Highlights
- Join the Caribbean's premier open water swimming race!
- Take part in the annual 2.5 mile/4.1 km cross Channel Swim, a challenge you’ll never forget
- Swim across the “Narrows” which separate Nevis Island from the island St Kitts, the site of many shipwrecks over the years
- Enjoy the company of turtles and rays along the way
- Special finishers medal and hand carved turtle awards
- Be part of the friendliest race around
Welcome to the home of the Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim. Each year this event attracts hundreds of open water swimmers from all over the world to one of the most unspoilt and relaxing islands in the Caribbean. Vividly green with blue skies, clean air and long empty beaches, Nevis has a gentle pace of life that encourages you to stop and appreciate the natural beauty around you. A perfect setting, then, for a challenge to swim from one island to another!
The swim itself crosses the “Narrows,” a strait that separates not only St Kitts from Nevis, but also the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean, making this a unique ocean swim, that can be enjoyed for only $250!
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the event and we look forward to welcoming you all to our Caribbean shores and to the two beautiful islands, that are St Kitts & Nevis.
If you want to swim the channel at any time of the year, we can arrange a private swim experience with our expert team on the ground. This includes boat and in water support, water and light refreshments. Email info@nevistostkittscrosschannelswim.com
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PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Friday 27 March
Registration must be completed prior to the day of the event, where you will assigned a race number and swim hat
2pm - 5pm
Oualie Beach, Nevis and Spice Mill, St Kitts
Saturday 28 March Swim Day
6.00am
Boats from St Kitts depart for Nevis
6.15am onwards
Boats arrivals start Oualie Beach, Nevis
6.30am - 7.20am
Bag Drop opens/ closes
7.20am
Bag Drop closes
7.30 am
Swimmers Briefing, Oualie Beach. Mandatory to attend
8.00am
Race Start, Oualie Beach, Nevis
9.00am
First Swimmers arrive in St Kitts
9.30am
Breakfast available
11.00am
Awards Ceremony