What types of swimming trip do you offer?
Classic
A 'classic' SwimTrek trip typically consists of an itinerary of (up to) 5km of swimming a day over 2 sessions either side of lunch (morning & afternoon).
Best for beginners
Just getting started in the open water or considering joining your first swim trip? This curated collection of trips and coaching camps, we believe, are our Best for Beginners.
Join trips to fantastic places and take your first strokes in open water. Enjoy shorter swim distances, supported by guides and coaches who will help you grow in confidence. Whether this is your first foray into the open water or the first time you have joined a swim trip over multiple nights, we'll make this a memorable, enjoyable and comfortable experience!
If you're a complete beginner in the open water or you've got some experience swimming in the sea and want to take your skills to the next level, our Coaching Camps are the best place to start.
Liveaboards
Hop aboard a range of beautiful vessels and join our Liveaboards for truly unique SwimTrek experiences around the world.
Enjoy cabin-style accommodation and on-board meals as you cruise between locations and become even more closely connected to the seascapes and landscapes that surround you. Onboard meals are included but in some destinations you will also have the freedom to try local restaurants for dinner. You will also be able to enjoy extra activities, from scuba diving to rigging climbs.
Swim some of the world's clearest waters in The Maldives. Discover the 10 islands that make up the southern section of the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Take on coastal swims, circumnavigations and crossings throughout the Inner Hebrides. Roam the breathtaking waters of Scotland's Isle Of Skye And Small Isles. Wind through a tropical archipelago of over 1,500 islands, islets and cays in Raja Ampat. Swim at the heart of Indonesia's 'Coral Triangle' in Komodo National Park. Or, leap into the wildlife-rich underwater world of Egypt's Red Sea.
Races & Events
Some swims stay with you for a lifetime. These iconic races and events are curated from the world’s most inspiring adventures, whisking you off to places like Turkey and the Caribbean for longer distance crossings (4 or 6km) that are about more than just the swimming!
Thread your way down Istanbul’s main artery for the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim, follow a mythic tale of romance across The Hellespont, or journey between Caribbean islands for our Nevis To St Kitts Cross Channel Swim!
Retreats
Escape to tropical retreats in paradise-like destinations with unique ecosystems and abundant marine life. Immerse yourself in local culture through authentic cuisine and surroundings, offering diverse swimming experiences in serene, peaceful settings away from daily life.
Stay in a private cove on Miniloc Island or camp under the stars on the UNESCO-protected Isla Espiritu Santo, with stunning views of the Sea of Cortez. These retreats offer a full board experience, with meals, water sports, and accommodations that go beyond typical SwimTrek trips.
Short Escapes
These trips are the perfect opportunity to sneak away for a few days of swimming in a beautiful location. A long weekend closer to home can offer just enough time to unwind and enjoy. Or combine the swimming on a Short Escape with a longer tour of your chosen destination.
Coaching camps
SwimTrek offers a unique approach to open water training. We pair our swimmers with world-class coaches in the world’s most ideal waters, from Mallorca to Croatia and Cyprus. We offer specialized training camps at every stage of your open water swimming journey, from the early days of deep water fear and discomfort, to long distance training and channel crossings. Our programmes combine expert technique and video analysis, seminars, and both pool and open water sessions, preparing you both physically and mentally for your swimming challenges.
Visit our SwimTrek Coaching page to explore our swimming development programmes and unique swimming holidays.
SwimHike
Combine your love of swimming with a fantastic hiking adventure. These trips pair swimming in stunning natural waters with scenic hikes, giving you a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy every aspect of the destination.
YogaSwim
Are you looking to combine your your passions of open water swimming and yoga? Perhaps you're a seasoned yogi and are looking to start your open water swimming journey? Then our yoga and swimming holidays sound like the perfect getaway for you!
Register interest in our YogaSwim Bali trip in the lost paradise of Indonesia, or in the Land of the Lake Poets with our YogaSwim Lake District or even the heart of mountainous Sfakiá - for our YogaSwim Crete.
Our newest trips are Costa Rica and Costa Rica short swims trips and enjoy optional daily yoga sessions whilst you explore the island.
Expeditions
The perfect trip for open water swimmers who want to challenge themselves on a multi-day adventure, our Expedition trips are for the adventurous type!
With demanding swim conditions and itineraries that can feature longer swims, consider our expedition trips if you've a taste for pushing yourself in new settings. We'll swim and sail aboard the Lady of Avenel tall ship, a great trip for thrill seekers!
Families with Teens
The perfect trip for families with teenagers to swim together, our Families with teens trips are made for you and your teenage children to enjoy open water swimming around the world!
Designed for families who want to swim with their children, we have a variety of trips available, offering your teenagers a chance to meet swimmers their own age and to enjoy some classic SwimTrek locations. Enjoy some classic coastal swims on our Crete, Milos Explorer and Lycian Way - Turkey tours.