Events
PADI Mermaid course for adults 27.-28.7.2026 Espoo, Finland
Welcome to the PADI Mermaid course where you’ll unlock the secrets of mermaid diving! No previous experience is required. All you need is the ability to swim 50 metres and float for 5 minutes without swimming aids.
During the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of mermaiding through an online session and PADI’s eLearning materials. In the pool, you’ll develop the essential water skills and safety techniques needed for mermaiding, including the dolphin kick, duck dive, equalisation, bubble tricks, partner skills, and a variety of turns and underwater movements. You’ll also learn proper breath-hold techniques and how to safely supervise your buddy during breath-hold diving. Price: 415€.
Read more and sign up here for PADI Mermaid.
PADI Advanced Mermaid 5.-6.9.2026, Southern Finland
This course in continuation of the PADI Mermaid course. It teaches you how to dive safely in natural bodies of water while taking your technique and buddy skills to the next level. PADI Advanced Mermaid certification opens doors to exciting diving events locally and abroad! Price: 285€.
After the course, you have an opportunity to continue your education and turn your passion into a profession by becoming a PADI Mermaid Instructor.
Mer-divers goes Egypt 4.-10.10.2026
Join us on a mermaiding and snorkeling trip and witness the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea with your own eyes.
You’ll find the trip info here.
Looking for a PADI mermaid course?
All course levels are available as private lessons or for groups of 2-4 persons. Inquiries via email to info@merdivers.fi
The instructor for all courses is PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer Anna Tomppo.
You’ll find upcoming courses also on Instagram. Follow Mer-divers, and you will be among the first to know about new events.
Mer-divers in media
Kasnäs Kompass magazine published an article about mermaid diving and Anna Tomppo on 8 June 2025.
Sukeltaja magazine published an article where Anna Tomppo shares insights and tips for safe open water mermaiding. Issue 01/24.
Länsiväylä magazine published Anna Tomppo’s interview about mermaid diving on 13 November 2023
Sukeltaja magazine published an article about mermaiding and diving safety. Mer-divers was interviewed for the story. Issue 01/23