Teaching mermaid skills
Learn how to demonstrate, break down and teach every mermaid skill to students of all levels.
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PADI Mermaid Instructor
Turn your passion into a profession. The PADI Mermaid Instructor course qualifies you to teach PADI mermaid courses yourself. Already an Advanced Mermaid? The instructor course alone takes you the rest of the way. Starting from scratch? Our Zero to Hero pathway takes you from your first PADI Mermaid course all the way to instructor in just 7 days.
From 3 daysPool + OceanAge 18+MYR 4,000 per person
Pool + Ocean
Open-water destinations and trip costs
Open-water training may be arranged at a lake in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan or Malacca, or at Tioman, Tenggol, Redang, the Perhentian Islands, Kota Kinabalu or Semporna. The destination depends on conditions, scheduling and course requirements.
Course prices do not include destination expenses. Additional costs may include land and boat transfers, accommodation, taxes, island or marine-park fees, meals and other trip expenses. We will confirm the destination and estimated additional costs before you book.
What you'll learn
Course standards & safety
Master PADI mermaid course standards, risk management and student supervision.
Confined water teaching
Run real pool teaching sessions with feedback from your instructor trainer.
Open-water leadership
Lead and manage mermaid students safely in lake or ocean environments.
The business of mermaiding
Understand how to market, price and run your own mermaid courses professionally.
What to bring
- Swimsuit (a snug one-piece or swim top works best)
- Towel and a change of clothes
- Water bottle and a light snack
- Sunscreen (reef-safe if possible)
- Hair tie for long hair
- Any gear of your own you'd like to use — masks and goggles are provided
- Your PADI Advanced Mermaid certification details
- Notebook and pen for theory sessions
Choose your pathway
Three ways to become a PADI Mermaid Instructor, depending on where you're starting from.
Instructor course only
You already hold your PADI Advanced Mermaid certification and want to become an instructor.
MYR 4,000
Enquire about this pathwayAdvanced + Instructor
You hold a PADI Mermaid certification. Complete Advanced Mermaid, then the Instructor course.
MYR 5,900
Enquire about this pathwayZero to Hero
Start from zero: PADI Mermaid, Advanced Mermaid and Mermaid Instructor — all three courses in one week.
MYR 7,200
Enquire about this pathwayWho this course is for
Certified PADI Advanced Mermaids ready to teach professionally. Not there yet? Choose a pathway below — Zero to Hero takes complete beginners to instructor in 7 days.
Start your enquiryDurationFrom 3 days
SettingPool + Ocean
Minimum age18+
PriceMYR 4,000