New York Mermaid
Contact Rose Lanai-
Phone: (212) 858 -0274
Email: [email protected]
Available: 7 days a week, Most Holidays & Weekends
Book a Real Swimming Mermaid for Birthday Parties and Events
Now Booking : February 2026 - October 2026
Mermaid Lanai, Celebrating 16 Years of Magic
Looking for a real swimming mermaid for birthday parties or kids’ events in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut? Mermaid Lanai has been delighting children and families for 16 years, creating magical experiences that make smiles & dreams come true. She has worked with Make-A-Wish at the Via Aquarium and has extensive experience performing for children of all abilities, including those with special needs. Mermaid Lanai brings professional mermaid entertainment to every event. She performs at mermaid birthday parties, Meet a Real Mermaid experiences, school visits, hospital events, corporate and private parties, themed events, and large-scale festivals, including the 2025 Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival. She has also worked with National Geographic, Time Out New York, and made weddings and engagements unforgettable with her magical presence.
Safety is always a priority. Mermaid Lanai is AED/CPR certified and holds freediving certification. Her realistic, colorful mermaid tails, including the Rainbow Mermaid Tail and Blue Mermaid Tail, are custom-made from movie and medical-grade silicone, safe for water and land appearances.
Serving all five boroughs of New York – Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island – as well as New Jersey and Connecticut, Mermaid Lanai creates interactive, magical experiences that children and adults will treasure forever.
Whether it is a birthday party, school event, hospital visit, corporate event, or festival, you can bring the magic of a real swimming mermaid to your event.
Book Mermaid Lanai for your 2026 event today and make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Mermaid Lanai and her assistants safe for my child?
Yes. Mermaid Lanai and her assistant Milton, along with any other mermaids who may appear at your event, are fully background checked and professionally trained. Both Lanai and Milton are AED, CPR, and First Aid certified and have over 16 years of experience creating interactive experiences for children of all abilities, including children with special needs. Safety, professionalism, and inclusiveness are always a top priority.
Where can Mermaid Lanai perform and swim?
Mermaid Lanai provides interactive experiences and swims in pools, aquariums, hotels, resorts, beaches, and approved water venues throughout New York City—including Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island—as well as New Jersey and Connecticut. She also offers safe, land-based interactive experiences for venues without water access.
What types of events does Mermaid Lanai perform at?
Mermaid Lanai creates interactive experiences for both water-based and land-based events. In the water, she performs at birthday parties, pool parties, aquariums, beach events, festivals, resorts, and hospitals. On land, she brings the magic to meet and greets, school visits, hospital visits, themed parties, weddings, community events, charity events, fairs, conventions, and media appearances. Every experience is customized for the event, age group, and venue, including games, storytelling, photo opportunities, mermaid shows, educational programs, and ocean-themed activities. All activities are safe, inclusive, and adaptable for children of all abilities, including those with special needs.
What can Mermaid Lanai do with children in the water?
Mermaid Lanai creates interactive experiences that may include swimming shows, meet and greets, storytelling, games, photo opportunities, themed activities, and educational programs. In the water, children can meet a real swimming mermaid, make wishes, take photos, participate in treasure hunts, bubble play, and fun mermaid dance moves, while also learning ocean facts and conservation tips. She customizes each experience based on the event, age group, and venue, and all activities are inclusive and adaptable for children of all abilities.
Can Mermaid Lanai provide an interactive experience if there’s no pool or water?
Yes. Mermaid Lanai offers land-based interactive experiences that include meet and greets, storytelling, games, dancing, educational programs, and photo opportunities. All land-based interactive experiences provide the same magical, hands-on experience for children and families.
Who helps Mermaid Lanai at events?
Mermaid Lanai works with her assistant Milton and other trained mermaids when needed. All assistants and additional mermaids are fully background checked before working with children or the public, ensuring a safe, professional, and trustworthy experience for every event.
How long does a typical mermaid interactive experience last?
Interactive experiences range from 30 minutes to over 3 hours, depending on the type of event, venue, and requested activities. Each interactive experience is tailored to maximize engagement and fun for children of all ages.
Can the interactive experience be customized?
Absolutely. Each interactive experience is tailored to your needs. Mermaid Lanai customizes experiences for birthday parties, corporate events, hospital visits, school programs, festival appearances, and themed celebrations. Parents can request specific activities, games, or educational content.
Has Mermaid Lanai worked with special organizations or charities?
Yes. Mermaid Lanai has collaborated with Make-A-Wish at the Via Aquarium, National Geographic, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, and other hospitals, schools, and foster care facilities, creating magical, interactive experiences for children of all abilities.
How do I book Mermaid Lanai for my child’s birthday or event?
Booking is easy through the website, phone, or email. Families are encouraged to book at least two weeks in advance. Starting in May, October dates are especially in high demand and book out quickly. Please provide your event date, time, location, number of guests, and any special requests when booking.
What makes Mermaid Lanai different from other mermaids?
Mermaid Lanai is a real, professional swimming mermaid with 16 years of experience. She creates interactive experiences with her assistant Milton and other trained, background-checked mermaids, providing fully hands-on entertainment for children and adults. Both Lanai and Milton are AED, CPR, and First Aid certified. Her professional-quality silicone tails, experience with children of all abilities, and immersive approach set her apart from costume characters.
Will my child be able to interact with the mermaid on land?
Yes. Mermaid Lanai engages children with conversation, games, photos, storytelling, and more whether she is in the water or on land.
Does Mermaid Lanai offer educational or themed interactive experiences?
Yes. Educational experiences may include mermaid lore, ocean facts, conservation themes, interactive learning, and ocean-themed games, perfect for schools, aquariums, museums, or birthday parties.
Can Mermaid Lanai appear in film, TV, or photoshoots?
Yes. She is available for film, television, commercials, photoshoots, and promotional appearances, bringing professional mermaid entertainment and interactive experiences to media projects.
Are her interactive experiences budget-friendly?
Yes. Mermaid Lanai offers flexible pricing packages for birthday parties, private events, festivals, and corporate events, making magical mermaid experiences accessible for nearly every budget.
What should I know when planning an event with a real mermaid?
Mermaid Lanai offers customizable, interactive experiences tailored to your event schedule and audience, ranging from brief appearances to full-day festival events. She ensures every interactive experience is safe, hands-on, and unforgettable for children and adults in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
