Three AquaMermaid performers in an underwater-themed studio set

Turn Your Love of the Ocean Into a Career

Join North America's leading mermaid entertainment agency. Flexible hours, real pay, and unlike anything else you'll ever do.

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$100+
Per hour
500+
Mermaids in our network
50+
Cities across North America
10
Years guiding performers

Why AquaMermaid

We've Been Doing This for 10 Years. Let Us Guide You.

AquaMermaid is the only agency in North America specialized exclusively in mermaid entertainment. We don't do magic shows, face painting, or balloon animals. We do mermaids, and we do it at a level that gets us into aquariums, luxury hotels, and national brand events.

That specialization is what makes the difference. Because we focus on one thing, we attract bigger contracts, work with better clients, and can offer our performers opportunities that no solo performer could book on their own.

If you have the dream, we have the path. Follow your passion and we'll help you build a career around it.

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    Specialized Agency
    We only book mermaids. That means bigger events, better clients, and a stronger reputation behind your name.
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    Grow at Your Own Pace
    Start with birthday parties. Build to corporate events. Top performers reach aquarium shows.
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    Local, Flexible Gigs
    We prioritize local mermaids so you perform near home. Accept or decline any booking, no commitment required.
  • 💛
    All Mermaids Welcome
    All backgrounds, body types, and skin tones. Mermans too. If you have the passion, you have a place here.

Types of Gigs

What You'll Be Performing

Mermaid performer at a children's birthday party
Kids' Birthday Parties

The most common gig. You arrive in costume, perform games and activities, and create magical memories for children and families. Full training provided.

Mermaids at a decorated corporate or private event
Corporate Events

Brand activations, hotel pools, resort programming, and private celebrations. Higher-profile events with premium clients.

AquaMermaid performer high-fiving a child through aquarium glass
Aquarium Shows

Multi-day freediving performances inside aquarium tanks. Reserved for experienced freedivers with certification. Our most prestigious gig.

Compensation

Real Pay for Real Work

Performing is fun. Getting paid for it is better.

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$100/hr
Starting rate. Grows with experience and gig type.
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Flexible Schedule
Part-time. Accept or decline any gig. No minimums.
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Paid Every Monday
Payment sent the Monday after your event via Zelle or Venmo.
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Work Near Home
We match local mermaids to local gigs. No travel required.

Requirements

Which Track Is Right for You?

Party and Event Performer
  • You own your own mermaid costume
  • You love working with children and families
  • You are a comfortable swimmer and at ease in a monofin
  • You are outgoing, playful, and comfortable in character
  • Experience in acting, swimming, or entertainment is a strong asset
  • Ages 18 to 40
Don't have a tail yet? We have discount codes with partner suppliers and discounted tails from our own inventory to help you get started.
Aquarium Show Performer
  • Freediving certification required
  • Comfortable performing extended breath-hold routines
  • Comfortable swimming without a nose clip or goggles, with natural and expressive facial expressions underwater
  • Experience in performance or entertainment
  • Available for multi-day bookings
  • Ages 18 to 40
Aquarium gigs are our most prestigious bookings. Top party performers are first in line when these opportunities open up.

What You Get

We Set You Up for Success

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Video Training

Complete video training for party performances, including the full list of games and activities to run with kids.

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Tail Discounts

Exclusive discount codes with our partner suppliers. We also sell discounted and secondary silicone tails from our own inventory.

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Full Booking Support

We handle client acquisition, payment, and communication. You focus on performing. We handle the business side.

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Profile Building

Your photos go into your performer profile. Update them anytime to improve your visibility and get more bookings.

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Professional Certification

New to mermaid performance? Our professional mermaid certification program prepares you for your first gig.

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Contracts You Couldn't Book Alone

From aquarium residencies to national brand activations, we bring opportunities that solo performers simply cannot access.

Our Community

Every Mermaid Is Welcome Here

All backgrounds, all body types, all skin tones. Mermans too. What unites our team is a love of the water and a commitment to bringing magic to every event.

Four AquaMermaid performers in colorful tails laughing together Two AquaMermaid performers of different backgrounds at a resort pool Three diverse AquaMermaid performers at a public event Two AquaMermaid performers backstage in costume AquaMermaid performer with a child at a pool party AquaMermaid team group photo at an aquarium event
Example of a good performer application photo

Photo Tips

Great Photos Mean More Bookings

Your photos are your profile. Clients choose performers based on what they see. The better your photos, the more gigs you get.

  • Show your full costume and tail in every photo
  • Best poses: on your side or on your belly
  • Natural daylight gives the best results
  • Colorful backgrounds and environments stand out
  • No selfies — ask someone to photograph you
  • High resolution only (phone camera in good light is fine)

You can submit your photos now and update them any time. The more photos you share, the stronger your profile.

The Process

How a Booking Works

1
You receive a request with the event date, time, and location. You confirm your availability through a quick form.
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We submit your photo to the client for approval.
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The client approves and submits payment. You receive a confirmation email with their contact details.
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You contact the client to introduce yourself and ask about special requests, parking, and where to enter.
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You perform. You make someone's day unforgettable.
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After the event, you send us a short follow-up email to let us know how it went.
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The following Monday, your payment is sent via Zelle or Venmo. No invoicing required.

New to Mermaid Performance?

If you don't have experience yet, our professional mermaid certification program is designed for you. We've guided hundreds of performers from first-time swimmers to working professionals. Everyone starts somewhere.

Learn About Certification

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Join Our Performer Network

Fill out the form below. We'll review your application and reach out within a few days. Make sure to include your Instagram or a link to your photos.