Florida Panhandle Retreat 2026

June 4th - 8th

About the retreat

Join us on an immersive luxury experience designed for transformation, mastery, and of course lots of underwater fun! Set along Florida’s breathtaking Emerald Coast, this exclusive 5-day, 4-night retreat invites both PADI certified mermaids and aspiring professional mermaids into a world where elegance meets expertise. Created for those pursuing their PADI Mermaid and PADI Advanced Mermaid certifications, as well as those already certified seeking refinement and expansion, this experience blends professional training with curated luxury.

Guests will explore two of Florida’s pristine freshwater springs and the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Gulf, offering a rare dual-environment immersion that elevates both skill and confidence. Every detail is intentionally designed — from intimate group sizes to personalized instruction — ensuring a deeply supportive, elevated learning environment.

Participants will refine their underwater artistry through a guided underwater modeling workshop with Felicia, FeliciaWithFins, focusing on fluidity, control, presence, and visual storytelling beneath the surface. In addition, guests will curate their personal underwater aesthetic and performance identity with Roya, The Caspian Mermaid, in an intimate setting designed to enhance confidence, presence, and personal brand expression.

For those pursuing certification, the retreat includes your PADI eLearning, two days of immersive, small-group PADI course training, combining technical excellence with grace, confidence, and artistry — creating mermaids who are not only certified, but truly embodied in their craft. This is where certification meets confidence. Where training becomes transformation. Where the mermaid soul becomes fully realized. A luxury experience for those ready to expand their craft beneath the surface.

Underwater scene with sand, aquatic plants, and fallen tree branches.

Retreat Cost:

Those getting certified: $1,800
Those already certified: $1,100
Private Queen Room: $2,200
Where: Panama City Beach
When: June 4th - June 8th 2026

  • 5 Days, 4 Nights

  • Shared Luxury Accommodations (private queen available)

  • Meals within the AirBnB included (At least 2 meals planned out)

  • 2 Days exploring the gorgeous North Florida Springs

  • Explore the fun filled Panama City Beach with a former local

  • PADI Mermaid & PADI Advance Courses

  • Underwater Modeling Workshop with Felicia

  • Makeup Mentoring with Roya

  • Work on mermaid form & flow

  • Group content

  • Professional underwater photography

A serene beach scene at sunset with white sand, calm turquoise water, and a sky filled with blue and pink clouds.

Photography Add-ons

Images by @FeliciaWithLens

Indoor (luxury bathtub): $200
Springs Shoot: $350
Ocean / Beach Shoot: $250
Package for All: $700

Each photoshoot comes with 1 on 1 coaching and modeling guidance.

Meet the Team

  • A woman with mermaid tail swimming underwater, with long dark hair and wearing a crown, surrounded by blue water and seaweed.

    Roya - The Caspian Mermaid

    PADI MERMAID INSTRUCTOR
    PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST

  • A black-and-white photo of a woman with long, wet hair, in the water, looking to the side with a serene expression, wearing a swimsuit and a necklace.

    Felicia - Felicia With Fins

    INDUSTRY LEADING PROFESSIONAL MERMAID
    PROFESSIONAL MODEL
    PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

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