Beyond Hiking: Why swimming holidays are the next big adventure travel trend

From exploring Fiji’s famous lagoons to swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives, our Ocean Swim Adventure Tours combine exercise, exploration and plenty of time in the water.

Swim between secluded beaches, follow spectacular coastlines or cool off with a refreshing dip after a day’s adventure.

These small-group swim holidays offer a different way to experience a destination, bringing you closer to nature while travelling at a relaxed pace.

Designed for confident swimmers of varying abilities, each tour offers flexible swim options, rest breaks and full boat support. And if you’re travelling with a non-swimmer, there’s no need to miss out. Island walks, snorkelling, cultural experiences and plenty of time to relax mean everyone can enjoy the adventure.

Our seven-day Fiji Yasawa Islands Swim Tour takes you deep into one of Fiji’s most beautiful island chains, where crystal-clear lagoons, colourful coral reefs, warm tropical waters and welcoming island communities provide the backdrop. The swimming is exceptional, but the experience is about much more than time in the water. It’s about island life, great company and having the freedom to shape each day around your interests.

On our seven-day Koh Tao Thailand Ocean Swimming Adventure, every day brings a new guided ocean swim. Follow Koh Tao’s spectacular coastline, cross secluded bays and glide above colourful coral reefs in the warm, clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand.

Then there’s our seven-day Maldives Island Life Swim Adventure, based in South Ari Atoll, renowned for its spectacular marine life. Swim in warm, clear waters where whale sharks can be encountered throughout the year, with seasonal opportunities to see manta rays and turtles. Away from the water, there’s time to slow down, explore and experience island life.

The beauty of all three adventures is flexibility. You don’t need to be an elite swimmer. Confident ocean swimmers can choose longer swims, while those wanting a more relaxed experience can opt for shorter sessions, making these holidays as much about enjoying the journey as the swim itself. Click here for all our swimming tours.