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4.8 from 1015 reviews
Sail and Bike

Ivica and Antonio were terrific. The food was outstanding. The boat was great. The biking seemed to be going from A to B with little sightseeing.

- Anonymous, 05/10/2026 07:00, Travelled with Friend/s

Enjoyable

The ship was modest but adequate, while the tour guides were exceptional - knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic. they truly made the the cycling experience enjoyable and memorable . Overall , a wonderful trip.

- Anonymous, 28/09/2026 12:54, Travelled with Family

Croatia island hopping

Great time, the guides did a great job. They were friendly and knowledgeable. The crew was also excellent. On "complaint" is that the food on the boat could have been better. I would still recommend them.

- Christopher, 23/09/2026 18:58, Travelled with Family

Mostly excellent

As a previous customer of Sail Croatia I knew I would enjoy myself and the company of an international gathering. It was enjoyable and the few changes were welcome. E Bikes were better but they should had wider tyres. Guides were very professional. Food was mostly very good. However, I thought that I would upgrade the boat that I had selected but I think this boat was the poorest I have been on in all four previous holidays. Rooms were small, decorations were beginning to feel very dated. Air conditioning in the bedrooms was good. Lounge areas were only adequate but outside spaces were only a little more generous, All Sail Croatia staff were good as were boat’s complement. Excellent Captain. The last day before arriving in Dubrovnik was a poor cycling day and I think that you need to find a more demanding and interesting ride. It really was disappointing In summery, better boat for Premium, more appropriate bikes, final day rethink. Thanks for running the trip.

- Anonymous, 21/09/2026 12:06, Travelled Solo

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

Thank you for your 4-star review and for choosing to travel with us again. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the international group, found our guides professional, enjoyed the food overall and had such positive comments about the Captain and our team. We would like to clarify your comments regarding the ship category. Your booking was on our Premier ship category, rather than a higher-category ship. Premier is designed to offer a comfortable small-ship experience, but is not our highest category of accommodation. For guests looking for a higher standard of ship, accommodation and amenities, we offer our Luxury Cycle product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the ship, e-bikes and particularly the final day of cycling into Dubrovnik, and will ensure these comments are shared with the relevant teams as we continue to review the experience. Thank you again for returning to Sail Croatia. We’re pleased that overall you enjoyed another holiday with us and appreciate your 4-star rating.

7 day island biking.

Ship was great. Crew was great. Food was great. Cycling was good. Each day should be a minimum of 40 km. 5 and 10 km days were disappointing. Guide should be prepared to quickly repair a flat tire. One day we spent an hour idling while he dealt with that, since he didn’t have the right tools. He should have sent us down the hill to the beach. Overall the briefs need to clearly and briefly state the aims of the ride and how much time in each stop. Electric and regular bikes do not mix. Too much waiting around for the regular riders. A group of 30 or more cyclists is too big to manage. Group size should be 15 max. Overall a great trip.

- Doug, 18/09/2026 14:00, Travelled in a Couple

Sail Croatia with Biking

Overall we had a good holiday. We were on the Emanuel. The boat was clean.. Biking with guides was very good. We were disappointed in some aspects. The rooms were very tight. We understand this is a boat but our bed was against a wall and the storage was minimal. The bed was very hard and linens/towels were just ok. The room would have felt better if they had used better quality items. It felt more like dorm living or summer camp. No swimming towels provided (which we knew ahead) but this takes a lot of room in a suitcase when traveling. The meals were basic and not of a standard that we expected for a vacation. Bar prices seemed a little high. It was stated not to bring food/drink onboard.. However, there was no food or snacks available other than meals. One day we were sailing 7 hours to avoid a storm and no food provided other than lunch. This meant drinking and no snacking. The upper deck was nice with a shaded area and sun deck but the furniture needs updated.

- Nancy, 18/09/2026 13:57, Travelled with Friend/s

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

Thank you for your 4-star rating and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that overall you had a good holiday, found Emanuel clean and particularly enjoyed the cycling experience with our guides. We’re sorry that some aspects of the onboard experience did not meet your expectations. You travelled on our Premier ship category, which is designed to offer a more comfortable style of small-ship cruising, rather than a luxury experience. For guests looking for a higher standard of accommodation, amenities and onboard comforts, we also offer our Luxury Cycle product. As you noted, swimming towels are not included on our Premier ships and this is communicated prior to departure. We would also like to clarify your comment regarding bringing food onboard. Our policy does not permit external hot meals or takeaway food; however, guests are of course welcome to bring their own dry snacks onboard. We also appreciate your comments regarding the cabin furnishings, meals, bar offering and deck furniture, and will ensure these are shared with the relevant team. Thank you again for travelling with us. We’re pleased that overall you enjoyed your holiday and appreciate your 4-star review.

Great time overall

Overall our holiday was excellent. Great locations and a great crew who went above and beyond to make its success. Only three things I would highlight as opportinited for improvement: 1. Tipping: If the company and the crew have to propose a level for tipping this suggests that the crew wages are insufficient and you are relying ib tips to make them up. I would prefer you set the right wages, adjust the price for guests and leave tipping at the guests' discretion and at a much lower level. 2. The crew asked us to fill out the feedback form in their presence when we settled the bar tab. This wont give you candid feedback. Better to do it afterwards remotely like this. 3. The food was good but not as good as I would expect and most importantly the coffee was way too strong and unfiltered. Get a coffee machine.

- David, 17/09/2026 12:25, Travelled in a Couple

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

Thank you for your 4-star rating and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that overall you had an excellent holiday, enjoyed the destinations and felt the crew went above and beyond to make your trip a success. We also appreciate your constructive suggestions regarding tipping, the timing of our onboard feedback forms, and the food and coffee offering. Tipping is entirely optional and at each guest’s discretion, although we appreciate your comments regarding how the suggested guidance is communicated. Your feedback regarding completing forms in the presence of the crew is also particularly useful, as we certainly want guests to feel comfortable providing open and candid feedback. Thank you again for travelling with us and for your 4-star review. We’re pleased that these areas for improvement aside, you had such an enjoyable holiday.

Few things to improve

It was a great time with a great group of people. The staff on board were great but the main comments from us and other travellers was that the boat was a bit run down, specifically the linen was ripped and marked and the showers were smelly. Hope this helps

- Malcolm hardy, 10/09/2026 15:17, Travelled in a Couple

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

Thank you for your 4 star review and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time, enjoyed travelling with your group and had such a positive experience with the crew onboard. We also appreciate your comments regarding the condition of some aspects of the ship, including the linen and bathrooms. Feedback such as this is important to us and has been shared with the relevant team to help identify areas where improvements can be made. Thank you again for travelling with us, and we’re pleased that overall you had an enjoyable experience!

Great way to see the islands !

Very well organised from start to finish. Daily briefings, amazing rides (v easy on electric bike) and plenty of tasty food ! Cabins were quite basic but were en suite and had air-con. Plenty of time to sunbathe on deck or visit the islands. Some extra excursions and meals organised for those who wanted to but no pressure to go. All the staff were great esp our group leader Calum (& Srdan) - who had a great knowledge of the Croatian history as well as sorting any issues out throughout the week such as food preferences and general recommendations. Average age was around 60 on the boat (the Mali Luka) with a lovely bunch mainly from USA and Australia and NZ. Busy week as up early but a great way to explore the lovely islands. Water so clean and refreshing. All the towns well kept. Pebble beaches (not sand). We did Split to Dubrovnik route then had a couple of nights in hotel in Lapad (Dub) to relax. Thanks Sail Croatia for a memorable trip !

- Daniel & Zoe, 06/07/2026 10:07, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic guides and crew

Fantastic. Boat food was middle to good but not outstanding. Trip was overall fantastic.

- Anonymous, 03/07/2026 18:35, Travelled in a Couple

Get Outside with Bike Croatia

My wife and I had a great time on the sailing and biking adventure! The guides, scenery, and bikes were amazing! The routes were challenging at times and very beautiful. We had plenty of free time and made lots of new friends from around the world. We added extra days in Split (before) and Dubrovnik (after) which were both very enjoyable. Really loved this trip!

- John, 29/06/2026 13:00, Travelled with Family

Great tour

Holiday was great. All staff on the boat were great to deal with. Boat was clean and safe as well as the food was excellent. Only drawback was that there were some people not on ebikes which held up the whole tour several times. Would have liked to ebike longer distances but were not able to because of this issue.

- Anonymous, 24/06/2026 13:53, Travelled with Family

The Marin, Josip, and the crew made this trip…

We had a great time on our sail and cycle cruise thanks to Marin and Josip and our crew. Marin was our guide and Josip was our cycling guide and they were a great team-professional and very qualified yet warm and engaging. The support we received from these guys both on and off the bike was really amazing. I feel as though we got really lucky to have them assigned to our group. I took a star away because our boat-the Dionis-was very worn out. There were only 8 plastic loungers strewn about on the top deck and two were broken and there were 27 of us on board. We kept seeing other Sail Croatia boats with a full deck of chairs with cushions and I still can’t understand the disparity. Also, my husband and I ended up with a below deck cabin. It was dark, smelly, and very damp. Even the sheets at night were damp. I feel as though the trip could have been a perfect five stars if Sail Croatia had given more attention to the accommodations on the boat.

- Ricci, 15/06/2026 22:03, Travelled with Friend/s

Exceptional

Beyond expectations. Incredible leaders who gave us a history lesson. Truly ambassadors of the country

- Chris, 15/06/2026 18:38, Travelled with Friend/s

Lost in Dalmatia

Great 7 days on board Columbo visiting and cycling a beautiful selection of islands including Hvar, Vis, Korčula, Mljet and Sipan. Always felt we were in safe hands with our calm leader Ivaniča and ever smiling guide Olja.

- Adam, 11/06/2026 13:11, Travelled with Friend/s

cyling was awesome, boat could make improvements

Great! loved the cycling and the tour guides. Our days out on the bikes were absolutely great. Both Marin and Martin did everything they could to make the trip enjoyable. My concerns were with things that were in the Captains control: 1. Why was air conditioning not on every night? not on for both first and last night which is poor. 2. bedding was sub par at best, poor quality and could have used an extra pillow. 3. Food was not great. I feel an al a carte menu would have been better as this was eat what you get which really was not appealing to me for a trip with this price. Our daughter was with us, she eats vegetarian and her food was absolutely terrible. Boris, the chef, needs to do better! 4. on board bar was poorly stocked. We would have used this service if items were available but it was basically just one wine and draft beer.

- Anonymous, 02/06/2026 22:53, Travelled in a Couple

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-06-05:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you loved the cycling experience and that Marin and Martin helped make your trip so enjoyable. We will be sure to pass on your kind comments to them, as our guides work incredibly hard to create memorable experiences for our guests. We're sorry to hear that certain aspects of the onboard experience did not fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the air conditioning, cabin comfort, food offerings, vegetarian meals, and onboard bar selection. As the vessel relies on shore power while docked for the air conditioning system to operate, occasional interruptions can occur if the shore power connection is temporarily disconnected. We understand that these elements play an important role in the overall guest experience, and we will ensure your feedback is shared with the vessel operator for review and consideration. In particular, we're sorry to hear that the meals, including the vegetarian options provided for your daughter, did not meet your expectations. We recognise the importance of catering to a variety of dietary preferences and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Thank you again for your constructive feedback and recommendation. We truly value guest insights as they help us continue to improve our experiences.

Sail and Bike in May 2026

I enjoyed the other people on the tour and the guides (Marin and Martin). I did feel that the boat used was not a proper one for this kind of cruise. Once the bikes were loaded there was little room left. I noted other boats when at dock that were roomier on the stern on the middle. Also, the breakfast buffet was poorly organized. Again, there was a lack of space forcing people into a small table area where only one person could get in and had to come back out into the same line. There should be access in the round and not at one of the eating tables. When parked alongside other boats there was no airflow. This became an issue when the air conditioning was not working. The crew was not very friendly, were smoking near the eating area and on their phones. There were no smokers on the tour so it was somewhat disgusting to have to inhale the crews cigarette smoke. They should go off the boat or to the upper deck if they want to smoke. The food was not of good quality. Needs improvement.

- Anonymous, 01/06/2026 11:09, Travelled with Family

Dizare, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-06-05:

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed travelling with your fellow guests and that Marin and Martin helped make your experience a positive one. We will be sure to pass on your kind comments to them. We are sorry to learn that several aspects of the onboard experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the vessel layout, dining area configuration, air conditioning, food quality, and crew service. Guest comfort is extremely important to us, and we understand how these issues could have impacted your enjoyment of the cruise. Regarding your comments about the vessel size and onboard space, I can see that you travelled on one of our Premier ships. While these ships offer a comfortable cruising experience, we also offer a Premier Plus category for guests seeking additional space, larger cabins, and enhanced onboard amenities. Many of the larger vessels you may have seen during your cruise would likely have fallen within this category. Thank you again for your constructive feedback and recommendation. We truly value guest insights as they help us continue to improve our experiences.

Nice biking in Croatoa

Nice biking holiday , great guide , good e bike

- Andre, 27/05/2026 07:17, Travelled in a Couple

Bike and Barge

Good overall.

- Anonymous, 25/05/2026 19:27, Travelled Solo

Cycle/ sail Croatia

Had an awesome trip - the staff and tour guides were absolutely fantastic , would do it again in a heartbeat !!

- Darryl, 19/05/2026 17:20, Travelled in a Couple

Sail/cycle cruise

Boat crew were efficient. The two guides were knowledgable and helpful. Overall, the ride was fantastic with very good bikes and very amazing scenery.. HOWEVER, we did book and pay for a cabin with double bed. But instead got a single bed on one side and a bunk bed on the other side of the cabin which was dissapointing.

- Raymond Cooper, 19/05/2026 12:27, Travelled in a Couple

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2026-05-20:

Hi Raymond, thank you for taking the time to review your Cycle cruise with us this season, and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the cycling experience, scenery, bikes and found both our crew and guides knowledgable and helpful. It is a shame to read of your disappointment regarding the cabin bedding arrangement. We would like to clarify that bedding configurations are not guaranteed unless specifically requested and confirmed prior to departure. Upon reviewing the booking, we can see that a request for a double bed was not submitted by your travel agent at the time of booking, and therefore this was not something our team had been made aware of in advance. We always aim to accommodate guest preferences wherever possible and appreciate your feedback. Thank you again, it was a pleasure to have you join us!

Overall a great time!

Great crew, great fellow tourers! The itinerary was excellent. The bikes were garbage. You should not offer a tour where cycling is a feature and then provide bikes that were selected on cost only. Our tour leader spent far too much time trying to keep the bikes operational.

- Anonymous, 18/05/2026 13:32, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic Croatia

Although the entire experience was outstanding I do have a couple of points: 1.) As an experienced cyclist, I had no issues but I did see some areas of saftey that could be improved. There was confusion throughout the day as directions were, at times, incomplete and vague. 2.) Food was another issue as items at breakfast would run out and the main course lunches were mediocre. 3.) Coffee is always an issue for me and yours was the worst. (Sorry) 4.) I didn't understand why we couldn't pay our bar tab with a credit card. Many were short on cash and had to rush to an ATM. 5.) Whatsapp feature was great, would of been nice to get the days briefing in advance of actual briefing at 8:30 so we could follow along and have questions prepared. All in all our tour guides were friendly and well informed about the areas we visited and I would recommend this tour to friends The boat was immaculate and comfortable. Great way to see Croatia for the first time.

- Thomas , 11/05/2026 15:21, Travelled in a Couple

Quality crew.

We had a good cruise that was made fantastic by the crew.

- Peter , 11/05/2026 13:14, Travelled in a Couple

Cycling / Sailing

The cycling tour guide made it Tonka , Martina Alena were si nice and helpful , Tonka is a HOOT , so helpful , great sense of humour !!!! Christina the hostess was Super !!!!

- Claude, 27/04/2026 00:44, Travelled with Friend/s

Dave Laurie Sail Croatia bike tours

Our bike tour leaders Marin and Ilona were fantastic. Highly skilled, organized, caring and kept our group very safe. I thoroughly appreciated, as well enjoyed spending time with them. Sail Croatia should highly regard both these staff. A big 6 out of 5 for these two. They went way above beyond what was well beyond the minimum they needed to do.

- Anonymous, 08/10/2025 13:01, Travelled in a Couple

Excellent

Great staff and itinerary. A little more cleaning - railings and doors should be everyday. Sanitizer in dining room and public spaces. Half our group got sick which was NOT fun. Probably not their fault. All else was excellent. Their bikes were well Maintained and it was beautiful.

- Lane, 06/10/2025 20:38, Travelled with Friend/s

Very interesting rides through the country side.

- Wayne , 06/10/2025 06:36, Travelled with Friend/s

Great guides, service and beautiful country

My product ? Your product. Guides were great, boat crew was great ! Communication was fantastic ! All logistics great! Breakfast needs some help. Lunches not great. Need to rename the game- no sailing whatsoever. Bike Croatia is more appropriate.

- Robert, 01/10/2025 08:29, Travelled with Friend/s

Pleased

It really was a great trip, Marin and Mario were exceptional. They covered all the bases for having a safe and worry, free experience, very professional. Personally, I could’ve used a little bit longer routes to cycle and myself and a few others felt the last cycle stop was a little risky getting on and off the boat. I’m off to extend my journey and vacation, but I think that this part of it’s gonna be the best of everything overall Thanks, John.

- John, 29/09/2025 11:53, Travelled Solo

Honest review

The guides were very good, knowledgeable about all the Locations that we visited. helpful and friendly all the time .The food was below average and we were hoping for a lot better. Although the rooms were small they were ok but they were damp and clothes and bed sheets damp even with ac on. I would still recommend, but on a different boat with a different chef

- Brian , 28/09/2025 15:30, Travelled in a Couple

Cycle Dalmation coast Islands

Good itinery... Good equipment.. Knowlegable, competent, friendly Guides Great boat (Accomdation, Crew and meals) Altogether a great 7 days. Thank you

- clive, 22/09/2025 14:27, Travelled with Family

Sail Croatia cycling

Croatia is scenic and the cycling was good. The crew of the Princeza Diana was terrific- they worked very hard and were friendly and happy to interact with guests. The food was absolutely top notch- I'd recommend this trip for the food alone. Our guides were only average based on multiple previous cycling trips in Europe. They were pleasant enough but seemed disconnected from their jobs. Perhaps it was late in the season and they had mentally moved on.

- Anonymous, 22/09/2025 12:21, Travelled with Friend/s

Cycle/cruise

The guides Ivan and Lucija were very knowledgeable and organized. We alway knew the plan and they provided great local info and recommendations. The food was well prepared and tastey. The coffee was good but cold. Maybe replace the coffee maker with a better style that keeps the urn warmer. The only downside was our ship was charged after all our travel plans were made. The upper bunk mattress was small and uncomfortable.

- George , 20/09/2025 16:35, Travelled with Friend/s

Enjoyable, but not always comfortable

Well managed trip with hard working and knowledgeable staff and guides. The rooms were small and uncomfortable. Older boat needs an update. Food was adequate, but not outstanding. Riding in groups was challenging as some inexperienced riders.

- Mark, 19/09/2025 03:04, Travelled in a Couple

Lola was an excellent guide and host

Lola was excellent as our tail end guide with good history comments along the way. For constructive criticism I would recommend that the up front lead guide (Srdan) go a bit slower so that we did not spread out into seperate pelotons with the later groups missing turns that Srdan made without stopping to allow the later groups to catch up.

- Anonymous, 16/09/2025 15:28, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail & Cycling Croatia

Good host, good food and great itinerary.

- Nigel, 15/09/2025 07:38, Travelled in a Couple

Sail Croatia beautiful sights

The biking was the highlight of the sail. The food was good. The lower rooms could use better ventilation. The rooms were very damp. Staff were accomadating

- Anonymous, 08/09/2025 09:43, Travelled with Friend/s

Great trip to the islands of Croatia

The itinerary was well plannned with excellent leaders. I especially enjoyed the bike routes and swim spots! The food was good but the coffee was not acceptable! I would use Sail Croatia again!

- Henry, 08/09/2025 06:04, Travelled in a Couple

Staff

Your staff is awesome and very helpful. More details need to go to the ship and rooms.

- Glenn, 20/08/2025 21:09,

Another lovely trip

We love the islands and met new friends. The cycling was fun and the meals were good.

- Chris , 18/08/2025 05:37, Travelled in a Couple

Super Cycle Tour

My second Sail Croatia holiday and just as good as the first. I chose the Split Northern Cycle Tour to explore some new places and more of some of the places I'd visited previously, It was a great trip with an excellent multi national bunch of people on board. We were well looked after and the rides were excellent, scenic, varied, interesting and challenging but do go for the e-bike option unless you are a serious bike rider!

- Peter, 22/07/2025 12:45, Travelled Solo

Sail Croatia - Trip of a Lifetime

Our time on board the ship and during the cycling cruise was fantastic. The ship's crew was friendly and professional. Our cycling guides, Tonka and Sanja, were excellent, fun, and took us to many wonderful places. They also made numerous recommendations that were very helpful and enjoyable. My only criticism was for communication with the Sail Croatia personnel. It was difficult to find out which boat you were assigned to because that information was buried in a specific email link. I also asked about storage on the bicycles since they had racks and was told there was none. There were panniers provided and I did not need the backpack I had bought based on the misinformation.

- William, 08/07/2025 18:56, Travelled with Friend/s

Great way to see Croatian islands

Being able to cycle and see the places we visited with local knowledge guides. E Bikes makes it much easier and open to a wide variety of abilities. Stopping at every port and trying out local restaurants was also nice.

- Mark , 27/06/2025 04:46, Travelled with Friend/s

Wonderful way to see the Croatian Island

The tour guides Ivan and Lucija made the trips wonderful and unforgettable. Thank you.. It would have been a 5-stars tour if the breakfast varies daily, the ship is stocked with shampoo and the bed mattress is thicker. The staff on board were wonderful. The tour was well organized and the bikes were fantastic. Beach towels were not provided either.. It would have been very nice if these are provided as well.

- Roger, 18/06/2025 15:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Bike

- Steven, 09/06/2025 14:09, Travelled in a Couple

Croatia by bike and boat

Overall, my wife and I had a wonderful trip on our bike-boat trip in May 2025. The guides were very good and kept us well informed. The bikes were very good quality and easy to ride. My only criticism is that my wife and I slept in separate small beds in our cabin. We would’ve clearly preferred to be in a single bed together at night as we have been for 40 years. All in all, this was a very successful vacation for my wife and myself.

- David, 26/05/2025 12:42, Travelled in a Couple

Beautiful island cycle and sail cruise

Beautiful islands Quiet roads Amazing scenery Great food Great hospitality

- Greg, 26/05/2025 08:42,

Sail Croatia

Service

- Jacob, 19/05/2025 15:48, Travelled with Friend/s

Ccx

Good organization. Bikes in good shape. Clean cabin.

- Anonymous, 19/05/2025 06:03, Travelled in a Couple

Great experience.

Everyone was so friendly both guests and staff. All staff worked hard to ensure we had a pleasant experience. I felt we should have had complementary tea/coffee available at all times. Also the cycle part of our trip could have given water bottles .

- Andrew , 12/05/2025 15:21,

Great staff, great facilities but…

The staff could not have been more helpful, the guides were knowledgeable and were quick to make changes when the weather demanded it. However charging €40 for a bottle of sparkling wine that retails at £6 is outrageous.

- Colin, 12/05/2025 10:14, Travelled with Family

An amazing adventure!

Our tour hosts Ivan and Lucija were wonderful hard working guides. Thanks. Lucy and the rest of the kitchen staff were amazing. Thanks. The ship, crew and captain were amazing. Thanks. To be at a beautiful Croatian port, on the Adriatic sea in the morning and not allowed to have any type of coffee on the ship till 7:30 is a sad fact.

- Rob, 09/10/2024 16:36, Travelled with Friend/s

Split Northern

Beautiful Croatian coast and a good crew

- Tony, 07/10/2024 12:52, Travelled in a Couple

Breathtaking Rides

The crew did a great job making us as comfortable as possible. Our cycle guides were exceptional. The trip could only have been made better with better/newer boat.

- Darrell, 07/10/2024 06:47,

Great trip. Boat was fun - though not terribly comfortable.

Lots of great people on this trip including two great guides and the ships crew. The biking was challenging and fun though 32 people are rather a lot to organize. The boat was not as good as we hoped, but probably our fault as we thought we had gone premium plus rather than premium. Cabins were very small and the food was OK but not great.

- Peter, 02/10/2024 23:12, Travelled with Friend/s

Awesome experience

Places we visited, people we met, local culture.

- Craig, 30/09/2024 11:29, Travelled in a Couple

Wonderful vistas

The Croatian islands are so beautiful to see when biking. The EOS ship was not as nice as other pictures on the website. The staff were all pleasant. Vegetarian options were limited. Despite rain, the staff worked very hard to reroute us and gave us a wonderful experience.

- Anonymous, 27/09/2024 19:47, Travelled in a Couple

Good times

Anton and Karla our cruise / bike leaders did well with the large group of cyclists that were on-board the Princez Diana. Delaying a couple of rides due to weather and adding an additional ride for the island that we missed due to the weather. However, some of the riders did not like the fact that the additional 20km added for this additional ride were not given the option of missing it as it was stated before the start of the ride the group was told the additional ride would be optional. The kitchen staff were outstanding with excellent choices made for B / L and Dinners that we were given on the boat. I would've appreciated coffee included with lunch or dinner though not just breakfast. As for the room (Cabin #5) it was adequate as we did not have a working safe - staff said someone would fix it but that was never done. The venting in the bathroom was not good and the annoying relay pump sound was pretty bad when anyone was using water on the boat. I would recommend the cruise.

- David, 23/09/2024 14:42, Travelled in a Couple

Crofty1

Best way to see Croatia by Boat and Bike. Biking tge islands on ebikes is the only way to go!!! Fantastic. Staff and Crew were awesome. Food was Great. Chef was awesome and full of exuberance. I only downgraded to 4 stars due to Cabin comfort. Need better air circulation and climate control for sleeping.

- John, 23/09/2024 10:06, Travelled with Friend/s

Express and unite the love of both people and nature

I was very happy with the tour. The crew was happy going and all operations were smooth, The guides were well qualified, engaged and expressed kindness towards the the guests every day of the tour. Indeed a very good experienced, the second time I go with Sail Croatia in the beautiful area. My suggestions are: 1) Slow down the bike tours, make more brief stops to enjoy the splendor of nature. 2) Make the diet more in accordance with environmental and dietary recommendation (less meat, more vegetables and fruits). Furthermore, take measures to reduce food wast. As a first step, measure the food waste on board and calculate how much it costs. 3) Express your concern for nature in the selections of all materials and operation; including detergents, sorting of waste, motor efficiency; even the use of sails when possible. 4) Improve considerably the quality of the coffee you serve. For many people a good cup of coffee makes even a rainy day bright and sunny.

- Tryggvi Felixson, 23/09/2024 08:47, Travelled with Friend/s

Cycle, Swim, Sightee Dalmatian Coast

This is a well organised & experienced company who deliver what they claim. We visited scenic port villages, ate well, did some cycling (not as much as we wanted due to inclement weather) and made new friends from around the world. The crew & guides worked really hard to meet the varied needs of the guests.

- Frank, 19/09/2024 05:23, Travelled with Friend/s

Great trip but

Fabulous trip great meeting people worldwide the islands we stopped at were amazing tour was well a organised food was ok drinks were very expensive on the boat I think a lot more drinks would be served if this was not so excessive also hidden costs should be told up front paying for national parks and also the city tax was a lot more expensive than hotels city tax ?why ? we paid 3 times more than normal city tax when i questioned this I was told this was for staff for lifting bikes on and off ? is that not part of the holiday fees? need to be up front to people with all these charges shame only thing that put dampner on an exciting holiday

- mario, 15/09/2024 18:42, Travelled with Friend/s

Holly, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-10-01:

Dear Mario, Thank you for your recent 4 star review. I'm pleased to see you had a fabulous time on-board your recent Cycle Cruise, and you appreciated the organisation of the tour. We do advise on our FAQS, and also your Online Account that there is a "A local payment of 40 Euros per person is payable onboard your Sail Croatia Cruise. This payment incorporates port fees and tourist taxes throughout the week and is subject to change." so that is not a surprise to guests when on-board the cruise. Thank you for your feedback on the food and drinks, this is appreciated and will be passed onto our Operations Team. We do appreciate you as a valued customer of ours and are glad the feedback raised in your review did not deter you from having a great time on board. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

Croatia 🇭🇷 Cycle

We had a great time, all 28 people from all over the world, got on fantastically well. The bikes were of a good quality and everyone managed to get on really well with the e-bike I would have liked some longer rides, the longest ride was only about 50 kms, I would have liked to do this every day. The sail Croatia jersey, should be free to all and a day set aside when everyone wears it. I was the only person that bought a jersey and it certainly was not worth the £50 paid. We only swam off the boat twice and this was something we were looking forward to, This trip is not cheap and I realise we had one of the better boats, but with payment of food when off the boat and more expensive drinks when on the boat, our limit of spending was soon exceeded, to be then expected to pay for tips and what was an expensive payment was above what we could afford. The crew should not have to rely on tips and should be covered on the initial spend. I would be happy to talk more if requested.

- Martyn, 09/09/2024 07:39, Travelled in a Couple

Great time

The combination of riding to touring was great. Last couple of days would have been nice to have some more cycling but I recognize this is dictated by the size of the island.

- Ian, 02/09/2024 12:17, Travelled with Friend/s

Afroditi

The crew was amazing. From Andre our server to Matek and Christiana the sailors, everyone was friendly, helpful and competent. The cabins were small and cramped. Not much storage space. But we were only in our cabins to sleep or shower. Katarina and Mila were excellent cycling guides. Meals were substantial- no need to ever go hungry! It would be great if there was some decent coffee at breakfast. The coffee was terrible! The cycling was made easier with the e-assist bikes. One suggestions is to divide the cycling groups. Those on e bikes and those on standard bikes. Those on e bikes were always waiting for the standard cyclists to catch up. It felt like we were constantly interrupting our ride.

- Anonymous, 30/08/2024 21:03, Travelled with Friend/s

Great Trip

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Excellent exercise to work off the meals! Our guides were super, well organized, and very hospitable. Met people from all over the world. Comfortable ship, Well organized itinerary. Enjoyed the swimming, particularly on hot August days! One thing to note is that it was not clear on the website nor from the saleswoman with whom we corresponded if the "total ascent/descent" for a day is combined ascent & descent or the amount one ascends and additionally descends. It is the amount one ascends and then descends as well. For example if a day's total ascend/descend is 640 meters (as ours was listed on Day 3), that means you will climb a total of 640m and then descend a total of 640m.

- Anonymous, 21/08/2024 00:23, Travelled in a Couple

Transition from work

The staff were all impressively friendly , helpful, knowledgeable , accommodating and extremely hard working.. The communication regarding daily rides, activities were impressive and able to be flexible when needed The other guests made the trip exceptional sharing the boat and bike rides but life experiences and stories. We are confident we made friends from around the world that we will maintain and see in the future

- David, 19/08/2024 09:16, Travelled in a Couple

Sail ride

The guides and boat staff where welcoming and fun to be with and being with like minded people

- Peter, 11/07/2024 22:49, Travelled with Friend/s

Best way to see Croatia

Our bike and boat trip was everything we hoped it would be. We saw people on excursions like this ten years ago, and everyone looked like they were having so much fun, we promised ourselves we would come back and do it. We finally did it, and it certainly didn't disappoint us. The boat and crew were wonderful, and our tour guides Miranda and Andro treated us like friends coming for a visit. Loved being on the water boating from island to island, and then biking on the island gave us a chance to see so much more than just sailing.

- Gerry, 04/07/2024 13:52,

Cycling Croatia and making friends

The cycle crew (Miranda and Andro) were friendly and knowledgeable giving us history and insight into all the islands we visited. We started off as strangers and left as friends - each person on board cheering on others in the group To ride through the villages was a real treat. The crew onboard the ship Emanuel were also friendly and accommodating

- Scott, 04/07/2024 12:32, Travelled in a Couple

Perfect Combination

Great combination of bike time, boat time, and town time with friends old and new. Croatia is a beautiful country to visit. Guides and Crew were excellent.

- Trefor, 26/06/2024 17:10, Travelled with Friend/s

Just the right mix

if you have a group of bikers and non-bikers, and want enough biking and cruising and hiking and walking for everyone, the cycle cruise is just the right mix. We found ourselves never really needing more of any one thing (especially food). The staff was amazing and really do everything they can to make sure you are always comfortable.

- Eliot, 24/06/2024 12:39, Travelled with Friend/s

A-1

Great Staff great ship .

- Rob, 17/06/2024 16:04, Travelled with Friend/s

Croatian holiday

Beautiful locations, the scenery was amazing. The E-bikes were a revelation it was as easy or as hard as you wanted it to be. The staff and boat crew were very friendly and hospitable. Wonderful way to spend a week in the Adriatic.

- Grant, 17/06/2024 06:18, Travelled with Friend/s

Split return north cycle trip

The cycling was good, as were the two guides who took very good care of us. The food on board left a lot to be desired. Veggies and meat overcooked. They needed to provide more fresh fruit and salads. The staff were all very nice and friendly though.

- Anonymous, 15/06/2024 03:59,

Tour was wonderful

Guides were very good and friendly. Cycling was a great way to se the islands. Group got along very well. Rooms were small. Allocation of rooms did not seem fair with single getting a bigger room than a couple, without paying a supplement. But enjoyed the experience very much.

- David, 03/06/2024 09:11,

Bike/boat trip split to Dubrovnik

Enjoyed the trip and the other passengers with similar interests. We were all generally the same age group with extensive travel experience. It was a great group of people I rated it 3-1/2 out of 5 because having to keep 34 cyclists together was VERY time consuming. We ended up stopping and waiting often on busy roads or uphills.. which made it difficult for some to start again. . I feel you should break the groups to 16 per. One group slower and one faster. We had traditional cyclist in the group (kudos to them, as there were some steep sections) but it had us waiting often. one time more than 45 minutes.. I feel we could have seen more and done a lot more cycling if it was split out. I think most of the participants felt that way.. I would do another trip based on my experience. If all the cyclists were on e-bikes. The food was delicious and plentiful and the cooks, waiters, seaman and staff were amazing.

- Anonymous, 28/05/2024 18:08, Travelled in a Couple

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-05-29:

Thank you for your valuable feedback about your recent trip with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the company of fellow travelers, the delicious food, and the exceptional service from our staff. We understand your concerns regarding the group size and the challenges of keeping 34 cyclists together, especially on busy roads and uphill sections. While splitting the group into smaller ones sounds like a practical solution, unfortunately, we cannot implement this due to health and safety regulations that require us to maintain a certain group size for optimal supervision and support. However, we are committed to improving the experience for all our guests. We will explore alternative ways to manage group dynamics more efficiently, such as scheduling more frequent breaks or providing additional support for those on traditional bikes. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. We're glad to hear that despite these challenges, you are considering another trip with us. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us and for your constructive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon.

Very enjoyable

Staff, boat, food especially lunch Waiting staff very good and friendly

- John, 21/05/2024 18:32, Travelled with Friend/s

Beautiful Croatia

We decided to enjoy the bike/sail option from Split to Dubrovnik. Every portion of the trip found beautiful scenery. Our guides and the boat crew were excellent, and were quick to make adjustments as rough sea weather rolled in one day. Even though we do a lot of biking at home, we were very thankful to have gone with the e-bike bike option for this trip. We were disappointed the hot tub on our boat was not available. Having that as an option after biking or swimming would have been nice. The crew did a great job of accommodating individual food requirements. Thanks for a very nice week!

- Paul, 21/05/2024 07:00, Travelled in a Couple

Holly, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-05-21:

Hi Paul, thank you for your recent 4 star review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Croatia on your rides, and that the guides and crew were an excellent addition to the ship. We understand your view regarding the Jacuzzis however they are not an added inclusion on our Active Cruise Product as per our website. Thank you again for your feedback on this, and we hope to welcome you on-board in the future Paul.

Friendly cruise

Nice bike ride, good food and enjoyable guides and staff.

- André, 20/05/2024 15:18, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic crew and cycle guides.

The crew on the Afrodita were brilliant very helpful and obliging. They were 5 star the only reason l submitted a 4 star was because of the poor ventilation In the below deck cabins. There was quite a bit of moisture in the air. However the crew and cycle guides were the shining light for us. Highly recommending this trip to friends.

- Spencer, 13/05/2024 14:36, Travelled in a Couple

St Amant

The island jumping and going bike riding was awesome. But you need to let people know the % of slope distance Food was great but a little too much for lunch for us foreigners.

- Keith, 13/05/2024 10:18,

Coutts

The trip was good! The food was average! Would have liked to gone on longer bike rides on all seven islands. The boat did not provide blankets for bedding. The Itinerary changed sometimes, just needed to be informed sooner. The two guides were excellent, provided a safe and enjoyable experience. I would like the tip to be included in the price of the trip, it becomes awkward to find a medium price. The bikes were good but longer rides would have been great! I would recommend this trip to my colleagues. Thank you!

- Randy, 13/05/2024 06:51, Travelled in a Couple

Holly, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-05-15:

Hi Randy, thank you for your review and taking the time to share this feedback with us. We are happy to see you enjoyed your trip, thank you for the feedback you have provided. I'm sorry to hear you did not have blankets provided along with the bed linen, the team on-board would have been happy to provide these. As tipping is not a compulsory process, and is based on the individual experience we are unable to add these into the cruise price. We are pleased to see you would recommend us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!

Sail cycle Croatia on the Emmanuel

Boat crew and guides were excellent. Daily rides were manageable but recommend Ebikes as there is plenty of hills. Cabins were comfortable. Crew catered for a variety of diets. Captain and boat have a great story. We look forward to returning for another sail cycle holiday

- Will, 05/05/2024 16:38, Travelled in a Couple

Best vacation

Our guides Evichia and Tonka were fantastic. Always accommodating and available to answer questions and address concerns.

- Paul, 11/10/2023 14:10, Travelled with Friend/s

I will do this again

The trip was an excellent value. The guides were good and the bikes were in great shape. Next time I do this trip it will not be in a below-deck cabin. My only other complaint is the dining salon is small and very noisy when full. It was much better when we could expand to the tables outside.

- Gordon, 10/10/2023 13:29, Travelled with Friend/s

Great way to experience the Croatian Islands

Good routes. Local knowledge was good. Variety of sights.

- Michael, 25/09/2023 01:15, Travelled with Friend/s

Croatia by Bike and Boat...

The actual tour itinerary was very good, although the 30km days need to be longer. The guides communications skills need to be improved and the rooms are EXTREMELY basic. Food was filling and had a home cooked flair to it. We were on a premier boat and really would have liked something with better rooms. Boat staff were excellent.

- Norman, 22/09/2023 23:15, Travelled in a Couple

Great People / Bike Rides - So-So Accommodations

The tour guides and boat crew were all fantastic, friendly people that knew what they were doing and were super accommodating. The bike rides were great. We saw a lot of the islands by bike. The meals on the ship were ok, but not great. Certainly, there was plenty of food. Our cabin was not great. It was always damp even with the A/C running. Towels never dried out and the bed always felt clammy.

- Bob, 19/09/2023 15:40, Travelled in a Couple

Trip from Split to Dubrovik.

The whole "package" was quite good. Guides, bar/food and of course the rest of the crew. As we had a lot with Maria and both in the bar, I just want to say that these were unbelievably nice and talented people. But breakfast could have been somewhat more varied. We were on MS P Diana.

- Tor Arne, 18/09/2023 14:27, Travelled with Friend/s

Croatia Experience

Attentiveness of the entire crew and guides. Enjoyrd the planned stops, options to explore solo or with our cycling guide Mila. Food prepared by the chef was top notch and covered a wide range of mediterranian fare. The cabin my gf and i had was much bigger than expected and very comfortable. I do wish the rides had been a little longer but as discussed with our guides, not all groups are avid cyclists. Other than that the routes were pleasant. Coming from the states, getting used to a heavy smoking culuture did detract a bit.

- Erik, 18/09/2023 11:27, Travelled in a Couple

Sea and Cyling

The assortment of food on the boat for breakfast and lunch was excellent. The variety of terrain and vistas was equally as satisfying. Our accommodations were perfect for our needs. The only negative for the journey was the smell of cigarette smoke at times on the boat, especially at meal times. It was a second-hand, drifting issue but bothersome none the less. Would absolutely recommend a trip of this type to others.

- J. David, 18/09/2023 11:11, Travelled with Friend/s

Milo

Good organization of bike trips

- Carol, 18/09/2023 09:44, Travelled with Friend/s

Dubrovnik to Split

The trip was great, we had a very good time. The cycling hosts were good and informative. Crew were ok but not so customer friendly. Lunch was generally good but breakfast became sparse and always only luke warm at best, from the middle of the week only fruit and specialist teas were available as run out of 'normal' breakfast tea. rooms were adequate but toilet smells were constant plus could not understand why single people were given a double room+single bed to share when married couples had single beds?

- David, 12/09/2023 04:38, Travelled in a Couple

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-09-13:

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to review our services and provide us with your feedback. We are so pleased to hear you had an amazing time on board, this is wonderful! Regarding the cabin allocation, our ship allocation is finalised a week before departure, so we are unable to 100% guarantee a twin bed or double bed cabin. This is due to the fact that each of our ships have completely unique cabin configurations (and therefore always consist of a different number of twin and double cabins available onboard). We do our best to accommodate preferences based on those who book first, however we're unable to confirm bed types at the time of booking. At times if there is bad weather, the 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. We do appreciate all your feedback which has been passed on to the relevant teams. Thank you again and thank you for joining us for a fantastic week on board!

Bob cat

- Harvey, 04/09/2023 21:41, Travelled in a Couple

A Fun Sail & Bike Cruise

The bike/ sail cruise was great overall, what made the trip was our tour leaders Marija and Andrej. They were extremely friendly, outgoing and easy to connect with, they provided local recommendations of what to do and where to go. Also, the group of people on the boat were great, a slightly older crowd that knew how to have fun and connect with each other. The food on the boat was average which I expected it would be, definitely needs more attention. The bikes were in great condition without any faults, exceeded my expectation. The room was okay however bathroom needs a detailed clean and the shower curtain had mould. A little disappointed that our first day riding got cancelled due to rain and also advised it was a public holiday, so we stayed in spilt for the night. The public holiday should have been worked around in advance for an alternative, understand about the rain issue. Paying for drinks in cash was annoying, I would have bought more if able to pay on credit card.

- Vince, 14/08/2023 07:14, Travelled with Friend/s

Milena 2023

The people we travelled with made the trip exceptionally great. By chance we had a full ship of Australian, New Zealand, England, USA and Canada who got on so well. The destinations, cycling and views were incredible.

- Neil, 27/06/2023 06:31, Travelled in a Couple

Cycle Croatia

We really enjoyed the cycling routes and our guides Marin and Andro. The ships crew were nice and friendly, the food was fairly good. However we stayed in a lower cabin and it had a very bad smell coming from the bathroom. It would come and go but at times it was terrible. I believe most people would not put up with it and complain heavily. The ship was full so we thought there is no other room to go to so why bother complaining. This problem needs to be addressed because we probably wouldn’t book another trip on this ship again. Other passengers we talked to said how they had black mold in their bathrooms which is even worse. It’s unfortunate because it did put a damper on our trip.

- Greg, 27/06/2023 04:39, Travelled in a Couple

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-06-27:

Hi Greg, thank you so much for joining us and for your 4 star review. It is so wonderful to read how much you enjoyed your Cycling cruise with us this season. I will be sure to pass your kind words and thanks onto the guides and crew, they will be pleased to hear this. 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. We are so pleased to have you on board with us this season Greg, and look forward to welcoming yo on board again in the future!

More detailed information needed on rides

Good weather Good fellow cruisers Good guides Smallish group

- david, 31/05/2023 09:38, Travelled in a Couple

Bike Croatia

Small group, good guides, bike adventures. There should be more details on the physical aspects of the bike touring as those that chose the hybrid bikes found some of the hills tòo strenuous.

- Anonymous, 29/05/2023 19:17, Travelled with Friend/s

Wonderful trip - boating and biking

Our guides Marin and Ivan were very knowledgeable and attentive. The boat Milena was a great base allowing us to explore the Dalmatian islands by bike.

- Rick, 22/05/2023 15:44, Travelled with Friend/s

Bike and sail was fun

e bikes saved the trip. Food and sleeping arrangements could have been better

- Anonymous, 17/10/2022 07:09, Travelled with Friend/s

Cycle Split to Dubrovnik.

Well planned, well run trip. The boat, Kleopatra, is excellent. Our room was super, good size, airy and clean. The public areas, restaurant, and sun deck are excellent. The cycling was well organised, and a good mix of hard climbs, and lovely roads and tracks. In our group we had 10 e-bikes and 6 standard. The guiding was exactly right...we were told what we would be doing and when. Don't expect to cycle away from the group. All told a great trip.

- Nick, 12/10/2022 11:07, Travelled in a Couple

Great price, great way to see the Dalmatian Islands

Guides were outstanding. Tailored each day's rides to the group. Gave options. Knew the terrain. The food needs work. Portions were huge. Occasionally, as they tried to serve 32 people at once, they plated and waited for all 32, resulting in cold food for everyone. When dinner is at 7, serve at 7, no matter who is there. And the food quality was not great. Breakfasts were okay. But fresh vegetables were scarce and overcooked. Salads consisted of a small bowl of tomatoes and cucumbers every night. I would suggest that when the boat is docked in a town with restaurants available, give people the option of not eating on the boat but in town, and adjust the prices accordingly. Rooms were cleaned/serviced only once in the week, which was fine but would have been nice to know. No bathroom toiletries, despite being told there would be. And front cabins with twin beds have very limited access to the underbed storage--bad design.

- Anonymous, 06/10/2022 11:36, Travelled with Friend/s

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

Thank you for your 4-star review . We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time onboard the cruise, found the guides outstanding and appreciated the tailor-made itinerary for your private group. We agree - cruising is the best way to see the Dalmatian islands. We thank you for your suggestions - guests are welcome to dine in local restaurants if they prefer to in the evenings, and decline the dinner provided. In regards to the meals served, the chef will prepare and cook all the meals in the small gulleys onboard and we understand that at times, this is not to everyone's taste. Your comments will be passed on to them for future improvements, thank you. Each cabin is unique in style, providing storage for two guests and there is additional storage in the cupboards provided. Cabin cleaning service takes place daily, with a thorough clean mid-week. Toiletries are not provided on all ships and to avoid disappointment, we advise guests to bring their own - this information is also mentioned in your pre-departure documents. Thank you for all your comments here. We hope that these issues didn't detract from your overall experience and enjoyment.

Amazing experience.

Dalmatian islands were amazing. I have to go back. Both guides Ivan and Joseph were fantastic. Food quality on the boat needs to desperately improve. That alone would have me looking for a different company for next time. Overall a great experience and want to come back but will need much better food on boat

- Rich, 03/10/2022 06:46, Travelled with Friend/s

Great way to see Croatia

Guides and staff were great (Mila,Surgen,Lana, and cook). Great bike rides with nice bikes and recommended sights and restaurants. Food was good and plentiful. Room was adequate but full double top sheets would be nice instead of two singles. Aphrodita boat needed some TLC with torn deck carpets and some missing deck trims. If there was seating on the top deck it might get used. Overall a great trip and a wonderful way to see the Croatian islands.

- Chris, 26/09/2022 06:38, Travelled in a Couple

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

Thanks so much for your 4-star review Chris. We are really happy to hear you found the guides and staff, bike rides, restaurants and food to be of good value, thank you. We appreciate all your suggestions for improvement and we will take these 'onboard' :-). We agree, it's the best way to see the Croatian islands and the most scenic views. Thanks again.

Sail Croatia

We just finished our cruise on the Afrodita. The itinerary and guide team Mila and Srdan were fantastic. They went above and beyond to ensure we were safe and happy. The boat crew were good but the boat was tired. I would highly recommend the cruise.

- Michael wright, 26/09/2022 05:46, Travelled in a Couple

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

Hi Michael, thanks for your 4-star review - we are pleased to know you enjoyed your time on the cruise and in Croatia as a whole. We hope to have you back with us again in the future. Thank you,

Fantastic

All the journey was better than expected. Very good guides and good service.

- Lars Bjarne, 20/09/2022 09:42, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-09-21:

Thank you for your review Lars, we were pleased to have you join us on board Mali Ante!

Croatia is Beautiful

26 friends and family sailed on the Emanuel from Split to Dubrovnik. Nina from Sail Croatia was a great guide the food on the Emanuel was delicious and each port was somehow nicer than the last. I only wish was spending more time on the bikes exploring the islands. The schedule keep us fairly tied to the A To B trip with little time for side trips. Also, much of the biking day was spent waiting for slower riders which would have made my trip even better…..

- John, 19/09/2022 08:57, Travelled with Family

Great team

Nina and Marin and Ivan the captain we’re fantastic. The. Cabins were clean and there was space for luggage. As with any small ship bathroom space is limited. We were on the upper deck of rooms and they were great. We lucked out with only 27 guests who all got along really well and we have developed a number of great memories and new friends.

- Anonymous, 12/09/2022 20:16, Travelled in a Couple

the boat

I found the quarters on the boat to be lacking in some of the creature comforts I was hoping for. The AC was not sufficient for the hot days and nights. I found it difficult to sleep. The room was small and well organized and otherwise comfortable, but in the bath/shower it was impossible to use without water getting on the floor. The wifi was very inconsistent and mostly unusable in our cabin. Although I was pleasantly surprised it was available in the first place, being on a boat. It did work almost of the time in the salon. I did not like the idea of expected tipping for the crew. They should be paid a livable wage by Sail Croatia not your guests.

- Anonymous, 22/07/2022 19:46,

Great Trip!

The Crew aboard Emmanuel were “Awesome” Would definitely travel aboard on Emmanuel!

- Chris , 20/06/2022 05:54, Travelled in a Couple

Cycling on Dalmatia islands

It was amazing cycling tour. A uniq experience which involved cycling swimming and cruse for seven days. The views were unbelievable. I recommend it very every cyclist.

- Meir, 11/10/2021 05:35, Travelled with Friend/s

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-10-13:

Thank you so much for your review Meir. We're pleased you enjoyed your time on the cruise and in Croatia!

Great holiday

Really enjoyed my week on Colombo. Staff. couldn’t have been more helpful, ship was well provisioned, itinerary (though nothing like that described on the website) was interesting and varied. Croatia is a great destination and we were fortunate to enjoy it in good company and under sunny skies.

- Richard, 04/10/2021 06:54, Travelled in a Couple

Sail Croatia was a stunning experience for my wife and I and we will definitely be back k in 2021 with some of our friends

Both my wife and I love cycling and the fact that we had a double bed cabin plus unsuite was a bonus.

- Nazmie, 30/09/2019 01:18, Travelled in a Couple

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-10-02:

Hi Nazmie, Thanks for your review. We are pleased to hear you both enjoyed your time on our Cycle cruise and that the ensuite with double bed was a nice surprise :-)

Brigid

Great company travelling in a group of 16 friends.Others on board the boat were also great and everyone got on well. Staff great, organised and supportive. Would have liked longer bike rides and less time in the villages. Also to have a meal on board at night 2-3 nights a week to enable more group interaction at a social level. Lunches I would have preferred to be while out in the village and then ride more, rather than having to come back to the boat for lunch sometimes late in the day (for lunch)

- Anonymous, 27/09/2019 21:54, Travelled with Friend/s

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-10-02:

Hi there and thank you for your review. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise with a group of 16 friends, but also the rest of the travellers onboard. We appreciate your comments on longer bike rides and less time in the villages, we try to get a good infusion of both :-). Your suggestion of having lunches out will be highlighted to our Operations Team for future improvements. Thank you again for all your comments and for choosing to travel with us!

NORTHERN ROUTE

THE CYCLING WAS GREAT AND OF COURSE WE LOVE CROATIA. THIS TIME WE FELT OUR CABINS WERE RATHER CRAMPED. DID NOT LIKE THE BUNK BEDS. LAST TIME WE HAD A PREMIER BOAT AND WAS MUCH BETTER. THE TOUR GUIDES WERE GREAT. NO COMPLAINTS. OUR OTHER ISSUE WERE AT BREAKFAST TIMES. QUITE UNORGANISED. CUPS, BUTTER, YOUGARTS ALWAYS RUNNING OUT AND HAVING TO ASK FOR THIS ALL THE TIME. NO SIDE PLATES ON TABLES. JUST SIMPLE IRRATING THINGS. SO THIS CAN BE IMPROVED I FEEL. IS THIS OUT OF YOUR CONTROL AS THE BOAT CREW COMES WITH THE BOAT. ?

- GRAHAM, 25/09/2019 14:30, Travelled with Friend/s

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-27:

Thanks for your review of your Cycle cruise with us this summer on board Tuna. We are pleased to read you had a great time exploring Croatia! I will be sure to pass your comments onto our Operations Manager. Thank you for brining this to our attention and also for joining us this season.

Nice Boat, Nice Crew but Whatever you do DO NOT book a below decks cabin

The Itinerary and crew and setting, cycles routes were all great, However the documents and listings state that there is a port hole that can be opened in port in the below deck cabins. There is a port hole that was bolted shut which the crew flatly refused to open. In our cabin 18 on the Deluxe Milena the widow was cracked and there was no daylight either as the metal cover was bolted in place. We were told that they had been sealed shut for the last 5 years, There is a clear case for a claim of misrepresentation in the brochure and website advertising. The lighting only green tinge very dim old-tech LED lights that made the cabin look like a set from a horror movie. The below deck cabins were so damp and smelly and we took to taking our mattresses and blankets up to the top deck to dry out. Other passengers in the steerage class also complained about the smell and the damp. I have made a YouTube video about this problem that I will upload. time out of the cabin was great.,

- Tony, 24/09/2019 12:07, Travelled in a Couple

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-27:

Hi there, thank you for your 4 star review of Cycle cruise with us this season on board Milena, one of our Premier ships. We're pleased to read that you were happy with the itinerary and also the crew on board - thank you for this! I'm sorry to read you were unhappy with some aspects of the Lower Deck cabin including not being able to open the porthole windows. The windows are kept shut to protect your belongings and other items in your cabin, so not to get your bed wet from the splashing of the waves whilst sailing. I have checked our internal records and cannot see anywhere you brought these points up with your Representative. If we had been made aware that you were uncomfortable in your cabin then we would have been able to resolve this issue with you. Milena is a Premier ship, so cabins on board do have air-conditioning to provided added comfort. I will be sure to pass your comments onto our Operations Manager. I do hope this did not deter you from having a great time in Croatia. Thank you!

Bike

Great bike and the beautiful county of Croatia

- Donald, 23/09/2019 06:21, Travelled in a Couple

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-27:

Many thanks for your 5 star review of your Cycle cruise on board Marija Magdalena.

Cruise/Cycle with Sail Croatia is well worth it

The organisation of the cruise/cycle was first class and we werr blessed to have such a fine guide in Daniel and his assistant H. The crew of the Tuna were also most helpful, especially our barman Marko, our chef Marko (also) who provided great food under difficult conditions, and our captain who was always most obliging in arranging for timely swims. The bikes were of a high standard. I would have no hesitation on recommending this holiday to others. Thank you, Sail Croatia.

- Eamonn, 17/09/2019 16:09, Travelled with Friend/s

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

It's amazing to hear you had such a great time on Tuna for your Cycle cruise with us! Thank you for such a great review and also for your recommendation. Hopefully you'll join us again in the future!

Fabulous trip in stunning surroundings

Firstly the itinerary was great with a lovely mix of island stops. Or two guides Julia and Dora were friendly enthusiastic and highly professional. Julia in particular was very hard working, dedicated to ensuring we were looked after and answered all questions with knowledgeable answers. Her daily and sometimes twice daily briefings were informative and interesting. The cycling was great but for some too challenging. I’m an experienced cyclist and fit but I struggled up some of the climbs so it would be helpful to make sure weaker riders were made aware of this. The boat was very comfortable and well equipped. My only slight criticism was the attitude of the captain, surly and uncommunicative when compared with the guides and the rest of the crew. Food was very good on board.

- Nick, 26/08/2019 07:24, Travelled in a Couple

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-13:

Hi there, thank you for your 5 star detailed review of your Cycle cruise with us this season on board Magellan. We are so pleased to hear you had such a great trip and that you were happy with the itinerary and of course the crew on board along with your guides. Many thanks for mentioning how you found the daily cycles, we offer E-Bikes for anyone who thinks they may struggle. I will be sure to pass your comments regarding the captain onto our Operations Manager, Thank you for joining us and we do hope to see you on board again.

Biking from Split to Dubrovnik

The itinerary was fantastic! The option for ebike made my experience so much better. The ship was clean and well run and all the Sail Croatia people were fantastic.

- Michael, 01/07/2019 21:44, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-10:

Hi, thank you for your review. It's great to hear you had a fantastic time with us on your Cycling cruise! We do hope you can join us again. Thank you.

A great way to see the Dalmatia islands

We love cycling, so found this cruise a great way to experience the islands between Dubrovnik and Split. The crew couldn’t have been more helpful and worked so hard to make sure we had a good time and we informed about the places were visiting. The ship is not super luxurious but adequate enough for our needs. The food was plentiful.

- Mark, 01/07/2019 05:53, Travelled with Friend/s

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-05:

Thank you so much for your review! We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise and the islands visited on your itinerary. We will make sure the crew are aware of your comments, thanks for your kind words. Thanks again!

Great

Great crew fantastic

- Paul , 29/06/2019 12:37, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-04:

Thank you so much!

Excellent itinerary, great boat.

Thank you for the week cycling and cruising through the islands of the Dalmatian coast. The boat, crew and food were all great, as was the itinerary. The bicycles were also good, but there was a big divide between those with electric bikes and those without. If you didn't have an e bike you were left behind on the hills which kept the e bikers waiting, not a good feeling. Might be good to consider everyone having e bikes to keep the harmony of the voyage intact.

- Richmond, 24/06/2019 23:26, Travelled in a Couple

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-06-27:

Thank you for your review! We were more than happy to have you onboard our Cycle cruise and we are pleased to know you enjoyed the cruise overall. We welcome people of all fitness levels to join our cycle cruises as we have the option of either a) an Ebike or b) a Standard bike. Generally we will have 2 guides, 1 in the front of the group, and 1 at the back, this is so that each person can take it at their own pace without feeling they are holding everyone else up. We do appreciate all your comments and glad you enjoyed yourselves.

Boat bike experience

Good: food was good and enough. Places visited were fantastic. Some places very crowded. Friendly staff. Boat clean and common areas cleaned all the time. Had great rides. Not so good: We were asked to pay extra for air conditioning (really?!) This left a bitter taste even after a few days the captain agreed to offer it. The e-bikes not conducive for longer rides (20’ rims not good). Will recommend Sail Croatia.

- Gerrie, 24/06/2019 04:40, Travelled in a Couple

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-06-24:

Hi there and thank you for the review! We are really happy to hear you enjoyed all aspects of the cruise and we hope to have you join us again soon!

Cycle cruise

The cruise was well organised. Stephanie tour guide was very informative welcoming committed to her role and didn't lose sight of her role during the whole trip and very friendly always available. The crew was equally professional

- George, 23/06/2019 00:01, Travelled in a Couple

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-06-24:

Thank you for your comments - it was a pleasure having you join our cruise and we will be sure to pass your kind comments on to Stephanie. Thanks again!

Great way to experience a stunning coast line.

We did the sailing cycling trip aboard Marija Magdelena. I thought the route was great and the food on board was hearty and homely. The cabins were sufficiently spacious and clean. I wouldn't recommend the below deck ones on this ship. Although they have portholes, they cannot be opened, which means there is no airflow and the cabins get very hot and stuffy, especially those right next to the engine room, The average age of our group worked out to about 50 years old, which was lowered significantly by a group of 4 friends in their early 30's. The riding itself was more tour bus touring by bicycle. It felt like we were always waiting. This was partly due to our group makeup and partly due the our main cycle guide who was conducting his fist tour and could speak very limited English. That said, the crew in general really were great and always on hand to do what they can to improve your trip. I would recommend Sail Croatia to others, Next time I'd skip the organised cycling.

- Anonymous, 18/06/2019 08:28, Travelled with Friend/s

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-06-24:

Hi there and thank you for your 4-star review. We're delighted to hear you found the route great, the food onboard delicious and hearty, the cabins spacious and clean and the crew invaluable. There are a couple of points in your review that I just need to clarify for other travellers considering booking with us - All our ships and cabins are very unique in style and on our Ensuite ships, the cabins include a fan for extra ventilation, also our Cycle cruises are open to all ages over 15 years of age and we often get a real mixed bag of demographics onboard which makes for an interesting and fun trip. There shouldn't be too much of a delay with our cycle cruises, as there is always room for travellers to take the routes at their own pace. In saying this, we are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip overall and we thank you for the recommendation!

It was Great. Has potential to be excellent

The destination is beautiful. Riding and sailing thru it is an amazing idea. A little bit of fine training and sticking to the routes defined in the itinerary would have been better. Lots if compromised rides. The head riding guide seemed dictatorial. The other guide, Stephanie was amazing. The cabins were small, but for the price, i cant complain three out of seven days, we didn't have hot water in the morning. Would i do this again, absolutely. The chef was phenomenal. The server needed some polishing. The people on this boat were all in the same age group and we all got along really well. This is what made it so great

- Zahir Kara, 27/05/2019 15:44,

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-06-20:

Hi there and thank you for taking the time to review our cruise. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed the destinations and the perfect mix of cycling and sailing, onboard with a group of similar aged people! Thanks for your comments regarding the chef - we are glad you enjoyed the meals! We are really happy to hear you will do the cruise all over again, and we hope you do!

Great experience & scenery

- John, 02/10/2018 06:17, Travelled with Family

Planning to go again!

We sailed & cycled with friends aboard the Milena on the Split Southern route. The accommodations surpassed our expectations in size and amenities. The tour guides were accommodating to the varied needs of our cycle group making our overall experience during our week of Island hopping pleasurable. You cannot beat the price point for this excursion as the food served aboard the ship was good, the equipment rental adequate and the service on board obliging. We plan to try the Northern Cycle & Sail next. I recommend E-Bikes!

- ARCANGELA, 24/09/2018 13:16, Travelled in a Couple

Well-mixed

Good mixture of cycle routes and locations, of people on the cruise and of cocktails from Dino. Great format and lovely guides and vrew!

- Anonymous, 02/07/2018 12:10, Travelled in a Couple

Great adventure

We were in excellent friendly company, boat and cabin exceeded expectations. We had a fab chef who amazed us by preparing lovely 3 course meals in the tiniest galley - when she wasn’t cooking in it she was cleaning it ! Dino, our barman/host/new friend was amazing - such a genuine, welcoming guy whose kindness humbled us. He represents Sail Croatia at its best Our cycling routes were a lot tougher than envisaged and we would have liked more options (ie easier) but this would have needed more guides. Turned into more of a challenge than a holiday as the fitter cyclists raced ahead and slower ones in the group were continually on catch up which meant many gaps and not much group riding All in all a great experience we will not forget, we were 31 strangers who became 31 friends - amazing !! Would recommend if you are a hill loving cyclist :)

- Denise, 25/06/2018 14:26, Travelled in a Couple

Split southern route

The fabulous guides, Ana and Franco, they were so keen and so much fun! They keep the challenges coming!

- Dave, 13/10/2017 20:11, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail and ride

The mix of cycling and sailing to different islands was amazing. The cycling although I could have gone longer and harder., I felt it was the best pace for the group. Slowed me down so I definitely took advantage of taking in the gorgeous landscapes. :) Our guides Mea and Bo where fantastic and attentive to everyone's needs or concerns during the trip. They were the icing on the cake. Their knowledge and smiles and laughter were a perfect package.

- TJ, 11/10/2017 20:15,

Le Tour Croatia

My wife and I together with 2 friends had a great week aboard the Magellan. The accommodation was comfortable, the food more than adequate and the staff extremely obliging. We would willingly repeat the trip but would need to ascertain the level of cycling required. Although having indicated on the questionaire we would opt for the leisurely ride option , the rides on most days were challenging to say the least. As there was only one group the options were join in or sit it out. In retrospect a little more leisure time to enjoy the marvellous surroundings would have been preferable. All in all however a great experience in a beautiful part of the world combined with the opportunity to meet wonderful folk from around the globe.

- Derek, 04/10/2017 12:42, Travelled in a Couple

Great value way to see beautiful Croatian Coast with exercise

Well put together cruise through the fabulous and picturesque Croatian coast and islands. Boat was very comfortable - even below deck rooms with air-conditioning were fine. Anna and Miranda were lovely, enthusiastic and inclusive guides. Good mix of cycling and cruising. Unfortunately a couple of days weather affected. Only downside was the food- acceptable - but less quantity and more quality and variety would have been better.

- john, 03/10/2017 23:34, Travelled in a Couple

Beautiful Croatia

I have been on several cycling holidays but what attracted me to this one was the combination of cycling and sailing. Everywhere you went in Croatia there were stunning views and although the cycling was quite challenging at times it was well worth it to see yet more stunning views at the top of a climb. The guides were great fun and the staff on board were fantastic. Food was 1st class and the remaining cyclists were a great bunch. If I was to make one criticism, and I am reluctant to do so it would be that the organisation of the rides could have been better. I felt that there should have been three staff on each ride one at the front.who nobody should pass,one in the middle to wait by junctions to show people which way to go and one at the back to bring in the taill enders. This is no reflection on the tour leaders who were all excellent. I would certainly recommend this trip to anyone and I intend doing the Southern Route next year, Thanks for a fabulous holiday.

- Anthony, 02/10/2017 07:51, Travelled Solo

dawaz

Good rides, great places, excellent guides, good quality boat, good group of travelers made this a great vacation.

- Larry, 29/09/2017 16:45, Travelled in a Couple

Tean Canada goes to sea

Small cruise was a great way to meet new people. Cameraderie was excellent. Guides were wonderful people, super friendly. And why not?

- John, 21/08/2017 05:16, Travelled Solo

Fun Cycling in Croatia

We had a fun trip in Croatia, the cycling terrain is fantastic! Great roads and routes with very little traffic. Challenging ascents and beautiful views everywhere. The guides were knowledgeable and did a wonderful job of keeping the group happy. Harbors were a bit noisy with the party boats, but the captain and crew worked hard to get us in the quietest possible berths. Food was good and the villages were old and authentic. Unique and fun trip!

- Karl, 31/07/2017 13:07, Travelled in a Couple

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

Thank you for your 5-star review on our Southern Cycle cruise. We are pleased to know you found this personally challenging whilst enjoying the beautiful Croatian views. Thank you for your comments on our knowledgeable and friendly guides. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food and the unique villages. Thanks again.

Get to explore Croatia

I was supposed to go as a companion with my sister who did not want to be the only novice in her group. She unfortunately did not end up going, but for me, a non cyclist it was an excellent tour. You get to see so much more of Croatia and the Islands, which is usually not explored. Korcula was my favourite.

- Gida , 05/10/2016 02:16, Travelled with Friend/s