SwimTrek Swimming Holidays Reviews 1,062

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Evaluating 272 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their expertise, helpfulness, and personable nature, making every interaction enjoyable and safe. The holidays offered are frequently described as exceptional, with many people appreciating the thoughtful planning, seamless organization, and the overall incredible experience from start to finish. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the beautiful and well-chosen locations, often highlighting the stunning scenery, clean waters, and comfortable accommodations. The service provided is consistently excellent, with consumers noting the efficiency, safety measures, and the personalized attention that goes above and beyond expectations. The user experience is also highly regarded, with many finding the trips well-organized and easy to manage, fostering a relaxed and inclusive environment for all participants. People often mention feeling completely safe and well-supported, enjoying the camaraderie with fellow swimmers and the opportunity to make new friends. The company's ability to adapt to different swimming abilities and unexpected situations like weather changes is also highly valued, ensuring a positive experience for everyone.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very expertly curated swim trip with deep local links so that we enjoyed our time in Montenegro. Very knowledgeable swim guides who were super helpful and personable. Overall great trip for getting mo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super company, have been on 8 of their trips now and none have disappointed. Excellent guides, boats and we are made to feel very safe at all times. It is clear they have excellent relationships with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just cannot fault our first SwimTrek holiday to the Kornati islands, won’t be our last! We love Croatia and all of the islands were stunning. Location worked perfectly, plenty of really good resta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just phenomenal. An incredible experience from beginning to end. Wonderful swimming, fabulous group, lovely location, fantastic guides and great choice of restaurants and cafés. And underneath everyth... See more

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  1. Tour Operator
  2. Outdoor Activity Organiser

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SwimTrek is the world's leading swimming holiday operator, with swimming tours in some of the best open water swimming locations around the world.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first experience with SwimTrek was excellent!

My first experience with SwimTrek in the Sea of Cortez was excellent. The location was first of all very safe and welcoming. The choices of ocean water were ideal for new to experienced swimmers and the staff’s attention to each swimmer for safety was very much appreciated. Thank you for the well-organized trip for us! No wonder many swimmers are coming back regular basis!

8 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for the feedback. So glad you enjoyed your first SwimTrek and felt safe, supported, and inspired in the beautiful Sea of Cortez! We hope you come back for your second SwimTrek adventure!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had the best week of my life!

Had the best week of my life swimming in The Maldives with our guides, Giulia and Allessandra, and the crew of Carpe Vita. Lovely long swims in crystal clear water and the sea life was phenomenal – coral, fish, turtles, dolphins and even sharks! Great food and plenty of it. The guides were knowledgable and fun. I felt safe the entire time. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

8 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Louise, it's great to know your Maldives trip was unforgettable, with amazing wildlife, great food, and SwimTrek guides who made you feel safe and inspired throughout! We can't wait to see you on another SwimTrek adventure soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful trip in a beautiful location

Wonderful trip in a beautiful location. The hotel was amazing. The dhow was one of the best boats I have had so far on a swimtrek trip, very spacious for the 15 swimmers plus the guides and boat crew. Best to have dinner outside the hotel for better pricing and to explore the city of Khasab. There are many restaurants to chose from. Khasab is well worth exploring.

8 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, it's great to know you loved the location, dhow, and overall experience of exploring Khasab too! We look forward to seeing you in the water again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my second SWIMTREK holiday and…

This was my second SWIMTREK holiday and it was excellent. The guides were helpful, knowledgable and created a very positive and inclusive environment. A preceding storm meant that some of our planned swims had to be altered and they organised alternative swim experiences for us too.

16 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for the feedback, Sarah. So glad your second SwimTrek was excellent, and that our guides kept things positive and flexible despite the weather! We hope to see you on your third SwimTrek adventure soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swim Trek finds affordable swimming…

Swim Trek finds affordable swimming vacations in beautiful waters. The guides are trained on safety and providing a fun swim experience for any level of swimmer. Private tours with your swim team are an option or individuals can join a trip and make new friends.

1 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for sharing Stephanie, we’re thrilled you enjoyed the safe, fun swims and the flexibility to join as an individual or come with your team! We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swimtrek provide the ultimate holiday…

Swimtrek provide the ultimate holiday experience for keen swimmers and people who would like to try open water swimming, have fun and meet new friends.
Safety is a huge priority which means that swimmers can feel relaxed and at ease in the water under the supervision of the guides. Whilst fun is encouraged, safety remains top priority.
The locations are beautiful and hotels clean and comfortable.
Food provided is freshly prepared and nutritious, very welcome after a long swim.
I have done four SwimTrek holidays and could not recommend more highly.

27 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you so much, Amanda, for this lovely review. It's great to know that our focus on safety, fun, and great locations keeps you coming back! We can't wait to see you in the water again for trip number 5.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just completed my first SwimTrek…

Just completed my first SwimTrek experience in the Red Sea on a liveaboard boat. It was a total of 7 nights and we had 6 full swim days …… averaging 5 km per day. Which involves a morning swim and an afternoon swim.
It exceeded any expectations I may have had and I felt safe and very well taken care of at all times!!
For anyone who loves to swim and also loves adventure….. I couldn’t recommend this trip enough,
Angela James,
Vancouver, BC Canada

8 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Angela, we’re so happy to hear your first SwimTrek adventure exceeded expectations and that you felt safe, supported, and inspired throughout your Red Sea experience. That is what SwimTrek strives to achieve. We look forward to seeing you on the second of what we hope will be many SwimTrek trips.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swimtrek know how to deliver

Swimtrek know how to deliver. I have just completed my 4 Swimtrek adventure in the Maldives (live-aboard) and every trip gets better & better. Our guides Guilia & Alessandra were exceptional. Now where to swim next.

1 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for your lovely feedback, and glad to know Guilia and Alessandra did not disappoint. It's great to know that each trip keeps getting better! We look forward to seeing you on trip number 5!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Red Sea

Another amazing week this time in the Red Sea.
Fab boat and crew with freshly predated meals throughout.
Ably guided by Ant and Gareth.

1 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for your lovely review, Emma. We’re so glad you had another amazing week with your SwimTrek guides and boat crew on your Egyptian Liveaboard. We hope to see you on another trip soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swim Trek is the best company

Swim Trek is the best company I have ever toured with. The experience of the guides, the ease of the booking and trip information, and the level of safety precautions made the trip
Unforgettable. There is a reason Swim
trek has so
Many repeat customers

1 November 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you so much for the feedback Stacey. We’re thrilled you had such an unforgettable experience and truly appreciate your kind words! We look forward to seeing you in the water again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swim Trek Oman Fjords

I had a fantastic experience on the Oman Fjords holiday. The trip was very well organised from start to finish, with excellent communication and seamless logistics throughout. Each swim offered something different - from stunning coastal scenery and dramatic cliffs to crystal clear bays and open water challenges. The variety of locations kept every day exciting and memorable. The swim guides John and Hannah were exceptional - supportive, professional and encouraging - making even the more challenging swims both safe and enjoyable. A truly rewarding and unforgettable adventure.

19 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Stephanie, for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Oman Fjords adventure, and that John and Hannah helped make it so rewarding and memorable! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This trip was an absolutely wonderful…

This trip was an absolutely wonderful experience! As a non-swimmer (I know how to swim, I just don't swim), I was apprehensive. The guides and the rest of the group were so supportive and fun, and I successfully completed all swims - being distracted by all the sea life was a big help!

18 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you so much for sharing this, Meghan! We’re thrilled you had such a wonderful experience and that the support of the guides and the amazing sea life helped make it so memorable. Congratulations on completing all the swims!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great swimming adventure holiday

On this holiday we had excellent guides, felt very well looked after, great boat crew with very good on board food. Comfortable hotel, and lucky with the weather late in the season.

25 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Margy! We’re delighted you enjoyed the guides, crew, and all the little details that made your trip special. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding first experience!

My first experience was so good that it would be hard to top it! I will be back in the water with SwimTrek.

18 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you so much, Andrelina! We’re thrilled your first SwimTrek experience was such a success. We can’t wait to have you back in the water with us soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SwimTrek Aeolian Islands, Sicily

This was an outstanding, life-affirming experience, so much better than my already high expectations.

19 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Howard, for the great feedback! Knowing that your trip felt life-affirming is exactly the kind of feedback that inspires our whole team. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience in Baja California

Amazing experience in Baja California, 5 days off the grid. Beautiful place full of marine life and amazing history. Superbly organized considering the numerous logistics challenges of hosting a group in a natural reserve far from the mainland. Wholeheartedly recommended!

18 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience in Baja, Guido. We know how unique the logistics can be out there, so your recognition of that effort really means a lot. We hope to welcome you on another SwimTrek adventure soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Life-affirming swim adventure

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Life-affirming swim adventure — unforgettable in every way

I joined SwimTrek for their fjord swimming holiday in Montenegro and it was nothing short of transformative. From the moment we arrived, the guides were warm, knowledgeable and quietly brilliant, striking the perfect balance between safety, encouragement and freedom. Every swim felt like a ritual: calm waters, gentle pacing and the kind of camaraderie that only comes from shared adventure.

The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, with just enough challenge to feel accomplished and plenty of time to soak in the scenery and stories. I felt supported as a solo swimmer and celebrated as part of a group. The swims themselves were stunning - clear water, dramatic cliffs and the various star fish sightings didn’t hurt. The lake wasn’t clear, but it was a great experience swimming in different water types.

SwimTrek doesn’t just offer holidays. They offer experiences that stay with you. I left feeling stronger, lighter and more connected to the sea and myself. The group were great too - great to meet like minded people who like swimming just as much as I do. Already booked my next (and third) one.

11 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Lorn, for sharing such heartfelt reflections. It means a lot to hear how much the trip resonated with you. We’re thrilled that Montenegro offered not just stunning swims but also a sense of connection, accomplishment, and community. The team will be pleased to know they played a part in making it so special.

We’re delighted you’ve already booked your next SwimTrek — we can’t wait to see you in Turkey next year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What’s phenomenal first time experience…

What’s phenomenal first time experience to Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam. The guides were knowledgeable, safety oriented, friendly and willing to help you and keep the environment safe. They made a huge difference in making this trip fun.

4 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for sharing your experience, Lisa. We're so glad your first visit to Lan Ha Bay was such a memorable one! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team! We can't wait to have you back in the water on your next SwimTrek adventure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent guides ,great locations and…

Excellent guides ,great locations and wonderful swimming.

27 September 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Hi Jean, thank you for your kind words. We're glad you had a fantastic time and hope to welcome you to the water again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Safe open water swimming holiday

I have just completed my third SwimTrek open water swimming holiday. The company is very professional in their approach. The swims are in interesting locations and guided by experienced staff.

4 October 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Hi Peter, thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you had a great time on your third trip. We hope to see you soon for number 4!

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