SPRINGS BUNDLE
January 16th & 17th 2027
Escape to the beautiful Florida Springs for a weekend of connection, training and transformation with our bundle weekend. The bundle weekend is designed so that you can build your own dive weekend. Whether you are brand new to diving or are already certified, there is something for everyone. We offer PADI Mermaid & Freedive courses, drop in training for those already certified or working on a certification and professional photo and video sessions. The schedule is laid out to ensure you can take any or all of the offerings without having to pick and choose. Join us in the beautiful springs and lets dive!
ABOUT THE WEEKEND
ABOUT THE COURSES
Below is a breakdown of all of the courses, their costs and what days they are being offered. Please note Mermaid is a pre requisite for Advanced Mermaid. If you are not yet certified, you will sign up for Mermaid with the option to combo it with advanced mermaid. This schedule allows you to book all of the offerings if desired or drop in where you'd like.
Location: Greater High Springs area, Florida
OFFERINGS
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Freediver Course $600
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Mermaid certification $450
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Advanced Mermaid certification $400
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Mermaid and Advanced Mermaid Combo $800
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1 day drop in training (already certified) $150
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2 days drop in training (already certified) $200
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Mini Video shoot $450
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Full Video shoot $750
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Mini Photoshoot $450
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Full Photoshoot $750
Prices includes PADI E-learning fees - all items are priced separately
PERKS OF THE COURSES
Most commercial jobs require these certifications
To increase your breath hold and depth ability
Refine your skills as a mermaid underwater
Greater confidence in yourself and your practice
Prepare you to go pro as a PADI Mermaid instructor
To ensure safety in the water for you and others
Connect with other likeminded individuals in the community
Explore the magical Florida Springs
WHO IS THIS FOR
The springs bundle is designed for anyone who would like to earn their PADI certifications, train and or shoot content. Whether you are brand new or already certified, there is something for everyone to enjoy while we are in the beautiful springs!
GEAR LIST AND RENTALS
Minimum 3mm Wetsuit (rentals available)
Mermaid tail and monofin (rentals available)
Freedive long blade bifins (rentals available)
Low volume mask and J snorkel (rentals available)
Weight belt and weights (rentals available)
Reusable water bottle
Beach Towel
Warm comfy clothes
Please note that goggles and full face masks are not permitted for this training.
Our client closet for photoshoot rentals can be found HERE
If you plan to rent, please reserve your gear as soon as you sign up as there are limited quantities and sizes!
If you plan to rent gear, please reserve as soon as you sign up as there are limited quantities and sizes! Freedive items are $10 per day and are needed for two days with the level 1 retreats. Weight belt and weights as well as mask and snorkel are priced as pairs.
WEEKEND FLOW
Here is a schedule overview
Saturday January 16th
Level 1 Freediver Course
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Confined water session in pool
Mermaid Course
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Confined water session in pool
Sunday January 17th
Media sessions to follow
Level 1 Freediver Course
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Open water session in spring
Advanced Mermaid Course
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Open water session in spring
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Media Sessions
In the afternoons
Drop intraining
For those already certified or needing to complete a course requirement
Saturday (static and dynamic)
Sunday (depth)
WHAT TO BRING
We offer rentals on all the required dive gear that is needed for the courses
Mermaid tail and top
Monofin with good propulsion
Minimum 3mm Wetsuit (open cell reccomended)
Freedive long blade bifins
Low volume mask and J snorkel
Weight belt and weights
Reusable water bottle
Beach towel
Comfy clothes and athletic wear
Please note that goggles and full face masks are not permitted for this training.
Our client closet for photoshoot rentals can be found HERE
If you plan to rent gear, please reserve as soon as you sign up as there are limited quantities and sizes!
MEDIA SESSIONS
professional photo & video
Build the media shoot of your wildest dreams and gain access to our full fantasy client closet during your media session. All of our photo and video sessions are built custom to each client. We offer both on land "dry" and underwater sessions for any concept you can dream up. Whether you are looking for professional images, cinematic videos or social media style content - we will help you create the perfect session. Sessions will be held on the Monday of the retreat.
See our full client closet here
Photo
$450 MINI PRO PHOTO
5 fully edited images, 1:1 coaching
$750 FULL PRO PHOTO
8 fully edited images, 1:1 coaching
Video
$450 MINI CINEMATIC VIDEO
5 individual clips, 1:1 coaching
$750 FULL CINEMATIC VIDEO
Cinematic edit, 8 individual clips, 1:1 coaching
THE SIGN UP STEPS
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Apply below
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Submit your application and include full responses
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Once you have submitted your application wait for a response
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If you receive an acceptance response you will be sent an invoice and forms to sign
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You have 24 hrs to submit both the payment and forms to save your spot
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Upon payment completion you will receive paperwork and welcome email and info book
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Book any necessary gear rentals for media sessions and dive courses
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If a doctor signature is needed on your medical, get that done right away
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Complete your PADI E learnings
IMPORTANT INFO:
We are so excited to offer you the first ever all inclusive mermaid freedive certification retreat! This will be an amazing four days of creativity and connection in the beautiful Florida springs tailored specially to mermaids. This retreat has very limited spots so to ensure the best experience for all, there is an application process.
YOU DO NOT NEED CERTIFICATIONS, PREVIOUS DIVE OR MERMAID EXPERIENCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT BUT YOU MUST BE A PROFICIENT SWIMMER
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO ATTEND THIS RETREAT
If you are flying in, the best option is to rent a car as you will need transportation. Jacksonville is 1.45 hours and Tallahassee is 1.18 hours away from destination. After you have submitted your payment upon application approval, you will be emailed a welcome book outlining all of the specific details about the retreat, what you will need and how to best prepare.
Our FAQ page can be found here
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
Due to the limited availability and time intensity of these retreats, there are no refunds on this booking. We highly recommend purchasing dive trip insurance to cover you in case of an unforeseen need to cancel. There are no circumstances where we can offer you a refund once you book your spot on this retreat.
If you are over 45 or have any medical conditions - please see the required medical form before signing up! There are no refunds if you sign up and do not pass your medical. Medical form can be found here. Pay close attention to the questions as certain responses will require a physician's signature for you to attend.
Magic awaits you
If all of the information above aligns with you and you are feeling called to step underwater with us, hit the apply button below. We ask that you take time and are thoughtful in your application responses so we can better get to know you and your individual needs. Once your application is approved, you will receive an invoice to pay for your spot. Upon payment completion you will receive an email with paperwork to sign and a second email with a fully detailed welcome book outlining everything you need to know about the weekend.