San Juan: Mermaid Snorkeling at Escambron Beach with Videos

Summary

Swim like a mermaid in puerto rico with video memories included

You’ll slip into a real mermaid tail at Escambron Beach in San Juan, learn playful underwater moves with a local guide, and explore marine life while snorkeling. The whole adventure gets captured on GoPro and sent right to your phone after — so you can relive those salty laughs and flips long after you’ve rinsed off the sand.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was how weirdly natural it felt to slip into a mermaid tail at Escambron Beach — not something I’d ever thought I’d say. Our guide, Carla, handed me the tail and grinned, “You’ll get used to it.” She showed us how to wriggle in (not graceful, but funny), and then we shuffled down the sand toward the water. The ocean was warm, kind of salty-sweet on my lips, and there was this light breeze that kept blowing my hair into my face. Carla laughed and said that’s perfect for the “mermaid hair flip” — which is apparently a real thing here in San Juan.

I didn’t expect snorkeling as a mermaid would be so different from regular snorkeling. You have to move your legs together, almost like you’re dancing underwater. At first I just flopped around, but after a few tries (and some encouragement from Carla), I started gliding past little fish darting through the rocks. There was this one moment where everything went quiet except for my own bubbles — honestly, I still think about that silence sometimes. The GoPro was always nearby; Carla kept capturing us trying out poses or just laughing when someone got tangled up.

Afterwards, we sat on our towels while Carla downloaded all the GoPro videos straight to our phones. My hair was full of salt and sand, but I didn’t really care — everyone looked ridiculous and happy on camera anyway. If you’re looking for a day trip in San Juan that’s part fantasy, part goofy fun, this mermaid snorkel experience is exactly that. And yeah, you do get to keep the videos as proof you were actually a mermaid for an afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mermaid snorkel and video experience

• Learn mermaid poses
• Practice mermaid hair flip
• Swim with mermaid tail
• Explore marine life at Escambron Beach
• Receive free GoPro videos

Top questions

Where does the mermaid snorkel experience take place?

The activity happens at Escambron Beach Park in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Is snorkeling equipment provided for this tour?

Yes, both the mermaid tail and snorkel equipment are included.

Are GoPro videos included with the experience?

Yes, GoPro videos are taken during the activity and downloaded to your phone for free afterwards.

Is this activity suitable for all fitness levels?

It’s suitable for all physical fitness levels except those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Can pregnant travelers join this tour?

No, it’s not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near Escambron Beach Park.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a colorful mermaid tail and full snorkel equipment at Escambron Beach Park in San Juan. A local guide will teach you mermaid swimming techniques and capture your experience on GoPro video — which you’ll receive directly on your phone after the tour ends.