Strel Swimming Adventure Holidays Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 41 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional staff, including guides, captains, and crew, for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly demeanor. People frequently highlight the well-organized holidays, noting the perfect blend of structure and flexibility, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all participants. The stunning locations, featuring crystal clear, warm waters and breathtaking coastlines, are consistently praised for providing superb swimming experiences. The quality of the food, often described as delicious and plentiful, along with comfortable accommodations, significantly enhances overall holiday satisfaction. Many customers express a strong desire to return, highlighting the memorable experiences and the camaraderie fostered during their trips.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our week long holiday in Turkey was exceptional. Our guides Ilgan and Aoife together with our boat Captain Ozman went above and beyond in every way. We felt safe, well feed and thoroughly enjoyed our... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Turkish delight on water. Well organised, beautiful locations and charming hosts Aoife and Ilgin. Captain Osman’s vessel was perfect for the task and his wife Mehmet prepared healthy and delicious... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 3rd Strel Swimming holiday, a wonderful week on Symi Island. Aoife, Toby & Pavlous made everything so easy for everyone, going above & beyond. Amazing swimming conditions and lunch stops at isola... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently did a Symi swim trip as a NON-SWIMMER. The entire experience was inclusive, caring, personal, accommodating, fun, and gorgeous. Kayaking w the swimmers was easy, and I felt very much part o... See more


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Explore our Mediterranean swimming adventure holiday and vacation tours and gulet swim-sail cruises in Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, Slovenia and Lake Powell canyons!


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This was our first swimming holiday with Strel - not our last!

This was our first swimming holiday for me & my daughter. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of the lakes & rivers in Slovenia. Borut & his team (Martin & Julia) made it a very special & fun trip. Above all we felt safe in the water and it was lovely to take in the scenery on some walks around the lakes too. The organisation was fantastic and the hotel did the job!

18 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guidance, swimming program and scenery

This was my first swimming trip with Strel. The guidance, swims, planned activities and atmosphere were phenomenal and very well organized. Next to that an awesome area to swim, I enjoyed every minute of this wonderful trip in Slovenia.

18 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great swimming trip!

This swimming trip was an awesome experience. Our experienced local guides Martin, Julija and Borut did everything for us to have fantastic swims and showed us around in order to get to know the beauty of Slovenia. I highly recommend booking Steel swimming trips if you want to have a professional organized swimming trip!

13 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Slovenian Lakes Trip- an amazing experience

This was my first swimming vacation and it turned out to be a phenomenal experience. The coaches Borat, Martin and Julia really are excited about what they do and made sure everyone was safe in the water and had fun on the excursions outside the water. The perfect mix for a fun swimming vacation. We will be back for more!! Thank you so much!!!

12 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience at Kolpa River swim

The Kolpa River swim was an excellent experience! Very well organised and guided by Borut and his team. I felt safe in the water at all moments and got great input on my swimming technique (special thanks, Martin!). Borut is always there in case of questions and has organised everything in a forward-looking manner. Great water quality and superb area. I would do it again!

21 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an amazing time on the Kolpa River…

Had an amazing time on the Kolpa River swimming trip in Slovenia! The service from the guides was superb and the swimming was fabulous - beautiful river, warm water, great group of swimmers - and really good food at the lunch stops. A really relaxed and fun holiday. I can't recommend this trip, or Strel Swimming Adventure Holidays, highly enough!

28 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time swimming holiday with Strel…

First time swimming holiday with Strel and I absolutely LOVED it! Highly recommend it. Borut and Martin were amazing guides and everything was very wel organised. I felt very safe in the water.
First days where in the Kolpa river, crystal clear water and so much fun. I wish I could swim daily in this river. Very fun group too. Second part was in lake Bled and Bohinj. Very different but also great experience. Very picturesque environment. If you can book some extra days to explore the region hiking, it’s absolutely stunning! Ready to book my next trip!

28 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Montenegro swimming trip July 23

First time with Strel and Borut on a swimming trip, 5 days in Montenegro with a group of 18 swimmers, we had such a wonderful time, beautiful swims, very professional and relaxed leadership by Borut who clearly knows a great deal about swimming, TI, organising trips and making sure everyone feels comfortable and good about their swims every day, it was lovely and it felt great to be part of the experience, thank you! Nynke

19 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved every minute of this trip

Loved every minute of this trip. The days were perfectly planned out. There was a great balance between swimming and visiting beautiful local spots. Also a lovely balance between swimming in the sea and the fjords. Food was tasty and plentiful and the hotel was gorgeous! Couldn’t recommend Strel more! I’ve already booked onto another trip in turkey!

7 July 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Borut Strel and his crew are…

Borut Strel and his crew are knowledgeable, experienced, enthusiastic and driven. Swimming in Montenegro is like a fairytale. However, turism is picking up and places such as Blue Cave are overcrowded. Luckily, on the boat and trips you can get away from the busy places. I would not have mind to swim some extra kilometers. Definitely would recommend this trip by Strel!

13 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unique experience, thoughtful service.

This was yet another unique and wonderful trip with Strel Swimming. Beautiful swimming spots, thoughtful organisation and great people in the group. Special thanks to Borut, Matjaz for taking care of our safety and encouraging better results and techniques. Montenegro nature was another wonder. Highly recommend!

7 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time booking a swim holiday with…

First time booking a swim holiday with Strel-should have tried it sooner. Highly recommend!! The team were very friendly, patient and helpful throughout - they explained everything perfectly and gave useful tips on how to improve my technique moving forward. Would highly recommend!!

7 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Geraldton swimmers…

11 of us swimming buddies from Geraldton Western Australia spent an amazing time with Aofie and Toby on Symi island. They went out of their way to make our swimming experience an extra special one. The swimming locations were beautiful and the water was divine. Highly recommend this swim trip

25 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very good swimming holiday

A very good swimming holiday. Boat, crew, guides all exceptional. I like the fact that it hasn’t grown too large so you still experience a very personal service. Borut aims to please every customer.

10 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous holiday

Great holiday - really competent guides that were adaptable and instilled confidence. Excellent lunches and the boat provided comfortable eating arrangements and sunbeds, nothing more to ask for.

4 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous swim trip in Bozborun with…

Fabulous swim trip in Bozborun with Strel. Great guides with Diane and Ilgin. boat crew were great - fab sunbathing or shade cover. Delicious lunches made in the boat and after swim Turkish tea/cake/melon. Crystal waters and friendly hotel staff. Quiet resort. My 7th swim trip - I love them. Thanks Borut and team.

4 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing adventure

What an amazing adventure. Loved every minute of the swims with beautiful venues for each swim session. Water clarity was fantastic. Borut and Iligin were fantastic hosts and guides. Our boat crew were great and the Turkish tea after every swim was most welcome. Lunch on the boat was scrumptous and varied day to day. Our group of swimmers were just wonderful and we all got on so well. Highly recommend if you're looking for a super relaxing holiday and to meet wonderful folk. I will be back. Thank you Borut

27 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Swimming Holiday

A fabulous swimming experience with Borut and Ilgin as our outstanding guides. We were taken to a whole range of gorgeous areas to swim each day and Borut and Ilgin accommodated for a wide a range of abilities. Lunch served on the boat was delicious and varied everyday, and gave the group a great chance to chat and relax between swims. The atmosphere created on the trip meant that the highlight was absolutely the wonderful group of people on the trip. This was my first swim trip and I was a bit nervous, however, I needn’t have worried. It was so much fun! I would absolutely recommend a Strel swim trip to anyone considering it.

27 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lycian way

I did the Lycian way boat trip. Fantastic swims and locations, nice people, great food.

27 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab time in Kas

My first time with Strel and I had a blast. Kas is a lovely town, plenty of places to eat and drink; and our swimming group was great. The gullet boat was beautiful and the food cooked up was amazing. Definitely recommend swimming with Borut and his team again; see you all next year!

15 May 2023
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