Swim Your Myth In Greece
Embark on an unforgettable sun-kissed adventure led by Olympic swimming champion Ioannis Drymonakos, a week-long journey exploring the spectacular Saronic islands, where you’ll discover secret coves, crystal waters, ancient cultures, exciting activities, and mouthwatering cuisine.
This isn’t your typical swimming excursion – you’ll be led by a national Olympic swimming champion who will be your coach and mentor throughout the trip. His expertise and infinite passion for swimming will help you improve your technique and reach new heights in your swimming ability.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your journey, Swimming Cruise is the perfect way to challenge yourself, improve your skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Reviews
Natasha Bowyer2024-10-28 Awesome week with Swimming Cruise! Super fun group and great having Loannis as caption, really trust him as a captain. Feel like it is a very safe and fun environment and an awesome way to experience Greece! Auguste Augustinaite2024-10-10 The Swimming Cruise was absolutely fantastic! I had big hopes for this trip - went there 22-26 July 2024 while preparing for my first Ironman which was on the 18th August 2024. The goal was to be able to swim 3,8km comfortably and I have totally achieved it! Before the Swimming Cruise week I was really struggling with swimming - only learnt to swim a year ago so all bigger distances sounded scary and I hated water in general. Going to a cold busy pool in London multiple times a week was a real test of character. However, swimming in beautiful warm greek waters with an olympian swimmer by your side is something completely different - this is what you need to improve on your swimming! I was surprising myself every day - with the distance I completed, with the speed, with the way swimming can be refreshing, interesting and fun 😂 I was somehow swimming ~3km every day (something I have never done before) and did ~16km in 5 days in total, with the longest swim being 4,1km. I’ve never done more than 5k in a week so that was a lot for me and after this, the upcoming 3,8km Ironman swim had nothing scary about it. It really helped me to gain confidence and 3 weeks later I completed the race with a big smile on my face! The Swimming Cruise is perfect for anyone - from novice to professional swimmers as you can be flexible with distances and always have a little support dingy by your side in case you need any of your emergency items, some help, emotional support or just want to go back. Last but not least. The holiday was perfect and it wasn’t just swimming. We had a perfect time chatting, enjoying the sun and sunbathing on the boat, exploring all the best places and foods around, watching dolphins and sea turtles… everyone in our group was super nice and fun, and Ioannis is the friendliest coach ever! I have the best memories of eating Caprice chocolate sticks after the swim or Ioannis coming up to ask if we’d like a cup of coffee/glass of wine 😍 This is a holiday that ends up being both active and relaxing. Even though I swam every day and ran most of days too, I had so much time to chill, read my book and do whatever I want. I felt really refreshed afterwards and hope to do it next year too. Roger Hohl2024-09-28 It was a wonderful holiday ! A great mix of swimming training - recreation and holidays! Ioannis and his team put in a lot of effort. Many thanks Igor Lameiras2024-09-23 Este verano disfrutamos de una semana que combinaba deporte + relax. Nadar en aguas abiertas de Grecia, con su agua cristalina y el espectáculo de su vida marítima y suelos….increíble! Además Ioannis ha sido un anfitrión muy bueno y he mejorado mucho la técnica para aguas abiertas! Espero repetir el año que viene! Carla Pregigueiro2024-09-22 Thank you for this unforgettable week in Greece. Traveling from one place to another one on the sailing boat, swimming daily, enjoying every sunset at the boat, enjoying the village of Poros, spending time with the Swimming Cruise team… CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT TIME 😎 and I highly recommend it to EVERYONE ❤️!! Nela Noll2024-09-22 Best week of open water swimming and touring the saronic islands! Ioannis is the best tour guide, skipper, and swimming coach! Paulo Chostakovis Filho2024-09-15 Foi uma das experiências mais incríveis da minha vida. Foram 6 dias nadando nas águas cristalinas do mediterrâneo recebendo dicas valiosas de nado em mar aberto de um ex-atleta olímpico. A equipe toda é muito atenciosa, muito preocupada com a segurança em todos os momentos. Recomendo à todos que praticam natação e querem ter uma experiência diferente nadando em mar aberto ou para atletas que desejam melhorar a performance. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I spent 6 days swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, receiving valuable open water swimming tips from a former Olympic athlete. The entire team is very attentive and highly concerned with safety at all times. I recommend it to anyone who practices swimming and wants to have a different experience swimming in open water or to athletes looking to improve their performance. Georgios Zampetoglou2024-07-20 Μοναδική εμπειρία...ο Γιάννης Δρυμωνάκος είναι εξαιρετικός άνθρωπος Dimitra2024-06-02 Η καλύτερη εμπειρία της ζωής μου . Ο Γιάννης εξαιρετικός άνθρωπος με πολύ αγάπη για αυτό που κάνει . Μας έκανε να νιώσουμε τόσο άνετα και οικεια στον χώρο . Εγώ απο μικρή έχω φόβο για την θάλασσα αλλά με βοήθησε να το καταπολεμήσω αυτο και να κολυμπήσω με τρομερή ευχαρίστηση σε ανοιχτή θάλασσα . Σίγουρα θα το ξανά κάνω και του χρόνου ! Yoonkyung Lee2024-05-22 그리스는 첫 방문이였는데 스위밍크루즈와 야니스 덕분에 인생 최고의 여행지가 됐어요! 조금 이른 시즌이라 물이 차가워서 수영은 많이 못했어도 세계적인 선수가 개개인 수영분석도 해주니까 수영에 대해 식었던 관심이 불타올랐어요! 올해 휴가를 제대로 보냈습니다! 수영에 관심있고 좋아하는 분이라면 강추예요!!!!! 👍👍👍

About
The venture was the brainchild of Ioannis Drymonakos, an expert of unparalleled standards, whose love for swimming began at age 14 and led him to compete in 3 Olympic Games, become the first ever Greek swimmer to hold a European record, win 7 European medals and be a 7-time world finalist.
With a lifetime dedicated to swimming, sailing and water sports, Ioannis is the ideal person to guide and instruct our swimmers. He and the other expert coach offer you sophisticated, tailored guidance based on their initial and ongoing assessment of your swimming abilities.