MERMAID FREEDIVE RETREAT
A whimsical weekend for the experienced Mermaid
JUNE 26TH - 29TH 2026
Prepare for the ultimate mermaid experience and join us for an all inclusive and immersive weekend specifically designed for mermaids! This is a retreat style event for individuals to gain more experience in Mermaid diving, create content and connect with others. When considering attending this event, please be sure to read through all the info below thoroughly before submitting an application.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE CERTIFIED BUT YOU MUST ALREADY KNOW HOW TO SWIM
ABOUT THE RETREAT
Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in a beautiful all inclusive retreat style shared space. Each day is filled with education, in water mermaid and freediving training sessions, breath work, home cooked meals, media training, content creation, underwater modeling and community time. This retreat is all inclusive which means we take care of your accommodations, daily schedule and all meals so that you don't have to worry about a thing! The retreat is a full bodied experience that allows you to grow and transform in ways you never thought possible. The energy of the group coupled with our highly experienced team of professionals creates a safe and welcoming environment that you are sure to enjoy.
We will visit multiple Springs over the weekend. The springs are clear and a constant 72 degrees year round and absolutely breathtaking and full of life. We cannot wait to explore this piece of underwater paradise with you!
Cost: $1850 per person
Location: Florida Springs
Dates: Friday June 26th - Monday June 29th, 2026
Check in time: 4:00 PM EST June 26th
Check out time: 12:00 PM EST June 29th
WHATS INCLUDED
-3 nights, 4 days accommodations
-2 pro media shoots
-Home cooked meals daily
-Visit multiple Springs
-Community content creation
-Dive training
-Movement workshops
-Media & Marketing workshop
-UW Model coaching
What's not included: airfare, Spring admission fees, meals outside of retreat house
WHO IS THIS FOR
This retreat is designed for anyone interested in deepening their connection to the Mermaid industry at any level. Whether you are newer to this world or a seasoned pro, this retreat aims to assist each individual in enhancing their knowledge and experience.
Please note this retreat is designed for those with some experience already and does not offer Mermaid or Freedive certification training. If you are new and want to get your PADI certs please look at out Level 1 Springs retreats!
PERKS OF THE RETREAT
Deepen your understanding of the industry
Access to our incredible closet of tails, tops, gowns and accessories
To increase your breath hold and depth ability
Refine your skills as a mermaid underwater
Greater confidence in yourself and your practice
To ensure safety in the water for you and others
Connect with other like minded individuals in the community
Create professional content in awe inspiring locations
Train your underwater modeling skills
Learn more about marketing and media
GEAR LIST AND RENTALS
Mermaid tail and top (rentals available)
Monofin with good propulsion (rentals available)
Gowns and outfits for photoshoots
Minimum 3mm Wetsuit (rentals available)
Low volume mask and J snorkel (rentals available)
Weight belt and weights (rentals available)
Reusable water bottle
Beach towel
Comfy clothes and athletic wear
Sleep mask and headphones (we have some available)
Mermaid 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! Rental items are $10 per day.
PHOTOSHOOTS
Professional photoshoots are available as an add ons to this retreat! Please specify if you would like to do the photoshoot when you apply! We offer a very special underwater photoshoot at a discounted rate of $350 just for our retreat students! Includes 3 fully edited digital images of you in your tail in the springs. You can also upgrade to a full shoot for $650 and a video add on for $350. Tails and tops are available for rent for the photoshoots! See our client closet here. You can email mermaidfreedive@gmail.com with your selections if you will be renting a tail or top for the photoshoot or specify your selections in the application!
THE SIGN UP STEPS
-Read through this page carefully
-Hit the apply now button at the bottom
-Submit your application and include full responses (we read through all applications when considering approval)
-Once you have submitted your application wait for a response
-If you receive an acceptance response you will be sent an invoice and forms to sign
-You have 24 hrs to submit both the payment and forms to save your spot
-Once you have submitted your payment and forms you will receive a welcome email and info packet
-After receiving the info packet, please be sure to book any gear rental right away
-Complete your three PADI E learnings (Freediver, Mermaid and Advanced Mermaid) as soon as possible so not to forget
-If a doctor signature is needed on your medical, get that done right away
-Be sure to add yourself to the Facebook group to get to know everyone and coordinate ride share if desired
-We will post updates leading up to the retreat in the Facebook group so turn notifications on
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. To ensure the best experience for all, there is an application process. If you are eligible for the retreat you will be contacted in order in which you are received to move to the next step of payment! Full payment is due upfront to take a spot! Please visit the FAQ page before emailing with any questions!
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 packet outlining all of the specific details about the retreat, what you will need and how to best prepare.
THESE SPOTS ARE ABSOLUTELY NON REFUNDABLE!!!!
There are no conditions in which your spot and payment would be refunded to you unless the retreat is canceled in emergency situations. These retreats are highly time intensive for our team and very limited in spots. Once you have paid you cannot ask for your money back under any circumstances. We highly recommend purchasing dive trip insurance to cover you in case of an unforeseen need to cancel.
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, not everyone will need a doctors signature so be sure to check if you do or not!
WOHOO YOU MADE IT TO THE END! LET'S DO THIS! This is a first come first serve sign up! If your application is approved you will be eligible in the order that you signed up. Please be ready to pay and sign your forms as soon as you get them!