you already hold PADI Advanced Mermaid and meet the prerequisites.
Advanced Mermaid & Mermaid Instructor: you hold PADI Mermaid and complete Advanced Mermaid first.
Complete pathway: from PADI Mermaid to instructor in about 7 days.

Not sure which applies? Send us your certifications and we will recommend the right package.

Who it suits

Mermaids turning professional, scuba professionals and freedivers adding a new programme, swim instructors, and dive centres or resorts introducing mermaiding.

Course structure

Stage 1
PADI Mermaid
Confined-water fundamentals: dolphin kick, body position, safe entries and exits, breath control. Prerequisites: age 10, swim 50 m, float 5 minutes.
1 day
Stage 2
PADI Advanced Mermaid
Refine trim, propulsion and efficiency, extend underwater sequences and build environmental awareness. Prerequisites: PADI Mermaid, swim 100 m, float 10 minutes.
1–2 days
Stage 3
PADI Mermaid Instructor
Teaching skills, student control, monofin rescue and assessed presentations. Requires Advanced Mermaid, age 18, First Aid/CPR and medical clearance.
4 days

What's included

Instructor-level classroom and in-water training

Monofin rescue and assistance techniques

Assessed teaching presentations

Prerequisite PADI Mermaid and Advanced Mermaid training, depending on package

What you'll learn

Teach and certify PADI Mermaid programmes
Give role-model skill demonstrations
Control students and manage risk
Rescue and tow a mermaid using a monofin
Run classroom sessions and in-water teaching

Prerequisites

PADI Advanced Mermaid certification (or included in your package)
18 years or older
Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Medical clearance
Able to swim 400 m continuously and float for 10 minutes

Packages

Choose the option that suits you.

PADI Mermaid Professional

PADI Advanced Mermaid & Mermaid Instructor

€1,300.00

Course training fee

Your training includes3

EFR - EFR Instructor Course
PADI - Advanced Mermaid Course
PADI Mermaid Instructor Development Course

Required materials€350.00

EFR Instructor Materials€230.00
Mermaid Crewpack€120.00

These materials are required and are not included in the training fee.

Additional fees2

PADI Mermaid Application Fee€63.00
EFR Instructor Application Fee 2026€152.00

Paid separately to external organisations, not part of the package price.

Training + required materials€1,650.00Excludes the additional fees.

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PADI Mermaid Professional

PADI Mermaid Instructor

€1,200.00

Course training fee

Your training includes2

EFR - EFR Instructor Course
PADI Mermaid Instructor Development Course

Required materials€350.00

EFR Instructor Materials€230.00
Mermaid Crewpack€120.00

These materials are required and are not included in the training fee.

Additional fees2

PADI Mermaid Application Fee€63.00
EFR Instructor Application Fee 2026€152.00

Paid separately to external organisations, not part of the package price.

Training + required materials€1,550.00Excludes the additional fees.

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PADI Mermaid Professional

PADI Mermaid to Mermaid Instructor

€1,500.00

Course training fee

Total Transformation

Your training includes4

EFR - EFR Instructor Course
PADI - Advanced Mermaid Course
PADI - Mermaid Course
PADI Mermaid Instructor Development Course

Required materials€350.00

EFR Instructor Materials€230.00
Mermaid Crewpack€120.00

These materials are required and are not included in the training fee.

Additional fees2

PADI Mermaid Application Fee€63.00
EFR Instructor Application Fee 2026€152.00

Paid separately to external organisations, not part of the package price.

Training + required materials€1,850.00Excludes the additional fees.

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Dates & Booking

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Questions

What is the PADI Mermaid Instructor course?

It qualifies you to teach and certify PADI Mermaid programmes. The course is performance-based: you are assessed on your own water skills, monofin rescue and teaching.

What can I teach as a PADI Mermaid Instructor?

PADI Mermaid programmes, from the Discover Mermaid experience to the Mermaid and Advanced Mermaid courses.

What are the prerequisites?

You need to be 18 or older, hold PADI Advanced Mermaid (or take it in your package), have valid First Aid and CPR training and medical clearance, and be able to swim 400 m continuously and float for 10 minutes.

I'm not a mermaid yet. Can I still become an instructor?

Yes - our complete pathway takes you from PADI Mermaid through Advanced Mermaid to Mermaid Instructor in about 7 days.

How long does the Mermaid Instructor course take?

The instructor course itself is 4 days. With Advanced Mermaid first allow 5-6 days, and about 7 days for the complete pathway.

Which package is right for me?

It depends on the certifications you hold. Send us your cards and we will recommend the right starting point - Mermaid Instructor, Advanced Mermaid and Mermaid Instructor, or the complete pathway.

Do I need to be a scuba diver?

No. Mermaid Instructor suits mermaids turning professional, freedivers and swim instructors as well as scuba professionals adding a new programme.

What comes after Mermaid Instructor?

With experience teaching mermaid courses you can progress to Mermaid Instructor Trainer and train new mermaid instructors yourself.

Where this leads

Mermaid Instructor Trainer

What Our Students Say

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“🌊 IDC No. 8 – April-May 2026: AMAZING! 🌊 An incredibly intensive course that truly prepares you to become the kind of instructor you wish you had when you first decided to breathe underwater 🤿 It lasted nearly a month online and 10 days in person.💪💪💪 You need to trust the process, because the program is designed not only to teach diving skills, but also to help you grow into a more professional, confident, and…”

Greta Valoti

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“I just did my IDC with IDC Sardegna and it was the most amazing experience in my life. I love all of the staff with all my heart. The support, the training, the organisation and in generall every day was structured perfect. It was a challengig time, but I fully enjoyed it and was able to do a big step in my diving live. Special thanks to the Course Director Luca, who is one of the most inspiring persons I met in my…”

Simon Sablotny

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“I did the IDC with them and everything was truly fantastic. They're professional, helpful, and ready to help you both with the course and if you have any issues with the equipment. They truly take care of every detail. Luckily, I don't have to do it again 😄 ✌🏼, but if I did, I'd definitely choose them again.”

Christian Falcettelli

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