#16MONTENEGRO

THE ‘FJORDS TO THE SEA’ EDITION
2-5 OCTOBER 2026

Step out of your comfort zone with UltraSwim 33.3
33.3km (English Channel distance) spread over 4 days, 6 swims.
Welcome to your next big challenge.

Welcome to the original UltraSwim 33.3 Epic Adventure Swim Race™ location - Montenegro.

One of the smaller countries of the Balkans, Montenegro’s racecourse offers both wild mountain backdrops and deep fjords, as well as rugged Adriatic coastline. Flat calm fjord to challenging coastal course, this has it all, and the Lazure Hotel & Marina base in Meljine, Herceg Novi, serves possibly the best breakfasts of all our events - even at 0530am!
 
The water temperature is expected to be between 19-23°C

Unique to Montenegro, our original founding event

  • This will be our 4th time around and still our favourite.

  • Weather permitting traverse of amazing ‘Blue Cave’ on startline of marathon swim day

  • Cold war era submarine pen as part of the course

  • 2 channel crossings including a country to country 2km from Croatia back to Montenegro

  • Swim around Mamula prison island (now a 5* hotel) after lunch on it!

  • Only event with Age Group podium and prizes!

  • Indoor and Outdoor pools with amazing spa hotel

  • Pre-event preparation swim camp

  • Transfers from Dubrovnik airport are exceptionally INCLUDED at ULTRA level (grouped) due to border crossing complexity

OUR HOST VENUE

Montenegro was our founding event back in 2022 and remains on the UltraSwim 33.3 calendar due to its appeal to swimmers. We base the event near the entrance to the Bay of Kotor and enjoy the services of our brilliant partners at the Lazure Hotel & Marina in Meljine, near to Herceg Novi. This gives us access directly to calmer fjord waters, and very quickly we can be out on the wild Adriatic coast too. Montenegro remains a relatively unspoilt and undiscovered gem of Europe - with plenty of scope for continuing your adventure holiday after your swim..

WHERE WILL WE SWIM?

This course* around the Lustica peninsula offers a few particularities - including a start line inside a giant ‘blue’ cave, a full loop of an old fortress island as an untimed section, and a race mark inside an abandoned submarine base from the Yugoslavia era, and a final day 2km country to country crossing from Croatia. The course layout itself is of course point-to-point with the majority of starts and finishes in the water.

*Google Earth indicative only

SWIMMING CONDITIONS?

At the end of the summer season, shorter days and variable weather, Montenegro can present a variety of conditions. Expect anything from summer-like afternoon heat with flat calm waters, to stormy conditions we will safely navigate together. The combination of the wild Adriatic coast and protected fjord areas gives us a few options in case of windy conditions and rough seas - but certainly don’t expect flat calm every day. Difficult to predict currents have added some challenges in our previous editions - but hasn’t stopped even the slower swimmers from nailing their 33.3 challenge and earning their Finisher droplets!

The water temperature is expected between 19-23°C with occasional small cold springs for a few moments). These conditions are suitable for both skins and wetsuits.

PREPARATION CAMP

Two day dedicated pre-event preparation camp immediately before #16 led by world class experts from coaching, nutrition, physio. You’ll discover the race course, learn new open water skills, with pool time and seminars to complete what will be the ideal way to prepare for your UltraSwim 33.3.

Limited spaces!

How to book

STEP 1

Choose your sporting format, select your support and accommodation package, and reserve your spot!

STEP 2

There is a 500€ advanced payment to secure your place, full refund within 30 days if you change your mind.

STEP 3

We’ll then discuss with you personally the options you might need like extra hotel nights, or upgrades.

The full amount due is payable up to 6 months prior to the event (or within 14 days if within 6 months) and in the case of changing circumstances we have a flexible rollover policy should you be unable to participate.

Better to secure you space now, knowing you can change later if you have to. If you book 2 or more events at the same time for the same year, you benefit from €100 discount with our PASSPORT offer.

TIME TO CHOOSE!

1. SELECT A SPORTING FORMAT

CLASSIC

33.3

The Classic

The distance of the iconic English Channel spread over a long weekend. This is the ultimate challenge. Push yourself and join the ranks of the 33.3 finishers! By selecting this option you will swim the entire 33.3km distance solo, over 5-7 swims, across 4 days. Any determined open-water swimmer can do this.

BUILD

22.2

Build your distance

This is the perfect build-up to the iconic 33.3km distance. Many swimmers have doubts (despite often being more than capable) so the 22.2km BUILD option is often a great starting point. Day 3 will always be less than the full 10km marathon the 33.3ers will tackle.  See HERE an example of the BUILD 22.2 and DISCOVERY 11.1 plan.

DISCOVERY

11.1

An introduction

This option allows you to discover the magic of UltraSwim 33.3 without the pressure. You will swim a short 2-3km distance each day and get to know our event as you build towards the main 33.3km distance. However, our recommendation will always be to enter the the 33.3 CLASSIC and swim what you can each day - you might surprise yourself!

2. CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE

ULTRA

Dive into the essentials
This is our standard stripped down but great package

Pricing:

PER PERSON

€1,800

*GROUP OF 4

4th swimmer half price

  • Hotel (minimum3*) 4 nights twin shared accommodation a few minutes walk from event HQ.

  • Grouped airport transfers from Dubrovnik or Tivat Airport(up to 2hr wait for other flights)

    All our Packages includes:

  • Pre-event training plan and training support channel

  • Preparation webinars

  • Finish line refuel lunches x 3 days

  • Post race guided stretching session

  • Upcycled Starters participation and Finisher's medal

  • Swimmer’s Pack (towel, water bottle)

  • Tow float and bag loan (refundable €50 euro cash deposit to pay on collection)

  • Professional photos and video content for your use

  • Optional family or partner activity and accommodation/transfer packages

  • *Group of 4 = book at same time, including two new swimmers

ULTRA+ [4*]

Our recommended package
The ‘swim like a pro’ experience the UltraSwim 33.3 concept is based on

Pricing:

PER PERSON

€2,500

In addition to ULTRA package to the left/above, the ULTRA+ [4*] package includes:

  • Hotel 5* for 4 nights (shared accommodation, single occupancy available ) 

  • Dedicated (same flight clients only) airport transfers

  • Personal 1:1 Video Analysis pre-event (you must provide the video)

  • Swimmer’s Pack (poncho, water bottle, woolly or sun hat, personalised dry bag)

  • Post race sports massage (days 1-3)

  • Top sports injury physio on-site injury assessment (fee if further services required)

ULTRA+ [5*]

Our recommended package ULTRA+[4*] with significant hotel upgrade, as well as shared luxury villa options.

Pricing:

PER PERSON

From €3,750

In addition to ULTRA and ULTRA+[4* benefits, the ULTRA+ [5*] package includes:

ULTRA++

Everything premium
This is everything taken care, our luxury concierge service

PER PERSON

€7,500

For the VIP experience, the ULTRA++ package, upgrades everything to a premium level. This all-inclusive package includes everything from partner boats and specialist coaching to luxury hotel accommodation, concierge service and dedicated support.

Email us for a personal consultation

F3 Partner supporting package

Share the love
This package enables your Friends, Family and Fans (F3) to share your journey enough to feel part of it, but not too much to bore you watching swimmers swim for hours!

€450*

(accommodation and transfers from €750)

Package will vary according to venue but usually includes:

  • Watch the key swim race moments (but no too much!) by dedicated boat - with more relaxed morning breakfast timings than your swimmer

  • Transport to finish line on days 1-3 to join swimmers for their refuel lunch (exc.drinks)

  • Local excursions may be added

  • Professional photos and video content for your use

  • Join your swimmer for welcome aperitif, and prize-giving ceremony

  • Access to on-site seminars and round tables

  • Dedicated host throughout

  • Aluminium water bottle (so you don’t use plastic!)

  • Drybag on loan (you might swim to shore!)

  • Option to join your partner for a few hundred metres of the (untimed) final swim!

TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS

Arrive in stunning Dubrovnik, Croatia, by scheduling your flight to land no later than 14:00 Thursday, October 1st. We'll provide seamless land transfers to your destination. Alternatively, opt for a direct flight to Tivat, Montenegro, with arrival no later than 15:00, where we may transfer you by boat straight from the airport if needed and with no border to cross! You can always extend your stay to explore historic Dubrovnik, the rugged beauty of the Black Mountains, or the enchanting fjords of Kotor Bay. 

Departure flights as early as 16:00 on Monday 5th offer flexibility for planning if you need to rush home!
“I was blown away by the calibre of this event and I’ve done plenty. The pre race comms, course , location, hotels., logistics and event delivery team were 1st class. Course distances were ideal. Course was perfectly marked and the event organisation was flawless, despite challenging weather conditions. Wide range of abilities from racers to those just wanting to complete. Whatever your standard, everyone was treated the same and encouraged and supported. Other participants were great and I made a lot of friends. I’ll do another without any hesitation. It hits the sweet spot between being really challenging but achievable. This is THE newcomer event in the swim space and it nails it. I expect this to be grow and be massively popular. Highly recommended!”
— Jane, UK