Lexington PADI Mermaid Course
August 10-11, 2025
ABOUT:
Become a PADI certified Mermaid in a stunning dive quarry just outside of Charlotte and Winston Salem! We will be mermaiding alongside special freshwater species including Japanese Koi and non-stinging jellyfish. Optional posing workshop and photoshoot packages are available!
***This course is not a retreat, students will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodation.***
PRICES:
PADI Mermaid & Advanced Mermaid Bundle - All Sessions: $750
PADI Mermaid - Day 1 Pool Sessions only: $350
PADI Advanced Mermaid - Day 2 Quarry Session only (must be certified PADI Mermaid): $400
Posing Workshop & Photoshoot add-on: $150
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Required:
Mask and Snorkel
Bi-fins
Highly Recommended:
3mm Wetsuit
Neoprene socks
Sun and hair protection
See our Gear Guide for recommendations
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Finfolk Discovery mermaid tails
Linden monofins
Weight belts
Dive weights
Itinerary
Saturday - Day 1
10am Meet at the Quarry in Thomasville, NC.
Briefing: We will go over what the course will look like, work on our breath hold training, and learn about equalization techniques.
10:30am Stretching.
10:45am PADI Mermaid session 1.
12am Lunch will be provided.
12:30pm PADI Mermaid session 2.
2pm Photoshoots!
3pm End.
Sunday- Day 2
10am Meet at the Quarry in Thomasville, NC. We will start our day with some stretching!
10:30am PADI Advanced Mermaid
2:00pm Photoshoots!
3:00pm End.
Itineraries are rough outlines and are subject to change based on students’ learning process, weather patterns, and other reasons. This is not a set in stone schedule, simply an outline of what our days will most likely look like. There is always a chance that our day will end earlier or later than scheduled.
Apply now to secure your spot!
Once you sign up, we will contact you via email! Once your invoice is paid, we will send over your PADI eLearning and forms to be fill out. See you in South Carolina!
Not ready to apply? Feel free to contact us with any and all questions you have.