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PADI MERMAID Have you always dreamed about being a mermaid?

The Blue Planet Mermaid Experience

The wave of mermaids has crashed into DC! Blue Planet welcomes all mers, focusing on inclusivity in a welcoming environment. Curious about PADI Mermaid courses? Already certified and want to travel as a mer? Want to swim with our mer-mazing local pod? We’ve got the experience for you!

Mermaids in a poolCourses

Our PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer Jen Downey (GalaxSea Mermaid) can teach any of the following courses in beautiful St Maarten year-round or locally in the DC area over select dates:

Travel

Mer adventure awaits in sunny St Maarten. Join Blue Planet & GalaxSea Mermaid for a long weekend of fin-tastic mermaid activities. Whether you're already a certified mer or have been waiting for the mer-fect opportunity to earn your PADI Mermaid certification, this is the trip for you! Learn or polish your skills in a supportive coaching environment on a beautiful Caribbean Isle and take part in an exclusive ocean cleanup.

Conservation

We are committed to helping people connect to life in our oceans and foster awareness of the threats facing this globally essential ecosystem. Blue Planet initiatives work closely with environmental organizations and local communities to foster sustainability. We recognize that our oceans are being ravaged by pollution, coastal development, over-fishing, and global warming and believe that active, informed divers can help restore the health of our planet’s oceans.

Pod

Join our pod and meet up with us to swim locally, interact with like-minded mers, and help build the community. You’ll be part of the Blue Planet family and can meet up with us for more tripshappy hours, book clubs, conservation activities, and so much more!

    Start Date Course Type Location End Date Places Available   Price    
08 Oct 2023 Open Pool - Freediving/Mermaid Gallaudet MSSD Pool 08 Oct 2023 4 US$ 25.00

Pool time
Sun 08 Oct 2023
01:30 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Gallaudet MSSD Pool

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14 Oct 2023 Mermaid Gallaudet MSSD Pool 15 Oct 2023 4 US$ 350.00

Confined water 1
Sat 14 Oct 2023
11:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Gallaudet MSSD Pool
Confined water 2
Sun 15 Oct 2023
11:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Gallaudet MSSD Pool
Instructor(s): Heather Tallent,

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14 Oct 2023 Basic Mermaid Gallaudet MSSD Pool 14 Oct 2023 4 US$ 225.00

Confined water 1
Sat 14 Oct 2023
11:00 AM
04 hours 00 minutes
Gallaudet MSSD Pool
Instructor(s): Heather Tallent,

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15 Oct 2023 Open Pool - Freediving/Mermaid Gallaudet MSSD Pool 15 Oct 2023 4 US$ 25.00

Pool time
Sun 15 Oct 2023
01:30 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Gallaudet MSSD Pool

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22 Oct 2023 Open Pool - Freediving/Mermaid Gallaudet MSSD Pool 22 Oct 2023 4 US$ 25.00

Pool time
Sun 22 Oct 2023
01:30 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Gallaudet MSSD Pool

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  • Statia: September 2023

    Statia: September 2023

    Statia Divers and Golden Rock Resort welcome GalaxSea Mermaid and Sirens & Sunsets
  • St Croix: October 2023

    St Croix: October 2023

    Cane Bay Dive Shop welcomes GalaxSea Mermaid and Sirens & Sunsets
  • Statia: January 2024

    Statia: January 2024

    Statia Divers and Golden Rock Resort welcome GalaxSea Mermaid and Sirens & Sunsets
  • St Maarten: Coming soon!

    St Maarten: Coming…

    Blue Planet DC welcomes GalaxSea Mermaid and Sirens & Sunsets