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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5.0

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best holiday if you love to swim.

I never thought I'd be able to swim 5km a day on consecutive days but the team make it so manageable. I felt completely safe and looked after by our guides and boat crew and it was great to share this experience with others who love to swim. Our group bonded so well and there was so much to see underwater. I'm hooked and will go on SwimTrek holidays for as long as I can!

September 8, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for your review, Anna! We're thrilled to hear how supported and safe you felt throughout the trip — and even more so that you surprised yourself with what you could achieve. We can’t wait to welcome you on many more SwimTrek adventures!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Montenegro coast

The Montenegro coast is a beautiful place to swim with so many shoals of fish to see. The week was thoroughly enjoyable. We could not have had better guides. They went out of their way to ensure we had an excellent holiday. The lady at the hotel treated us like family and looked after our needs very well.

September 8, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for your lovely feedback Laura! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful Montenegro coast and had such a positive experience with our guides and hotel. It’s wonderful to hear the trip was so memorable, and we hope we can create more memories for you in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best swimming holidays ever!

Having been on several Swimtrek trips I have always had a brilliant time. As a regular swimmer all you have to do is turn up with a swimming costumes and googles and everything else is sorted by Swimtrek. They always have knowledgable and friendly guides who cater for all levels of swimming abilities and the swims are in interesting and beautiful locations!

August 11, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for being a loyal SwimTrek swimmer, Katherine! We’re so happy you enjoy the hassle-free experience and beautiful swims with our knowledgeable guides. Can’t wait to have you on another trip soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Open water swimming with confidence

Exceptionally well organised, from the moment of booking right through to the end of the trip. Clear information and timely responses to any queries. Guides and boat crew who are experienced, safety conscious, friendly and professional.

September 7, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

We’re glad you found the whole experience well organised and enjoyed the professionalism and care from our guides and crew. Now that you have found your open water confidence, we hope to see you again soon Jonathan!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swimtrek in the Aeolian Islands

An amazing trip. Everything exceeded expectations- location, accommodation, the guides and skippers - just an amazing experience to be able to swim on these beautiful islands.

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Mark! We’re thrilled everything exceeded your expectations — from the location to the team. So glad you enjoyed swimming around the beautiful Aeolian Islands!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth planning, great swimming

The week was challenging, inspiring, and relaxing in equal measures. The swims were balanced, the food and scenery were incredible, and the people made the hours pass in good cheer.

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Jeremy! We’re delighted to hear your week was the perfect mix of challenge, inspiration, and relaxation. It sounds like the swims, food, scenery, and company all came together just beautifully! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swimming round the Dubrovnik wall was exhilarating

So enjoy sea swimming in Europe in September when the schools have gone back and the sea is at its warmest. Will probably return and do a different Croatian trip next year.

September 10, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thanks for sharing, James! It's great to know you enjoyed the calmness of September and that the swim around the wall of Dubrovnik did not disappoint. We’d love to welcome you back for another Croatian adventure next year. Let us know if you need help in deciding!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swimtrek holidays are excellent

Swimtrek focus the holidays primarily on the safety of the swimmers but provide the most magical experiences in magnificent settings.

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for the kind words Nina! Safety and unforgettable experiences are at the heart of what we do. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your SwimTrek holiday and can't wait to see you on the next one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Relaxing Croatia

Professional, organised, knowledgeable and friendly guides and ship crew. Great swim with my like minded swimming friends in beautiful Croatia

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thanks so much, Jill! We’re glad you enjoyed the swims and the team in Croatia. Hope to see you on another trip soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first Swimtrek

That was my first Swimtrek and it won't be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by lovely people and excellent coaching from Jason and Hamish. The organisation was perfect and I felt safe every second. Thank you very much!

September 12, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Saskia! We’re so happy your first SwimTrek was such a positive experience. Jason and Hamish will be thrilled to hear your kind words, and we can’t wait to welcome you back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic swimming holiday in Slovenia

Fantastic swimming holiday in Slovenia. Well organised, safe and fun.

August 7, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thanks for the lovely feedback Martin. Great to know your time in Slovenia was safe yet lots of fun. We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A magical week of swimming in the…

A magical week of swimming in the beautiful Kornati Islands, with great care & support from our wonderful guides, Jason & Hamish. Definitely recommend this trip!

September 12, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you! We’re delighted you had such a memorable experience in Sali with Jason, Hamish, and the team. We really appreciate your recommendation, Jennifer and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sali swimming with Swimtrek

Sali, Croatia, and its surrounding islands, are an incredible place for swimming. Sali itself is a very welcoming, relaxed small town. Guides Jason Brandt, Hamish Newton and their local boat crew were amazingly organized and helpful well beyond expectations . The group was excellent and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Ignacio, for the recommendation! We’re so glad you loved swimming in Sali and had an unforgettable experience with Jason, Hamish, and the crew. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company to holiday with

Brilliant company to holiday with. Booking etc it very easy. The trips themselves are extremely well organised and you are looked after very well.

We have just finished a kornati island trip with guides Jason and hamish. Both went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Rebecca! We’re so pleased you found the booking easy and enjoyed your Kornati trip with Jason and Hamish, making the overall trip and experience a fantastic one. We look forward to seeing you in the water again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kornati islands

We completed the Kornati islands with Jason and Hamish as guides. The location, seas, swims, guides, boats, guides and crew were all outstanding

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Kornati Islands and had such a great experience with Jason, Hamish, and the whole team! We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swimtrek Kornati Islands have just completed my second…

I have just completed my second SwimTrek for 6 days in the beautiful Kornati Islands of Croatia. From start to finish, the experience was amazing. The hotel is basic, but has everything you need, staff are friendly and has a beautiful bar also selling good coffee overlooking the sea. The hosts were incredible. Jason and Hamish could not do enough to keep us safe, supported, well fed and watered and happy at all times. The boat was comfortable and the crew were also fantastic. The swims were longer than my first trip - 5k a day, but even the slower swimmers were fine completing this, and you can get out when you’ve had enough so don’t be put off by the distances. Can’t wait to book my next one!!

September 6, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Ruth! We're so glad you had another amazing SwimTrek experience in the beautiful Kornati Islands. Jason, Hamish, and the crew appreciate your positive feedback. We can’t wait to welcome you on your next trip!"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tremiti islands

Great location, fantastic guides

August 30, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you for the positive feedback, Jack, We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When can I go again?!

Over the summer, I joined my first SwimTrek, which was also their first in the Bahamas. It's my new favourite way to holiday!

At no point did it feel like the first time they'd done it - Jason and Dionne went above and beyond to not only ensure we were both safe and happy during the day, but also offering recommendations for the evenings. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

Stunning location, great people, good food, well organised and plenty of time to relax as well as swim - I was looking at where else I could go before the trip had even ended!

August 16, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thank you, Becky! We're so glad your first SwimTrek – and our first in the Bahamas – was such a hit. It's great to know the hard work of your Swimrek guides made it more special. We can’t wait to see where you go with SwimTrek next!"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kornati Swimtrek Croatia

Hamish and Jason were fantastic guides who made the whole week so fun. They kept us safe, but equally, were laid back and made it truly feel like a holiday. It was such a cool way of visiting some less touristy parts of the Kornati Islands Croatia.

August 31, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

Thanks so much Tori! We're thrilled you had a great time exploring the Kornati Islands with Hamish and Jason. So glad it felt like a true holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been on three trips organised by…

I've been on three trips organised by Swimtrek and each one has been fantastic. The locations have been carefully selected to be a little off the beaten track offering great swimming experiences in beautiful waters. The guides are knowledgeable and totally focussed on everyone's safety. I'd not really swum in open water very much before my first holiday and was very nervous, but by the end of it I was hooked and booking the next one.

September 1, 2025
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Reply from SwimTrek Swimming Holidays

We’re so glad you’ve enjoyed all three trips and that we could help spark your love for open water swimming. Thank you for the positive feedback, Jacqui, and we can’t wait to have you on the next one!"

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