Sun Divers Roatan Brings the Magic of Mermaiding to the Caribbean with the Inaugural Mer-May-d Marathon

WEST BAY, Honduras - Rezul -- Sun Divers Roatan, the island's first PADI Eco Center and a PADI Five-Star Dive Center, is launching the inaugural Mer-May-d Marathon, a multi-day celebration of freediving, ocean wellness, and marine conservation taking place May 16 – 27, 2026, at Half Moon Bay.

The event introduces the PADI Mermaid Program to Roatan through recreational courses, a professional Instructor Development Course (IDC), and a community beach cleanup, welcoming ocean lovers of all experience levels to explore a new way of connecting with the sea.

The Mer-May-d Marathon is made possible through a collaboration with guest instructor Alanna Canaran, a science communicator, ocean educator (https://oceanschool.nfb.ca/), and producer for Ocean School, whose work centers on building meaningful relationships between people and the ocean.

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Mermaiding is a freediving-based discipline that blends breathwork, water confidence, "Blue Mind" wellness, and expressive underwater movement. Practiced on a single breath, it emphasizes calm, presence, and flow, making it both accessible and deeply restorative.

Event Highlights:

• May 16–27: Recreational PADI Mermaid Courses (Discover, Basic, Full Mermaid)
• May 20–25: Total Mermaid Transformation IDC for professionals and instructors
• May 25: Beach cleanup, Meet a Mermaid experience, and sunset happy hour

The Mer-May-d Marathon reflects Sun Divers' commitment to conservation (https://sundiversroatan.com/marine-conservation/) through citizen science, coral restoration, and community-led initiatives. It also offers a valuable professional pathway for dive pros, wellness practitioners, and ocean educators looking to expand into a fast-growing discipline.

Open to beginners and experienced ocean enthusiasts alike, no prior freediving experience is required, only comfort in the water and curiosity.

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Space is limited and course spots will fill up quickly. For bookings and inquiries, contact Alanna at alannacanaran@gmail.com or on WhatsApp at 1(902)789-8197.

About Sun Divers Roatan

Sun Divers Roatan is a PADI Five-Star Dive Center and Roatan's first-ever PADI Eco Center, delivering world-class scuba diving adventures with a sustainable twist. Known for small groups, concierge-style service, and uncompromising safety standards, Sun Divers removes friction from the dive experience while building confidence and trust at every step. Conservation is embedded into daily operations through hands-on initiatives and long-standing partnerships, inviting guests to actively protect the reef while becoming part of a welcoming Dive Tribe that feels like family.

Sun Divers is a Roatan Marine Park sponsor, partner of the Bay Islands Conservation Association, and co-founder of Roatan's reef-safe sunscreen coalition. The company has been honored with TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards for eight years and has won the Golden Buoy Award for conservation fundraising every year since 2019.