Where Will You Swim In 2026?
Find the perfect tropical adventure for the year ahead...
Welcome to 2026! It's time to pack your goggles, spin the globe, and find your next adventure...
Where in the world will you swim this year? It's not such an easy question to answer when you consider how unique each of our safaris are. They all offer something different, whether you're settling into castaway life on a coral cay in Australia, exploring Einstein's Gardens among the islands of Palau, circling tropical Apo Island in the Philippines, roaming reefs in the Celebes Sea off the coast of Sulawesi, or swimming with humpback whales in Tonga. 'Where in the world will you swim this year? It's not such an easy question to answer when you consider how unique each of our safaris are.'In this blog, we're sharing all the highlights from our upcoming trips. It's going to be an exciting year once the season begins with our first departures leaving for Palau from 11 April. It's important to explore each safari in detail to learn exactly what they offer and how they are all different. For Heron Island, you may have also noticed our new video holding pride of place on our homepage (and shared above). We hope this kind of content will help you to more intimately understand the experiences we offer. Let's dive into our upcoming safaris around the world...
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PALAU
- Make the Pacific your playground: Make the Pacific your playground, exploring an archipelago of limestone islands, topped with forests and circled by a blue-green lagoon.
- Discover the brain corals of Einstein’s Gardens: Discover the multi-coloured brain corals of Einstein’s Gardens, follow the shimmering ‘Milky Way’ and dive down among the tiered reefs of world-class snorkelling sites, like Symphony Bay.
- Uncover the wonder of Jellyfish Lake: Relax between swims at Palau Central Hotel in central Koror. We’re just a 45-minute boat ride from Jellyfish Lake, which is crowded with non-stingers that bob and sprawl in the saltwater.
Leaving From 11 April, 2026 | DEPARTURES
HERON ISLAND
- Explore the southern Great Barrier Reef: Join escorted daily swims and explore the southern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef.
- Stay on a coral cay called 'Heron Island': Stay on a coral cay, known as Heron Island, ringed by tropical shallows.
- Meet the local reef wildlife: Thread your way over coral gardens filled with marine animals, including turtles!
Leaving From 13 May, 2026 | DEPARTURES
THE PHILIPPINES
- Enjoy post-swim relaxation at a luxury resort: The luxury Atmosphere Resorts & Spa offers an award-winning spa, with yoga and massages included within the safari options. All set in an idyllic location with our swims only a short boat ride away.
- Swim Apo Island: Swim the circumference of Apo Island, one of the first marine sanctuaries in the Philippines. There is an abundance of fish and coral species to witness as you swim round.
- Explore the island of Siquijor: Featuring some of the best shallow hard and soft corals in the Philippines, the island of Siquijor is a worth going to. Two swims at different sites gives us an understanding of this mystical island.
Leaving From 31 May, 2026 | DEPARTURES
SULAWESI
- Stay at a seafront dive resort: Stay at a dive resort on the mainland, surrounded by green hills and tall forests.
- Discover the Bunaken Marine Park: The shallow reef tops offer beautiful coral gardens and the opportunity to see an impressive array of marine life.
- Enter the warm Celebes Sea: Roam freely in the Celebes Sea and explore the fringes of an ancient ocean basin - right at the heart of the 'Coral Triangle'.
Leaving From 13 June, 2026 | DEPARTURES
TONGA
- Settle into laidback island life: Stay at a Tongan-run guest house in Vava'u's main town. You are never too far from the sea and will have time to seek out nearby cultural attractions and places to sample the local cuisine.
- Explore the Vava'u island group: Swim in tropical lagoons, channels, and coastal shallows. Meet the local species that inhabit colourful reefs and graze among seagrass meadows.
- Swim with the whales: Enjoy excursions to swim freely with whales as they migrate between the islands. This is truly a bucket list experience that never disappoints.
Leaving From 5 August, 2026 | DEPARTURES
Now, you have more of an idea what to expect on these safaris, explore our 2026 trip pages to learn more...