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Sail Croatia September 26’

The trip was fun, just didn’t like the daily itinerary wasn’t sent until the day of and missed breakfast sometimes. The lunch meals were pretty good!

- Sammy, 06/10/2026 14:49, Travelled Solo

Fun Times with Sail Croatia

Sail Croatia was a wonderful fun experience and we will definitely be returning. We met great people and will be having a reunion with our new friends in a couple of years time. Our experience was greatly enhanced by our wonderful Cruise Manager Anita who is a delight to be around. 5 Stars from us and Thank you!

- Anonymous, 05/10/2026 23:28, Travelled with Family

Amazing 🤩

We had a lovely time sailing the Islands of Croatia. Our biking guide Andre was Croatian and he had a wealth of knowledge about each destination and did a great job keeping us safe and giving us freedom to enjoy the area. Our sail Croatia coordinator Callum was amazing as well. He was very professional and fun and also very knowledgeable about Croatia. The ship staff were fabulous. They were very friendly, professional and helpful. Breakfast was a good variety and lunches were always 3 courses and lots of food. Snack were offered in the dining room every day also. Dinners were off the ship at a local restaurant except 2 dinners on the ship. The captain’s dinner and a Bar-b-que. . Both delightful. The only complaint is that the morning coffee was terrible (If you wanted a good coffee you had to buy it), the only portable water was locked up every day at 10pm in the dining room until 7am, and the bedding and towels were only changed once. We showered a lot because of sweating and biking

- Ave, 14/09/2026 14:05, Travelled with Family

very disappointed

overall the experience wasn’t the best, our tour manager was extremely unorganised, didn’t know little bits of information such as where we were docking or roughly when it would dock, couldn’t tell us if we had swim spots for the next day. We missed some of our spots we were suppose to dock into and lots of things were left out. We also had to pay extra fees such as bus trips etc even if it wasn’t our choice to stay in a port further away from town, in my opinion that should be covered by sail as that’s something we didn’t ask for. Overall wouldn’t recommend but highly depends on the crew you’ve got on your boat.

- Anonymous, 14/09/2026 06:44, Travelled Solo

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-09-29:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding communication from your Onboard Representative. Our itineraries are designed to offer a balance of destinations and swim stops, although these can be subject to change due to factors such as weather conditions and port availability. We appreciate that clear communication around these changes is important and are sorry if this fell short during your trip. Regarding the additional transport costs, certain optional transfers and excursions are not included in the cruise price, as outlined in our trip information. We appreciate your comments and will share your feedback with the relevant team as part of our ongoing review of the guest experience.

Very fun

A week full of fun, making new friends and carefree days. What made it even more fun was Bruno! What I did not like was the tipping policy in the end. The tour itself is already expensive and everyone spent lots of money on alcohol during those 7 days, which is exactly what the company wants. We shouldn't be the ones paying people's wages.

- Anonymous, 09/09/2026 06:52, Travelled Solo

Fell in love with Croatia

We had a lovely time on the Blackbird with our family. Thanks to our sailing experience we were able to see so much more of the country than we expected to. We would have liked to have had more time in different stops and a captain who was more flexible with our preferences. Also, a more mature captain is definitely a request we now know to make in the future. However, for our first time, this was incredible!

- Anonymous, 27/08/2026 08:17, Travelled with Family

Great Captain, clear waters

Our Captain was great and provided excellent guidance throughout as we had no set idea of our tour. 10/10 for Captain. The boat itself was a bit worn/aging. The fridge wasnt working properly and constantly dripped stale water over all the food, which is def not hygenic, and the freezer compartment didnt work. Water pooled in the bottom shelf of the fridge with weird scum on it. The provided linens all had some kind of stain on them. Overall things on board were a bit shabby, wouldve expected higher quality (things like good linens are such a small $ to maintain) but we didnt let that spoil the beautiful clear waters to swim in and the enjoyable journey!

- Anonymous, 11/08/2026 11:58, Travelled with Family

Below expectations especially for price

As a solo traveller I was disappointed that there was absolutely zero effort by our tour manager to develop any connection between the group, not even an introduction of everyone’s names which I would have thought would be basic. There were only 4 solo travellers out of 35 on board and this lack of effort directly impacted the quality of socialising on board. Additional to this the quality of the boat was definitely not up to standard. I booked the premier navigator and yet our boat arrived with a broken bell, multiple broken sun lounges and the shower in my room was completely snapped off. The sailing through Croatia part was definitely a highlight however the actual experience provided by Sail Croatia was well below expectations. I would book with another company in future.

- Ella, 29/07/2026 06:22, Travelled Solo

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-09-07:

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re pleased to hear that sailing through Croatia was a highlight of your trip, and we also appreciate your positive ratings for our crew and meals onboard, which you rated 4 and 5 stars in our internal feedback. Our Navigator cruises are designed as social experiences, with a shared atmosphere and opportunities for guests to meet and socialise throughout the week. While our Guide does their best to bring the group together and encourage interaction, the social experience also naturally depends on individuals being open to meeting and engaging with one another. That said, we do take your comments onboard and will continue to review ways we can encourage interaction within the group, including different ice-breakers and introductions at the beginning of the cruise. We have also reviewed the feedback received from other guests on this departure, including from fellow solo travellers, and were pleased to see that the departure was highly rated overall. We’re therefore sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the same positive experience shared by many of your fellow guests. We’re glad you enjoyed the Croatian sailing experience and appreciate you sharing your feedback with us.

Dalmation coast holidsy

Our captain and hostess were phenomenal. They were very interactive with my 2 grandsons. Our captain was very knowledgeable and was helpful in recommending where to go and activities available. Our hostess was very personable and a great cook. My only suggestion to make this a better trip would be to connect with our crew ahead of time especially the hostess so we buy the proper supplies for her to do her job. The box I ordered was not able to be customized which led to items we were not going to use. She did a very good job working with what she had. Also, it would have been helpful to know that cash is very necessary for all the stops since many places did not accept credit cards. I would definitely book a trip with Sail Croatia again.

- Michelle, 22/07/2026 22:36, Travelled with Family

Sail Croatia

We hired the boat Morpheus for our family of 5 ( three adult children) Andreas our skipper was fantastic and an enthusiastic sailer. he planned a great week for us. With a mix of remote swimming spots and idyllic towns. The boat was perfect and the kitchen well equipped with everything thing to to cook lunch each day on board. One of the great things about the trip was you are in a different place each day but you dont have to pack your bags each day like when you stay in a hotel. We would all love to do this trip again.

- Jen, 08/07/2026 12:45, Travelled with Family

Relaxing with the right amount of activity

Croatia is beautiful, I loved all the islands, Stari Grad and Mljet National Park were highlights. Tempera is due for a refurb next year, it's fine, but it does need some attention. The crew were great. As a pescatarian I was catered for, but hot breakfast items were all in the same serving dish - eggs tasted of sausages - I can cope with that, but many wouldn't. Overall, thoroughly enjoyable.

- Amanda, 06/07/2026 15:24, Travelled with Family

Mali Anti

I was somewhat disappointed and felt the overall experience to be a little lacking. While the air conditioning failed in some cabins and the crew did what they could to fix it was understandable, one guest complained and the Captain felt it necessary to berate all guests on board at dining. The excursions were less than what was advertised. The swim time was extremely long and cut into time that could have been spent on shore. We scheduled a pick up through our ship from our hotel to the ship for departure and then were not allowed on the ship for 2 hours in an area with no shelter, shopping or bathrooms. The coordinator of excursions missed the mark on helping acquire e-bikes along with knowledge of restaurants and distances to attractions. There were not enough deck chairs for the number of guests. The jacuzzi was filled only twice. Coffee was only available during breakfast hour or had to pay for it. Overall, the experience was not what we had hoped for or planned.

- Denise, 22/06/2026 22:07, Travelled with Family

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-06-25:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While mechanical issues can occasionally arise unexpectedly, we're pleased that our crew responded promptly and worked hard to restore the AC as quickly as possible. We're sorry to hear that other aspects of the trip did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate your comments. Feedback such as yours is valuable and helps us continue to review and improve the guest experience.

Dubrovnik - Split

The trip was fantastic- we had 2 really great guides Ivan and Lujcia- the group on the boat got on well. Such beautiful coastline - cycling on the islands was a fabulous way to see them. Would recommend this trip

- Anonymous, 22/06/2026 05:07, Travelled with Family

Beyond all expectations

A to be repeated expectation of extraordinary landscape exercise and relaxation led by a wonderful group of integrated staff, guides Tonka and Callum and a much respected leader.... The Mali Luka Captain Ivan and his trainee. Thank you everyone. Georgie

- Georgie, 19/06/2026 06:33, Travelled Solo

Sel De Mar

Lovely boat and crew. Chef amazing. However did not enjoy being constantly exposed to cigarette smoke on only lower deck, especially when deck was enclosed.

- Dawn, 19/06/2026 00:49, Travelled with Family

Almost perfection

This was a fabulous holiday! There are just three reasons I couldn't give it a perfect 5. 1. "Water toys"-having only 4 "floaties" when you have 36 people on board is not enough. On vacation, no one wants to jump is the sea and tread water for the duration of the swim stop. 2. The new Contessa is lovely. However, on the top deck there was not nearly enough loungers or chairs. People were having to share or go below deck. There was plenty of space for more. 3. It is a bummer that you advertise excursions to Explorer travelers but they actually do not happen or are not reccomended. We were excited on day 1 to go river rafting but once on board heard that that actually wasn't an excursion. Same with canoeing-said you "could" go, but that it was a very bad experience. Better tour operators or excursions need to be sourced. Lola was super and responsive. Martin and Neno amazing employees! Chef Bane and Marko fab. Charlie and Tino fun on deck, and maids were wonderful.

- Anonymous, 18/06/2026 17:02, Travelled with Family

Poor value for the money

First off I want to say that the cycling was fantastic. Having said that, our trip was rated a 2.5/5 which is true but that rating is the average of the intensity of the rides. So some days were 1/5 and some were 4/5. We had an issue in our bathroom that was not resolved until the 4th day. The food was mediocre at best. Very little fruit, everything was cold, croissants that weren't baked through, single ingredient salads, only instant coffee unless you were willing to pay extra, Drinks were expensive, you couldn't get single glasses of wine. Our guide was knowledgeable but he spoke so quickly it was difficult to follow what he was saying. Both he and the other guide were friendly and helpful. I found my bike to be comfortable but there were a number of issues with the bikes in general. Croatia is beautiful and I would recommend exploring it by bike but not with SailCroatia.

- Anonymous, 10/06/2026 16:26, Travelled with Family

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-06-15:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found the cycling fantastic and that you enjoyed exploring Croatia by bike. It's also wonderful to know that you found both guides friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and that you were comfortable on your bike throughout the trip. Croatia truly is a beautiful destination for cycling, and we're pleased that these aspects of your holiday left a positive impression. We appreciate your comments regarding the route grading. Our ratings are intended to reflect the overall average difficulty of the tour, and as you noted, daily rides can vary depending on the terrain and itinerary, with some days being more challenging than others. Regarding the cabin issue, our understanding was that the concern related to the shower hook in your bathroom. This was addressed during the scheduled cabin service and we apologise for any inconvenience caused in the meantime. We're sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations and clearly there is room for improvement based on your feedback. It has already been passed on to the relevant parties for review. Thank you again for travelling with us and for sharing your thoughts.

Croatia Bike Cruise

Our cruise with Sail Croatia was lovely. The biking was a bit more challenging & athletic than anticipated, so we were happy to have e-bikes. But our tour guides Marin & Natasha were knowledgeable & skilled so we always felt safe. Daily rides lasted 3-6 hours, the latter with added excursions. Some on quiet remote roads, but a few on rather busy thruways. I'd suggest offering a more leisurely bike option with site-seeing stops (we did coffee & beach stops but they were very brief) The boat itself was basic but comfortable (premier class). Our room was adequate & clean, with a large bathroom, plenty of hot water & AC. However there were some lacking amenities such as a comfortable lounge area away from the wind when at sail, with seating enough for everyone on board. We were also expecting sun loungers on the top deck, but there were just a few plastic chairs. Lastly the buffet breakfasts were wonderful, but not the plated lunches. I'd suggest offering buffet instead.

- Anonymous, 10/06/2026 14:55, Travelled with Family

some suggestions to be even better

The trip from Dubrovnik to Split was awesome. I have been in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years and I would like to offer some suggestions: -towels need to be dried some way, we had to use them wet. -shower floor is very slippery, you might want to do something. -regular coffee and bread can be better at breakfast. Sweet bread was fine. -Lunch can be better as well. Dessert when made by the lady cook was awesome. she is really good. All the crew offered a fantastic and warm service at all times.. congratulations for that. Ally and Linda worked non stop and the boys as well. Captain was a lot of fun and so friendly and easy going. He did a very good job. Having the boat from Blue Cave take us directly to the ship was a great idea. thank you. Jacuzzi was a little small for a big crowd and we had to take turns. -Dinning room was very noisy during meals. Too many people in a small area. I wish we could extend and eat outside. Thank you and congratulations

- Anonymous, 26/05/2026 23:29, Travelled with Family

Did not meet expectations

The cycling itself was great! The island cycling routes are challenging (in a good way) with so many epic views. The ship and (some) crew, however, fell short of expectations. The Dionis boat was old and a bad experience from the start, especially compared to the other boats for the same price (which you walk through & see what you are missing out on). I feel ripped off. Even sail Croatia staff commented on Dionis being the worst! A leaking roof in my cabin, leaking shower, significant slant in my room so my head was lower than my feet in bed, uncomfortable common areas compared to other boats. Very basic, not like in the pictures on the website. Some crew members were not very engaging…seemed like they didn’t want to be there. No help offered with carrying luggage across multiple ships on arrival. Had to ask multiple times for things like a room key for example, or to have the chirping smoked detector fixed. The single supplement fee is outrageous. the food is plentiful but just ok.

- Anonymous, 23/05/2026 10:42, Travelled with Family

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-05-28:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cycling routes and the incredible scenery - this is such a key part of the experience, so it’s great to know this aspect delivered. We’re sad to hear that elements of your onboard experience did not meet expectations. Having reviewed feedback from all travellers on your departure, the ship received an average score of 4.58 out of 5, so it’s disappointing to hear that your personal experience fell short of this, and of what you were expecting from your trip. Dionis is part of our Premier ship category, which offers a comfortable and sociable cruising experience, and we’re sorry to hear that aspects such as your cabin and onboard service did not reflect this for you. Your comments regarding maintenance, comfort, and crew engagement have been shared with our operations team so they can be reviewed directly. I can see at the time of enquiry you requested a Single Supplement to ensure you had a private cabin to yourself, rather than sharing with another guest. With regards to the Single Supplement, this is set at 50% of the per person price across the industry, as cabins are designed to accommodate two guests, and the supplement reflects sole occupancy of that space. For guests seeking a more spacious onboard environment, larger cabins, and additional onboard features, we do offer our Premier Plus ship range on our Cycle Croatia cruises, which may be a better fit depending on preferences and of course budget. Thank you again for your feedback, and we’re glad you were still able to enjoy the cycling and the stunning Croatian islands.

Amazing despite weather

The crew was amazing. They were quick to change activities due to weather condition's. I would highly recommend this tour group. Very fun and informative.

- Anonymous, 17/05/2026 11:26, Travelled with Family

Bike and ride

Great time away, food was not to my liking and very bland especially the soups. Mash potato was like slop on plate meat stew very tough. Coffee not nice all agreed bought my own and it went missing. Toilet paper should be filled properly at all times as only little was put in and we kept running out along with others. No ware to sit when weather was so bad as only 4 seats by bar all tables were played straight after breakfast. Breakfast: nothing left one morning at 7.45 when breakfast should have been until 8.30. Plates taken when we were still eating at breakfast meats and cheese removed so fast not time to eat, most days they had breakfast cleared down before 8.15 making many of us feeling rushed and not able to eat what we wanted for our breakfast. The crew were very nice . Would have liked the bikes we paid for to have been available when we were not on ride so we could explore. Felt the whole week centred around them not us.

- karen, 11/05/2026 08:01, Travelled with Family

Beautiful cruise in a magical place, itinerary changes handled with grace

Dino, our tour manager was lovely and very responsive to our questions and requests. He often responded within a minute and was already taking action on our request. He was very knowledgeable about each location and gave us a daily briefing. The ship was beautiful and the staff friendly. Due to rough seas the itinerary had to be changed and we did not visit Vis, but instead went to Omiš, which was a lovely town with stunning landscapes and some exciting excursion options! They handled the itinerary changes gracefully and seamlessly. I've deducted one star as there were a few quirks along the way that could have made the stay more pleasant: The ship has AC, but only when the AC is turned on as a whole, so for the first couple nights and the last night our room was a nearly unbearable 77-80°F at night, there were a couple days where housekeeping came into the room, but the room was only partially done, like 1 out of 3 beds done. All in all it was an enjoyable experience though!

- Lori, 14/10/2025 13:03, Travelled with Family

Love the small ship experience!

Traveling with Sail Croatia was an experience that was more than " just a cruise" where you are one of hundreds or thousands on a massive ship. It wasn't perfect, but I look back on the friendships we made, the cozy feel of the ship and I'm left with special memories of our time on the Adriatic. When we arrived in Split and were faced with two massive cruise ships at port, I was so thankful for the choice we made. Dino, our cruise director, was a very relatable, friendly guy who responded quickly with our questions. The crew were all very nice! I rated it 4/5 mainly because of a few issues such as ventilation in the cabin that made it uncomfortable for a few days. Otherwise, it would be 5/5!

- Suzanne , 14/10/2025 12:34, Travelled with Family

Family Fun!

Number one, the staff was excellent! From the time we entered onto the ship to the time we got off they were always there when we needed them. If someone also had food issues, they were also accommodating to the persons needs. The director, Ivan, also personalized, and went above and beyond some of the things to help us and make our experience very memorable! The staff also in charge of swimming, cooking, serving, cleaning, bartending were all very friendly. Second, the ship was in great condition and kept clean. Third, the two tours that were included were great with Ivan. Fourth, the Captain’s dinner was great and the band was excellent! And, the people that were on the ship with us ended up to be the best and we all had so much fun together! A feeling of family! Ivan, the director was superb!! Captain Ivan was also superb!

- Stephanie , 12/10/2025 02:42, Travelled with Family

Overall a great experience

Great staff. Bike routes well laid out and planned with interesting stops for swimming and cafes to get a delicious cup of coffee. Bikes were well maintained and very easy to ride. Any problems that did arise were handled quickly. Breakfast was great with a nice variety of food to choose from. Coffee not so good, needs improvement. Could purchase cappuccino on board which was good. Lunch definitely needs improvement. Most times it was cold. Soup was watery. Desserts were delicious. No on board safety protocols. We didn’t realize until third day into trip that life vests were under our bed. I would definitely recommend this trip.

- Henny, 26/09/2025 09:24, Travelled with Family

Sail Croatia Cruise

Comfortable cabin. Tasty food. My food preferences were accommodated. Nice tours were organised. Tour operator was pleasant and accommodating. Standard of wine was good.

- Denise , 16/09/2025 15:39, Travelled Solo

Queen jelena

The people, our host was exceptional. Staff very friendly. Ship was very comfortable and clean.. the swim stops a definite high light.. so much history to take in. The food was very good although I did hear some say they were looking for more of a variety.

- Catherine, 09/09/2025 10:23, Travelled with Family

A Fun Adventure

It was my first time on a cruise and also my first time in Croatia. I was a bit nervous at first, but it turned out to be a lovely experience. I was surprised, however, that the age demographic was much older, and there wasn’t really anyone my age. I also expected the hiking to be more challenging, but it was quite slow and leisurely—which did suit some of the group. That said, the crew and tour guides were incredibly welcoming, and I really enjoyed meeting everyone on board. They did their best to make sure we had a great week in Croatia, and I’m thankful I took the risk and tried something new. Overall, it was a fun and memorable adventure!

- Anonymous, 02/09/2025 14:44, Travelled Solo

Amazing time

I had an amazing time on sail Croatia, it’s absolutely stunning and an experience I will never forget. The guests on my boat and the staff made this experience truly unforgettable. Our chef Darren was AMAZING, he made the most incredible vegetarian options going to so much effort even though I was the only vegetarian on board! Our guide Ante was kind and approachable with any questions, and truly wanted everyone to have an amazing time. Having a local guide like Ante made such a difference as he had so much more insight and knowledge than a foreign guide would be able to have. The only reason for a loss of a star was a cleanliness issue on board, but other then that it was perfect!

- Anonymous, 02/09/2025 10:29, Travelled Solo

Navigator sail

I had the most amazing time on my sail! I was travelling solo and we had the best group of people, I made such amazing friendships. Lovre was so awesome! Very knowledgeable on each stop we made, he was kind, compassionate and made the experience so much fun! I highly recommend!

- Beth, 29/08/2025 09:21, Travelled Solo

Crew was great but…….

We specifically picked this boat for the hot tub which never worked for the entire trip. Very disappointed by this. We expected more regional dishes for lunch ie more seafood. Most meals were red meat based. The cabin bathrooms were far from clean. The floor under the sink was filthy and shower grout was in need of a cleaning. Really can’t say enough about the staff, super friendly and helpful and the itinerary was fantastic. All the stops were beautiful.

- Robin, 25/08/2025 00:40, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2025-10-03:

Hi Robin, thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us this season. I am pleased to see your kind words regarding the staff and carefully planned itinerary, it is great to read you enjoyed all of the beauty Croatia has to offer. We appreciate your more constructive feedback on the food. Red meat is very popular in Croatian cuisine, but I will pass your feedback regarding meals on board onto the relevant team. I'm sorry that the hot tub was not working during your cruise with us, Robin. Thank you for joining us this summer!

A fantastic itinerary

The boat (Queen Jelena), the intinerary from Dubrovnik to Split, the regular swim stops and the food, was all outstanding. However, I also did not feel like I needed a full 3-course sit-down meal in the middle of the day EVERY day. Our tour leader was informative, helpful and lovely. Perhaps the only disappointment was that the boat was half full (in July??) with 12 other passengers : 3 couples and the rest retired single and/or divorced women in their 70s. (I still work and was holidaying solo for a break and some fun). By the 4th night I was feeling trapped in the slow lane and trying to avoid the "horrible ex-husband" stories.. That said, I do recommend Sail Croatia, and I understand you cannot control who books a tour at the same time as you. However I found the Elegance cruise to be better suited to travellers seeking a slower pace.

- Anonymous, 19/08/2025 14:30, Travelled Solo

Great time

Sail Croatia was so much fun. I was there solo and there weren’t many other solo travellers but it was so easy to make friends cause everyone was so welcoming and awesome! The crew were PHENOMENAL, great meals attentive waiter (that even rang the bell for us multiple times!). The only thing to be mindful of is there were lots of little cash payments for bus transfers that were optional but also the only real way to get into some cities so it added up. Honestly I would recommend Sail Croatia to anyone it was fantastic!

- Sarah, 13/08/2025 04:35, Travelled Solo

Take me back

I loved how comfortable was. Arriving as a sooo traveller it was scary. But the boat felt like home. I also love how it was definitely worth your money. Breakfast and lunch included! really made things easier. We also had sm time on our hands. I loved going out. Our tour guide was so funny and definitely made it memorable. And we had such a beautiful crew. I got very lucky last week. Now I’m left with post Sail Croatia depression.

- Nadia, 06/08/2025 09:04, Travelled Solo

A week to remember!!

I had such a fun week aboard the Penelopa navigator cruise! From amazing food, stunning scenery, daily swim stops, free time exploring the towns, optional excursions and of course daily happy hour and clubbing, it was a great way to see and experience Croatia. Shout out to our amazing crew especially our bartenders/waiters Charlie and Ivan, our chef Robbie and captain Big Daddy and his wife and dog Daisy who worked hard to make the experience extra special. Grateful for our rep Lovre who kept us all organised and in check. He really came out of his shell by the end of the trip and felt like one of the group, making an effort to have fun and socialise with everyone. My highlights of the week were the buggies in Korcula, the bikes in Mljet national park, the daily swim stops and many of the clubs. Only let down was the boat itself being so old and run down - the below deck rooms were tiny and hot and there were not enough showers for the amount of people on board. Doors did not lock.

- Emma, 09/07/2025 12:26, Travelled Solo

Nice vacation

I liked the ship and most of the itinerary

- Miriam , 07/07/2025 08:15, Travelled Solo

Review

The boat itself and bar staff were amazing. The tour guide was late on ship which was fine but when we all boarded she didn’t introduce herself until later that evening and no one knew what was going on a many hours. She only really interacted via WhatsApp to give us a plan of the day but wasn’t until midday so it felt quite unorganised and I didn’t love not knowing what we were doing. She spent a lot of time on her phone, smoking and vaping and wasn’t interactive besides the “crew talk”. I wish it was a bit more organised. However besides that, the bar man kept us up to date always and was very nice and chatty.

- N/A , 28/06/2025 05:53, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2025-07-02:

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the boat experience and found our bar staff amazing and engaging throughout your cruise. We regret to hear that you felt the cruise was not as organised as expected and that your experience with the tour guide didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we truly appreciate you highlighting these aspects. This is not the standard we strive for, especially as we hold our team to high expectations in both professionalism and guest experience. We have shared your feedback with our Operations Manager for review. It's worth noting that the tour guide on your cruise has consistently received high ratings throughout this season, including a 4.98 out of 5 for this particular departure. While it’s clear that your personal experience differed, we value your observations and will use them as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a consistently high standard of guest interaction and communication. Thank you again for your feedback — we’re always looking to improve and truly appreciate your input.

A great trip - a few ideas for making the experience even better!

We had a great trip in June 2025. We sailed from Split to Dubrovnik on the boat Tempera (an older vessel, built in 2014). Our cabin was on the lower deck. We did have a few issues with our cabin. When we checked in, one of the beds was not made up. This was not a major issue, as we made it up ourselves. Additionally, the toilet in our cabin was running, so we alerted the crew, who advised us to flush the toilet in a specific manner. This helped, but it did not solve the problem, as the toilet still ran intermittently. The TV in our room did not work. Upon speaking to other guests, this was a common issue. The main issue was that the cabin smelled like sewage one evening. We spoke to the crew, who mentioned that a tank needed to be emptied. They emptied the tank, but again, if they could have emptied the tank in advance to prevent this from occurring, it would have improved our experience. The crew was friendly, fun, and helpful. The itinerary was great, and we loved the swim stops.

- Elizabeth, 24/06/2025 22:36, Travelled with Family

Caring guides, Marin is a great story teller and knows a lot about the history of Croatia.

It felt like I was with family whilst on the boat. I needed to go to hospital and was cared for brilliantly by Marin and Johnny. The cycling was fantastic getting to see so much of each Island.

- Leanne, 05/06/2025 20:43, Travelled Solo

Fantastic Adventure

Our Tour Manager, and a professional crew The Group of wonderful people ( now friends) Croatia experience first time. Excellent planned Wine Cruise., very comfortable ship (Jelena) Reducing the rating from 5* to 4* only because the wine tastings fell short of my expectations.

- Catherine, 22/10/2024 10:02, Travelled with Family

Perfect autumn break

The trip was great for my restricted mobility. The railings on all walkways and stairwells made walking around the ship possible. The crew were always available to offer a helping hand or arm. One of the sailors - Mario - was exceptionally thoughtful. He carried my mobility scooter on and off the boat, storing and charging it overnight. He was sensitive to my fears, crossing from boat to boat, offering encouragement and praise, as well as physical help. Wonderful intuitive personal skills!

- Alison, 21/10/2024 05:43, Travelled with Family

Excellent trip

Ioana and the crew

- Georgette, 14/10/2024 19:24, Travelled with Family

Cycle trip

Friendly staff. Well organized guides. Clean ship

- Anonymous, 02/10/2024 08:07, Travelled with Family

Nice way to see islands

Nice way to travel round Croatia to get to see islands Crew on ship very nice Organisation good Food plentyful Group were Nice like minded

- Louise , 24/09/2024 19:23, Travelled Solo

Great way to see the Islands of Crotia

The experience of being on the boat, swim spots, and visiting the different islands was great. For those looking for a more adventurous trip might want something different as this has a lot of downtime. Great intro to life on a boat!

- S B, 17/09/2024 13:48, Travelled Solo

Most enjoyable cruise

Thoroughly enjoyed cruising the Croatian islands on our Dubrovnik to Split and return to Dubrovnik tour. Each port we stopped at represented a lesson in history. Thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour in Split and Dubrovnik with the local guides as well as the fabulous dinner with wine in Stari Grad at a local farm restaurant. Our morning swimming stops were a pleasure and the food served on the boat was divine. But there were negatives: 1. Our lower level cabins were adjacent to the engine room therefore when the boat left port early in the morning, no further sleep or talking could be had. These cabins were priced the same as the forward lower level cabins which seems unfair. 2. No itemised bar bills were provided so you had to assume that what you were billed for, you actually drank. 3. The boats internet was rubbish. 4. When rafted up at port with other boats, crossing over was difficult at times due to the height of each boat I.e. need individual ramps and not step up or down.

- Rosalie, 05/09/2024 14:17, Travelled with Family

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-09-19:

Dear Rosalie, Thank you for your detailed review and for sharing both the highlights and suggestions on both of your tours. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the historical walking tours, the fabulous dinner in Stari Grad, and the divine food onboard, as well as the beautiful morning swim stops in lovely secluded bays. We regret to hear that there were some aspects that had an impact on your overall cruise experience. Regarding the noise from the engines, as our ships are small motor cruisers, the engines do make some unavoidable noise when in operation, similar to a running car. We understand this may affect travelers differently, but it is part of the small ship experience. We are pleased to advise that we received a total customer score rating of 4.4/5 for your week onboard. Regarding the bar bill, guests are welcome to request an itemised bill each day to track their consumption. The Wi-Fi can be temperamental as it is subject to download limits and can experience reduced coverage while out at sea. The ramps between boats are designed for ease of movement, but due to the unique designs of each vessel, some variations in height are expected - we appreciate your suggestion of individual ramps. We thank you again for all your feedback and hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip.

Salve Di Mare explorer cruise

Tonka and Loana were great cruise leaders . They and the rest of the crew were very friendly and always available to answer questions and /or help in any way. They were also very flexible with regard to on-boat activities . The swim stops were beautiful and safe. The boat was steady .It was a wonderful way to explore the small islands along the Croatian coast. It was great that the bar was open to the wee hours. However, a more diverse cocktail menu is suggested.The wines were great. There were a few snags on the boat. E.g. intermittent unpleasant sulphur-like oder in the cabin. The cabin could use brighter lighting , especially in the bathroom. Also, I would suggest washable flooring in the cabins to make them less prone to mildew. The Sail Croatia experience was spectacular! I would do it again.

- juana, 01/09/2024 13:27, Travelled Solo

TRDVI legends

When they tell sail Croatia is one of the best weeks you’ll experience they aren’t lying!! Met the most amazing people, made the most amazing friends and got to experience some amazing scenery! I’m so grateful for our trip leader Ceili was an absolute legend I felt like she was one of us, she was so helpful, took the time to get to know us all and spent most of her time with us! The crew on the boat were incredible, so friendly, helpful, made sure everyone was happy and also joined us for a good time! So grateful and I couldn’t recommend this enough and I’ll be talking about it for years to come!! Big shout out to the crew on TRVDI you bloody legends thank you for giving us the best experience possible!!!

- Emma, 31/08/2024 15:50, Travelled Solo

Not what you expect

For the price that you pay which is quite exorbitant I don’t think this experience lives up to the cost or the hype. While the crew and the staff on board as well as the guide are absolutely lovely and the service was great the boat is old, creaky and smelly.. The air-conditioning barely worked and people complained non-stop about the Aircon not working. There were no fans even on deck which are desperately needed to combat the unbearable European summer heat. Unfortunately it did not live up to the expectations and certainly not to the reviews I’ve seen on site. The boats need full renovations and need to be fully updated in order for them to be able to get a higher rating.

- Anonymous, 25/08/2024 14:46, Travelled Solo

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-08-30:

Thank you for your review - we’re pleased to hear that you found our crew, staff, and service to be excellent. However, we regret to learn that the boat did not meet your expectations. We maintain a high rating of 4.7/5 stars for this departure, and our internal reports did not indicate any air-conditioning issues raised by yourself or any other guest. We encourage guests to raise any concerns with our Onboard Rep so we can address them swiftly. For transparency, we provide detailed imagery and information about each of our Explorer ships on our website to help guests make an informed decision about their accommodation. We appreciate your input and comments as we continue to enhance our services.

Great Experience

I would have given this experience a 5* as almost everything was perfect with the exception of a few things. Beach towel for one person for the entire week is not acceptable. Changing of the bath towels every few days is also not acceptable. Breakfast time should be longer. Everything else was great !

- Cristina, 20/08/2024 17:31, Travelled with Family

Great week but felt like I was sold a different experience

The advert just makes it look like we are having sea parties with the masses of boats with inflatables that didn’t happen. There was only one time the 5 sailing boats were merged together at sea and happened to be a day it was raining so wasn’t great timing unfortunately. It also takes a lot of timing and our boat was last to get linked but first to leave. The breakfast could be done better as sometimes didn’t know what in the fridge was for the breakfast, although could ask. It did vary but not to everyone’s likings etc. If there is a budget for breakfast then maybe at the start of the week suggest to write a list from everyone of what they would want and keep in a section of the fridge. I was disappointed not doing the zip line. Canyoning was offered as alternative as it wasn’t running but I heard other boats had done the zip line so just unlucky on that day. Although no fault of Sail Croatia, there was around 6-7 males and 33-34 females, so maybe ask before if prefer a mix.

- Anonymous, 12/08/2024 08:42, Travelled Solo

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-09-05:

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 4 star review of your recent Sail Croatia Flotilla Week tour. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our tours and ensure our guests have the best possible experience. We are glad to hear that overall you enjoyed the trip, though we’re sorry to hear some aspects didn’t quite meet your expectations. We strive to create memorable experiences, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Factors such as weather conditions sometimes influence the itinerary, yacht link ups and available optional excursions. We are sorry that you were unable to join the Zip Line excursion as a result, however it is great to hear you were able to join Canyoning which is a great, fun excursion! Thank you again for all of your constructive comments and for choosing to travel with Sail Croatia. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure soon!

Great way to explore Croatia

Great way to see the islands and party through Croatia. Katarina our guide was so lovely, helpful and knowledgeable. Food was nothing special but our guide and the experiences they provided made up for it,

- Camille, 09/08/2024 17:08, Travelled with Family

Sail Croatia: Premier Lower Deck

Was very happy with the room, both the bedroom and bathroom were decently sized and had good facilities. The food on the boat was really great, we were never hungry. The crew were kind and hardworking. I wish we could’ve been informed on our swim spots more. The boat would just depart from them without notice so you might miss out or jump in without realising we were about to leave. I think our tour manager could’ve gave us better suggestions on what to do in town. Sail is a great way to travel and I really enjoyed my week!

- Anonymous, 05/08/2024 09:35, Travelled Solo

What a trip!

The views, food and friends made were amazing! Wanted to say a special thanks to our crew and in particular our trip manager Andro. He really made this experience extra special for each and every one of us marking sure we all go the most out of our trip. This week will go down in the history books for 7 days I'll never forget. Hope to do it all again soon ❤️

- Alyssa, 29/07/2024 17:18, Travelled Solo

Great time, was hoping for more though

Overall, I did enjoy my week with Sail Croatia! The cabins are tiny, but what I expected on a sailing boat. The boat was super clean when we boarded and linen/towels were provided. I loved the little swim stops between each island visit. Some things I didn't enjoy was the 'skipper' part of the boat. Maybe I read the trip wrong, but I was hoping the skipper would also be a bit of a guide on each of the islands. Our Skipper would just point out a few restaurants where we docked then we wouldn't see him again. He didn't mention any excursions we could do on the islands or even how to get around the island really. I would say he was more of a taxi driver. The schedule also changed and we were not told. We were never really told what was going on, which was very annoying. Anyways, I had a great time meeting others as a solo traveller and most of the others were super fun and nice. I wished we had more boats in our 'flotilla' (only ours and 1 other)

- Anonymous, 25/06/2024 13:42, Travelled Solo

Holly, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-06-27:

Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent Flotilla Week with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience, especially the daily swim stops and the cleanliness of the yacht upon boarding. We appreciate your comments about the skipper's guidance and presence. Ensuring our skippers are more involved in organizing excursions and providing destination insights is important to us, and we will work on enhancing this aspect of our service. Additionally, we note your desire for more yachts in the flotilla. We continuously aim to expand our fleet and enhance the group experience, and your input will help us in planning future flotilla weeks. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Great but not perfect

The trip was terrific! The guests on board were great and the crew was fantastic. We had so much fun in all the ports except Vela Luca was a terrible port. The wine tasting was mediocre and expensive and the restaurant options and night life there were terrible. Also, the village meal in Korcula was terrible. The town of Korcula was fun with many great restaurants, including a Michelin star restaurant. I would have MUCH preferred to be on my own that night. Lastly, when pulling into Dubrovnik, it would have been nice if the boat passed by the old city before heading to the port.

- Anonymous, 25/06/2024 06:07, Travelled with Family

Where did all my money go towards?

I felt throughout the whole trip I was being asked to pay extra for random aspects such as bus transfers, water ferry’s. I feel like I don’t understand where my almost $2000 went. The crew and guide were amazing but all the hidden extra costs are not explained properly. I feel the initial price should be increased or have a lump sum you can do at the start with card instead of having to try get exact cash for everything. We had a ratio of 19 females to 3 males which is just ridiculous. I feel there should be allocated spots for males and females to have an appropriate dynamic. The people I was with were amazing and did save the trip and I really did enjoy myself but the random hassles all throughout the trip really did not make me want to rebook with sail Croatia again.

- Jessica, 19/06/2024 09:19, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-06-20:

Hi Jessica, thank you for your feedback and for providing us with 5-star feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the crew, guide, and fellow travelers. We aim to ensure a good mix of people on all our ships, however it does heavily rely on who has booked taking into consideration solo travellers, groups, friends, and couples. Our pre-departure information and website outline the inclusions and our Sales Team are available to answer any questions you may have around budgeting for your cruise. We appreciate your suggestions and will consider them as we strive to improve our services.

Very good trip

Pero and Branco were great - helpful, friendly, hard-working. We would love to sail with them again! We booked a twin (for our daughters) and a double room (for myself and my husband), but we were given 2 twin rooms, which was not ideal. We booked our trip well in advance and confirmed at the time of booking that we were reserving a twin and a double. The meals were great - however, I would love to see an option of a lighter lunch - maybe some good salads and a protein option, versus the heavy lunch meals. Anna’s lack of experience showed and it would have been nice to have someone who knew the history a bit better. Additionally, she would only give her daily update at the end of lunch, after dessert. If you skipped dessert, you missed the recap. It would be better for her to give the update at the beginning of lunch, as everyone was sitting down and waiting for the food. This way, people could discuss the excursions during lunch. Also, her directions & information were not great.

- Abby, 18/06/2024 04:27, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-06-19:

Hi Abby, Thank you for your 4 star review. We are pleased to hear you found the Onboard Reps and crew helpful and friendly - your comments will be passed on to them. It's great to see your cruise rating received an overall score of 4.5 out of 5 stars. On some of our ships, the double beds can be two single beds pushed together to make a double bed and this was the case with your double bed cabin. Thank you for your kind comments on the meals served. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed this overall and we appreciate your suggestions for lighter options, thank you. That's a wonderful suggestion regarding the daily updates at the start of lunch. We appreciate your comments regarding your Onboard Rep, although we are a little surprised as this is one of our experienced Reps and our records show that she received ratings of 4.9 out of 5 for your departure. Thank you again for your comments and suggestions and we hope to have you join us again in the future.

Solo Travel

It was an overall good experience and Ceili was an amazing host. Really good company!

- Sarah, 17/06/2024 21:28, Travelled Solo

Fun but wish there was more solo

I had fun exploring & it all being organised for me but there was a lot of groups so felt a bit hard to get to know people. The crew were amazing!

- Erin, 10/06/2024 10:09, Travelled Solo

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-06-14:

Thank you so much for choosing to travel with Sail Croatia! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the beautiful destinations and appreciated the organization of the trip. We understand your feedback regarding the number of groups and the difficulty in getting to know other travelers. We do our try our best to create the best mix possible which is dependant on the bookings that we do receive. I am pleased there were other solo travellers on your departure and that you were sharing a cabin with one. We hope to welcome you on board again for another adventure in the future! We understand your feedback regarding the number of groups and the difficulty in getting to know other travelers. We do our try our best to create the best mix possible which is dependant on the bookings that we do receive. I am pleased there were other solo travellers on your departure and that you were sharing a cabin with one. We hope to welcome you on board again for another adventure in the future!

Cycle sail

Our guides were so kind,helpful and great knowledge of the islands.

- Dorothy , 27/05/2024 05:13, Travelled with Family

Skipper training course

I participated in the Professional Skipper training course for 10 days. Scott was an excellent instructor, really tough at first because there is a lot of new information to learn especially if you have no sailing experience like I did. I knew nothing on Day 1, but by Day 10 knew all the boat terminology, how to dock, how to put sails up, how to read the wind and understand how it will affect the boat, etc. Giving 4 stars because the program description on the website wasn't very specific. I emailed back and forth with the Sail Croatia office about what to expect and if the course provided licensing or if they could organize the licensing exam. The answers were very vague and so I was left not knowing what to expect after the course. Also, I completely under packed, they sent a packing list a week prior which stated to bring summer clothes, but it was quite chilly. I would have liked to have more specific information on what to expect rather than waiting to come on the course.

- Anonymous, 08/05/2024 16:08, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-05-10:

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to review your Professional Skipper Training course with us this season, it was a pleasure to have you. We really appreciate your kind words and positive feedback on both the course and your skipper Scot, I will be sure to pass this onto him, thank you for this. Feedback is always very important to us, so I have noted the points raised regarding information on the website and on packing, so that this can be passed onto the relevant department to improve in these areas. Thank you so much for joining us!

incredible sights

seeing all the beautiful sights of Croatia was amazing and the ebike made it all possible. I would have loved a little book/hand out of our bike paths and information about the culture in each area-It's not easy to remember everything the guides tell us. The room did smell a bit which was unpleasant and I wish we could've opened the windows. I wish we had more leisure time to explore the little towns. I loved the free coffee drinks on board and the staff was great. Loved having this experience staying on a beautiful boat- thank you!

- Anonymous, 04/05/2024 13:27, Travelled with Family

Holly, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-05-10:

Hi there, thank you for your 4-star review. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you had an amazing time seeing Croatia's beautiful sights, the E-Bikes are certainly a great addition to a Cycle Cruise! Thank you for the feedback. At times if there is bad weather, smell can occur in the bathroom emitting from the shower drains. This is due to the movement of the ships on the water whereby this movement opens up airflow at the back of the pipe and into the bathroom. This is addressed in the Welcome Speech by the Sail Croatia Representative on board. Thank you for the kind words for the staff on-board, we will be sure to pass this on, and we hope to welcome you on-board again in the future.

Great trip

We loved the boat and the travel guides on our trip to Croatia. Our itinerary was well planned, and our cycling guides were experienced and have been doing this for many years. The kitchen catered to our dietary requirements, vegetarian and vegan. Thankyou Sam Croatia team

- Shane, 01/05/2024 05:14, Travelled with Family

Would I do it again?

The easy answer...YES. However a bit differently... I would recommend going in peak season so the weather doesn't interfere with your itinerary. Be prepared to spend more money than you think! The party cruise is 110% partying every single day...your liver definitely gets a run for its money. Overall your group makes the experience. As a solo traveler I still had the best time and made so many friends/memories!!!!!!!

- Zoe, 11/10/2023 13:22, Travelled Solo

Beautiful Trip

Great trip and experience and unique way to see all that Croatia and the Islands offer. The food onboard was generous and fresh and satisfying. The routes were gorgeous with views you can't beat. Pros- Kind and knowledgeable guides, beautiful routes, plentiful food Cons- the room was not clean with belongings left in the cabinets from other passengers (staff?). There was a horrendous smell of sewage that made the toilet/shower in the room difficult to use. I've sailed on boats in the past and never experienced an odor like that in the past. There was hair left on the floors in the room and bathroom. Time at night on the islands was limited as one night they said we would be docked too far back which kept us from access to the main port (well over 1 mi walk over rocky and dark terrain). Changed itinerary due to weather prevented advertised bay swims and less time to enjoy ports. I often felt we has a short time to see sights (less than 30 minutes most days).

- Leslie, 02/10/2023 14:28, Travelled Solo

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-10-04:

Hi Leslie, thank you for taking the time to review us and provide your feedback. It is great to hear you have enjoyed yourself, that you found our itinerary gorgeous and have enjoyed the scenic views on offer. Thank you for your kind comments on our experienced guides and the food provided onboard- it's not easy producing great meals for so many people with a limited kitchen but the chefs manage to do that - heroes! We are sorry to hear you experienced issues with the smell in the bathroom. At times if there is bad weather, smell can occur in the bathroom emitting from the shower drains. This is very specific with small ship cruising and it is due to the movement of the ships on the water whereby this movement opens up airflow at the back of the pipe and into the bathroom. This is addressed in the Welcome Speech by the Sail Croatia Representative on board. I have checked our records, and cannot see any reports raised regarding any cleanliness issues. If we were made aware, these would have been rectified immediately. I understand it can be frustrating when there are changes to an itinerary, however this is at the Captain's discretion and usually due to safety reasons, which is our number one priority. Thank you again for joining us and we can't wait to see you with us again!

Solo in Croatia

overall great cruise format. goods: excellent food - almost too much food. most meals I couldn't finish the main course. very attentive to my food allergies. crew excellent. great service team. accommodations - excellent. room was nice size with plenty of storage. shower/toilet combo was good size and always cleaned. all the stops were fantastic - whether swim stop or port stop. Our guide manager Boris was FANTASTIC. Adapted to our group vibe and adjusted tours and stop recommendations accordingly. I went from D to S --- fantastic option to maximize travel to islands. others: The only land based tour I was a little disappointed with was in Vis. The Vis military tour. We didn't do the subpens, as described. The rest of the tour was fine, but there was too much time spent herding folks to get the full tour. NOT a Sail Croatia tour, but maybe they can pick another provider.

- Dee, 26/09/2023 09:33, Travelled Solo

Nice cruise

Nice boat ! Shared a cabin with a stranger and it worked out great Food on boat was hit or miss. Coffee should’ve been served with dessert Chef accommodated my gluten free status very nicely. Beautiful swim stops every day. Turquoise water !! It would have been nice if boat had paddle boards or. Kayaks but it was fun anyway My only real criticism was of 2 of the stops Mjlet only had a park to go to and nothing else Milna was a very quiet island with a very small town and just restaurants Hvar was amazing and we didn’t arrive until 4:30 pm which stunk Local village dinner very good Staff was accommodating Tour guide very friendly and informative Oh and the pillows stink too! Needed two of them!!! Overall a good deal for the price

- Alyce, 11/09/2023 21:37, Travelled Solo

Uphill battle

I should have ridden on an e-bike instead, even though I ride a bike regularly I was not prepared for the challenge of riding the climbs. The guides were extremely supportive and patient with me on this trip. The islands were great to explore on a bike ride, as the scenery was amazing and varied from day to day.

- Anonymous, 04/09/2023 05:51, Travelled with Family

Beautiful locations

Our boat itself was fantastic, make sure you book the Gradina. Also a huge shout out to the chef who was fantastic. Our lunches and 2 dinners were delicious. My experience was tainted by the make up of the group, but that is the risk you take with group tours. The activities were the highlight though especially the Mljet national park bike ride.

- Anonymous, 02/09/2023 14:07, Travelled Solo

Croatia Adventures

Our Tour Manager Ivana was so knowledgeable and friendly, she showed us great places to visit and joined the group for dancing and singing on the boat too.... Ivana took us on some great tours. Our waiter Eril on the Princes Diana cruise was very attentive, friendly and smiled even if was up early and to bed late...he couldn't do enough for you. The size of our room was surprisingly larger than I expected and could take the large suitcases under our bed...We had a room on main deck area which all the other boats had to pass to get from one ship to another when docked, but we never heard anyone pass our door late at night so that was a bonus... a wee tip, I felt our room was a bit damp with the air conditioning and door closed, however my brother kept his door open when we were sailing as money locked in safe and trusted our crew and travellers on board and the breeze would flow through which was refreshing.

- Bridie, 01/09/2023 15:57, Travelled with Family

Family of 5

Wonderful way of exploring the Croatian islands. The boat was clean and comfortable, the AC was a must during our vacation time as it was in a mist of a heat wave. The entire equipage from the captain to the chef was great, and especially our tour director Ivana. Ivana you made everything better, you lift any worries that appeared , and you made everyone’s day, Thank you. The only suggestion I have to improve this beautiful sailing experience is to have a better coffee, the coffee on any place we stopped on the islands was real good coffee but the one on the boat. Bravo to Sail Croatia, we had an amazing Vacation!

- Melania, 29/08/2023 10:20, Travelled with Family

Lovely week on the water!

Our family had a wonderful week aboard Sizzle sailing from Split to Dubrovnik. Our skipper, Ana, was friendly and knowledgeable of the area and a pleasure to spend time with. The boat is new and comfortable with well appointed kitchen area. Very nice way to travel this beautiful country!

- Anonymous, 25/08/2023 12:54, Travelled with Family

solo american VIP

this trip was amazing! its a well oiled machine, the swim spots, the activities, the nightlife. I'm convinced the only way to see the croatian coast fully is by boat. Im really glad i did the VIP navigator on the salve di mare ship, it was clearly the nicest ship. also the perks were great for the VIP, the food was good, the maid service daily, the ship itself was beautiful. the rooms were even more spacious than expected. i didn't realize this was almost an exclusive aussie trip so that was a surprise, i was expecting people from all over the world. luckily most people were nice and whoever was annoyed by me being american i just kept my distance. i did expect more solo travelers but it was actually a lot of couples. or groups of couple friends. i wish the drinks on the boat were a little cheaper to encourage more mingling on the boat, everyone just seemed to be drinking in their rooms to avoid the prices at the bar.

- Anonymous, 23/08/2023 20:02, Travelled Solo

Fun, but not totally what expected

Sail Croatia was fun in general if you like partying everyday. For me was okish, from their social media I expected it to be a lot of swim stops, but in reality it’s very quick morning stop -some of the days then your stuck in port most of the time. They changed our tour around a little bit so we didn’t get to see stari grad. Food quality for price could have been way better, way too much pork/meat and not much flavor, breakfast wasn’t good so I ended up skipping it everyday.. They activities they offer aren’t the best, I think the zip lining was the best but the buggying was not worth the money. The tour guide we had she was very nice but not super informative, but from other people I spoke to seemed we got very lucky with out staff members as other boats girls were getting harassed and bar tabs wrong. Probably wouldn’t sail again unless it was VIP and different cruise type.

- Jamie, 21/08/2023 06:17, Travelled Solo

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-08-22:

Hi Jamie, thank you for taking the time to provide us with a 4 star review! It is wonderful to read you found your cruise to be a fun experience as our Navigator cruise is certainly advertised as a fun, party-focused experience. I am however quite disappointed to see some points did not live up to your expectations. The captains of all of the ships we use retain the right to deviate from or change the itinerary. We try to include a swim stop each day during the cruise which I am pleased to see was indeed included for you. We are sorry that these may have been shorter than you have expected, but we aim to dock into the destination early enough in the afternoon to give our guests opportunities to explore the destination. We appreciate all of your feedback as it is valuable to us and has been passed on to the relevant departments for review. We do hope to have you onboard again soon!

Average

“Tuna” itself was really good, the aircon worked and the chef was fantastic. It was quite spacious for an ensuite boat. A few notes on this trip- the Tour guide was very unenthusiastic from check in on day 1. This was in regards to everything from excursions, to pub crawls. The pub crawls were very unorganised and communication overall could have been better. Restaurants for dinner were very average. Although Excursions were fun, they were well overpriced. The breakfast advertised was a buffet with an assortment of sausages/meat, eggs, pastries, cereal, fruit etc. The breakfast provided was continental style with one type of egg, toast, cereal and fruit, which was a bit of a let down.

- Sarah, 16/08/2023 00:37, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-08-17:

Hello Sarah, thank you for your review and feedback of your cruise with us this summer. I'm very pleased to see you enjoyed the quality of your ship Tuna and the fantastic chef on board, thank you for these comments! I'm surprised to see your 2* review as feedback submitted at the end of your cruise was very positive, overall. We're disappointed to hear that the tour guide's enthusiasm and other aspects of the cruise did not meet your expectations, Sarah. We do appreciate your feedback and this will be passed onto our Operations Manager in Split. We do hope to welcome you back on board with us in the future. Thank you!

A beautiful experience

The boat was clean and very comfortable The bar crew were super friendly and the service was excellent. The food I found was not good, too heavy and over cooked. A lunch buffet would have been so much better similar to breakfast, greasy and light. Klara our guide was great, super friendly and always there for you. My only suggestion would be some more activities especially for the solo traveller. Some days were same same. I found in Split we were left with no guidance or suggestions on what we could do while waiting for our late afternoon plane departure Thanks Sail Croatia and Klara

- Anonymous, 14/08/2023 11:14, Travelled Solo

What a week!

The people on the boat were so likeminded and crew did the absolute most to ensure we had a good week. It would’ve been fantastic to stick to the itinerary a little more, and have more things like sun beds/chairs for the time we were on the boat.

- Zaffie, 11/08/2023 09:34, Travelled Solo

Excellent Food and Staff

I appreciated the staff and culinary efforts for my Elegance Cruise. My accommodations were as expected. I would have appreciated more information or recommendations for off-boat experiences throughout the cruise. It would have also been appreciated if the bar stayed open past 11pm on the Captain's Dinner evening (when we were told it would be).

- Michelle M., 10/08/2023 17:54, Travelled Solo

Good experience and would recommend!

Overall, I had a very lovely time and the Adriatic sea is beautiful. The highlight of the trip was our tour manager named Ivana. She was excellent, was giving great and truthful advice, and even helped me book my taxi to the airport. Without her, my trip would not have been as good. The captain was also very friendly and helpful! The boat was also in good condition and the sundeck was my highlight. The crew kept us safe and were very mindful that we always had water and electricity (a task in itself when we are sailing every day and the docks were extra busy during peak season). The food and cleanliness was ok. Given the price and the overall experience, I had a really great time and would recommend to others.

- Veronica, 24/07/2023 08:46, Travelled Solo

Lack of information

Our tour guide was not involved in the group at all. He did nothing to combine the different groups and so as a solo traveling it was unenjoyable. I feel as though he did the bare minimum, but didn’t even give adequate information. For example, when we went on the buggies there was a 30 mins break where we could have gone swimming but he didn’t mention this to us. So, the whole group missed out and were extremely hot. He never went out of his way to communicate much at all

- Sarah , 24/07/2023 03:29, Travelled Solo

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-07-25:

Hi Sarah, thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are pleased to inform you that our internal reporting shows that the majority of guests on your ship provided great feedback for the cruise and the service provided by our onboard Rep. However, we are disappointed to learn that your experience did not align with the rest of the group's positive feedback and this will be passed on. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to welcome you back at another opportunity.

Would not recommend.

The advertising for Sail Croatia isn't clear because the Navigator cruise is marketed for ages 18-39 but this blog post from the official website says the cruise is perfect for people under 30: https://www.sail-croatia.com/set-sail/which-ship-type-is-right-for-me-a-navigator-guide Also got food poisoning from the boat so I had to miss an activity I wanted to go to although some activities were overpriced for what they were. For example, the buggying in Korcula cost 60 euros but involved a half an hour break where you just sat around doing nothing. The ziplining involved driving back the way you had just come by boat for 40-60 minutes and then having to wait to be driven all the way back afterwards so it takes up a lot of unnecessary time. Also the bike riding in Mljet is just a bike hire, literally no helmet or anything else so this was expensive for what it was too. On the first day the check in ended up being later (after 12 pm) and we missed the first day swim stop. Refund me.

- Anonymous, 10/07/2023 06:33, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-07-11:

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your Sail Croatia experience. Regarding the age range on board we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We have the correct age noted on our Navigator pages and will update the link provided. The activities offered are a highlight for many guests and we understand the frustration when activities do not meet expectations. Your feedback regarding the pricing has been noted, and we will pass it on to the appropriate department. In regards to food poisoning, upon checking our internal records I can see on the 3rd July you had notified the onboard representative that you were unwell the night before. The onboard representative assisted immediately and no further issues were reported hereafter. There were also no incidences relating to food poisoning onboard. Regarding the check-in time, we aim for a check-in from 10:30am. Any delays in the process will be communicated to our guests. Thank you for sharing your concerns, and we value your input. If you have any further questions or require additional assistance, please feel free to reach out to us.

Great way to see the Dalmatian Islands!

We had a great time cycling the Dalmatian Islands with the Mali Ante crew. Our guides Mila and Miranda provided great historical information about the towns and were very fun to ride with. The onboard crew was wonderful as well, taking care of our rooms and providing great food. We even got them to dance with us on the night of Captain's dinner. The only recommendation I have is to consider an eBike. I'm a cyclist at home, but was happy to have an eBike to get over those beautiful (but steep!) hills.

- Julie, 07/07/2023 18:36, Travelled with Family

Amazing host and people !

I had the best week abroad Penelopa with host Caitlin and while I think there are some improvements that need to be made, I still had an amazing time. Caitlin was such a fun, personable and knowledgeable host who was committed to helping us have the best time possible. The boat could do with some improvements, such as the showering facilities and lack of fans in each below deck room, as this made sleeping rather uncomfortable. We also had some changes to our schedule, outside of Caitlin’s control, that were rather disappointing and left us missing out on activities such as kayaking and buggy ing which were all crowd favourites. All in all I had the most amazing week with such a good groups of people who I now call dear friends!

- Caitlin, 07/07/2023 13:51, Travelled Solo

Disappointed and I regret Sailing with Sail Croatia

As a solo traveller, this experience was very disappointing and I regret my decision to travel with Sail Croatia. There were so few solo travelers and zero effort from anyone to integrate us into the group, so I spent a very lonely week on board.

- Sarah, 28/06/2023 07:14, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-06-28:

Hi Sarah and thank you for your review. I have checked the details, and your boat had a well-balanced mix of travellers onboard, including 8 solo travellers. We are pleased to inform you that our internal reporting shows that the majority of guests on your ship provided five-star feedback for the cruise and the service provided by our onboard Rep. I have checked your feedback also, and we are pleased to know that you rated us 4-5 stars in other areas and would still recommend us, thank you. We do hope to have you join us again in the future.

Great experience

My tour guide Sam. He knew all the places to go and was always organised. He had all the answers to any question and was not only a great leader but a great friend. My favourite part was the swim stops and wished there was more. Could not recommend this experience enough to anyone!!

- Jerri , 16/06/2023 12:12, Travelled Solo

Sail Croatia Explorer Cruise

A small group of 30 people made our experience intimate and extremely enjoyable. We had an amazing experience with the other travellers and loved the knowledge and company of our tour guide Mila. Our bartender Maryan was also a stand out, so friendly and great service. The only recommendations I would have to further enhance the trip would be more regular changing of towels and sheets and more engagement from the other ship members (captain and sailors).

- Emma, 14/06/2023 11:34, Travelled with Family

BL

Our hostess, Lucea, was the best! She prepared the most delicious baked goods in the morning and snacks a few late afternoons and surprised us with cocktails once in the afternoon. Ivan, our captain, was very helpful in organizing island activities. We appreciated the flexibility to go to the islands where we wanted to visit.

- Bobbye Lou, 08/06/2023 14:02, Travelled with Family

Had a great time if below were fixed i would defintley give 5 stars

The team were awesome most of the activities were great. The boat was good value for money. Some of the lunches were a bit bland, a second option would be good too. Even if we could decide the day before to avoid waste. Hot showeres would of been nice Wouldnt affect my rating *A group chat before the tour started would be cool to meet other people.

- Vicki, 30/05/2023 21:40, Travelled Solo

Great

The guides and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The bikes were comfortable and ran smoothly.The only complaint was the lunch which at times the protein was over cooked.

- Barbara, 25/05/2023 09:26, Travelled with Family

Sail/cycle Croatia. Milena May 12th

This was my 3rd trip with sail Croatia. Split-Dubrovnik. It did not disappoint Travelled with family & friend. After some minor issue at booking with cabin allocation. Swiftly sorted. Despite the bad weather for early part of the week we had a great time. The itinary was changed slightly due to weather conditions & guest safety. Marin & Ivan did their very best to ensure alternative sight seeing trips were available to accommodate this. The cycling was challenging enough for those on hybrid bikes. Captain & crew really friendly. Boat was clean. Food plentiful. If there was anything I would change.. please maybe longer circular cycling routes rather than there & back.. we were a larger group of 30 but safety was second to none. A massive thank you to Marin & Ivan for their friendliness, and showing us some stunning places. And providing us with great laughs. WE made some lovely friends and great memories. Would highly recommend sail Croatia 🙂

- Anonymous, 22/05/2023 20:38, Travelled with Family

Wonderful time

The boat, the food and the crew are excellent. The route could be shorter. We spend many days doing nothing in the mornings, we could do more than one island per day.

- Kharina, 15/05/2023 11:02, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-05-18:

Hi Kharina, thank you for your review and feedback. I will be sure to pass your suggestions onto the relevant teams. Thank you!

Great - but bad organisation at the end

Very nice boat with good cabins. For the most part, the organization was good however in the last 2 days they sent us back to our final port because they were worried about the weather however they got the weather completely wrong (which id fine), but they made u stay at port for 2 extra days and instead of going out for a swim stop or out of the port they just left us for 2 days in the same port. We were all not happy about that, pity as the rest of it was incredible!

- Anonymous, 04/10/2022 06:33, Travelled with Family

Good People, but Wouldn't Recommend

The best part of the trip was the company of others who attended the same week, but everything else about the trip that was handled by Sail Croatia was pitiful. Horrible food, poor planning, disgusting cabins, and more than evident cost-cutting. The wifi was nonexistent and no soap, shampoo, or conditioner was provided. The bath towels provided were dirty and disgusting. I signed for a triple occupancy cabin and it ended up being a mattress on the floor. That is unacceptable. The other participants bonded on the boat over Sail Croatia's failings as a cruise liner. If I knew the lack of amenities provided and the poor organizing, I would not attend.

- Kalee, 01/10/2022 18:52, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-10-06:

Thank you for your review Kalee. We are sorry to hear you were unhappy with your cabin arrangements and boat in general. I have gone through all the feedback ratings and we were given 4 stars for the 'boat overall'. Our chefs prepare all meals in their small gulleys located onboard the boat, aiming to provide a variety of meals however we understand that this is not always to everyone's taste. Soap, shampoo and conditioning is not included and we advise guests to bring their own onboard to avoid disappointment. Triple cabin consists of a small double bed and single bunk, as advised prior to booking this room type. As they are the same size as a twin share (2 people per cabin) we provide a 10% discount. I understand that you were moved to another cabin free of charge. We hope this was more than suitable. After reviewing the organisation of the cruise by the Onboard Representative, they were rated all 5 stars which includes; destination, organisation and friendliness. We thank you for your review.

Croatia Cruise with family

We enjoyed great group of people and nice weather condition. Room service was great, our room was made during our breakfast, very efficient. Swim stops were private and well chosen. Good food, the chef was creative. The National Park tour in Mljet was great. We enjoyed cycling around the Lake. The view was fantastic.

- Sima, 27/09/2022 08:20, Travelled with Family

Fun! Fun! Fun!

What a convenient way of getting to see all the amazing islands off the coast of Croatia! The staff work so hard to make sure everyone is having a good time. A little costly for the food you get onboard but other than that no problems. It’s not a luxurious experience so don’t go into it thinking it wasn’t clean, fancy or spacious enough. You’re on a party boat island hopping and it was just that. Would recommend!!

- Kel, 08/09/2022 16:22, Travelled Solo

Nice ship. Terrible oily cheap food

I m vegetarian and I had a constant monotonous and unhealthy diet of eggs and cheese at each meal of the day. No vegetables, all cheap and badly cooked. To be fair. The ship crew were fine. The guides adequate. The hikes were not interesting bar one trip to a national part. Just uphill to a viewpoint. Every viewpoint and trail looked the same. The other guests were a good and lively bunch. Many felt the same but there was group pressure to say how great everything was.

- Eve, 05/09/2022 06:00, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-10-06:

Thank you for your review here Eve. I'm happy to hear you found the ship crew and guides to be of good value. We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with the meals served - upon checking the average ratings for your week onboard, the chef was rated 4 stars. Upon request, the chef would be more than happy to offer more of the foods you can eat as they are used to all kinds of dietary requirements. We value each piece of feedback provided and we encourage our guests to share their experience in their own words with no pressure, so we are disappointed to read this. It's reassuring to know that all guests would recommend our cruise and rated us overall 4-5 stars. We thank you for providing your review, as it is only with such comments we can look to improve our services wherever possible. Thank you

Had a great time thanks to the crew on board however I was sold a game of thrones cruise and that was not delivered

The crew, the boat, the quality of food was amazing. The itinerary was incredible the tours well planned however I booked a Game of thrones cruise and that was not delivered. The Cruise manager Ivana was awesome and she tried to solve it. But I expected more if you are selling a GOT cruise. Nobody on the boat was aware of this. Not the guests nor the crew.

- Daniela, 29/08/2022 02:31, Travelled Solo

A week to remember

Sail Croatia put on a great show for me. I really enjoyed the exploration of many islands we were able to see in such a short amount of time. The skippers were lovely and organised a lot of both beautiful sights and fun activities to give us opportunities to both relax and party. There was elements of disorganisation in communication of plans sometimes, and the included breakfast was minimal to say the least. Was also one of the only solo travellers so would have appreciated more mingling activities to be organised. The way the tour was set up made it difficult to meet people from the other boats. In the end, I did make some connections and met some great people. All in all was a great experience and have no regrets.

- Rebecca , 26/07/2022 07:00, Travelled Solo

Beautiful Swim Spots & Scenery, Made Fabulous New Friends, Food is Limited & Average

Explorer cruise on the Almissa in June. We had beautiful weather every day & enjoyed the daily swim stops. The other guests were GREAT & made the week enjoyable for us. Ivan, our guide, was informative & shared his love for his country & its history. The boat was quiet & smooth sailing. The Captain was skilled bringing the boat in to dock. The crew was mostly good with Mario, Ivan & the junior deck hand being hard working & friendly. The food was average. Starters were excellent but the mains were hit or miss. Fish was prepared well but other proteins were dry & bland. Lasagna was the best meal. Fruit was old by end of week. Be aware: there is only 1 choice for lunch so if you don't want to eat octopus or squid ink pasta, be specific on your eating preferences as extra portions/options aren't available unless specified ahead of time. Food is only available at meal times & no snacks available to buy. Asst chef wasn't friendly & made some feel uncomfortable. Good Trip overall.

- JT, 20/07/2022 18:09, Travelled with Family

amazing way to experience Croatia

Great trek leaders - great boat (Afrodita) - great crew - great guests! We were hoping there would be other families with older teens to be with, but there were no age barriers here: the other guests welcomed our kids and they responded with maturity! The cycling was challenging without e-bikes in the extreme heat but everyone was accommodating and encouraging. We swam off the boat a couple of times and found beaches every day which was brilliant. The ship was great- but shade on the sun deck would have made it more useful, as it was too hot to go up there at all. I was surprised that there was no cleaning of bathrooms all week, and no change of towels offered, but the food was abundant and amazing. A drink with main meals (even water!) would have been appreciated. Overall, a wonderful week.

- Rebecca, 19/07/2022 09:18, Travelled with Family

Highly recommend!!

Ivan, our tour guide and the crew on board were amazing! Ivan's knowledge of his country and the history is superb, matched by his friendly nature. It was such a great opportunity to visit multiple places in style and make new friends along the way. The week was quite busy but you get to pick and choose what you want to do each day. I recommend staying an extra day in Dubrovnik to ensure you have enough time for activities and exploring. My lower deck room could become quite cold and the rooms don't have great ventilation for drying items, so pack more than recommended on the website. I'd do it all over again, thank you Sail Croatia!

- Claire, 30/05/2022 13:04, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-08-25:

Thanks for your review Claire. So great to receive your review and that our cruise comes highly recommended, thank you! Yes, the Lower Deck cabins are quieter and cooler than the Above Deck cabins which do appeal to many of our travellers, and we agree, packing a few more items is a good idea. Thanks again for your 5-stars.

Excellent

The Almissa was immaculate, cabins were basic but extremely comfortable with a superb shower. All the staff worked hard and long hours including the tour managers. They were always polite well mannerd but also fun. We had daily informative briefings about our next stop and the captain always managed to find the most beautiful swim stops in the morning. We were well fed at breakfast and dinner time, breakfast was a buffet, lunch was 3 courses and we experienced some super delicious dishes.. There was always someone at hand to answer any queries either on the ship or off the ship via a wassap group. All in all i 100% enjoyed this cruise and would do it again in a heartbeat. I went as a solo female traveller of 53 which i was very nervous about to begin with but all my fears were soon put to rest, there was a varied range of ages and everybody just got on with everyone. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Elaine , 16/05/2022 16:54, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-05-24:

Hi Elaine - thanks for your review! Amazing to hear that as a solo traveller, you were welcomed and any fears you had were quickly diminished as soon as you stepped foot on the boat. Our cruises are for all travellers and it's so good to hear you enjoyed your time onboard Elaine. Thank you for all your comments on the ship in general, the staff, captain and meals. We appreciate it and are only to proud to know that all aspects of the cruise were enjoyable. We hope to have you join us again in the future. Thank you.

Fabulous Solo Holiday

From start to finish my holiday was super - Ivana our guide and all our crew were fantastic. Travelling on the Alfa Mario was a dream holiday and made more special by the friends I made on my 7 days - a holiday to remember.

- Samantha, 05/10/2021 10:18, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-10-20:

Hi Samantha, Thanks for your review - we're glad to hear you enjoyed your time on our cruise. We hope to have you join us sometime in the future.

Helle

Very service minded crew on the boat, a nice cabine, small group and beautiful bicycle routes.

- Helle, 09/08/2021 20:01, Travelled Solo

Solo travler from Ontario Canada

Right from the beginning enquiring about the trip, Sail Croatia office staff (Cayley and Aly) were great, followed up and I have to say, it was the follow up email made me move forward and book. I was encouraged to take the trip because of the option of a 'solo' traveller and get matched up with like kind traveller. Unfortunately there was no other solo travller booked but Matio, (our guide) immediately seeing my disappointment at check in, said to me that he has never seen anyone left out and assured me it will be fine. Matio was correct, and I had a great time, lots of laughter and cold beverages too. Although there was lots of land time at each of the stops, I think it would have ben fun to have other option to have entertainment on board. I would rate the trip 3.5 out of 5.

- Susan, 09/10/2019 18:58, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-10-10:

Hi Susan, Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to know that from your initial enquiry with Cayley and Aly, right up to stepping on our cruise, the service was seamless and professional, and that our follow up email encouraged you to book! Being a solo traveller, we understand that joining a cruise full of new people can be somewhat daunting, but this was all laid to rest with our rep Extraordinaire Mateo! We're so happy to hear you had a great time and we appreciate your comments of more entertainment onboard, we take this onboard, thank you!

Not what I expected

I came on Sail Croatia alone which was fine since I met tons of nice new friends on the cruise. My issue was with our guide. He was very unenthusiastic the whole time, made sexist comments, and generally made me feel uncomfortable as a solo passenger by making rude comments. I have good things to say about the boat, the captain, and his crew as the boat was always in good condition, and we safely got everywhere we were going, however the bartender was another story. Although he freepoured the drinks, he was unpredictible in his attitude, sometimes being happy and friendly, and sometimes getting angry with passengers for ordering certain drinks or ordering lots of drinks. This made me feel uncomfortable going to the bar to order drinks. Finally, since the whole crew was male and our guide was male, I felt disadvantaged on the boat as a solo woman, since they were all more friendly with the male passengers. Overall, a more friendly, enthusiastic guide would have improved my experience.

- Anonymous, 07/10/2019 14:03, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-10-08:

Hi there and thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the company of your fellow travellers and found the captain and crew helpful, and boat to be in good condition, thank you. I can see that we had 20 females and 16 males onboard your cruise, with 5 solo travellers. We are family owned and each of the ships we work with are also family-owned and operated. Together we make up Sail Croatia. Although our Reps are employed and trained by Sail Croatia, our ships and their captains are in charge of employing their own crew, ensuring their staff maintain a high level of service throughout the cruise. We are disappointed to read your comments regarding the guide and bartender. We have passed these comments on to the appropriate departments to provide further support and training where required. We are sorry to hear you felt uncomfortable, we encourage guests to notify our Operations Manager for any issues that may arise onboard so that we can resolve them immediately. We hope that overall, you enjoyed most aspects of your cruise and Croatia as a whole. Thank you.

Sail Croatia

Staff was very friendly and supportive! Variety of activities were available.

- Anonymous, 19/09/2019 20:01, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-25:

Thank you for your review of your Hike cruise with us this season on board Milena.

AMAZING Experience! Behind the scenes not so much

First of all, the sail week it’s self was fantastic! Ivana and the entire boat crew went constantly above and beyond to cater and help us with everything we ever needed! I was seriously impressed with their professionalism at all times! Ivana in particular was just the most amazing tour guide I’ve ever had! There were some major issues in errors made with my booking that were only noticed a few months out which really put a damper on the experience. The solutions they came to were satisfactory however the bus they booked me to get to Dubrovnik arrived after the lunch and welcome speech which was really disappointing as I missed the introduction aspect to the first day.

- Sam, 19/09/2019 07:51, Travelled Solo

Wonderful week.

The boat Cristal was a new Sail Croatia boat and was very comfortable with lots of space to unwind. A sun lounger for every guest and a hot tub which was cold but we needed that !! Our group of travellers were great fun and we thoroughly enjoyed our week.

- Sarah, 04/09/2019 07:37, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-04:

Amazing that you had such a wonderful week on board Cristal - we are so pleased to hear this. Thanks for joining us!

Olimp August 11-18 2019

Ana and the crew were so friendly and welcoming. As a solo traveller I was a bit nervous about how I would fit in but there was no need to worry. Ana and the crew couldn’t have been more inclusive. My fellow passengers were fantastic and we all gelled together quickly, enjoying all the islands had to offer in one another’s company. I have had a brilliant time, laughed a lot and eaten fabulous meals on board all against a backdrop of stunningly beautiful scenery. I can’t recommend Sail Croatia enough for a fabulous holiday.

- Sally Rafferty , 21/08/2019 17:57, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-06:

Hi there, thank you so much for your 5 star review of your cruise with us this season on board Olimp. We are so pleased to hear that the crew and your on board Representative Ana were friendly and welcoming, especially as you were to start with a nervous solo traveller. It is also wonderful that your fellow travellers were fantastic too. Thank you so much for joining us and for your recommendation.

Awesome week

Our tour leader Lamija was amazing. She was so helpful especially when any slight problems arose and we all felt like we could go to her for anything. So lucky to have her for my week on Sail! As for the boat, I'd strongly recommend paying extra for a nicer one. Our boat was not in the best condition. Overall I had a really great week on Sail Croatia!

- Anonymous, 18/08/2019 01:17, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-08-23:

Thanks so much for the 5 stars. Great to know you had an awesome week with us and found your rep Lamija to be a valued inclusion on your cruise. We'd recommend a Premier Plus ship in future, for that extra bit of comfort and luxury. We hope to see you again soon!

Poor assigning of ages to boat and number ratio

Was not happy with my sail. I was the oldest on my boat I was solo also which is fine. But the oldest boy was 21. Majority were 18-20 year olds. I made friends on another boat Vosica. I wish I was on that boat. Was a bigger boat with people my age doing the same route. Was very dissapointed a shame you couldn’t have put other solo travellers of similar age on the same boat.

- Isabella , 13/08/2019 13:09, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-08-15:

Thank you for your review. We try to get a good mix on all our boats, taking into consideration a number of factors such as; age, nationality, gender as well as solo travellers, groups and couples to name a few. Having a look at who booked on your boat, we had 6 travellers of similar ages to you. In saying this our travellers are within the 18-35 years age range, the makeup of each boat heavily relys on who has booked. We hope that this didn't detract from your overall experience in Croatia as a whole.

Good and bad

The crew was not the friendliest or nicest to majority of passengers on the boat. The amount of tips they expect at the end is ridiculous. If they want tips they should provide better service. They need a better variety of food. You aren’t allowed to bring snacks on and they don’t have any on board. The actual sail was the best week of my life. You go to some amazing places and meet some of the best people. I would do it again but i know what to expect next time.

- Anonymous, 12/08/2019 16:26, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-20:

Hi! Thank you for your review and for joining us this season on board Navigator. We are pleased to read this was the best week with a great bunch of fellow travellers - it would be amazing to see you join us again in the future! I have passed your feedback onto our Operations Manager, thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Special vacation but lack of food

Undoubtly, the better way to visit islands and seaside of Croatia. BRAC - The stop at Milna is pointless.... better should we dock in Bol, just like other boats.

- Anonymous, 09/08/2019 20:44, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-08-12:

Thank you for your review. We completely agree - there is something unique about visiting the islands by sea. Upon request, our chef is more than happy to provide you with additional portions. We try to get a good balance of islands on our cruises and we find the mix of the more popular, tourist attraction spots amongst the moor quant and quieter islands is a great combination for our guests to enjoy. We thank you for your suggestion here and will pass this on to the relevant team! Thank you.

Our host, Ana was wonderful and she went out of her way to give us the best experience! The food was wonderful and the staff were helpfull. Everything was well organised and the rooms were beautiful.

Ana was wonderful and created a fantastic experience. The other staff members could have been a little friendlier but they were also great. We would have loved at least one full length mirror on the boat. The food was fantastic but breakfast was too early. Perhaps if breakfast was served from 9-10 that would have been more convenient. The rooms were wonderful and the rest of the boat was also great. The captain also created a lovely atmosphere and everyone loved him!

- Megan, 07/08/2019 10:23, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-08-07:

Hi there. Thank you for your review of your Explorer cruise with us this season. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto Ana, she will enjoy the read! I will also be passing your comments and suggestions onto our Operations Manager so that improvements can be made in the future, we do appreciate your feedback here. Thanks so much for joining us, we're so pleased to hear you had a great time.

Great trip - poor scheduling

This trip was great because: excellent swim tops, excursions, chef & Croatia. I would do it again. NOT GREAT: Terrible scheduling: schedule was set but not conveyed. Ex: We had a swim stop & the tender boat brought me to shore. I knew I had to be back on at 1 pm but the guy who dropped me never said what time to meet the tender. At 12:30 my family and I head back to where the boat dropped us figuring 1/2 hour is plenty of time. We met Ivana the cruise director on the way and she flipped out “ WHERE have you been!? You knew to meet the tender at noon! You are sooo late.!!” We said we didn’t know - no one told us, there’s no written schedule given to passengers & the hand-written schedule Ivana put up didn’t say it either. She nagged the whole way back! “ How did the others know and not you?!!” Dunno - you told them and not us? Instead of saying “Apologies. We will do better to say the schedule. Glad I found you and all’s is well.” Instead she kept nagging. It was awful. No apology.

- Catherine, 29/07/2019 06:33, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-08-05:

Hi there. I want to thank you for your feedback, we do really appreciate this as this enables us to improve for the future. It's wonderful to hear you had a great trip and that you would do it all again! We would love to have you again 😊 With regards to your comments on the scheduling and your Representative Ivana, I'm sorry to hear this. I have made our Operations Manager aware of this so that we can improve on this for the future. Thank you for brining these points to our attention. We do appreciate you as a valued customer of ours and are glad the issues raised did not deter you from having a great time on board. Thank you!

Well structured but crazy party boat

Don’t feel obliged to drink and interact if you don’t want to! It gets quite exhausting as you are swimming and exploring different islands every day. Lovely swim spots, great lunches and very average alcohol. Thanks for an awesome week, definitely need some rest after this week!

- Crystal, 26/07/2019 17:03, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-28:

Thanks heaps for the review on our Navigator cruise. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we hope you get to catchup on some R&R!

Teodora boat

Although slightly disappointed with having such a small number of people on our boat (which we were unaware was going to be the case). Julija (the leader) on my boat really made the trip. She was lots of fun, had really good information and really put in a big effort to make sure we all had a great time. Thanks Julija, your the best!!

- Jas, 23/07/2019 16:16, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-26:

Thank you for your review of your Navigator cruise on board Teodora. Although you felt the ship was small in size with not too many passengers on board, we're pleased to hear you had such a great time on board and especially with Julija - I will be sure to pass your kind words onto her. Thank you for joining us this season :)

Amazing week at sea

The boat was beyond my expectations, so clean and spacious (premier plus). Our guide Matt was a rockstar and went above and beyond to accomodate. The food was great and the organised activities were also brilliant. LOVED IT!!

- Anonymous, 23/07/2019 07:41, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-26:

Thanks for your 5-star review! It was great having you onboard our cruise this season - thank you for all your comments, these will be passed on to your guide Matt.

Sail Croatia Premiere Boat review

Great boat, amazing aircon. Daniel our tour guide knew all the good spots and gave great tips. Accommodated to my vegan diet well although I would’ve liked to have seen more for breakfast. Overall amazing trip. 100% would recommend if you’re looking to chill, swim and explore during the day and party at night!

- Anonymous, 14/07/2019 19:21, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-17:

Hi there, thank you for your review of your cruise on board Pacific this season, we're glad you liked the ship! It's great to hear you had such an amazing time and that your diet was catered to well. Many thanks for your recommendation and for joining us! :)

Incredible Experience

My Sail Croatia experience was incredible and I would highly recommend the brand to friends and family. The route was well designed for rest days and nights. During nights out I felt very safe at the bars we were taken to. I was extremely impressed with the size of the room and the en-suite. However, the towel provided was an old beach towel which I believe a previous guest had left on board. As well that bathrooms bins and toilet paper should be regularly maintenance. The breakfast and lunch on board was amazing and the crew made sufficient effort to accomodate peoples needs. The paid BBQ on board was overly priced and didn’t meet myself or other guests expectations.Zac did a wonderful job on his first tour particularly ensuring the group felt safe and was having fun. He made a very conscious effort in making sure the entire group got along. As a solo traveller this was particularly welcoming.He consistently asked for feedback and would action any concerns or issues promptly.

- Ellen, 08/07/2019 19:17, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-12:

Sounds like you have had a truly fantastic time in Croatia and on your cruise! It's really great to hear that considering this was Zac's first week as a Rep, he made you feel welcome and safe, ensured you were having fun and was able to assist where required - we will be sure to pass your lovely comments on to him. We will investigate further regarding the beach towels and maintenance - thank you. We are really happy that you enjoyed the cruise overall and would highly recommend Sail Croatia to others! Thank you :-)

Great way to visit Croatia

We very much enjoyed the sampling of islands on this trip. The crew was great, the water crystal clear and relatively warm - swimming off the boat was awesome.

- Helen Wellons, 27/06/2019 19:27, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-06-28:

Hi there, thank you for your review. It's great to hear you enjoyed your time on board with us in Croatia visiting all of the different locations - we agree, our cruises are a great way to see Croatia. Awesome that you enjoyed the swim stops too! :) Thank you.

Great way to see some of Croatia

I really enjoyed the Hiking cruise. The hikes are beautiful (but weather dependent). Most hikes were only 2.5-3 hours and be prepared to spend quite a lot of time sailing between islands. I would recommend the trip for solo travelers, whatever age. Our group had a spread of ages from early 20s to 60s.

- Anonymous, 20/05/2019 16:28, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-05-23:

Thank you for your 5-star review on our Hike cruise. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the cruise overall and were onboard with a variety of travellers. We aim to provide a good balance between hiking, sailing, enjoying swim stops in lovely secluded bays, and also allowing free time at each destination. We are happy to know you found this a great way to see Croatia! Thank you.

Sail Croatia August 2018

The cruise was fun, met some great new people. My only complaint would be the food. As a vegetarian the food on the boat was not good. The first day was alright but on the 2nd night I recurved a plate of half boiled vegetables that had been covered in oil. Being hungry made enjoying the cruise to its full potential difficult. The boat team did their best to rectify after a complaint was made. However, it should have been thought about prior, in an age were there are quite a few vegetarians and making vegetarian food is not difficult a menu that is appropriate should be considered Other than that the staff were lovely the rooms were average the parties were fun, Croatia is gorgeous. Would definitely go back!

- Taleetha, 12/03/2019 05:06, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-28:

Thank you for your review - we are really pleased to hear you enjoyed yourself, had fun and met some great people along the way. We totally agree - Croatia is gorgeous :-). We are pleased that once you had advised the chef of the vegetarian meal issues, this was immediately rectified. With any special dietary requirements, these are passed on to the chef pre-cruise for meal planning purposes and our guests are offered more of the foods you can eat daily which consists of a variety of delicious vegetarian meals. We thank you for your comments here as these will be passed on to the captain for improvements. Again, we are really happy to know you enjoyed everything else and we would love to have you back!

Would love to do again

People.steve who was our guide was so helpful & informative he loved his history &l feel we received a lot of information which helped us understand this beautiful country even more..our chef was fantastic.variety of food & well presented.captain was thoughtful about our comfort.deck hands & bar man/waiter were also friendly & helpful.it was a relaxing cruise.loved our boat Magellan as well.great size.l didn’t want the cruise to end.thankyou to all.

- Florence , 15/10/2018 07:28, Travelled with Family

Unforgettable week

I had an amazing week sailing from Dubrovnik to Split with Ivana, our representative. She was so thoughtful and nice. She really did an excellent job! Joe and Marko were so personable and made our week so enjoyable. The chef, Mate made so many delicious meals. I was thoroughly impressed. The people I met were amalxng and unforgettable!

- Rebecca, 06/09/2018 17:47, Travelled Solo

Great experience

Boat was nice and clean. Great group of travelers. Overall a great experience!

- Katherine, 03/09/2018 00:39, Travelled with Family

Very relaxing

Good service - lovely new ship.. comfortable cabins and nice meals.

- Anonymous, 31/07/2018 08:06, Travelled with Family

Good choice for first trip to Croatia

Our boat, Almissa, was beautiful. I let the staff know about my dietary preferences ahead of time and they went out of their way to accommodate me. Meal were basic, but good. The trip was a nice mix of swim stops and time to explore the islands independently. The rafting and kayaking excursions were so-so. The Vis tour, wine tasting and meal at an authentic family restaurant in Korcula were well worth the time / money.

- Susan, 30/07/2018 01:18, Travelled with Family

NICE VACATION

VERY RELAXING VACATION. WE ENJOYED THE CROATIAN ISLANDS VERY MUCH

- Anonymous, 27/06/2018 16:28, Travelled with Family

Friendly crew and comfortable trip but buyer beware

Travelling solo in mid-Sep 2017 on the return Split route on Premier Plus. Pros: Friendly crew and fellow passengers, great food (3-course lunches everyday), comfortable bedrooms with daily housekeeping service, Nice sunbathing area when the weather is good and swim stops. Also it's great to be able to explore the different places in Croatia without lugging around your luggage! Cons: We were very reliant on the weather - when the weather is bad, there is nothing you can do on the boat other than catching up on your books, napping etc. Also, my biggest sore point is we spent way too long on the boat vs on land. For example we only had one afternoon and the evening in Dubrovnik (leaving first thing the next morning!), one of the biggest attraction of Croatia! That is definitely not enough and I wonder how the schedules were arranged. All in all, lovely trip but not for those who really want to explore each place.

- Lisa, 25/10/2017 16:01, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2017-11-03:

Hi there and thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the crew and fellow passengers, the food onboard, the clean and comfortable bedrooms, the sunbathing area and the convenience of exploring each island without carrying around luggage. We are sorry to hear you experienced some bad weather whilst on the cruise. In regards to the daily schedule, generally speaking, our ships set sail early in the morning from each destintation, you have a swim stop and lunch onboard and then dock in to the next destination where you are free to explore. At times, ships can be restricted due to port authorities as captains would need to wait until they are given permission to dock. We aim to get all our boats docked as early as we can, however at times, this is not possible. It's great to know you enjoyed the trip overall and we thank you again for sharing your experience with us.

Sail/cycle Croatia

Free tea and coffee available on the boat outside meal times. More hanging space for wet clothing and more pegs.

- susan, 13/10/2017 15:37, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2017-11-03:

Thank you for your review. Tea & Coffee availability is something we are currently looking into for future seasons. Thank you for your suggestion of more hanging space and pegs, this will be passed on to the Operations Team for potential future improvements. Thank you.

Split to Split return

The team on board was amazing but compared to other companies and tours I have done (like Contiki) it wasn't quite as organised or factual. If I were to sail around Croatia again I would opt to go with Contiki

- Bob, 03/10/2017 08:23, Travelled Solo

Great cruise aboard Romantic Star

The 10 crew were terrific! All of the company aboard we made good friends with. Could've used a little more swimming. Breakfast and coffee could be improved. (particularly the coffee issue). The wine on board was not very good.

- Mary Sue , 03/10/2017 02:09, Travelled with Family

Team McLean on boat Tuna.

Enjoyed the beautiful Islands and environment. Stunning part of the world and it was so special to have this opportunity. Great crew and a wonderful bunch of friendly people. The bikes were fabulous and well cared for. We were well fed 2 meals per day. Beds were comfortable and it was nice to have an en suite.

- Margaret , 21/09/2017 15:53, Travelled with Family

Miss

I had a blast! Tons of new experiences and jumping out of my comfort zone! The best: Cetina river canyoning!! I am not a party animal, and Navigator cruises are for those who want to party every night! I would recommend SaiCroatia a thousand times!

- Anonymous, 11/09/2017 06:49, Travelled Solo

Great way to Explore Croatia

Good organized, good food and met lots of cool People.

- Susanna, 11/09/2017 04:23, Travelled with Family

Relaxation and adventure

What a fantastic experience, a great mix of adventure and total relaxation. Our guide Petar was exceptional, so friendly and knowledgeable.

- Viyanna, 28/08/2017 00:42, Travelled Solo

Navigator on Naval with the fabulous Aleks!

Overall my week on the Naval for Sail Croatia was an amazing experience. From the gorgeous sights and scenery to the fun nights out, it was a trip to remember. However, I think the Naval crew could all agree that our trip was made exceptional by being lucky enough to have Aleks as our guide. What a lovely, caring and absolutely fun and hilarious person. I cannot recommend Aleks highly enough and hope that the Sail Croatia team value this gem! Thanks for a wicked week Aleks! X Also a huge thanks to Izak, Big Mumma, Mario and the skippers for everything!

- Alesha, 21/08/2017 18:44, Travelled Solo

Great Family adventure

The bikes were a good quality and well maintained and the e-bikes were perfect for the kids. The guides were very experienced, cheerful and always helpful. Cabins were hot in the middle of the heat wave and the ports noisy, but regardless we had a great family adventure!

- Mark, 21/08/2017 02:53, Travelled with Family

An awesome and crazy week

Had high expectations going on a navigator cruise as people told me it was the "best week" ever! Sail croatia did not disappoint, indeed it was the most amazing week ever, with the most outgoing/fun/craziest group of people, lets do it again, wouldnt change a thing, besides some airconditioning #mlini😉

- Alba, 15/08/2017 09:34, Travelled with Family

Great Cruise, Rough Start

Our cruise got off to a bumpy start. They didn't register our boat in time in Dubrovnik, so they had us stay a night in a hotel there, then take a bus ride the next day to Split to embark on our trip. This made us miss out on 1 1/2 days on the cruise. They only notified us of the problem a few days ahead of our cruise, they made some amends, but I feel they could have done more for the guests. This is the only reason I have not left 5 stars. Once on board, we had an excellent time! Because they were unable to register the sailcroatia boat, they had us on the Barbara, (barbara-cruising.com), which had a fantastic crew that was fun and friendly. Our tour guide Stan who works for Sail Croatia was the absolute best! If you can suggest him for your cruise, do so. He was a walking encyclopedia on any topic - Croatian history, current events, and celebrity gossip. He made the trip for my family because of his fun spirit and positive attitude. We adored Stan and loved the beauty of Croatia

- Kelly, 14/08/2017 21:05, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2017-09-20:

Thank you for your review. The original scheduled ship had technical difficulties at registration and therefore, we had to find an alternative option within a very short time-frame. The alternative option was a change of route and we had provided you with 5* accommodation for the first night plus a refund for the first day and additional compensation for the inconvenience caused. We then organised a transfer the following day from Dubrovnik to Split which takes approximately 4.5 hours. Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience here. We are really pleased to hear you had a great time onboard Barbara and enjoyed the company of your rep Stan. We agree, he is a walking encyclopedia, full of knowledge and love for his country and culture. We really are pleased you enjoyed the cruise overall and hope to have you join us again in the future.

Fun and Laughter

The boat was excellent, staff very pleasant and helpful with the majority of destinations beautiful.

- Lynnette, 13/08/2017 02:35, Travelled with Family

Sail Croatia Navigator Cruise

We were SUPER lucky on our sail to have a fantastic host Ivana, being a local herself ment for our group that we could trust we were in the best hands at each destination. Ivana was always a step ahead of us making sure we were happy and comfortable, she was quite literaly the glue that held us together. At times she may have felt a little in over her head, but she kept her cool in every situation, she never gave up on us and in the end with her patience and understanding, bought us closer together as a family, We put her through a lot during our week sail and for that she deserves gold medal And our crew ofcourse were also fantastic! super friendly, always having a joke with us, and there was not a single time where someone wasnt around when we needed help, thankyou all for the laughs and the good times. Also a big thumbs up to our chef onboard, the food was always delicious, there wasnt a single meal I did not finish. Big loves to you all, Sail Croatia you have stolen my heart ❤

- Tessa, 28/07/2017 04:32, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2017-08-02:

Hi there and thank you for your review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise overall. Thank you for your kind comments on your host Ivana - we are happy that you were well looked after by her and the entire crew. All your comments regarding Ivana, the crew and chef will be passed on to them via our Operations Manager, as we are sure they will enjoy the read. We hope to have you join us again!

Can rock it solo

Explorer option will sail croatia was great! Able to make friends easily as it wasn't party party party all the time like other boats. Had a great time and probably still drank too much but never missed breakfast which is a good sign. Was disappointed that our original boat was not finished in time and we got downgraded and after seeing the model we were meant be on at one of the dock was disappointed in the amount refunded as there was a significant difference in boats. However, the staff we had on Almissa were absolutely amazing!!!! Ana, Ivan, Parvo and the team made sure we had a great time and we were given all the knowledge of local spots to go with some fantastic history thrown in. Would definitely do it again!

- Anonymous, 24/07/2017 10:12, Travelled Solo

Awesome

The passengers and crew were all really great. They were knowledgable about all the places and keen to have a good time with us. Sailing the coast was the most beautiful way to see Croatia and I do not regret it.

- Eloise, 24/07/2017 10:10, Travelled Solo

Elegance cruise

Hello, i just return from elegance cruise Dubrovnik-Split and the trip was great. The boat Esperanza new, clean, comfortable. The places we visit perfect.. i have two things i would like to share in order to improve: 1. the food, even that it wasnt bad, the portions were little and reduced. 2. The breakfast hour, too few time and too early from 8 to 9. In my vacations i also want to sleep and rest a little more and without so strict time. Positive point was Tomo, always with a smile and very kind. Thanks

- Milena , 18/07/2017 01:11, Travelled with Family

Navigator cruise and ship

The cabin crew and our host Lara were incredible! They were so friendly and made our time so entertaining. Im so sad to leave them they were like our family by the end of the week. Our whole boat was full of like-minded people and we all made sure everyone had a blast. Top job.

- Amy, 06/07/2017 17:27, Travelled with Family

Cycling tour

The cruise was great . The guides, ana,Miranda and Hugo really looked after us . The food was really good and the crew were really helpful. The only thing that let it down was the company themselves, sail Croatia. We had an issue on the boat and they could have handled it better and supported their guides. Especially for a company with so much experience. Shame really. Otherwise a fantastic cruise.

- Lynn, 03/07/2017 04:50, Travelled with Family

Nav 10th

The crew where fantastic! I loved everything about it was one of the funniest weeks of my life to date. The boat was a little rough could definitely use some doing up, showers , beds ect but another then that. Maja did a wonderful job, by far the best tour leader I have ever had! Our whole group where so suited and all got along so well, maybe that was a fluke. Thanks for a fantastic week ! X

- Emma , 19/09/2016 07:02, Travelled Solo

Wonderful time overall thank you to the crew- we really enjoyed the elegance cruise on esperanza

The company, crew

- Suzanne, 13/09/2016 13:12, Travelled Solo

Wonderful

The ship was absolutely amazing and the destinations were awesome!!!

- Beverly, 08/09/2016 05:02, Travelled Solo

Summer, sun, sailing, and a lot of shots - why not!

I had a fantastic week on Sail croatia! It was great as a solo traveller as I made many new friends. The week went way too fast and I would have like to see more of the islands, but for a first trip it was fab! The staff on our boat were wonderful and the only reason I have given it 4 not 5 stars is because of the facilities on the boat which could have been a little bit better. Otherwise I highly recommend!

- Brooke , 01/09/2016 08:56, Travelled Solo

Great

Great staff, Great food (Thanks cindy!!!)

- Lucy, 01/09/2016 07:32, Travelled Solo

Great week!

The crew onboard Tarin were AMAZING! Food was fantastic and each stop- both swimming and overnight- was beautiful too! Ziplining and wine tasting tours were great as well!

- Ashleigh, 31/08/2016 17:46, Travelled Solo

Cruise Croatia

As a solo traveler you never know what kind of experience you will have or people you will meet. My fellow passengers were welcome and inviting, they made it easy for a solo traveller to fit in! The cruise exceeded my expectations in terms of cabins and food, it was very high end for the price. I do wish that breakfast was later, it was hard to get up some mornings to make breakfast but if you did not make it, you waited until 1 for lunch. A midmorning snake would have been great! I know ports had restrictions on times we could dock, I wouldh have liked however either water taxis for those that wanted to go earlier or onboard activites to help pass the time, their was a lot of down time and swim stops. I know that is what you do on a cruise but for me, I would\'ve liked more time on shore. I will definately recommend Sail Croatia to solo travelers and friends as an unforgettable experience, I hope to join you again one day for another Croatian adventure! Shout out to the crew, amazing!!

- Beth, 26/08/2016 04:48, Travelled Solo

Party boat

This tour is definitely suited to people who just want to party. I didn't know a lot about Sail Croatia before I went on this tour so I was surprised that it was just all Aussie's and Kiwi's. The food was pretty terrible. We had to skip 2 islands because of the weather. I didn't like how we had multiple tour managers, it would have been nice to have one for the entire trip. But apart from that I met a lot of cool people and got to see the spectacular islands.

- Carla, 15/08/2016 19:39, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2017-03-22:

Hi there, thank you for your review. It is great to hear you met a lot of cool people and enjoyed the islands. Our Navigator cruises are designed for 18-35 year olds looking to socialise with more of a party-type atmosphere. We try our best to ensure our website is clear to guests about the experience of each cruise, and we are happy to assist if anyone is unsure of which cruise to choose. We also have an online cruise assessment which you can use to find out which cruise is best suited to you. Our cruises are very popular with New Zealanders and Australians as well as various different countries, and where possible we do try to ensure an even mix of travellers onboard our boats taking into consideration ages, nationalities and genders, however this heavily depends no who has booked. Your comments about food will be looked into so we can improve this for the future. With regards to you having multiple Sail Croatia Representatives, this is something that we are currently assessing.

Totally recommend!

When I first walked onto the boat and checked out our cabins, I literally thought I'd hit the jackpot. Was so super stoked with the size of the rooms and the cruiser in general! The whole trip is chilled but we had a few fun party nights and there are activities/ excursions to do each day which cost but worth it if it's something you like. I did the wine tasting and it was so nice :) I highly recommend the Wednesday departure from split to split as you are on a different route to the navigator boats. The food was also way above my expectations. Maya (our host) was amazing and knowledgable and came out for drinks a few nights too. The sail Croatia recommendations for restaurants/ bars etc are not the best, so I would do your own research rather than skimp out for small discounts/ free dessert etc. Age ranges from mid twenties to sixties also, which made things really fun!

- Lucy, 07/08/2016 17:52, Travelled Solo

Great week but room for improvement

I had a great week but there was certainly room for improvement. In the pros, I booked the most expensive boat of the fleet and it did not disappoint. It was large, clean, and the rooms were pretty spacious! Areas for improvement were - the price of 'happy hour' drinks (they are more expensive then most bars in tourist areas), the attitude of some staff members was petty unprofessional and a few of the excursions were expensive and over-rated. Easy things to fix - and overall, a great week:) would recommend

- Danika, 01/08/2016 06:18, Travelled Solo

Sail heaven

Ivo our representative and the crew made our trip amazing. The food, cleanliness, organization of activities was fabulous. We will be back to do this again! Croatia is beautiful..

- Teresa , 18/07/2016 06:17, Travelled with Family

Fantastic cycling across beautiful islands

The routes were beautiful and being so well led made them very relaxing. I felt a sense of accomplishment when I had finished because there was a lot of climbing. Our guides Miranda and Ana were so lovely and friendly they made it great fun and created a happy at,osphere together. I particularly enjoyed the company because I came on my own and that worked out very well. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was the food. It was not good. More fresh produce would have been better particularly local fish. The food was never hot, sometimes downright cold. The lasagne was dry, cold and tasteless. One day the salad was just pickles not fresh stuff. Sometimes the bread was dry. The desserts we sometimes made wIth packet mixes. There was an issue with the fridge - it would not stay closed - the people in the cabin next to it were constantly woken by it beeping. One day the yoghurts were frozen, another warm. This is a food safety issue! The coffee machine did not work so no coffee

- Mary, 13/06/2016 05:40, Travelled Solo

Great holiday

After touring around parts of Europe for 4 weeks, we needed a rest, so glad we chose Sail Croatia. Not only was it relaxing but we got to see a lot of Croatia's coastline and islands. We had a lovely host Ivana who was very knowledgeable and was always there if there were any questions., we had several swim stops and plenty of time to explore the islands. Breakfast and lunch were included and the cabins were comfortable, only thing I wish we'd had an above deck cabin., not a lower deck cabin. Apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend Sail Croatia as a holiday getaway.

- Anonymous, 11/06/2016 11:34, Travelled Solo