2025 INFO TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS SUMMER!
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Prepare for a professional development experience unique to the mermaid world and join the Mermaid Freedive® team for an inspiring, creative and fun weekend celebrating the PADI mermaid community and the mermaid industry! The Mermaid Freedive® Summit is an annual event that creates space for pro and certified mermaids to gain knowledge, inspiration, creative content and community through interactive events, conservation, workshops and speakers. This event is great for anyone who wants to journey into the PADI Mermaid space at any level from basic mermaid all the way to mermaid instructor trainer!
Cost: base ticket for three days of scheduled events
additional workshops and photoshoots available and ticketed separately
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Dates: 2025 TBA
WHO IS THIS FOR
This three day event is open to all levels of mermaids whether you have already started your journey or you are just getting started during this event! Must be 16 or older and hold an agency dive certification to attend - but don't worry you can take a class at the event if your not certified yet! This is most ideal for those who are or want to become professionals in the mermaid and diving industries, mermaid enthusiasts and those seeking to deepen a connection to the mermaid community and our environment. You do not need to be PADI certified to attend, all agencies welcome!
EXAMPLE EVENT SCHEDULE
all events are included in base ticket price unless otherwise indicated in blue
Friday:
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Kick off ceremony 9:15 am
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UW Workshops with Mermaid Freedive team 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
mermaid dive techniques, underwater posing, safety and rescue
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Basic Mermaid course 9:15 am - 10:15 am
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Performance workshop 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Pro Underwater photoshoots 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Group swim 12:00 am - 1:00 pm
group mermaid swims and content creation in dive well
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Lunch break
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Mermaid Freedive friendly competition 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
enter the competition for a fun space to train or watch and cheer
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Closing ceremony 4:30 pm
Saturday
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Day Gala
Professional speakers, interactive workshops, Hors d'oeuvre, photo ops, charity raffle
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Mermaid Mixer after party
cocktails, live music and fun
Sunday
Beach clean up, mermaid photo ops, group swims, content, fun in the sun
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Beach Cleanup with Coastal Connections 10:00 am
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Mermaid fun day 11:00 am +
this is tentative and subject to change - all locations of events will be in hour welcome packet after you sign up!
GALA PRESENTERS
PURCHASE TICKETS
COMING SOON
FINS ENT UNDERWATER PHOTO BOOTH
with Felicia with Fins and Jasmine the Siren
15 Min Photo/Video Experience
Backdrop and props available
Same day access to ALL content
Print out from session and custom sticker
Personalized coaching and consult
BTS filming of session
Please note this is not a professional shoot
ACCOMODATION RECCOMENDATIONS
If flying in the closest airports are Melbourne, Orlando and West Palm Beach. Orlando also offers a shuttle from the airport to the Vero Beach Exit and ubers are available. We recommend grabbing a rental car at the airport or in Vero Beach for getting around to each event over the weekend. Events take place in Vero Beach and Sebastian Florida.
Recommended hotels: The Hampton Inn & Suites, Sea Turtle Inn, Captain Hirams for a tropical getaway, The Holiday Inn on the beach and Costa de Este for a more luxurious beach experience. There are an array of other options to choose from as well both on and off the beach. The more budget friendly hotels will be those further away from beachside. We recommend splitting rooms or air bnbs with others attending to make it more fun so let us know if youd like to be linked with the group!
THE SIGN UP STEPS
-Read through this page carefully
-Hit the button below to purchase your ticket
-Following ticket purchase you will receive a welcome packet with all the details
IMPORTANT INFO:
Please note that there are very limited tickets for this event and they are non refundable. Once purchased there is no refunding a ticket. Accommodations and meals are not included in the event but we will send recommendations in the welcome book when you purchase your ticket.
