MERMAID COURSES &
MERMAID INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
July 9th - 12th 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 COMBO
Join Brandee Anthony the Vero Beach Mermaid for an immersive mermaid experience! This 4 day combo course offers the following PADI certifications: Mermaid, Advanced Mermaid, Mermaid instructor and Emergency First responder. Whether you are brand new to mermaiding or ready to go pro, this combo is created to help everyone at al levels on their mermaid journey! Choose to take one or all of the courses! When considering attending this event, please be sure to read through all the info below thoroughly before signing up.
ABOUT THE COURSES
Below is a breakdown of all of the courses, their costs and what days they are being offered. The combo is created as a build upon system. Mermaid is a pre requisite for all other courses. If you are not yet certified, you will sign up for Mermaid with the option to combo it with advanced mermaid. If you are interested in getting all the certs offered, you will sign up for mermaid and advanced mermaid and then continue on to Mermaid instructor and EFR. If you are already a certified advanced mermaid, then you can start with Mermaid instructor and EFR and any other add ons that you would like. This combo is created for all levels to get the certifications they desire. Follow the schedule to see what days and times your desired courses are offered!
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Date: July 9th - 12th 2027
OFFERINGS
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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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Mermaid Course Refresher $350
(shadow the courses on Friday and get a refresher before instructor training)
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Mermaid Instructor $1650
(must have Mermaid and advanced mermaid to attend, can take on Friday before the training)
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Mermaid Instructor shadow for instructor trainer candidates $750
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Emergency First Responder $250
(optional to take with us but required for instructor)
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Mini Photoshoot $450
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Video shoot $450
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Full Photoshoot $750
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Business Marketing Seminar $250
Prices includes PADI E-learning fees - all items are priced separately
COURSE FLOW
Here is a schedule overview
Friday
Mermaid Course
8:00 am to 11:00 pm
Confined water session in pool
Advanced Mermaid Course
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Confined water session in pool
Open water session in ocean
Saturday
Mermaid Instructor Training
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday
Mermaid Instructor Training
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
EFR Course
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday
Business Seminar
8:00 am
Media Sessions
10:00 am in pool
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. Underwater sessions will be held in pool.
See our full client closet here
Photo
$95 PRO HEADSHOTS
2 fully edited images
$450 MINI PRO PHOTO
4 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.