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2023: Seasonal Swim Calendar

By Jack Hudson , 10 November, 2022

Here we have a definitive selection of SwimTrek trips on sale for 2023, from the early year return of our iconic Galapagos Islands adventure to the arrival of lesser-swum Pioneer trips in remote waters around the world…

After a quiet few years of pandemic hibernation, we've brought our full trip schedule back with a vengeance and enough trip varieties to satisfy all species of swimmers. So, if you're just about to ready to take that first step into open water, or if you're in need of some world-class tutorage for an upcoming event, we've no doubt got something catered specifically for you.

Cruise the seasons and discover exactly what's on offer as we fling ourselves happily into the shimmering waters of 2023!

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EARLY 2023

The One You Won't Ever Forget

galapagos

Galapagos Islands From Jan 14. Starting at £3,890

  • Learn about the critical work being carried out on and around the islands by a dedicated team of conservationists
  • Dive into the world's most biodiverse playground and meet the many wild and local residents of the Galapagos National Park/Marine Reserve
  • Swim with sea lions, marine iguanas, sea turtles, manta rays and countless shoals of exotic fish
  • Take on an once-in-a-lifetime coastal swim around the volcanic crater of Tortuga Island
swimtrekkers Marine iguana plans its water entry
Blissful spot for a dip Blissful spot for a dip
Local sea lion hangout Local sea lion hangout

Belize Barrier Reef From Jan 28. Starting at £2,500

Oman Fjords From Feb 1. Starting at £1,470

Palawan Paradise, Philippines From Feb 26. Starting at £2,490


SPRING (March-May)

St Kitts & Nevis From March 16. Starting at £1,290

Channel and Long Distance Training - Croatia From 5 April. Starting at £1,200


The One With Islands And Food Aplenty

vietnam

Lan Ha Bay - Vietnam From April 8. Starting at £890

  • Journey into a labyrinth of 300 limestone islets and karst islands which jut up dramatically from emerald waters

  • Soak up world-renowned Vietnamese culture and cuisine as you delve deep into this fascinating part of the world

  • Relax at the end of each day at the stunning new Cat Ba Paradise Hotel, which is a beautiful modern addition to this prehistoric landscape

safety escort Traditional safety escort
swim stop Lush spot for a swim break
keeping watch Keeping watch among karst pillars

The Maldives From 8 April. Starting at £2,190

Red Sea Liveaboard - Egypt From 22 April. Starting at £1,790

Lycian Way - Turkey From 24 April. Starting at £910

Marathon Swim Camp - Croatia From 3 May. Starting at £1,140

Lycian Way - Short Swims From 8 May. Starting at £1,070


The One With The Wildlife

big island

Big Island - Hawaii From 7 May. Starting at £2,410

Introduction to Open Water - Hawaii From 21 May. Starting at £1,960

  • Become a SwimTrek pioneer and be among the first to comb the coastline of Hawaii’s ‘Island of Discovery’

  • Uncover the secrets of volcanic coves and inlets, seeking out deeper waters teeming with marine life, including the many inhabitants of Kahalu’u Bay

  • Discover the coral reefs of the tropical Kona coast on your way to the Captain Cook Monument

diving down to eagle rays Diving down to the eagle rays
dolphins broach the surface Dolphins broach the rollers
swimmers with escort Swimmers with kayak escort

Crete Discovery From 21 May. Starting at £1,160

Emerald Coast - Long Swims From 27 May. Starting at £1,280

Ionian Explorer - Greece From 28 May. Starting at £1,120


The One For Archipelago Explorers

dalmatian

Dalmatian Coast - Croatia From 27 May. Starting at £1,140

Dalmatian Coast - Short Swims From 10 June. Starting at £1,220

Dalmatian Coast - Long Swims From 8 July. Starting at £1,290

  • Complete an exciting selection of coastal swims and crossings (with varying distances) on an island hopping adventure

  • Explore the uninhabited islands of the Šibenik archipelago and take in stunning landscapes both above and below the water

  • Relax after your swims and sink into the relaxed atmosphere of Prvic Luka

Dalmatian Coast - Croatia Dalmatian Coast - Croatia
Dalmatian Coast - Short Swims Dalmatian Coast - Short Swims
Dalmatian Coast - Long Swims Dalmatian Coast - Long Swims

Montenegro Fjords From 27 May. Starting at £750

Milos Explorer From 27 May. Starting at £1,300


SUMMER (June-August)

Milos Explorer - Long Swims From 3 June. Starting at £1,380

Emerald Coast - Sardinia From 3 June. Starting at £1,360

Greek Cyclades From 3 June. Starting at £1,230

Tremiti Islands - Italy From 4 June. Starting at £1,200

Crete Discovery - Short Swims From 4 June. Starting at £1,150


The One With Dragons!

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Komodo National Park - Indonesia From 6 June. Starting at £2,170

  • Enter the heart of Indonesia's stunning 'Coral Triangle'

  • Discover an array of local marine life, including the highest rates of both coral and coral fish diversity anywhere on the planet

  • Step off the boat onto Komodo Island and track one of the world's most fascinating, armoured animals... the Komodo Dragon!

prehistoric islands Prehistoric islands
diving with the manta rays Diving with the manta rays
Group shot with the local dragons Group shot with the local dragons

Introduction to Open Water - Mallorca From 7 June. Starting at £1,050

Greek Sporades From 10 June. Starting at £1,200

Montenegro Fjords - Long Swims From 10 June. Starting at £1,270

Open Water Development - Mallorca From 13 Jun. Starting at £1,020

Milos Explorer - Short Swims From 17 June. Starting at £1,450

Kornati Islands - Croatia From 17 June. Starting at £1,090

YogaSwim Lake District From 17 June. Starting at £310

Lakes and Tarns - Lake District From 19 June. Starting at £520

Introduction to Open Water - Brighton From 20 June. Starting at £250

The Lizard Peninsula From 21 June. Starting at £510

Open Water Development - Brighton From 22 June. Starting at £250

Greek Cyclades - Short Swims From 24 Jun. Starting at £1,310

Lake Bled and the Slovenian Alps From 6 July. Starting at £470

Discover Open Water - Malta From 7 July. Starting at £360


The One With The Whirlpool

corryvreckan

Inner Hebrides and Corryvreckan From July 10. COMING SOON

  • Roam rugged Highland trails and meet the unique Scottish wildlife (deer, seals, stoats and otters) of the southern Inner Hebrides

  • Stay by the sea at the stunning Loch Melfort Hotel on the coast of Argyll

  • Discover the Legend of the Corryvreckan and take on an epic swim across the maelstrom

swimmers head out into the maelstrom Swimmers head out into the maelstrom
Swimmer backed by our safety escort Swimmer backed by our safety escort
Loch Melfort (your base) Loch Melfort (your base)

Western Lakes From 21 July. Starting at £330

Canadian Wilderness From 23 July. Starting at £2,040

Isle of Skye and the Small Isles - Scotland From 23 July. Starting at £1,880

Outer Hebrides From 6 August. Starting at £1,980

Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim From 18 August. COMING SOON

Hellespont and Dardanelles Swim From 28 August. COMING SOON


AUTUMN (September-November)

Croatia Escape From 2 September. Starting at £690

Cascade Lakes - Oregon From 4 September. Starting at £1,550

YogaSwim Crete From 10 September. Starting at £800


The One That's Fresh For 2023

sicily

Aeolian Islands - Sicily From 17 September. Starting at £890

  • Leap into the warm waters of the Aeolian Islands and thread between volcanic landscapes, off Sicily’s north coast

  • Journey to the southernmost island of Vulcano (where you'll be based). Enjoy mud baths, hot springs and a little post-swim R&R after a day in the Tyrrhenian Sea

  • If conditions permit, take on two adrenaline-fuelled and safely escorted crossings, including a 4½km adventure swim from Lipari to Salina

Swimmers in sunlit coastal waters Swimmers hit sunlit coastal waters
Swimmers with volcanic backdrop Swimmers with volcanic backdrop
A quiet post-swim moment at sunset Quiet post-swim moment at sunset

WINTER (December-February)

Raja Ampat - Indonesia From 19 December. Starting at £2,200


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