7 November 2026to14 November 2026
Available cabin · 7 nights · Fees included · Flights & visa excluded
€1,990per person
16 places available
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Signature NatationFind your stroke at sea.
Eight days in the Red Sea to refine your swimming, explore the reefs and share life aboard.
Your swimming week in the Red Sea.
Open-water sessions with Malcolm, three days in Sataya lagoon and time to explore the reefs. Between outings: shared meals, swims and life aboard.
Everything your cruise includesComfortable in deep water? The sessions adapt to your level. Find out more
Malcolm, your coach aboard.
Founder of Apprentissage Natation, Malcolm is with you throughout the week. He observes, explains and adapts the exercises so every swimmer can find their own bearings.
“It’s not about swimming harder, but swimming better.”
His background & qualifications
3,500 swimmers coached and 15 years of teaching.
PSE1 · BNSSA · BEESAN · BF4 · DEJEPS
Malcolm’s approach
- 01
Your stroke
Refine your front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke with focused exercises, frame-by-frame analysis and individual feedback.
- 02
Your glide
Find a more efficient catch to move with less effort and swim for longer.
- 03
Open-water awareness
Adapt your swimming to currents, swell and open-water landmarks to become more independent.
- 04
Your breathing
Coordinate breathing and movement to build endurance and feel more at ease in the water.
Eight days in the Red Sea
Explore each stop and swimming session, including three days in Sataya lagoon.
Day 2 · Abou Dabab
Finding your bearings
A first swim of 1 to 1¼ hours among turtles and rays, working on glide, alignment and breathing. The day continues with sailing, reefs and a sunset barbecue aboard.
01Porto Ghalib
Day 1 · Porto Ghalib
Welcome aboard
Airport welcome, transfer and boarding from 5 pm. Settle in before the welcome dinner and the open-water swimming safety briefing.
02Abou Dabab
Day 2 · Abou Dabab
Finding your bearings
A first swim of 1 to 1¼ hours among turtles and rays, working on glide, alignment and breathing. The day continues with sailing, reefs and a sunset barbecue aboard.
03Sataya · The lagoon
Day 3 · Sataya · The lagoon
The dolphin lagoon
Two sessions in the lagoon. A morning swim of 1¼ to 1½ hours focuses on gentle endurance, fluidity and individual feedback in waters frequented by wild dolphins. A late-afternoon session is all about enjoyment.
A typical day at Sataya
- 06:30
- Wake up in the lagoon and enjoy breakfast on deck.
- 09:00
- Morning swimming session: 1 to 2 hours with individual feedback.
- 11:00
- Free time: rest, jacuzzi or paddleboarding.
- 12:30
- Lunch prepared aboard by the chef.
- 15:00
- Reef snorkeling or time to explore.
- 17:00
- A 45-minute late-afternoon session: changes of pace and playful exercises.
- 18:30
- Sunset aperitif on the upper deck.
- 20:00
- Dinner together, followed by an evening aboard.
04Sataya & reef
Day 4 · Sataya & reef
Building confidence and endurance
A morning session of 1½ to 2 hours to practise continuous swimming and refine your glide. Then reef snorkeling, free time, an aperitif and cinema under the stars.
A typical day at Sataya
- 06:30
- Wake up in the lagoon and enjoy breakfast on deck.
- 09:00
- Morning swimming session: 1 to 2 hours with individual feedback.
- 11:00
- Free time: rest, jacuzzi or paddleboarding.
- 12:30
- Lunch prepared aboard by the chef.
- 15:00
- Reef snorkeling or time to explore.
- 17:00
- A 45-minute late-afternoon session: changes of pace and playful exercises.
- 18:30
- Sunset aperitif on the upper deck.
- 20:00
- Dinner together, followed by an evening aboard.
05Sataya · Relaxation
Day 5 · Sataya · Relaxation
Swimming for pleasure
An hour-long session without performance targets: ease, changes of pace and putting your technique into practice. A free afternoon is followed by karaoke aboard.
A typical day at Sataya
- 06:30
- Wake up in the lagoon and enjoy breakfast on deck.
- 09:00
- Morning swimming session: 1 to 2 hours with individual feedback.
- 11:00
- Free time: rest, jacuzzi or paddleboarding.
- 12:30
- Lunch prepared aboard by the chef.
- 15:00
- Reef snorkeling or time to explore.
- 17:00
- A 45-minute late-afternoon session: changes of pace and playful exercises.
- 18:30
- Sunset aperitif on the upper deck.
- 20:00
- Dinner together, followed by an evening aboard.
06Sha’ab Claudio & Hamata
Day 6 · Sha’ab Claudio & Hamata
Explore and put it into practice
A 1½-hour swim above coral caves to practise sighting. At Hamata, a final coached session brings your learning together, before a festive island dinner and campfire.
07Shouna
Day 7 · Shouna
Time to swim freely
Swimming in the marine sanctuary of Shouna is free and optional. The technical programme is complete: enjoy the water before returning to Porto Ghalib.
08Return
Day 8 · Porto Ghalib
Until next time, Red Sea
A final breakfast aboard, disembarkation at 1 pm and transfer to Hurghada airport. Take your new swimming skills home to practise in your next sessions.
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Days 3, 4 and 5 are spent at Sataya Reef.
Activities at sea
Dolphins, reefs, paddleboarding and kayaking: choose your outings between swimming sessions.
Swimming with dolphins
Encounters in Sataya lagoon
Snorkeling
Discovering the reefs
Swimming coaching
Sessions with Malcolm
Scuba diving
Optional · introductory dive €50
Towable tubing
Fun to share
Paddleboarding
Explore at your own pace
Meditation
Take time to breathe
Kayaking
Another view of the lagoon
Evenings aboard
Share an aperitif on deck, then join whichever activities you enjoy.
A week with the group
A few moments with those who have already shared this week at sea.
What’s included
- 7 nights in an air-conditioned cabin
- Full board, from breakfast to dinner
- Swimming sessions and coaching with Malcolm
- Water activities and snorkeling equipment
- Three days at Sataya Reef
Comfort or Luxury cabins subject to availability. Flights not included.
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- 8 days / 7 nights on board
Full Red Sea cruise, departing from Port Ghalib
- Full board
All meals prepared on board, unlimited hot drinks and soft drinks
- On-board water activities
Snorkelling, paddle, kayak and towable tube: equipment and supervision included
- Swimming coaching
Malcolm’s sessions and advice throughout your cruise.
- Air-conditioned cabin
Comfort or Luxe as you prefer, linen and towels provided
- 3 days at Sataya reef
Supervised swims with wild dolphins, at the heart of the sanctuary
- Airport ↔ boat transfers
Transfers are arranged as part of the additional fee package explained in the pricing section.
- Fully French-speaking team
Crew, guides and instructors bilingual FR / EN
Not included: international flights, alcoholic drinks, personal diving gear, gratuities.
Optional introductory dive · €50
A first dive with a PADI instructor and full equipment. No previous diving certification required. Packages are also available for certified divers.
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Cruise €1,690 + €300 mandatory fees. Confort.
50% deposit available : €995. Flights, visa and options separate.
Check my flight times with the team →Already included in the displayed price: €300 per person (port taxes and marine park: €170; airport transfers: €50; crew contribution: €80).
Practical questions
Ask another questionWhat swimming level do I need?
You should feel comfortable in deep water and be able to swim a short distance. Malcolm adapts the sessions to your level, from beginners wanting to improve their technique to experienced swimmers.
Do we only practise front crawl?
No. Front crawl is central to open-water swimming, but you can also work on breaststroke and backstroke depending on your goals. The focus is on fluidity, efficiency and breathing, whichever stroke you use.
How does swimming with dolphins work?
At Sataya Reef, dolphins live freely. We swim respectfully without touching or chasing them. Their presence and movements remain natural: encounters follow their rhythm.
Do I need any special equipment?
Bring your swimsuit, goggles and a swimming cap if you have one. Fins and snorkeling equipment are available aboard. Full equipment is provided for the optional €50 introductory dive.
Let’s talk about your trip.
We’ll help you choose the session and cabin that suit you.