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Mermaid swimming
Welcome to enchanting mermaid swimming! Mermaid swimming is a fun and adventurous way to swim. At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, you can take part in a course to learn the basics of swimming with a tail. After successfully completing the course, you can progress to the advanced lessons, where you will learn even more about swimming as a mermaid or merman.
Discover the underwater world
The lessons are suitable for children aged 7 and over who hold swimming certificates A and B. Children aged 10 and older with only certificate A are also welcome. The maximum age for participants in this course is 11 due to the size of the available tails.
The course is taught by experienced instructors who will teach you all the tips and tricks to move through the water like a mermaid or merman. All you need is swimwear and a towel. Don't have a mermaid tail yet? Then you can easily order one along with it. Sign up quickly and discover the magic of mermaid swimming at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool!
Basic course
During the basic course you will learn to swim like a real mermaid or merman. You will learn how to move smoothly through the water, how to put on a tail and make beautiful strokes. You will also learn tricks such as the mermaid corkscrew! And once you have successfully completed all the lessons, you will even receive a wonderful certificate! Are you ready to swim like a real mermaid or merman?
- Start Saturday 22 August 2026
- Number of lessons: 4 lessons
- Expensive lessons: 30 minutes
- Cost: €47.30 (+ €6 if you do not yet have a SportPas).
Advanced course
Wow, have you already mastered the basics of mermaid swimming and earned your certificate? Then you’re ready to shine on our advanced course! Here, we’ll delve even deeper into the art of swimming with a tail. We’ll be working on improving your fitness, speed and depth. So brace yourself, put on your tail and let’s dive in!
- Number of lessons: 8 lessons
- Expensive lessons: 45 minutes
- Cost: €96.30 (£6 discount if you hold a SportsPass)
- Registerparticipants have the flexibility to enrol at any time after completing the basic course. Registration is possible at the cash desk or via zweminfo@alkmaarsport.nl.
Days and times
| Level | Hello | Time |
| Basic Course 1 | Saturday | 09:45 – 10:15 |
| Basic Course 2 | Saturday | 11:15 – 11:45 |
| Advanced course | Saturday | 10.30 – 11.15 |
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