Swim Camp Honduras (to be held between October 24th – 31st 2026) and Swim Camp Panama (to be held between February 1st and 7th 2027) is open for registration.
Founder Scott Zornig says, “There are solo and double occupancy rooms available at each camp along with two boat and kayak-assisted swims each day. Honduras is an 8-day camp while Panama is 7 days. We are pleased to be able to provide trip cancellation insurance at no additional cost. Honduras includes 4 buffet meals each day and Panama includes 3 meals with dining service.
There is also US$300 early bird discount for signing up by June 30th for Honduras and by August 31st for Panama).
Honduras (October 24th to 31st 2026 at Roatán Island)
- 8 days, 7 nights at dive resort
- 3 meals a day, 1 snack per day (Buffet Style)
- All beverages included free of charge
- Free trip cancellation insurance (must be qualifying reason)
- Two daily boat assisted swims at 10am and 2pm
- Solo and double rooms available
- Yoga and meditation
- Direct flights from USA to Roatan
Roatán is an island in the Caribbean Sea about 65 kilometers off the northern coast of Honduras. The largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, it is located between the islands of Utila and Guanaja.
Panama (February 1st to 7th 2027 at Bocas del Toro)
- 7 days, 6 nights at dive resort
- 3 meals a day (dining style)
- Free trip cancellation insurance (must be qualifying reason)
- Two daily boat assisted swims at 10am and 2pm
- Solo and double rooms available
- Yoga and meditation
- Flights connect via Panama City
Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama comprising an island chain off the Caribbean coast, plus a section of nearby mainland with biodiverse rainforest. Isla Colón, the main island, is home to the capital, Bocas Town, a central hub with restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Visit www.swimcamp.us to register.
Unlike the much more intense, intensive, cold-water Cork Distance Week in Ireland where global channel swimmers gather to challenge themselves, these Swim Camps are less focused on peer-pressure-driven channel swimming. Zornig explains, “You simply swim when you want and as much as you want. Our schedules are loosely written so that you can work out, relax and socialize in a resort setting amongst your peers. There are few requirements other than to practice safe swimming, train to your heart’s content and have fun. You may swim as much or as little as you want. There is no pressure.“
Top photo shows Turquoise Bay Dive Resort in Roatán, Honduras. Bottom photo shows Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
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