Are children’s swimming lessons in your city chronically fully booked? Has the local indoor pool closed down? Why not combine the pleasant with the practical and learn to swim while on holiday? Hotels around the Mediterranean have adapted to these wishes and offer professional courses for children of all ages. When private lessons are available, adults can also learn to swim – without any pressure or uncomfortable looks, with plenty of sunshine and fun. In this article, I’ll introduce you to the hotels and all the details about swimming lessons on holiday.
Please note that details may change. You should always check with the hotel and reserve your child’s place in the swimming lessons in advance. Places are in high demand! You can find current information about the swimming lessons and how to contact the hotel in the BLUE App.
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Learn to swim in one of the best hotels in Türkiye: TUI BLUE Palm Garden
If you’re looking to learn swimming while on holiday in Türkiye, you really can’t beat the TUI BLUE Palm Garden near Side. This hotel has been consistently top-rated by guests for years, and it’s easy to see why. It’s truly the all-rounder of the resorts we’ve covered. You’ll find premium all-inclusive service, incredibly warm and friendly staff, and exceptional leisure activities throughout the stunning palm-lined grounds that stretch right to the beachfront. The water slides are a hit, of course, but the real gem is the swimming program in the spacious pool. They offer one-to-one swimming lessons for everyone (yes, even us adults – no need to feel self-conscious!). I’ve personally stayed here several times and here I share what makes this hotel so special.
Information about swimming lessons at TUI BLUE Palm Garden
- Type of course: Swimming school, children’s swimming lessons, private lessons
- Age group: from 4 years old
- Costs:
- Private lessons (30 min.): €35
- 2-5 children (30 min. per child): €20
- Swimming badges:
- Seahorse: €20
- Pirate: €20
- Bronze: €25
- Silver: €30
- When is the course offered: Monday to Saturday, from early May to the end of October
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learn to swim in Sarigerme: TUI BLUE Tropical
No matter how old your child is, learning to swim at TUI BLUE Tropical is pure fun! In fact, this family hotel on a huge hotel grounds promises an unforgettable holiday: water slides, loving childcare, entertainment for the whole family, hammam for mum and dad, all-inclusive for everyone! The beach connects directly to the hotel grounds and is located in the quiet Sarigerme Bay on the Turkish Aegean. Want to know more? Read my blog article about my visit there. You can find out more about the swimming lessons in the BLUE App.
Information about swimming lessons at TUI BLUE Tropical
- Type of course: Swimming school, children’s swimming lessons
- Age group: no age restriction
- Costs: fee required
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
At the neighboring hotel TUI BLUE Sarigerme Park, you can arrange individual swimming lessons with a professional swimmer and teacher, for example, adult swimming lessons. You can find more information in the BLUE App.
Swimming lessons near Alanya: TUI BLUE Pascha Bay
The family hotel TUI BLUE Pascha Bay is located in a small bay with its own beach, not far from Alanya. Children will not only be thrilled by the aqua park with water slides, but also by the Kids’ Club and dancing with the mascot. During the peak summer months, children from 3 years old can participate in professionally guided swimming lessons.
I visited the hotel myself and was particularly impressed by the rooms with direct pool access. Read here what families can expect at TUI BLUE Pascha Bay and my tips on what you absolutely must try with the All Inclusive package.
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Pascha Bay
- Type of course: Swimming school, children’s swimming course
- Age group: from 3 years
- Costs:
- Group lessons (5 hours over 5 days): €40 per person (card payment only)
- Individual lessons: €21 per person (card payment only)
- When is the course offered: June, July, and August
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learn to swim on vacation in Kusadasi: TUI BLUE Ephesus
This part of the Turkish Aegean coast is especially popular with British and Irish holidaymakers. Once your kids have seen the hotel’s huge aqua park, the decision to stay at TUI BLUE Ephesus will be made. To alleviate some of parents’ concerns in this regard, there’s a swimming school for children from 4 years old. Parents shouldn’t miss a visit to the hammam while the children play pirates in the Kids’ Club or sing and dance to the latest children’s hits. Thanks to the all-inclusive offer, you can help yourself whenever you want. The food in Türkiye is healthy AND delicious!
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Ephesus
- Type of course: Swimming school, children’s swimming course
- Age group: from 4 years
- Costs: approx. €20
- When is the course offered: 6 days a week, from early June to mid-October
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learn to swim in Alcudia, Mallorca: TUI BLUE Alcudia Pins
Before you can go swimming in the sea with your children from the fine sandy beach right next to the hotel, they can get familiar with the water in the pool at TUI BLUE Alcudia Pins in Mallorca. Swimming lessons for all age groups are available in high season – including private lessons! As you would expect from a family hotel, childcare ensures fun for the little ones and free time for the adults. You can spend this time in the spa, doing sports, or relaxing by the pool. In addition to rooms, there are also apartments with a kitchen, so you can either book with meals included or prepare something yourself. If you want convenience, book all inclusive!
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Alcudia Pins
- Type of course:
- Swimming school
- Private lessons
- Baby swimming/toddler swimming
- Age group: no age restriction
- Costs: fee required
- When is the course offered: June to August
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learn to swim for all ages in Cala Bona: TUI BLUE Grupotel Mallorca Mar
In July and August, the TUI BLUE Grupotel Mallorca Mar in Cala Bona, Mallorca offers swimming lessons for all age groups, including baby swimming, swimming lessons for children aged 3 and up, for advanced swimmers, and private lessons that also help adults learn to swim. The hotel is located right by the sea and the promenade. In the Kids’ Club, your children can make new friends or burn off their endless energy. Meanwhile, you’ve got options – join one of the many fitness classes, treat yourself to some spa relaxation, or just kick back with a refreshing drink. And trust me, that all-inclusive option is a real lifesaver for stress-free mealtimes – especially when the little ones come charging out of the water absolutely starving!
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Grupotel Mallorca Mar
- Type of course:
- Swimming school
- Children’s swimming course
- Advanced courses
- Parent-child swimming
- Private lessons
- Age group: 3 years and older
- Costs: fee required
- When is the course offered: July to August
- Reservation: with advance booking through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learn to swim during your holiday in Chalkidiki: TUI BLUE Lagoon Princess
The TUI BLUE Lagoon Princess in Chalkidiki, on the Greek mainland, is also an option for older children who can already swim. At the hotel, children from 4 years old can learn to swim in beginner courses and from 10 years old in advanced courses. If your children are younger, baby or toddler swimming provides first successful attempts in the pool. You’ll be pampered with 3 restaurants and 5 bars with all-inclusive. Don’t worry, there are children’s buffets with kids’ favorite foods, plenty of high chairs, and no one will give you strange looks during a meltdown in the restaurant – it’s a family hotel. Drop your child off at the kids’ club and take advantage of the hotel’s many offerings: water sports, fitness, sauna, tennis or simply an extended walk on the beautiful sandy beach with your loved one!
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Lagoon Princess
- Type of course:
- Swimming school
- Children’s swimming course
- Advanced course
- Baby / toddler swimming
- Age group:
- Children’s swimming course: from 4 years
- Advanced course: from 10 years
- Costs: no information provided
- Reservation: with advance booking through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Aquapark and learning to swim in Rhodes: TUI BLUE Atlantica Aegean Park
Show your kids just one photo of the aquapark at TUI BLUE Atlantica Aegean Park, and I guarantee they’ll be begging for a holiday at this Rhodes gem. While they’re all excited about the water slides, why not capitalize on their enthusiasm with the hotel’s swimming lessons? You’ll find all the details about these in the BLUE App. The family rooms are a real treat – spacious and with direct pool access. Plus you’ve got the hotel’s private stretch of Kolymbia Beach when you fancy a change of scenery. For parents, there’s sauna and fitness facilities, tennis courts when you’re feeling active, and comprehensive childcare when you’re not. The all-inclusive package serves up delicious Greek specialties alongside plenty of kid-friendly options. And for those hard-to-impress teenagers? Don’t worry – there’s Wi-Fi coverage throughout the entire resort!
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Atlantica Aegean Park
- Type of course: Swimming school, children’s swimming course
- Age group: from 3 years
- Costs: additional fee
- When is the course offered: year-round
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learning to swim for all age groups in Cyprus: TUI BLUE Nausicaa Beach
Cyprus gets really hot in summer! So why not cool off in the pool and learn to swim? From baby swimming to private lessons (also an option for adults) and lifeguard training, the hotel’s swimming school offers suitable swimming programs for children of all ages. At TUI BLUE Nausicaa Beach in Protaras near Ayia Napa, your family can also expect an unforgettable holiday. With all-inclusive, you don’t need to worry about extra costs or constantly hungry kids. The hotel offers family apartments and is located right by the sea! For relaxing hours, there’s caring childcare in the Kids Club, while parents can enjoy a mountain bike tour or water sports activities, play tennis or simply enjoy their holiday at the pool bar.
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Nausicaa Beach
- Type of course:
- Swimming school
- Private lessons
- Lifeguard academy
- Parent-child swimming
- Age group:
- Swimming school: from 4 years
- Lifeguard academy: from 9 years
- Parent-child swimming: from 0 years
- Costs: additional fee (parent-child swimming is free)
- When is the course offered: June to early September
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learning to swim on holiday in Ayia Napa: TUI BLUE Atlantica Aeneas
The TUI BLUE Atlantica Aeneas in Cyprus’s Ayia Napa region offers another perfect spot for little swimmers. What makes this place special? The Caribbean-like sandy beach with its gentle slope into the sea – absolutely ideal for those first tentative ocean swimming attempts! They’ve thought of everything water-related here: baby swimming sessions, proper swimming schools for children 4 and up, and private lessons that work brilliantly also for adults wanting to improve their technique. They even run a lifeguard academy for kids curious about water safety. Treat yourselves to a swim-up family suite with private pool access and whirlpool – it’s the kind of holiday upgrade you’ll remember for years. With all-inclusive dining, a bustling Kids Club, relaxing spa, evening entertainment, comprehensive sports programs, tennis courts, and mountain bike tours… honestly, what are you waiting for? Time to book those Cyprus swimming lessons and make some serious family memories!
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Atlantica Aeneas
- Type of course:
- Swimming school
- Private lessons
- Lifeguard academy
- Parent-child swimming
- Age group:
- Swimming school: from 4 years
- Lifeguard academy: from 9 years
- Costs: additional fee
- When is the course offered: June to August
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learning to swim on holiday in Sunny Beach: TUI BLUE Nevis
Did you know your kids can learn to swim in Bulgaria too? The TUI BLUE Nevis in Sunny Beach isn’t just any hotel – it comes with its very own Aquapark! Combined with the Kids’ Club and All Inclusive package, it’s got everything to make holiday-goers’ hearts skip a beat. While your little ones are mastering their swimming skills, you can join one of the sports courses or treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering at the BLUE Spa. Before you know it, you might be swimming together in the Black Sea! All the details about the swimming lessons are right there in the BLUE App, or you can simply ask the hotel directly when you arrive.
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Nevis
- Type of course:
- Baby swimming
- Swimming school
- Age group:
- Baby swimming: under 3 years
- Swimming school: from 3 years
- Costs:
- Baby swimming: free
- Swimming school: 78.23 BGN per person (card payment only)
- When is the course offered: only on selected dates during school holidays
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Learn to swim during your winter holiday in Thailand: TUI BLUE Mai Khao Lak
Craving some winter sunshine? The TUI BLUE Mai Khao Lak in Thailand is perfect for families wanting to blend swimming lessons with a tropical getaway. Little ones up to 3 years old can enjoy gentle baby swimming and toddler swimming where they’ll make their first splashes in a fun, supportive environment. For water-obsessed kiddos, there’s a pirate ship with slides, plus Khao Lak’s gorgeous sandy beach where the sea stays beautifully warm even during European winter. Parents can indulge in authentic Thai massage at the spa or join various sports and relaxation sessions – why not slip off to a yoga class while the children have a blast at the Kids’ Club? The all-inclusive dining takes all the stress out of mealtimes, with plenty of child-friendly options to refuel those hungry little swimmers!
Information about swimming courses at TUI BLUE Mai Khao Lak
- Type of course: Baby swimming
- Age group: 0-3 years
- Costs: free
- When is the course offered: selected dates in December, January and February
- Reservation: Through the hotel. More information in the BLUE App
Questions and Answers about Swimming Classes at the Hotel
Are the pools heated?
Some of the pools can be heated. You should check with the hotel whether they are actually heated at the time of your trip.
Are the swimming classes held in English?
Usually, yes. You can find the relevant information in the BLUE App or ask at the hotel.
How can I book the swimming lessons?
In some hotels, you need to book the lessons before arrival. In others, you can book on site. Inquire at the hotel.
Can I also learn to swim as an adult during my holiday?
In private lessons, adults can also learn to swim from scratch or deepen or learn specific swimming techniques.