Mermaid Ocean Swimming Lesson in Maui
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Mermaid Ocean Swimming Lesson in Maui

By Maui Mermaid School
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Ages 6-99
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Mermaid Tail & Monofin
  • FREE Digital Photo Package
  • CPR/First Aid Certified Mermaid Instructor
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • 5110 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
    Type “Makena Landing Park” directly into your gps for most accurate directions. Park your car inside the yellow gates at Makena Landing Park. Your mermaid instructor will be waiting on the grass by the parking lot!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 327389P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 327389P1

    From
    $149.00
    per adult (price varies by group size)
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    • Maui Mermaid School
      5.0 of 5 bubbles102
      Kihei, Hawaii
      Joined in October 2021
    • Daydream53411764149
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highlight of our trip to Maui!
      Our mermaid morning experience was the highlight of our trip to Maui. If you're on the fence about booking- just do it! It was 100 times better than we ever could have imagined!
      Written December 13, 2024
    • 148beccak
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Magical mermaid experience in Maui
      I had the best morning ever with Aqua! I had looked forward to this mermaid experience for awhile and I highly recommend maui mermaid school. I felt so safe in the water, the area we swam in was calm and protected with perfect turquoise water and many turtles too! This is really an amazing experience and my husband had a blast snorkeling alongside me. Thank you, cant wait until next time!
      Written August 21, 2024
    • Kristina B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Magical Mermaid Experience
      We took our 4 year old to meet the beautiful mermaid Aqua today. She was so accommodating and magical! Extremely kind and engaging with our little one who was in absolute heaven chatting, drawing in the sand, and learning about mermaid life! I have no doubt that she will remember this experience forever. She didn’t want to leave her and she excitedly proclaimed that it was “the best day of her life!” Highly recommend this experience.
      Written April 14, 2024
    • CaliGirlSeesWorld
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mermaid dreams come true
      What an experience! After having dreamed of being a mermaid for most of my life, actually getting to put a tail on and swim in the beautiful ocean waters of Maui was beyond wish fulfilling. Aqua is a patient and supportive teacher who will cheer you on every step of the way. Her knowledge of the area meant she knew the water conditions well and what animals are around. As a professional mermaid and PADI certified mermaid instructor, safety is her #1 concern and she knows what to keep an eye out for. And the PICTURES. Oh my gosh, if you want to feel beautiful and empowered, you will love the pictures. If you’ve always dreamed of being a mermaid, there’s no better Mer to have swimming by your side.
      Written September 27, 2023
    • lindaannr2023
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Experience above and beyond compare
      Aqua was an amazing mermaid, she was encouraging, I felt safe and beautiful. She knew how to make me feel comfortable while she took pictures while on shore and in the water. I was celebrating my 60th birthday and I’ve never felt overly graceful or alluring and I felt both that day I was a mermaid with Aqua’s help. It was such an amazing experience that I now own my own minion and hope to buy a mermaid tail someday.
      Written April 18, 2023
    • amyg485
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must for mermaid lovers of all ages
      What fun we had as mermaids! My daughter didn’t want to do it by herself and I was a little hestiant to ‘become a mermaid’ but we had an amazing time!!! We swam with turtles and fish and had so much fun!
      Written April 16, 2023
    • Dr3sden
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would Absolutely Book Again :)
      I was unsure about doing this at first, being a 37 year old woman, but figured why not embrace my inner child. I was completely blown away with how attentive Aqua was! She brought all the tails and helped us choose the ones that would look best. She was very informative and patient helping us into the tails, posing us for pictures, and teaching us to swim with a monofin - she even taught us how to do flips under water! I was also really impressed with how she handled someone being creepy towards my friend - very professional but firm. I would absolutely do this again! Thanks, Aqua! ~Siren
      Written March 19, 2023
    • Kristen R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Most Memorable Adventure on Maui
      My daughter (14) and her teenaged uncle (16) tried this Mermaid Adventure today. My daughter was nervous because there was other people around watching but after meeting Aqua she quickly relaxed and had fun. She was even showing off her tail and swimming skills to the others at the beach by the end. I think this is such a unique and self-esteem boosting activity that many will enjoy. The pictures we got at the end are amazing. Aqua was so kind and welcoming, you can’t help but feel happy around her. This ended up being both their favourite experience on Maui. Great for kids and adults of all shapes and sizes. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed! Will never forget it.
      Written March 18, 2023
    • aprilwY1697CD
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Magical Maui Mermaid experience
      We couldn’t be more pleased with our daughter’s experience at Mermaid School with her teacher Aqua. From our first moments meeting her, Aqua helped our nervous 11 year old feel at ease. Aqua was friendly, informative and fun. She took her time explaining each step of the tail and swimming process and provided numerous mermaid facts, which our daughter shared with us throughout our trip. Thank you for making our Maui trip so memorable.
      Written March 17, 2023
    • BiBarnes
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect experience
      Aqua was incredible, and made us feel extremely safe, comfortable and confident! I would recommend this to anyone, we had so much fun!
      Written March 17, 2023
    • TravelENP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dream come true!
      This was a dream come true! Aqua was such a kind and supportive instructor. She really made everyone feel so beautiful on land and in the water. You get so many good quality photos on the beach and underwater and because Aqua does the recording you can just enjoy the experience and that is priceless. She is very knowledgeable and will reach you about breath work and Mermaiding as a sport! The Bay is beautiful and I can not recommend this enough. 10/10 must do while in Maui. You won’t regret it.
      Written November 14, 2022
    • jessicalU4565KB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mermaid Dreams Come True
      Our girls absolutely loved the mermaid experience. They felt and looked like real life mermaids. This definitely was worth it. Thank you Aqua Lilly for a lifetime memory I’m sure they will never forget.
      Written September 9, 2022
    • ashleywS6216ME
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mermaid photo shoot
      Aqua was super accommodating, kind, professional and got such beautiful pictures ! I’m so glad we did this and highly recommend it. We’ll treasure these pictures forever.
      Written August 8, 2022
    • Lilisgirl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome Mermaid experience!
      Aqua is AWESOME! From booking to the actual photo shoot, she stayed in contact with me. She was helpful in choosing my “tail”, and lettting me know what to expect. I had such a good time making memories with Aqua. She made this 52 year old Grandmother feel beautiful!
      Written June 25, 2022
    • raihannahs2022
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Mermaid Birthday!
      I hired Aqua to do a meet and greet for my daughter’s 5th birthday party and it was the highlight of the party! She was so kind, so professional and SO magical! My daughter and her friends were in absolute awe 💓 Her pricing was very reasonable, and she was super accommodating. I will be recommending Maui Mermaid School to everyone I know!
      Written May 30, 2022
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    Katrina P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    Our mermaid transformation dreams came true thanks to Aqua’s mermaid school magic! My daughter and I had an absolutely magical time. Aqua is gentle, patient, knowledgeable and caring. She made us feel comfortable in the water and paid close attention as we were swimming and enjoying our new tails. So thankful for the memories that we have now created and would strongly recommend Aqua’s school to all of you wishing to make your mermaid transformation dreams a reality.
    Written June 13, 2023
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    Emily R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023
    We last minute decided to join our 9 year daughter and do a group lesson as a family. This was BY FAR one of the best things we did in Maui. This was largely in part because Aqua made our time so easy and wonderful. Talk about an easy chair of a human with a love for the water and spreading joy by teaching others about monofins! We greatly appreciated her patience and encouragement with all of us. Her positivity was contagious and really built confidence in our daughter who is new to ocean swimming. Aqua also took took the time to snap some great underwater photos and videos which we will cherish. She even sent them via email to us later the same day! 10/10 recommend booking a trip with Aqua while you're in Maui. Well worth the $$
    Written April 10, 2023
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    Richard T
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Booked this experience for our grand-daughter’s 6th birthday. Although she was hesitant about swimming in salt water, Aqua was amazing with her. Very enthusiastic yet calming. After reassuring us that her safety was her first concern, she gradually introduced her to the ocean and had her swimming like a mermaid in no time. Our grand-daughter had a wonderful time and absolutely loved Aqua. Would definitely recommend Aqua with children.
    Written July 13, 2024
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    Amanda C
    Torrance, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    My two girls, 9 and 6, had an amazing time at their mermaid swim lesson with Aqua. It was the standout activity of our Maui trip. It’s truly a talent to teach so well. Add teaching kids to swim in a monofin in the ocean and take amazing pictures and video and we appreciate our teacher Aqua even more! Everything was smooth and well thought out; from our online booking, Aqua’s monitoring ocean conditions, meeting at the beach and her ocean setup. My daughters said that the monofins were so easy to swim in! Taking photos was very fun!🧜‍♀️
    Written April 20, 2024
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    Emily G
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Friends
    We had the most incredible experience with Aqua! I would add even more stars to this review if I could. Due to the surf conditions, we had to cancel our original booking, but Aqua truly went out of her way to re-book us and was a phenomenal communicator throughout the week, letting us know the conditions and working her hardest to make this experience happen for us.

    The mermaid session was beyond my wildest dreams! Aqua was so warm and encouraging, and made us feel so confident and beautiful as she took our photos. She took great care to make sure we had all of the angles and poses we wanted, and made us feel like genuine mermaids. It was so much fun paddleboarding out to our swimming spot, and when we got there we saw a huge sea turtle swim right up to greet us. It was so magical to really feel like a mermaid out in the sea!! And the photos turned out sooo beautifully. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Thank you SO MUCH, Aqua, for making this such a truly incredible experience!!
    Written April 16, 2022
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    Mahalo for you lovely review!! 💖🙏
    Written May 12, 2022
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    Heather H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    My two daughters- ages 6 and 9, along with my friend’s daughters- ages 8 and 10, went to the Maui Mermaid school and they had an amazing time! I can not thank Aqua enough for her patience, her kind words, and her excitement that made the girls even more happy to be mermaids for the day. All 4 girls have beautiful photos and videos to remember this day and have bragged about their adventure to all their friends. I highly recommend this activity! And will more than likely go again when we return to Maui. :)
    Written July 8, 2023
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    Jennifer R
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2025 • Solo
    Mahalo, Maui Mermaid School and Aqua, for an incredible ocean experience! You made my birthday magical by helping me transform into an actual mermaid! From the get-go, I felt seen, supported, safe, and beautiful in your calming and encouraging presence. I loved your patient and thoughtful teaching techniques and you gave me the courage and confidence to swim into my true mer self. I left our lesson feeling so inspired, empowered, joyful, and free - and I’ll treasure the gorgeous photos and videos forever!

    I highly recommend Maui Mermaid School to anyone looking for a chance to embrace their inner mermaid and experience the ocean in an entirely new way! It’ll transform you too! 🙏🧜🏼‍♀️✨
    Written February 27, 2025
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    Lauren Abeling-Judge
    Wilson, NC5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    Mermaid Aqua was amazing and wonderful! I booked the lesson for myself and my 6.5-year-old daughter. I was slightly apprehensive about having her swim in the cove and was not sure if she would be willing to get into the water; however, Aqua was prepared! She brought a child's life jacket and a paddle board. After hauling me into the water, Aqua carried my daughter out where she anchored the paddle board and placed my daughter on top. Aqua worked with me for a bit, staying with my daughter and the anchored paddle board, and once I got comfortable with the mermaid tail, she worked with my daughter. Aqua was so kind and patient. I felt so comfortable with her and felt that my daughter was in safe and capable hands. To top it all over, a green sea turtle came over to check us out while we were mermaiding. This is simply a must-do if you are visiting Maui! Thanks, Mermaid Aqua! We had a blast!
    Written July 3, 2023
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    Yvonne L
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    Our 6 year old daughter had an AMAZING time learning to swim like mermaids with Aqua. This was our second time with Aqua as our daughter loved it so much last year she wanted a repeat mermaid experience. Aqua is great with kids and knows how to make them feel comfortable taking photos and swim in the water. The photos and videos are high quality and we enjoy them very much. I highly recommend this for anybody looking for a unique experience that you and your family will talking about all year.
    Written September 5, 2024
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    Margot38474
    Locust Valley, NY3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    This may have been the best time I've had in the ocean EVER. (And I've lived by the ocean most of my life).

    Truly a dream come true. So unique, fun, and dreamy. Aqua was kind, well-prepared, and knowledgable. She provides experience and guidance but also allows the guests to explore and be creative during their time as a mermaid! Our group consisted of both men and women - EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommend this experience if you want to be amazed :)
    Written December 4, 2022
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