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2026

20-21 July 
Pacific Open Water Challenge 10 km & 5 km

22-24 July 
Samoa Swim Series Official 
3 swims in 3 days

25 July 
Apolima Strait teams' relay
Upolu to Savai'i Swim
Team of 4

25-30 July 
Savai'i Experience
Swim holiday & tours
Savai'i Lagoon Resort

Here are the official swims of the 2026 series.

SSS 1


Manono Island

Distances: 3.7 km / 2 km / 1 km

Point to point swims. Finishes on Manono island. Option for lunch and a 6 km walk around the island. Includes a school visit at the end of the swim.

Photo: Manono Island, 1 km to the finish.

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​SSS 2

Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa

Distances: 4 km / 2 km / 1 km
Course: Mulivai beach to Sinalei.

Includes buffet lunch on the Sinalei pier at the end of this swim.

Photo - swim start at Mulivai beach.

​SSS 3


Sheraton Resort & Spa

Distances: 4 km / 2 km / 1 km
Course - 2 km set course


Photo: Front of house at Sheraton Beach Resort.

SĀMOA SWIM  HOLIDAY TIMELINE
 
Pacific Open Water Challenge (POWC)
Accommodation - Sheraton Aggie Greys Resort
Monday 20 July - 10 km
​Tues 21 July - 5 km

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Official Sāmoa Swim Series
Accommodation - Sheraton Aggie Greys Resort

Wednesday 22 July
SSS 1

Thursday 23 July
SSS 2 

Friday 24 July
SSS 3

Extend your swim holiday after the SSS by adding the
Savai'i Experience holiday and tours for five nights.
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Saturday 25 July
Apolima Strait Teams' relay
Do you want to participate in the Apolima Strait relay?
We can add you to a team.

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Saturday 25 July
Savai'i Experience starts
5 nights
2 nights Vaimoana Seaside Lodge
3 nights - Savai'i Lagoon Resort

Sunday 26 July
Savai'i Experience
Swim holiday & tours
Vaimoana Seaside Lodge

Monday 27 July
Savai'i Experience
Swim holiday & tours
Vaimoana Seaside Lodge

 Tuesday 28 July
Savai'i Experience
Swim holiday & tours
Savai'i Lagoon Resort

Wednesday 29 July
Savai'i Experience
Swim holiday & tours
Savai'i Lagoon Resort

Thursday 30 July
Depart for home
​Savai'i Lagoon Resort

Savai'i Experience - Go here

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ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
SSS Accommodation
Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort - Airport

Images of the Sheraton Samoa Resort at Mulifanua, venue of SSS 2026

SSS Packages - 4 nights at Sheraton Resort
​All-inclusive Premium package

$3,850 Single 
$2,850 Double/Twin pp

Sheraton Beach Resort

Includes
4 nights
Airfares 
Buffet breakfast
SSS entry 
2 event meals 
Transfers & SSS transport

Airfares valued at $850. Deduct this amount if you are booking your own flights. Airfare is subject to cost and availability at the time of booking. Contact us.

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​SSS All-inclusive Budget package

$2,550 Single 
$2,150 Double/Twin pp

Transit Motel

Includes
4 nights
​AC room
Airfares 
SSS entry 
2 event meals 
Transfers & SSS transport

Airfares valued at $850.
​Deduct this amount if booking own flights.
​Airfare is subject to cost and availability at the time of booking. Contact us.

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Families & Children's Programme
We cater for non-swimmers and children during the swims. There are several options of activities available each day for supporters and families. 
Contact us for a tailored package for your family or child.

Supporters Activities
Snorkelling tour
Day tours
Watch the swims from the support boat


Contact us for more information. 

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Pacific Open Water Challenge

What is the Pacific Open Water Challenge? 

This series includes two long swims, 10 km and 5 km. The P.O.W.C. series takes place two days before SSS. In 2026, the 10 km is on Monday 20 July and the 5 km is on Tuesday 21 July . 

Can I participate in the P.O.W.C.? 
Yes, you can participate in the official P.O.W.C. which is two races on consecutive days. 

Can I swim just the 5 km (or 10 km) only? 
Yes you can. 

More info on POWC here

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shop - to pay for SSS GO HERE

Check out our other swims and tours

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