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Philipsburg, St. Maarten: March 28 - April4, 2026 – Dive into Adventure: Caribbean Swim/Cruise. Built for swimmers AND their non swimming companionsFinish your swim by early afternoon so you can tour TOGETHER. PLUS purchase transfers for your partner so they can experience our Tri Balance hand picked beaches.
Welcome to Swim Cruise – the ultimate swim-focused cruise experience.
Why a Swim/Cruise?
For open water swimmers, the Caribbean is a paradise waiting to be explored. From secluded beaches to hidden coves, the region offers a wealth of stunning and challenging swim spots. Not all swimming adventures have to be limited to shore excursions or race events. Swim Cruise combines the luxury and comfort of Windstar Cruise Lines with expertly curated swim experiences, making it the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.
The Experience
Our itineraries are designed to cater to swimmers of all levels, offering a range of distances and conditions to suit everyone from beginners to seasoned marathon swimmers. Picture yourself arriving at stunning beaches and hidden swim spots, greeted by sandy shores and crystal-clear waters. On select days, weather permitting, you may also have the chance to dive from the marina deck of a boutique Windstar yacht, swimming alongside vibrant marine life directly from the ship.
Non-swimming partners? No problem! While swimmers take to the water, non-swimmers can enjoy yourself at the beach, snorkeling, go on guided shore excursions or simply relax on the yacht. This unique offering creates an inclusive experience, ensuring everyone gets the most out of their Caribbean escape.
This camp is designed for beginner and intermediate swimmers seeking Total Immersion instruction in the open water. Our philosophy is Kaizen swimming; creating continuous improvement by setting your intention to improve one swim skill at each session.
This is a technique-focused camp, teaching you to swim in open water with greater ease and flow, which allows you to swim long distances utilizing thousands of effortless uninterrupted strokes. Our camp is perfect for triathletes seeking to exit the water fresh and ready for the bike.
The Total Immersion Effortless Endurance – Level 1 workshop and Smart Speed Workshop – Level 2 is integrated with an open water workshop to give you an intense 6 day program. The experience adjusts in real time based on the needs of the group.
PREREQUISITS: It is recommended that attendees be able to swim 200 yards/meters comfortably to obtain the greatest benefit from this open water experience and have some familiarity with the Total Immersion drill sequence using balance, streamline, and propulsion.
You do not have to have open water experience. Most beaches are shallow with clear blue water and white sand.
You do not have to qualify with a specific speed. This is a highly interactive swim workshop. The amount of swimming will be in the form of short distances where you’ll begin to feel what changes can do for you. Longer distance swims are optional
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:
This adventure starts and returns to Phillipsburg, St. Maarten departure March 28, 2026.
Falmouth Harbour, Antigua – lively spirit and discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in one island.
Road Bay, Anguilla – Renowned as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, where pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture await your adventure
Soper’s Hole, Tortola – The archipelago’s largest island has ancient ruins of historic settlements and modern townships.
Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour, British Virgin Islands – a destination where few ships visit white sand beach and blue waters
Virgin Gorda / Prickly Pear, British Virgin Islands – Discover a tranquil bay and dramatic shoreline that is perfect for swims and BBQ on our private beach hosted by Windstar.
Gustavia, St. Barthelemy – Experience the charm of secluded beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten – Swim along vibrant reefs and enjoy the unique Dutch-French cultural blend.
SCHEDULE: (Subject to revisions based on weather and cruise ship port schedule)
The schedule is made so the swimmer can learn AND spend the afternoons touring with their spouses/friends/partners.
One month prior – Zoom call to answer swim questions and cruise questions
Saturday:
5:00pm-6:30pm – Windstar Lounge
Meet, greet, and socialize
Partners welcome
Sunday:
9:00am-1:00pm St. John’s, Antigua
9:00am Depart for beach
Total Immersion drills and skills
Basics of good balance and streamlining in open water
Video on swim skills
Monday:
9:00am-1:00pm Road Bay, Anguilla
9:00am Depart for beach
Review and practice, breathing in the open water
Optional group swim (dependent on abilities of group)
Second video
Tuesday:
9:00am-1:00pm Soper’s Hole, Tortola
9:00am-10:45am Video review on ship
11:00am Depart for beach
Review and practice
Learn proper sighting techniques for open water navigation
Wednesday:
9:00am-1:00pm
Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour, British Virgin Islands
9:00am Depart for beach
Review and practice of open water sighting, two beat kick
Introduction of Tempo Trainer
Thursday:
Virgin Gordon, Prickly Pear
9:00am-1:00pm
9:00am Depart for beach
Swim Speed Math
Strategies for short and/or distance swims
Swim Games
Friday: (Good Friday)
Gustavia, St. Barth’s
9:00am-1:00pm
9:00am – 10:45 am Video Review on the ship
11:00am Final Swim practice and distance swim
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