What types of swimming trip do you offer?
Classic
SwimTrek Classics offer you the original SwimTrek experience of a spectacular swimming holiday in some of the world's most beautiful locations. Typically Classics are seven days with six nights accommodation and five full swim days, with a morning and an afternoon swim.
You'll have plenty of time to explore your chosen destination and take part in an unforgettable swimming adventure holiday. Breakfasts and lunch are normally included. Dinners are not normally included to allow you the opportunity to explore and experience the local cafes and restaurants of your choice over the course of your trip.
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.
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!
Retreats
SwimTrek Retreats take you to 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.
These retreats offer a full board experience, with meals, water sports, and accommodations that go beyond typical SwimTrek trips.
Short Escapes
Short Escapes 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 specialised 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. SwimHike 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
Our yoga and swimming holidays pair invigorating swims with yoga sessions in beautiful locations.
Yoga and swimming are a perfect combination. For swimmers, yoga offers both physical and mental benefits. Yoga increases breathing awareness, develops strength and increases mobility, especially if you can work yoga into your daily routine. Through meditation, relaxation and stretching, yoga has incredible restorative qualities, relaxing the nervous system and muscular tension. It can help you centre and focus, and to find the perfect rhythm for your swims.
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.
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.