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Transform yourself into a mermaid in the protected shallows of Makena Bay. This 90-minute private lesson includes tailored instruction, a monofin and tail, and an underwater digital photo package.
Transform yourself into a mermaid in the protected shallows of Makena Bay. This 90-minute private lesson includes tailored instruction, a monofin and tail, and an underwater digital photo package.
You step off the hot asphalt into the salty hush of Makena Landing Park, where the ocean stretches flat and approachable like a painted sheet. The instructor waits on the grass with a tail at hand; beyond them, Haleakala's rim and the silhouette of Molokini punctuate the skyline. The cove here is protected—shallow, glassy on good days—and the water seems to invite experimentation rather than challenge.
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Operated by Maui Mermaid School · Makena, Hawaii
You step off the hot asphalt into the salty hush of Makena Landing Park, where the ocean stretches flat and approachable like a painted sheet. The instructor waits on the grass with a tail at hand; beyond them, Haleakala's rim and the silhouette of Molokini punctuate the skyline. The cove here is protected—shallow, glassy on good days—and the water seems to invite experimentation rather than challenge.
This stretch of South Maui sits on relatively young volcanic terrain formed by repeated lava flows from Haleakala’s flank; the rocky coastline and offshore reef create the calm lagoon that makes mermaid lessons possible. The area carries Hawaiian history in place names and ancient fishing traditions, and modern stewardship through marine reserves and snorkeling etiquette.
Expect a 90-minute private lesson aimed at swimmers age 6 and up. The session pairs mermaid-tail technique with basic breath control, fin kicks and safe entry/exit from waist- to chest-deep water. Instructors are CPR/First-Aid certified and provide monofin and tail sizes for children and adults, plus an included underwater digital photo package.
Practical notes: arrive at Makena Landing Park where instructors meet on the grass by the yellow-gated lot; plan for sun exposure and reef-safe sunscreen; avoid touching coral and marine life; bring a towel and a dry bag for phones. Lessons run in calm conditions; operators will cancel for rough weather. For those wanting an approachable ocean experience with a playful edge, this private mermaid lesson pairs technique coaching with immediate access to Maui’s clear, fish-populated shallows.
Participants must be at least 6 years old and comfortable swimming in open water; instructors assess ability during the session.
Yes—child and adult tail sizes and a range of monofin sizes are provided with the lesson.
Yes—a free underwater digital photo package is included with the lesson.
Operators cancel in unsafe ocean conditions and will issue a full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled time.
Maui Mermaid School operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the hot asphalt into the salty hush of Makena Landing Park, where the ocean stretches flat and approachable like a painted sheet. The instructor waits on the grass with a tail at hand; beyond them, Haleakala's rim and the silhouette of Molokini punctuate the skyline. The cove here is protected—shallow, glassy on good days—and the water seems to invite experimentation rather than challenge.
You step off the hot asphalt into the salty hush of Makena Landing Park, where the ocean stretches flat and approachable like a painted sheet. The instructor waits on the grass with a tail at hand; beyond them, Haleakala's rim and the silhouette of Molokini punctuate the skyline. The cove here is protected—shallow, glassy on good days—and the water seems to invite experimentation rather than challenge.
This stretch of South Maui sits on relatively young volcanic terrain formed by repeated lava flows from Haleakala’s flank; the rocky coastline and offshore reef create the calm lagoon that makes mermaid lessons possible. The area carries Hawaiian history in place names and ancient fishing traditions, and modern stewardship through marine reserves and snorkeling etiquette.
Expect a 90-minute private lesson aimed at swimmers age 6 and up. The session pairs mermaid-tail technique with basic breath control, fin kicks and safe entry/exit from waist- to chest-deep water. Instructors are CPR/First-Aid certified and provide monofin and tail sizes for children and adults, plus an included underwater digital photo package.
Practical notes: arrive at Makena Landing Park where instructors meet on the grass by the yellow-gated lot; plan for sun exposure and reef-safe sunscreen; avoid touching coral and marine life; bring a towel and a dry bag for phones. Lessons run in calm conditions; operators will cancel for rough weather. For those wanting an approachable ocean experience with a playful edge, this private mermaid lesson pairs technique coaching with immediate access to Maui’s clear, fish-populated shallows.