Mermaid Snorkeling in San Juan: Learn Poses & Swim with Tail

Wear a mermaid tail and learn the hair flip while exploring Escambron Beach.

Mermaid snorkeling in San Juan puts you in a tail and teaches you mermaid poses—including the signature hair flip—while you explore the marine life at Escambron Beach park with a professional guide. The activity runs about 90 minutes and includes the mermaid tail, snorkel equipment, and a professional guide who speaks English or Spanish. A GoPro camera records the whole thing and the operator downloads the videos to your phone for free right after you finish.

The Experience

You'll start at Escambron Beach park, where a professional guide fits you with a mermaid tail and snorkel gear, then teaches you how to move in the water like a mermaid. The poses include the famous mermaid hair flip and techniques for swimming with the tail while you explore the marine life around you. A GoPro camera runs throughout, capturing the moment you're actually doing this—not watching it happen.

The whole activity takes about 90 minutes. You don't need to be a strong swimmer; you just need to be comfortable in the water. If you wear contact lenses, they stay in (underwater magnification makes things appear about 25% closer anyway). Prescription glasses won't work under the snorkel mask, so leave them on shore. The guide is there the whole time, and children from age 5 are welcome.

When you finish, the operator downloads the GoPro videos straight to your phone—no waiting, no extra cost, no separate purchase. You can choose to add photos to your package at checkout if you want still images as well. Public transportation stops are nearby if you're not driving, and the whole experience stays contained at one beach location.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• mermaid tail and snorkel equipment.
• complimentary GoPro videos downloaded to your phone after the activity.
• instruction in mermaid poses including the hair flip.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico

Is this one for you?Choose the option with videos if you want to relive the moment and share it—the GoPro footage captures you actually moving in the tail, which is what makes the memory stick. Pick the photo option if you prefer still images, or combine both at checkout.

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Top questions

Do I need to know how to swim to do mermaid snorkeling in San Juan?

Swimming is not required for this mermaid snorkeling activity, but you do need to be comfortable in the water. The professional guide is with you throughout, and the mermaid tail and snorkel equipment are provided.

What happens to the GoPro videos after the mermaid snorkeling activity?

The operator downloads the GoPro videos to your phone for free immediately after the activity ends. You can also add photos to your package at checkout if you want still images in addition to the video.

Can I wear my glasses or contact lenses while snorkeling as a mermaid?

Contact lenses are allowed and will stay in place under the snorkel mask. Prescription glasses cannot be worn under the mask, but underwater magnification makes objects appear about 25% closer and larger, so visibility is still good without them.

What's included in the mermaid snorkeling experience at Escambron Beach?

The mermaid snorkeling activity includes a professional guide, a mermaid tail, snorkel equipment, and complimentary GoPro videos downloaded to your phone. The guide teaches you mermaid poses and swims with you while you explore the marine life.

How old do children need to be to join the mermaid snorkeling activity?

Children are welcome to join the mermaid snorkeling experience starting at age 5, with a professional guide present throughout the activity.