SSI Mermaid Experience — Underwater Performance Day
SSI Mermaid Experience — Underwater Performance Day
Description
A monofin, a tail, and an afternoon you'll remember.
The Mermaid Experience is part performance, part freediving, part play. You'll learn the underwater finning that makes the photos look effortless — monofin technique, hold position, posing, photo-ready presence — alongside genuine freediving fundamentals. $159 full experience — your $100 deposit today locks your spot; balance on the day.
This isn't a costume rental. It's a real underwater skill set that happens to come with a tail.
Who this is for
- Anyone who's ever wanted to feel like a mermaid (no apology needed)
- Photographers and content creators wanting genuine underwater skill
- A different kind of birthday or hen party
- Parents and kids together (12+)
What we do
- Land-based intro: how to move in a monofin, what your body actually does underwater
- Pool session: getting in, getting buoyant, dolphin kick, posing, holding
- Photo session: stills and short video, in-water
- Debrief and digital photos delivered same day
What's included
- Monofin and mermaid tail hire (range of sizes)
- Mask and any other equipment needed
- Professional underwater photography
- SSI Mermaid certification on completion
- Digital photo pack
What to bring
- Togs to wear under the tail
- Towel
- Hair tie (long hair)
- Goggles if you have them
Add-ons available
- Private session (2-person minimum)
- Group / party rate (4+)
- Professional video edit (separate booking)
Where it happens
Studio pool in Paihia, and Kai Iwi Lakes — one of Northland's most beautiful freshwater locations — for our outdoor Mermaid days.
Who teaches it
Sacha Williamson — first female SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer in New Zealand. 25+ years professional ocean. SSI Mermaid Instructor.
Pair Mermaid with
- SSI Freedive Level 1 — the breath-hold and safety foundation most Mermaid divers add early in their journey.
- SSI Freedive Instructor — the pathway to teaching Mermaid certifications under your own name.
- Recovery Studio Sauna & Plunge — contrast therapy for the regular underwater performer.
Safety & certification
Freedive Aotearoa is an SSI Instructor Training Centre, AdventureMark certified, Qualmark accredited, and operates under a WorkSafe-aligned Safety Management System. Read our safety standards →
Questions? info@freedive.co.nz