Sea Of Cortez: Rosie Visits The World's Aquarium
Another incredible recce gets us even more excited for our upcoming 2025 departures… It's not been a bad year so far for the staff at SwimTrek HQ. First, we had Reggie diving into the waters of Costa Rica, then Nikki island-hopping in the Bahamas, and, more recently, Ash going full pirate in...
Saint Vincent: Ash Goes Full Caribbean Pirate
Get ready for large turtles, floating bars and pirate escapades… Our Managing Director, Ash Van Wensveen, just returned from an enviable recce to the tropical islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines. We caught up with him before our SwimTrekkers fly out and dive into our first 2025 departures. ...
The Bahamas: Nikki Explores The Abacos
Swimming in the Bahamas is so irresistible, even the pigs have a go! The Bahamian islands rest in clear Atlantic seas, strung in an easy-going archipelago between southeast Florida and northeast Cuba. Once a haven for sailing buccaneers, there are many treasures - both natural and manmade - to...
Costa Rica: The Wisdom Of 'Pura Vida'
In the heart of Central America..... Costa Rica is an incredible country with a wealth of natural riches and wonders to discover. In fact, this is one of the most biodiverse places in the world - home to roughly half a million species. That's the equivalent of 5% of all the species that exist...
Hellespont 2024: 'A Celebration Of Life'
The Hellespont swim is always a historic day in the SwimTrek calendar… This crossing from Europe to Asia is the adventure that inspired our founder, Simon Murie, to pioneer swimming holidays for a global market. Back in 2000, Simon celebrated his 30th birthday by doing this swim. He followed the...
Croatia: Location Spotlight
Rocky shores, ancient coastal towns and warm Mediterranean waters… Croatia is everything an open water swimmer could ever dream of. Relaxed and balmy, washed by the bluest coastal waters, scattered with small islands and roamed by dolphins that play over sun-dappled reefs. Between the forested...
Spain: Location Spotlight
A fiesta for waterborne rebels and masters of relaxation In a word, Spain is passion – it serves up a smorgasbord of sun-dressed natural treasures and a fiesta for swimmers fast and steady. And there’s no shortage of wonder either, from the snowy heights of the Pyrenees, to the Sierra Nevada and...
Greece: Location Spotlight
Mythical Ruins & Treasure-strewn Seas Greece is a jewel of ancient history, and a land closely intertwined with the sea. Its sun-washed ruins perched on chalky coastlines, clear blue waters ruffled by dolphins and turtles, sand-ringed islands with pristine harbours and tiered cities vibrant...
Turkey: Location Spotlight
Historic Swims & World-famous Cuisine Europe and Asia collide in a rich historical blend of old and new. Discover architecture shaped by a succession of fallen empires, ruins carved by ancient wars, and, of course, a world-famous cuisine reflecting a vibrant country with a long and...
SwimTrek’s top 5 tips for travelling in Ecuador
Ecuador is home to many beautiful natural sights, including our wonderful Galapagos Islands tour. If you’re looking to extend your time in this charming country on the equator (the name gives it away really!), check out our top 5 travel tips. Find your Ecuador Quito There are so many different...
