HIRE A MERMAID
Hi, I’m Fi, founder of Making Mermaids. We bring together talented, professionally trained mermaid and pirate performers from across Aotearoa to create unforgettable moments at any kind of event seeking mermaid magic. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a VIP or corporate function, a media campaign, team-building experience, bachelorette or bachelor celebration, brand activation, or an educational conservation event, our mermaids are ready to make waves.
Our performers offer interactive storytelling, underwater and dry-land appearances, games, hosting, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and bespoke performances tailored to your theme and audience. If you want your next event to stand out, feel extraordinary, and be remembered long after the tide rolls out, let us bring the magic of mermaids to you.
Plan your event / Chat with us
To start planning your mer-mazing event, use our Event Planner to get an instant idea of costs. Then connect with us to confirm mermaid availability in your area.
Book your Event / Party
Planned your event, and are you ready to book? Use our online booking page to finalise your mermaid event. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the show
AUTHENTIC
Making Mermaids performers are authentic mermaids, masters in mermaid performance, tales, entertainment, education
Immersive
From arrival to departure, our mermaids remain in character. Let your attendees be drawn into the magical world of mermaids
Hassle Free
Hassle free transformation of your event into a mermaid extravaganza with our end to end service!
CUSTOMISE YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
We mermaids are a creative bunch—so rest assured, even though our movement on land is a little… fin-tastic, we still know how to put on a splashing good show! From storytelling to games, singing to shimmering photo ops, we bring waves of fun to all kinds of events. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite activities to make your party truly magical!
Mermaid Games
Interactive Mermaid Games: Make a splash with a sea of fun as our lively mermaid leads your guests through magical, interactive mermaid games! Tailored to the age of your partygoers, these ocean-inspired activities will have everyone laughing, leaping, and diving into the wonders of the deep. With the energy of a playful dolphin and the charm of a siren, our mermaid will guide your little sea explorers through a tide of enchanting games including: Pearl Plunge, Tail Flip Challenge, Siren Says and much more.
Learn Mermesh
Learn mermesh: Dive into the lyrical world of Mermesh, the enchanting tongue of mermaids! This joyous and flowing language has been whispered through the waves for centuries, allowing mermaids to communicate with each other and the ocean’s creatures. Our mermaid will captivate your guests while teaching them playful words and phrases from this mystical underwater dialect. Prepare to be enchanted as you unlock the secrets of the deep!
Mermaid Photobooth
Mermaid Photobooth: Step into an underwater fantasy and transform into a mermaid for a moment in time! Our shimmering mermaid invites your guests to strike a pose in a beautifully themed mermaid photobooth, where ocean magic comes to life. Adorn yourself with mermaid tails, seashell crowns, and mystical props as you capture memories alongside a real-life mermaid. With a dedicated pirate sea guardian to help set the scene and snap enchanting cellphone photos, your guests will leave with treasured glimpses of their mermaid dreams.
Swim Performance
Mermaid Swim Performance: Watch in awe as our mermaid glides effortlessly through the water, weaving magic with every graceful flick of her shimmering tail. For 20 spellbinding minutes, she will dance among the waves, twirl beneath the surface, and bring the wonders of the ocean to life before your eyes. Whether in a tranquil pool or a gentle sea, this mesmerizing performance is a glimpse into the realm of mermaids. Accompanied by a dedicated sea guardian for safety and support, our mermaid will enchant, inspire, and leave your guests utterly captivated.
Musical Mermaids
Mermaiding musical: With voices and instruments as mesmerizing as the ocean itself, our mermaids weave melodies that drift through the air like a siren’s call. Trained in the ancient art of song or instrumentation, they captivate and enchant, carrying your audience away on waves of ethereal harmonies. Let the music of the deep transform your event into a spellbinding experience.
Mermaid Tales
Mermaid tales: For thousands of years, mermaids have whispered their legends through the waves—tales of daring adventures, mystical encounters, and the ever-changing dance between merfolk and humans. Our storytelling mermaid carries the wisdom of the deep, ready to weave these ancient wonders into an enchanting experience for your guests. Let your party drift into a world of sunken cities, ocean-born friendships, and secrets hidden beneath the waves, as our mermaid regales your attendees with mesmerizing tales from the sea
Mermaid Tryout
Mermaiding Tryout: Ever wondered what it feels like to glide through the water like a true mermaid? Now’s your chance! Under the watchful eye of our mermaid and her trusted sea guardian, guests can slip into shimmering mermaid tails and fins, feeling the magic of the ocean with every graceful flick. Swim alongside our real-life mermaid, learn the secrets of the deep, and experience the thrill of becoming one with the waves. Are you ready to awaken your inner mermaid? Suitable for smaller events under 10 attendees; some safety rules apply.
Treasure Hunt
Treasure hunt: Set sail on a magical adventure as your guests embark on a mermaid’s treasure hunt! Guided by enchanted clue cards and cryptic ocean riddles, little explorers will search for hidden treasures scattered across the land or sea (well, puddles maybe). Each seeker will claim a prize, a keepsake from the mermaid’s secret trove. Our shimmering mermaid and her trusted sea guardian will arrive early to weave their magic, tucking treasures away for an unforgettable quest. Who will uncover the ocean’s secrets and claim their mermaid’s bounty?
EVENTS AND PARTY TYPES
Promotional Event Ambassadors
VIP and Corporate Events
Media Campaign Performers
Make a Wish – Mermaid Style
Mermaid Team Building
Mermaid Bachelorette Party
