2027 UNDERWATER RETREATS
Discover your confidence. Explore your creativity. Experience the ocean like never before.
Three exclusive retreats in The Bahamas, combining underwater photography, ocean exploration, professional coaching and unforgettable experiences.
Only six participants per retreat.
MORE THAN JUST A RETREAT. AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL STAY WITH YOU.
Join Pia Oyarzún and Made in Water for three exclusive ocean experiences in Nassau, The Bahamas.
Whether you’ve dreamed of becoming an underwater model, discovering your inner mermaid or creating extraordinary photographs surrounded by sharks, these retreats are designed to help you explore your relationship with the ocean, develop new skills and create memories that last a lifetime.
Each experience combines professional guidance, underwater photography, ocean exploration and the magic of sharing these moments with a small group of like-minded women.
With only six participants per retreat, every experience is personal, intimate and designed to give you individual attention.
THE 2027 RETREAT CALENDAR
WOMEN’S UNDERWATER MODELING RETREAT
April 29 – May 2, 2027
Investment:
– Shared accommodation: $3,100 USD
– Private accommodation: $3,300 USD
– Without accommodation: $2,700 USD
Three days of training, creativity and underwater transformation.
Learn the fundamentals of underwater modeling, master your breathing and body positioning, develop confidence with a safety diver and create stunning images in some of Nassau’s most beautiful underwater locations.
From your first pool session to the underwater sculpture park and finally an unforgettable photoshoot with Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks, this retreat will take you on an incredible journey.
THE MERMAID RETREAT
June 3 – June 6, 2027
Starting at $2,900 USD per person
Discover your inner mermaid.
An exclusive experience dedicated to underwater movement, creativity, mermaid techniques and the freedom of being underwater.
We’ll be joined by *Michelle from Ink Mermaid*, who will bring her beautiful mermaid tails and share her expertise through dedicated mermaid coaching.
Explore the art of mermaiding, learn techniques for moving gracefully underwater, work with beautiful mermaid tails and create extraordinary underwater photographs.
Together, we’ll combine mermaid coaching, ocean experiences and professional underwater photography to create a truly magical experience.
WOMEN’S UNDERWATER MODELING RETREAT
October 28 – October 31, 2027
Investment:
– Shared accommodation: $3,100 USD
– Private accommodation: $3,300 USD
– Without accommodation: $2,700 USD
Back by popular demand!
After the incredible success of our first underwater modeling retreat, we’re opening another opportunity for six women to experience this unique journey.
Learn the techniques, develop your confidence and discover the magic of underwater modeling through three days of training and creative ocean experiences.
From pool preparation to the underwater sculpture park and our unforgettable shark photoshoot, you’ll finish the retreat with new skills, incredible memories and beautiful edited underwater photographs.
UNDERWATER MODELING RETREAT DETAILS
YOUR UNDERWATER MODELING JOURNEY
DAY 1 — BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION
Pool Training & Underwater Modeling Techniques
Every great underwater photograph starts with confidence, preparation and safety.
We begin with a full pool training session where you’ll learn the essential skills needed to feel comfortable and confident underwater.
We’ll cover:
– Scuba skills review and underwater comfort.
– Safety diving fundamentals and communication with your safety diver.
– How to breathe calmly and efficiently from a safety diver.
– Underwater positioning, body control and fluid movements.
– Modeling techniques, posing and working with the camera.
– How to use different outfits and accessories underwater.
– Practical exercises to help you feel relaxed and confident.
We’ll also experiment with different outfits, learn how fabrics move underwater and discover how to create beautiful shapes and compositions.
DAY 2 — CREATE YOUR MAGIC
Underwater Sculpture Park Photoshoot
Now it’s time to take everything we’ve learned into the ocean!
We’ll head to the underwater sculpture park for our first real underwater modeling session.
This is a shallow-water experience designed to give you the opportunity to practice your new skills in a comfortable, controlled and supportive environment.
You’ll put your breathing techniques, body positioning and communication with your safety diver into practice while creating beautiful underwater images.
DAY 3 — TIME TO SHINE
Shark Underwater Modeling Experience
This is the moment we’ve been working towards!
We’ll put everything you’ve learned into practice during an incredible underwater experience with Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks.
You’ll have the opportunity to pose, move and create underwater images alongside these magnificent wild animals, applying your skills, confidence and control in a completely different environment.
We’ll work on positioning, composition, body control and creating beautiful images while always prioritizing responsible wildlife encounters and safety.
It’s time to own your space in the ocean!
MORE THAN JUST UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
The experience doesn’t end when we leave the water.
Throughout the retreat, we’ll make time for additional creative moments, including an afternoon beach photoshoot with drone photography, capturing beautiful aerial images and memories of our time together.
Every evening, we’ll come together to share our experiences, review the day, celebrate our progress, exchange stories and enjoy time together.
This is about creating friendships, sharing experiences and celebrating what women can accomplish when they support one another.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES
For the underwater modeling retreats:
– Three days of guided training and underwater experiences.
– Three nights of accommodation (for accommodation packages).
– Full pool training and underwater modeling session.
– Scuba skills review and safety diving fundamentals.
– Underwater sculpture park modeling session.
– Guided shark underwater modeling experience.
– Professional underwater photography by Pia.
– A selection of professionally edited photographs delivered after the retreat.
– Beach drone photography session, weather permitting.
– Two breakfasts.
– Two lunches.
– Evening group gatherings and daily debriefs.
– Safety diving support during underwater activities.
The accommodation-free package includes the same retreat activities and inclusions, excluding lodging.
For the Mermaid Retreat, display the dedicated inclusions separately, including coaching with Michelle from Ink Mermaid and access to her mermaid tails. Final detailed itinerary and accommodation options will be confirmed separately.
ACCOMMODATION
YOUR STAY IN NASSAU
For participants who want to stay together, we offer accommodation options for three nights.
Choose between:
Shared accommodation: $3,100 USD per person for the modeling retreats.
Private accommodation: $3,300 USD per person for the modeling retreats.
Without accommodation: $2,700 USD per person for the modeling retreats.
Prefer to organize your own stay? You’re more than welcome to join us independently.
Contact us for accommodation arrangements and pricing for the Mermaid Retreat.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY INCLUDED
TAKE HOME MORE THAN MEMORIES
This is more than just a diving experience.
Professional underwater photography by Pia is included in every retreat.
You’ll receive a selection of professionally edited photographs taken throughout your experience.
From your first underwater poses to the incredible moments with sharks or your mermaid transformation, you’ll have beautiful images to remember your experience.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
PIA OYARZÚN
Founder of Made in Water | Underwater Photographer | Dive Instructor
Pia has dedicated her career to creating unique ocean experiences, combining underwater photography, marine wildlife and female empowerment.
Through Made in Water, she shares her passion for the ocean and helps women discover their confidence, creativity and freedom underwater.
Her goal is to create experiences that go far beyond what happens underwater.
MICHELLE — INK MERMAID
For our June Mermaid Retreat, we’ll be joined by Michelle from Ink Mermaid, bringing her beautiful mermaid tails and specialist mermaid coaching to create an unforgettable mermaid experience.
WEATHER & FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
THE OCEAN SETS THE SCHEDULE
The ocean is our playground, but nature sets the schedule.
All our retreats are designed with flexibility in mind because weather and ocean conditions can change in The Bahamas.
The order of activities may be rearranged to take advantage of favorable weather and sea conditions.
We may adjust boat excursions, photography sessions and ocean activities to provide the safest and best possible experience.
We strongly recommend arriving with some flexibility in your travel plans and avoiding tightly scheduled onward connections.
If weather makes it necessary to change the actual retreat dates, any rescheduling will be handled according to our communicated weather and rescheduling policy.
Our priority is always your safety and the best possible ocean experience.
BOOKING INFORMATION
READY TO DIVE INTO SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
Three retreats. Three opportunities to explore, learn and create.
With only six participants per retreat, spaces are extremely limited.
2027 DATES
– April 29 – May 2: Underwater Modeling Retreat.
– June 3 – June 6: Mermaid Retreat.
– October 28 – October 31: Underwater Modeling Retreat.
Suggested payment structure:
– 30% deposit to secure your place.
– 40% second installment.
– 30% final installment.
Full payment deadlines and cancellation conditions will be provided with booking confirmation.
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