Everything was almost perfect, except the noise in the eating room was painful and the noise in the restaurant that we went to as a group was also excruciatingly loud and the food wasn’t very good. I would not recommend the Olimp boat to anybody else until those problems are fixed.
- Anonymous, 06/10/2026 19:06, Travelled with Family
Our tour guide Lola was incredible !!! she was easy to talk to and extremely helpful She helped us arrange water taxis and answered all of our questions. Lola was great !! We were extremely disappointed with the ship's itinerary. Had we knew that the daily swim stop was actually more than 1/2 a day of swimming and that most shore excursions were to start after lunch, Starting shore excursions at 3;00 or 4;00 is just too late . we would not have taken this cruise. We did not come to Europe to swim, we came to see and explore towns and sights. For instance we visited Milena which was a waste of a day, Nothing really to see. I wish we could have spent the time in Split which is a wonderful and interesting city.
- John, 06/10/2026 14:38, Travelled with Friend/s
Great crew. Lola was incredible. Itinerary was a bit too light with the morning swim seeming like wasted time. Should charge a bit more and include more without additional charges (coffee, tea and soft drinks; more towels changed more often; greater food variety).
- Michael, 06/10/2026 07:54, Travelled with Friend/s
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
Firstly, the Esperanza is not the most modern in the Sail Croatia fleet - but it it extremely well looked after and is in pristine condiition. The Captain was very friendly and engaging. And all of the 8 crew do an incredible job - they are all very focusing on deliverying outstanding customer service. Our room was very well equiped, comfortable and surprisingly spacious - and the bathroom was a great size. The boat, has plenty of deck space, to sit out in the sun and there are also plenty of shaded areas. The seating areas of the boat and large and comfortable - you never feel there is not enough space. The restaurant was set for 8 people per table. The breakfast is a buffet with plenty of options. Lunch was a fixed 3 course meal - there was also a small daily salad bar available with lunch. Internet was a. challenge onboard. The only criticism I have is that the tour leader - who was very nice and very helpful - had a focus on cash only tours and cash tips for the crew
- Anonymous, 03/10/2026 15:40, Travelled with Family
Thank you for your detailed feedback and 4 star review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your time aboard Esperanza and particularly appreciated the Captain, crew, spacious cabins and onboard facilities. We would like to clarify that optional excursions are operated by local suppliers in Croatia, with cash being their preferred payment method. Similarly, while crew gratuities are entirely optional, cash is the method used onboard should guests wish to leave a tip. Thank you again for travelling with us and for recognising the fantastic service provided by the Esperanza crew.
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
Our holiday was wonderful. Our host Hana met us on the dock on day one and kept all the guests well informed the entire trip. The food was fantastic and the crew were all very good!!
- Bruce, 28/09/2026 02:18, Travelled with Family
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
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
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.
I had a fantastic week with Sail Croatia on board the Almissa. Our tour manager Sanja was simply fantastic, with excellent local knowledge and support. The swim stops in the Adriatic sea were stunning, and I simply had one of the most amazing weeks I could have. Thank you again Sanja, the crew, and Sail Croatia.
- Wayne, 20/09/2026 11:19, Travelled Solo
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
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.
Good but hoped for more time to explore/shop … on the stops. Door stops for bathroom door needed, bathroom re-supply and amenities were poor, toilet was never cleaned in our room. Breakfast window of 8-9 too short when underway by 6-7 each day. A bit more variety in the hot breakfast menu - it was the same fare each day.. More excursions offered with passenger commitment secured before the trip starts - not everyone is into swimming and water sports. Crew and servers were very attentive and friendly. Lunches on board, captain’s dinner and impromptu barbecue dinner on board were excellent. A good sail overall.
- Anonymous, 15/09/2026 14:21, Travelled with Friend/s
A very enjoyable cruise. Crew was very friendly and helpful at all times. Food was excellant.
- Anonymous, 08/09/2026 21:23, Travelled with Family
Very good. Mario was a great Skipper. Easy and fun attitude. We were 2 couples, there was plenty of room. The boat was good, although I was surprised there were no solar panels. As a result we were pretty much forced to go to a marina at least every second night. The water and the swim stops in small bays were absolutely beautiful and fun. Sail Croatia was super easy to deal with from start to finish. It would be nice if they had a place to store our bags on embarkation day for a couple of hours. Checkout at most places is 11am , and the boat is only available later. The only option is someone stays with the luggage or pay a private company that charges 6 euros. All in all a great experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Sail Croatia.
- Donald, 07/09/2026 05:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your 4-star review, Donald! We’re so pleased you had a great experience overall, enjoyed the beautiful swim stops, and especially your time with Mario as your Skipper. It’s also wonderful to hear you found the booking experience easy from start to finish. Night Sky does not have solar panels or an onboard generator, with the full spec of each vessel available on our website. For guests wishing to anchor overnight while still having access to electricity and air-conditioning, we recommend booking a larger vessel equipped with an onboard generator. Our office at ACI Split Marina is quite small, so unfortunately we’re unable to store luggage ahead of check-in. As you mentioned, luggage storage facilities are available nearby for a small fee, allowing guests to explore Split before boarding. Thank you again for recommending Sail Croatia, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
It was awesome we had a lot of fun, swim spots were awesome, the towns/cities were great. The crew were really easy to get along with and served quality tasting food. Only bad thing was the condition of the boat, it was clean don’t get me wrong, but the rooms were twice as hot as it was outside, (yes it was advertised there was no A/C) so there was no way to cool down and most people ending up sleeping outside on the deck during the night not using their rooms. And the shower amenities were pretty rough. We paid extra for an upper deck room thinking it would be cooler and less noisy, but it was the complete opposite, rooms downstairs were cooler and less noisy. I think if we had photos of the amenities and knew the condition of the rooms on the exact boat we were on, we wouldn’t have paid as much or gone at all. But don’t let that distract you from what made it worth while, all the people we met on the boat from guest to crew was definitely one of the highlights of the trip.
- Ben, 04/09/2026 19:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your 4-star review! We’re so pleased to hear you had an awesome time overall and enjoyed the swim stops, destinations, food, and especially the crew and fellow travellers onboard. We appreciate your feedback regarding the ship facilities. You booked our Standard ship category, which is our most affordable option for budget-conscious travellers and features bunk-bed cabins, shared bathroom facilities and no air-conditioning. Images and specifications for each of our ship categories are available on our website to help highlight the differences between them, allowing guests to make an informed decision before booking with us. We also note in our FAQs under “What is the difference between Above and Lower Deck cabins?” that Lower Deck cabins can often be cooler and quieter than Above Deck cabins. We completely understand that everyone has different comfort preferences, and based on your feedback, we’d recommend considering one of our higher ship categories, such as Ensuite or Premier, for any future trip with us. Thanks again for travelling with us, and it’s great to hear that the people you met and experiences along the way made the trip so worthwhile!
Overall great. Brilliant Tour leader with Dino. Fabulous knowledge and nothing he couldn’t do even answering dumb questions by some 😂 Air conditioning was an issue but overall fabulous experience.
- Mike, 04/09/2026 08:04, Travelled with Friend/s
Sailing around from split to Dubrovnik was absolute pleasure. From three course lunches every day and new swim spots daily to choose from fabulous way to make the journey. I’m visiting a Newport every night to make fabulous memories
- Tom, 01/09/2026 14:49, Travelled with Family
Great trip, the crew and the guide were the best. Wouldn’t have beeen the same without them.
- Joshua, 29/08/2026 08:19, Travelled Solo
Our 1st trip to Croatia was a rich visit into the regions history and wonderful food. Divers are rewarded the magically clear water and many wrecks (check the depths!). Our yacht was clean, well laid out and comfortable. We’ve chartered numerous yachts and this was my favorite. This charter also included a skipper and hostess. Dora was phenomenal, well organized, engaging and a great cook (quality & variety). The skipper was friendly, professional and impressively skilled boatsman. We expected a charter where we would actually sail - we motored except for a couple hours. We docked on all but 1 night and had no opportunity for the family to momentarily take the helm. My impression is that the captain wanted to go in the straightest line possible (no sailing), dock (no mooring or dinghy needed) and go as fast as possible (no family experience to slow him down, increased fuel use and diesel fumes). Marina fees, bkfst/lunch for 9 and dinner for the 2 crew amounted to 5000 euros.
- Anonymous, 27/08/2026 21:26, Travelled with Family
Thank you for sharing your 4-star review, and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Croatia, the catamaran and, in particular, the wonderful care provided by your Skipper and Hostess. We're sorry that the amount of sailing did not fully meet your expectations. Sailing is always a priority where conditions and the planned itinerary allow, although this can naturally depend on the weather forecast and distances involved. We also appreciate your feedback regarding opportunities for the family to take the helm. In terms of expenses, these can vary significantly depending on grocery preferences and mooring choices. Based on previous guests travelling on Alley Cat, combined grocery and mooring costs have typically averaged around €1,500–€1,800 for the week, although individual spend can of course be higher or lower. Thank you again for your feedback, and we're so pleased you had an enjoyable and memorable time in Croatia.
Absolutely amazing experience and crew, you’ll have the best week of your life meeting new people Boat was very old and run down but in comparison to the people and the memories you’ll make it’s worth the price would have been nice to include the taxes in the payment though was a little misleading. The other thing I didn’t like was we couldn’t mix with the sister boats only to find out it was because their drinks prices was different also
- Anonymous, 26/08/2026 11:07, Travelled Solo
Excellent holiday and meet some great people from around the world . Cruise manager was excellent with great communication regarding when and what was happening. The girl that cleaned my cabin was outstanding as well,and pleasant to talk with and always smiling. The remainder of the crew were less so . They failed to acknowledge you most times and were not interactive at all. We would have spent more money on bar if the staff had been better trained in the hospitality industry. .
- Anonymous, 25/08/2026 15:53, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent time! Vedran is great tour leader! This boat is Family owned and immaculate! All staff are family and they care deeply about the boat and assuring guests have a great time. The only reason I gave this a 4-star rating is that the air conditioning in the cabins just could not keep up with the boiling outside temperature. Most everyone had issues with the air conditioning. Also, in my opinion, the lighting in the bathrooms is not sufficient. PRO Tip 1: Evidently the cabins below deck stay cooler than those above deck PRO Tip 2: Bring clothing that is quick drying and can be washed in the sink or shower. There are ship bars outside the cabins on the upper deck where you can hang them to dry. Clothes pins are provided. PRO Tip 3: Do not bring anything fancy, cool light weight fabrics are best. PRO Tip 4: A portable travel fan will come in handy. PRO Tip 5: Buy Euro at first island stop for less than getting it at home if not your currency.
- Anonymous, 20/08/2026 18:07, Travelled with Friend/s
It was a very nice trip overall with very kind crew and well organised, the cabins were nice and clean and the AC worked top. I loved the buoys and the swimstops where we could jump! Special shout out to Toni who organised the trip perfectly. Some things were slightly expensive, especially the BBQ extra charge of 30 euros was unecessary given the amount already paid, and I wish some activities could have been included as part of the original fare. Fellow travellers were very nice and agreeable, but it would be could to market the trip to other nationalities to make sure it is not only Aussies only!
- Nicolas, 15/08/2026 11:50, Travelled Solo
good
- Anonymous, 14/08/2026 22:54, Travelled with Family
Was good the group I had could of been better the ship crew amazing
- Anonymous, 13/08/2026 05:22, Travelled with Friend/s
A great time for anyone who loves a party. Meeting lots of new people is fun and everyone on board is very friendly, it’s an extroverts dream and helps bring out introverts. The boat is somewhat comfortable, a little dated but nothing terrible, the bedding is a bit bare bones - take a proper pillow or blanket. Food is okay - nothing amazing, a few good meals during the week. Staff are very great, our guide Lauren was awesome and so were the crew. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a solid party and exploring - bring your wallet, your room is secured with payment but virtually everything on board is charged, except for on board meals. Even transfers from the boat and to events is charged to you, so bring at least a few hundred euros to cover these.
- Anonymous, 12/08/2026 04:49, Travelled Solo
Great holiday and enjoyed every minute of it. The captain was very well organised and great with my children.
- Ellis, 11/08/2026 08:51, Travelled with Family
Our week sailing on Spellbound with Ana and Daniel was a wonderful family holiday. They made us feel welcome and at home and showed us some beautiful islands, coves and ports. Daniel did a great job accommodating everyone’s tastes with great breakfasts and lunches and took us to some lovely restaurants for dinner. Our only disappointment was that the only day that it was suitable for sailing, the rigging was faulty and the main sail couldn’t be raised.
- Marion, 29/07/2026 09:04, Travelled with Family
Really cool time away. Our staff were awesome. Great weather and smooth sailing
- Anonymous, 25/07/2026 23:20, Travelled Solo
Perfect relaxing holidays. Thanks to Mario, our skipper, who made this cruise unforgettable.
- Jacques, 17/07/2026 18:12, Travelled with Family
Yeah it was a great trip. Excursions were fun and there was a great vibe on the boat. I will make some complaints. The boat itself did not have any sails whatsoever. It was a bit old and rundown and smelled quite bad on the lower deck. Most mornings you don't sleep in from the noise of the motor. I feel like the drinks were a bit steep and especially the bell rings being 128 euros was ridiculous. Felt like exploiting customers for more profit. There is no way serving 30 odd people some shots is worth over 100 euros. Also the bartender used his hands to put ice in the buckets. Not anyones fault but something to be aware of was the whole boat ended up getting sick by the end of it and you would hear loud coughing at night. Having to pay in cash was a let down. Someone had a bar tab of over 1000euro and had to pay $44 in atm fees and call his bank. I would have appreciated being able to top up my tab in advance via card. The port fees being included was obviously just to make sure you
- John, 16/07/2026 14:57, Travelled Solo
Positives- The food and dining service were excellent throughout the trip. The information shared about the islands, local attractions, and recommended activities was very helpful and enhanced our experience. Hanna was exceptionally attentive, friendly, and always willing to help with restaurant reservations and excursion bookings. Her assistance was greatly appreciated. Overall, we were very satisfied with our cruise experience and had a wonderful time. Areas for Improvement- We noticed that some staff members were smoking in or near common guest areas. Relocating smoking to designated staff-only areas would help create a more comfortable environment for guests, especially those who are sensitive to cigarette smoke. One bartender, Cesar, came across as less welcoming than the rest of the crew during our interactions. A more friendly and approachable demeanor would further enhance the overall guest experience.
- Anonymous, 13/07/2026 17:48, Travelled with Family
6 of us sailed on the Almissa the first week of July. Right from the start we were greeted with friendly staff members who met all of our needs and answered all of our questions. Hana was our guide/host for the week and she was amazing. She always checked in on passengers daily asking them what they had done the day before and what the plans were. She gave us a play by play of what to expect each day and answered questions and gave suggestions in a timely manner. She was outstanding. The boat was extremely clean and was big enough for all thirty plus passengers to find space if needed. The staff was friendly and assisted whenever needed. The food was also the best food I have had on the trip - even better than the restaurants. The pace of the trip was great. The only reason I did not give five stars, is that I wish drinks were included in the price or that a drink package could be bought. I would definitely suggest bringing snacks on board as they were not provided throughout.
- Scott, 13/07/2026 15:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Had so much fun with a great bunch of people. Captain + crew were awesome. The facilities on the premium navigator cruise are actually really decent and surprisingly spacious. Worth the extra money, especially for AC. Side note; you will end up paying as much as the initial cost so be aware. However many of the daily activities are worth. Shout out Lauren for being an awesome rep.
- Anonymous, 10/07/2026 13:25, Travelled with Friend/s
It was amazing, Hanna & the crew were fantastic & the food was really good. Thankyou
- Anonymous, 07/07/2026 11:38, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent, sail was awesome, Timmy was an excellent host and guide we loved him. Room down stairs smelt that’s all
- Alex, 01/07/2026 19:06, Travelled with Friend/s
Overall I have a great time both on and off the boat. The crew was friendly and professional. The experience was memorable. If the age grouping could be fine tuned a little I would def consider another trip with sail Croatia. I was a little out of place with a group who were older than I was. My age or slightly younger would have been preferable.
- Anonymous, 30/06/2026 04:06, Travelled Solo
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
This was are second Sail Croatia cruise. The first was fantastic. Out second was on the Contessa, and it is a new boat. As with some new things, such as homes, boats, there is a pick up list of things that need improvement. In our case there were three issues. The AC was not working well and basically managed the room to 30 degrees Celsius, the boats internet was very limited, only working in the dining area, and that was food quality and taste was average. One of the driving forces besides the beauty of Croatia of our return was exceptional food quality, preparation and value in our first cruise. The chefs were amazing, tantalizing us with great appetizers, main courses and deserts. Although an effort was made it was not near the level of our first cruise. I imagine Sail Croatia will rectify these start up issues but want to present the facts as they were for us to future customers.
- Brad, 26/06/2026 10:00, Travelled with Family
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
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
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
Brilliant , Lauren was fantastic. The crew were awesome! We had a good blend of people on the boat, from all over the world. Food was good and the places where we went were absolutely beautiful. The only complaint I have was the bed and sheets were a little short for me I am 6’2” I didn’t like the fact we had to “pay in cash” for the bar tab and local taxes at the end of the trip.
- Anonymous, 15/06/2026 06:59, Travelled Solo
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
Sail Croatia, who I have used before were excellent in all areas, keeping us informed, before joining, welcoming us on arrival and making sure we had had a great time, when we returned. Unfortunately, it turns out that the boat that we had chartered, Rookie, was actually owned by another company, Ultra Sailing, and that Sail Croatia, this time, were just the booking agents. Unlike Sail Croatia, the greeting that we received from Ultra, was very cold and we felt immediately unwelcome by the woman, who checked us in, who shouldn’t be in a role, in front of customers. We had the same experience, with the same woman, on our return. Despite this, we had a fantastic week, on the water, in this beautiful part of the world. Shame, we would use Sail Croatia, again, but will never return to ACI Marina in Split, again
- Ian, 11/06/2026 12:18, Travelled with Friend/s
Good trip Lovely weather Beautiful scenery Lovely staff No WiFi in room disappointing Thrown off bat at 08.30 into a concrete jungle yet taxi booked for 10.00 - stupid
- Anonymous, 04/06/2026 17:41, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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.
It was good, but they have things to improve, like the air conditioning not working, the cancellation of multiple activities due to the weather, the captain's absence due to "illness" (though he seemed perfectly fine the other days), and having a bartender drunk almost 50% of the time. But the accommodations were very good, the food was very good, and the main day was excellent.
- Anonymous, 26/05/2026 20:39, Travelled with Family
The sailing holiday was very good, the boat , OLIMP, was great and the size of the cabin brilliant. Service was very good by the staff and Dino was quite good as the co-ordinator. The only issue was with the payment of the bar. tab at the end of the trip and what cards that were accepted. A few things should be made clearer at the start of the trip so as not to have them becoming an issue on the last night. I will be recommending this trip to fiends for sure.
- Anonymous, 26/05/2026 04:30, Travelled with Friend/s
Good overall.
- Anonymous, 25/05/2026 19:27, Travelled Solo
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
- Douglas, 12/10/2025 03:54, Travelled Solo
We had a wonderful week sailing with Sail Croatia and would happily recommend them to others. The entire process was smooth and professional from start to finish. Our boat was ready on time and in great condition, and the team provided helpful assistance both before we set off and when we were leaving the dock. Their communication was excellent. Before the trip, any message I sent was answered promptly with all the details we needed. This continued during our journey. When we saw a "bura" wind in the forecast, we messaged them for advice. They were very responsive on WhatsApp and gave us clear steps to take. They also went out of their way to help with a small request, providing an extra coffee machine for the boat when we asked, which was much appreciated. A particular highlight was Karolina, who personally stopped by to check in on us and make sure everything was going well. It was a nice, personal touch that showed they care about their guests. Highly recommend Sail Croatia!
- Kevin, 07/10/2025 11:08, Travelled with Friend/s
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
- Wayne , 06/10/2025 06:36, Travelled with Friend/s
Martina and Mio were great. The Guide from Sail Croatia was a little tightly wound and confrontational. The food was just okay, and that’s probably generous. The worst part was all the noise on the boat. Spend ten bucks and put felt sliders on the chairs in the saloon. Seriously. The chair sliding noise killed all the cabins right below it. The drink prices were stupid for what you get. The food was very forgettable. But the boat and the crew were good!
- Jason, 01/10/2025 19:49, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
My husband and I loved the itinerary, and all the friends we made on board. 7 days of stunning swim stops, time to read a book or play a game of dice. Dino was a great help advising and setting up activities at each stop. The food was great! The boat is a bit dated, but I feel it was a fantastic value for the price.
- Becky, 24/09/2025 01:29, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
Excellent guides and beautiful destinations. Hiking trails fitted the group and if not alternatives were on offer.
- Bjarni , 22/09/2025 05:50, Travelled with Friend/s
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
Overall the week aboard Morpheus was great. We had great service from the hostess Niki and Captain Christian had great suggestions for destinations and restaurants. The SUPs were not very good quality so check those and be sure to ask for more towels.
- Anonymous, 17/09/2025 06:15, Travelled with Friend/s
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
On our recently completed trip from Dabrovnic to Split for 7 days, Although the "Tempera" ship requires some strong maintenance repairs and surface repairs, the experience beyond that was incredible for a first time cruise guest on that size and style of a ship. Our Cruise Manager Sasha was the most friendly, knowledgeable management team member that leads the way in customer relations and makes all guests feel like a family member. The Captain and crew provide a constant team effort of providing services of any nature while at sea or when at dock daily. We were fortunate to have a dining room / bar drink service leader in "Max", his efforts exemplify professionalism customer service. The most valuable aspect of this specific cruise trip was the personal relationships built in a very short order of time (from day 1) of the other guests. This size of a ship and the areas of common use created an experience like no other, for the friendships that were created, we thank you.
- Daryl, 15/09/2025 02:02, Travelled with Friend/s
Nicola (captain) and Ivana were great crew to guide us along the Croatian coast. They were attentive and flexible with our group of 9 and Ivana did a great job preparing meals after shopping for us daily. The island stops were beautiful places to visit!
- Dan, 10/09/2025 00:39, Travelled with Friend/s
our guide, very clean boat, social environment, great weather and scenery.
- alfred, 09/09/2025 05:56, Travelled with Friend/s
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
Best way to explore Croatia! The staff made me feel very welcomed and safe.
- Michael, 01/09/2025 16:32, Travelled Solo
Warm showers and working wifi
- Jake, 27/08/2025 06:47, Travelled with Friend/s
Very knowledgeable cruise manager/guide and great, hardworking staff
- Paul, 25/08/2025 14:06, Travelled with Family
Forgive my spelling of names but Jospina and Skipper Ante where the best. Every meal was perfect and they were attentive to all our needs, especially some of our party that were less sure footed getting on and off board. Bottom line only complaint was who sends a charter out with only 1 towel per guest for a week( this was not the crews fault) . Had a great time overall and our Crew were very knowledgeable of all the ports which made getting to and from any adventures/tours we went on super easy and added to our fun!!!!
- Philip, 13/08/2025 02:08, Travelled with Family
The boat we where on the Mala Kate was shit, Pay the little bit extra and go on a better boat. This was my first time on a sailing boat Croatia and I expected more. The rooms were dirty, bins never cleaned , alcohol cleaned up yes. The captain took us of cause multiple times, did not stop at certain swim spots and missed actual islands throughout the whole journey. Honestly a partial refund would be expected as the experience on this was not what was promised nor the correct destinations visited. The boat was way out of ratio from male to female also.
- Kris, 12/08/2025 04:33, Travelled with Friend/s
Dear Kris, Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us this season. It is a shame to read that you felt the option you booked did not meet your expectations. We offer a wide range of different ship types to suit everyones budgets, offering different levels of accommodation and comfort. For example, our Premier ship cabins, offering spacious cabins with ensuite bathrooms and AC. I wanted to provide some more information on the decision to change the itinerary during your cruise. I can see that due to unfavourable weather, it was reported that the Captain did need to make some changes to the itinerary, I'm afraid. Due to the increase in wind and rocky seas, a swim stop was also not possible due to safety reasons. Our Captains are responsible for the safety of both the vessel and all guests onboard, and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, they may adjust the itinerary if necessary to maintain this. I'm pleased to see that after missing Hvar earlier in the week, the Captain made sure to make this stop later during your cruise so that guests did not miss out on visiting this destination. Although some changes needed to be made due to the weather in Croatia, I can confirm that all other destinations were visited as per your itinerary, and just Mljet was skipped as a result of bad weather. We have a rigorous process in place for handling any issues that may arise whilst you are on the sail, which is included in the Pre-departure information emailed to you before the tour. I can see from our reporting that you did not raise any issues with your Sail Croatia Representative whilst you were on board Mala Kate, which is a shame as our crew could have organised additional cleaning of your cabin and emptying of bins. We have reached out to you directly to discuss your feedback further, Kris. Thank you, Cayley
This was our second Sail Croatia experience, and it was just as fantastic as the first. The crew was exemplary, and special thanks must go to our wonderful Cruise Director, Ana. Her attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm ensured every aspect of our trip was a memorable adventure. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sail Croatia to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable holiday. The only minor issue we encountered was with the cabin allocation. While this didn't detract significantly from our overall enjoyment, a more thoughtful approach to cabin assignments could have elevated the experience from a four-star cruise to a truly exceptional one.
- Nigel, 07/08/2025 04:16, Travelled with Friend/s
The beautiful ship. The amazing swim stops. The clean and spacious cabins. The ‘welcome on board’ canapés. The opportunity to experience some beautiful, picturesque islands. The Captains dinner. The itinerary. Mio & the lovely cleaning lady who cleaned our cabins. Only having 14 guests on board. Room for improvement:: The staff could be more friendly (except Mio and the cleaning lady - they couldn’t do enough for you); there should be more fish served as part of our lunches as we are out at sea and in the Adriatic! The lunches were lovely but certainly could be improved; the breakfasts and fresh fruit needed to be replenished as you were scared of having too much and not leaving enough for other passengers. It was not clear that you could have more. The chief female waitress in my opinion didn’t want to be there and that was more than obvious at times. As there was only 14 guests on board, it felt like most of the crew were ‘on a jolly’ and did not make enough effort to satisfy.
- Anonymous, 05/08/2025 08:53, Travelled with Friend/s
We really enjoyed the itinerary and The Esperanza was very well maintained. However some issues need addressing. The staff don’t appear to be very happy in their work place. Deck hands rarely smiled, the waitress in the salon was at times most inappropriate and borderline rude. It’s not every day you hear the F word or gestures using an arms whilst talking to passengers. So totally unprofessional and disrespectful to the Captain.. We appreciate that crew are able to go ashore for free time but please don’t tell the passengers that drinking of alcohol was consumed whilst ashore and then come onto deck to work; Safely for guests and crew surely should be paramount. The salon steward Mio went above and beyond to make every moment a pleasurable experience. The food lacked any wow factor, breakfast tepid, cold ravioli not nice, lettuce leaves as a salad, fruit bowl not replenished until we complained Only 14 guests in total and that shouldn’t mean less effort.. Representive did his job.
- Anonymous, 05/08/2025 08:47, Travelled with Friend/s
This is a trip to recommend for several reasons, the itinerariy is superb. Ivana our host could not have been better and the crew is fantastic. There is always room to improve on A few things like breakfast, the village dinner, but all in all very good
- Gustavo, 29/07/2025 05:12, Travelled with Family
Marin made the week as great as possible. Disappointing about Hvar situation but he improvised well. Super easy going & knowledgeable host makes your time as stress free & enjoyable as possible. Food was slightly disappointing after seeing/hearing about the other boats.
- Kane, 25/07/2025 09:56, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
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
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
The boat was immaculate. A credit to the skipper and crew. The guides Mika and Lola were fantastic.
- Warwick , 28/05/2025 10:50, Travelled with Family
Service
- Jacob, 19/05/2025 15:48, Travelled with Friend/s
Beautiful islands, clear water, great crew & comfortable accommodations.
- Greg, 13/05/2025 01:47, Travelled with Friend/s
Great experience meeting a number of people from around the world. Crew did a fantastic job ensuring we were kept safe and answered all of our needs. Well done. Klara our cruise director did an outstanding job keeping us informed and did everything she could to ensure we were taken care of regardless of the time. Highly recommended
- James, 12/05/2025 17:08, Travelled with Family
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
The cruise was great. This survey is a pia. I had written a glowing review but the program erased it because I didn't want to include my name. So there you go.
- Morpheous, 09/05/2025 13:34, Travelled with Friend/s
The guide, Anita, was excellent. Charming, efficient and most helpful. It was a joy to have such service. I cannot recommend her too much. The crew were very helpful. Food not so good- too much overcooked meat, just one fish dish in 7 days.. Good bar service. Most enjoyable party after the captain',s dinner- lots of dancing ! I did not engage in excursions, as too strenuous for my age.. Others enjoyed them.. Cabin fine and very efficient and pleasant cleaner.
- Michael, 24/10/2024 13:59, Travelled Solo
We were a group of friends (8) who joined Sail Croatia for the Dubrovnik to Split 7 day cruise. The cabins were comfortable, the bathroom more spacious than the normal cruise ship. With only 40 people onboard I was concerned that we would be in each others pockets. There is more than enough space onboard to ensure you can read a book quietly if you want. The staff on our cruise (Salve de Mere) were supurb, from the maid throufg to the Captain, we were all in excellent hands. I loved the fact that we docked in small ports each night so we could enjoy local restaurants and bars. Each morning we stopped for a swim...as it was late season a few of us decamped to the jaquizzi where we had pre lunch cocktails...great fun! Each afternoon we were given options of excursions we could take, from walking and exploring, to bike rides and wine tasting. I would probably give the Buggies a miss as you travel in convoy at about 20kms per hour...very boring and a waste of money..
- Simon, 23/10/2024 11:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Wonderful ship and crew were very accommodating.
- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 08:27, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. We were kept informed on a daily meeting about changes and weather situations concerning our travels. V our guide was great, suggesting restaurants and other things about the Croatia people. I would choose to do this trip again. It was a vacation of a lifetime! Most people were not happy that coffee couldn't be have after 9:00 am.
- Rick, 10/10/2024 17:24, Travelled with Friend/s
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
Staff was great. Especially Klara and Pamela. We enjoyed the swim stops and island stops. The meals were so so too much fish for my liking. They’ve in our room didn’t work for 1/2 the week. The tours were great, Capains dinner/dance and wine tours as well I would include gratuity in the price and/or arrange for credit card payments for on board liquor purchases for some people I spoke to were surprised they needed so much euros at the end of the trip which may have an effect on gratuity’s We would highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone that asks us
- Rick, 08/10/2024 13:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Rick, thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the swim stops, island visits, excursions and Captain's Dinner, and we appreciate your compliments about Klara and Pamela. Our chefs always aim to provide a variety of exciting dishes, however we understand that tastes can differ. Your comments will be passed on to our culinary team. Regarding gratuities, we want to clarify that tipping is entirely optional and at our guests' discretion. While we provide guidance for those who inquire, there’s no pressure, and any amount is appreciated by our crew. Thank you for your recommendations, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
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
Good communication before trip. Attentive staff during our trip. Nice hand off after our trip.
- Paul, 30/09/2024 14:35, Travelled with Friend/s
It's ok
- Navi, 30/09/2024 05:10, Travelled Solo
Had a great trip. Anthony and Matea were wonderful Captain and host.
- Anonymous, 25/09/2024 10:11, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
Boat was pretty good, weather was rubbish, staff were very good but organisation needs some work! Lots of defects on the boat. Rain, thunder and lightning almost every day. The check in, shopping and hand over was utterly chaotic. Sail Croatia need to do a deal with the supermarket to take an order and deliver. There were hundreds of people, traffic chaos and no trolleys to be had.
- Nick Wilmshurst, 23/09/2024 06:45, Travelled with Friend/s
With Sail Croatia it is really for those aged between 18-28. Anyone above 30 and you feel a little out of place. These days everyone is traveling in groups of 2-6. Gone of the days of solo travellers from my recent sail where there was only 4 of us solo travellers. It does make it a little harder to meet people but I guess at the end of the day it really is a luck of the draw. It definitely is a good experience. Just prepare to be oboard with a bucket load of aussies haha
- dan, 19/09/2024 23:05, Travelled Solo
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
No snacks and coffee service only a few hours a day? Also couldn’t get a beverage while band was playing? Boat lost revenue during entertainment because couldn’t access the bar
- John, 17/09/2024 05:00, Travelled with Family
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
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!
- Justin , 11/09/2024 08:40, Travelled with Family
A. Make aircondition in cabin to work. B. Reduce information from the Cycling guide. Too much Information for the next day. C. More time to swim during time on board from one port to another D. We all had electric bikes. The Cycling was shorter Than expected.
- Henning, 09/09/2024 13:46, Travelled with Friend/s
Dear Henning, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely value all input, as it helps us improve and ensure that our trips meet the diverse expectations of our guests. We understand that you felt the cycling routes were shorter than expected and that there could have been more opportunities for swim stops. We aim to balance both activities in a way that suits the varying preferences of our guests, but we appreciate your thoughts and will certainly take them into consideration. Regarding the information provided by the cycle guide, it’s our goal to ensure that all guests have the context and details they need for a safe and enjoyable experience. However, we understand that preferences for information can vary, and we will review how we can provide a balance between giving useful details while not overwhelming our guests. Upon checking our internal reports, there were no reports of issues regarding the air-conditioning in your cabin. We have a rigorous process in place for any issues that arise onboard, which is outlined in your pre-departure information. Following this process ensures that no incident is left unreported and gives us the best chance to resolve this during the cruise for you. Your feedback is invaluable to us so we do thank you for taking the time to provide it. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
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
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
We had a nice trip on kingfisher. Our captain and hostess were nice and helpful on making our trip enjoyable. Thank you for a fun trip. A few recommendations yo improve the experience: 1. Please tell the guests to bring more cash for mooring fees and dinners. 2. It would be nice to spend the last night on an island vs split. You can just move check out to 10 am and that would really be a nice way to end the trip. 3. The 42 Lagoon catamaran only has 3 cabins if you use a skipper so that is an important description item as the skipper takes one of the cabins. When they sold us the catamaran they sold it to us as if it could sleep 8 people which is incorrect. It can only sleep 6 guests with a skipper.
- Jean , 22/08/2024 16:52, Travelled with Family
Dear Jean, Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience on Kingfisher. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and found the skipper and hostess helpful. We appreciate your recommendations and we agree that bringing extra cash is a good idea for mooring fees and dining, so that guests can prepare accordingly - we also outline this in our Pre-departure information provided. While we understand the desire to spend the last night on an island, late check-out is not possible due to the extensive safety checks and cleaning required before the next departure. Our website correctly states that this vessel has 4 cabins that can accommodate 8 guests. It's common in the sailing industry, particularly in Croatia, for the crew to use the salon area as a double bed if all cabins are occupied by guests. Thank you again for your valuable input, and we hope to welcome you on board again in the future.
I was lucky enough to get the best group of people and best crew. But all I can say is that booking the ensuite boat for navigator is definitely all you’ll need for a week. You’ll have more fun on this boat if you’re solo or with one or two mates. If you’re travelling with a bigger group of friends you should think about selecting a nicer boat.
- James, 07/08/2024 00:34, Travelled Solo
I had a great time aboard the Afrodita while being a solo traveler. I met tons of friends and shared great memories. The food and on board entertainment were great, but the bar prices were not competitive at all. Drinks were €10-12 and happy hour was only 10% off. Bell ring shots were also €120 at the start of the trip and usually mostly juice unless you were watching the bartender and telling him to pour more alcohol. When comparing with passengers in other boats, their drinks were only €4 (didn't have to pay for mixers) and bell rings on their boat were only €80. If our boat had cheaper drinks, more drinks would have been purchased on board, but our group was considered fairly tame because people didn't end up buying many drinks on board. More money could have been made by this boat on alcohol, but they were stingy with prices and portions and wondered why they didn't make much money. The trip overall was great, but the bar was their biggest downfall.
- Michael , 29/07/2024 15:12, Travelled Solo
We had a lovely time on board the Morpheus from 15th of July till 22nd. The holiday started a bit unfortunate due to a delay of our flight and as a consequence our luggage arrived a day later than expected. Our skipper Marco suggested an alternative route which made we could easily collect our luggage the following day from Trogir. We had a lovely trip, enjoyed the islands, Marco suggested a nice itinerary which suited our family needs. He was discrete when we wanted it and available when we needed it. Overall, a wonderful experience, definitely also thanks to Marco's professional attitude. We will definitely do this again. Best regards, Koen, Veerle, Lucas, Ella and Tess
- Veerle, 28/07/2024 14:50, Travelled with Family
I was told a couple weeks before our sail that unfortunately I was being put in a double bed with another male. I sent several emails back and forth and their response was always “it’s in the FAQs” and they couldn’t help me so bad luck. When I arrived to the ship I found out there was serval couples staying in 2 x single beds so the issue could have been resolved if they actually wanted to. Also they allowed a group of 20 friends/couples to book the ship (40 on the ship) (also a group of 7 so 13 people were strangers) It ruined everyone’s trip because they weren’t there to make New friends they were there to party with old ones and they had the monopoly on every thing in terms of dinners and that. It really ruined the vibe because everyone felt on the outside because they would take over the ship and leave the rest out, we made our own fun but would be nice. Very disappointing overall, the crew and rep were 5 starts but management side before the ship has sailed in the downfall.
- Daniel, 26/07/2024 07:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your feedback, Daniel. We are pleased to hear the crew and rep were 5 stars however, we are are sorry to hear that your overall experience did not meet your expectations. As per our email correspondence, our FAQs and ship pages outline that bed configurations on our Navigator cruises can include double beds, and bedding configurations are not guaranteed at the time of booking. We understand how this situation might be disappointing, however, we aim to make this transparent via our website to avoid any disappointment and to set expectations. We also offered alternative cruise dates with waived cancellation fees to accommodate your preferences, but these options were not taken up. All the couples were in double bedded cabins. Regarding the group bookings, we strive to balance the needs of all guests, and we regret that this impacted your enjoyment. We are pleased that the overall customer feedback rating for your week onboard was 4.62/5 stars. Your feedback is important to us, and this is appreciated.
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
A great way to visit the highlights of Croatia! Beautiful towns, wonderful company, overall a fantastic week! Activities available were good, included food amazing (cheers Johnny) and Marin was a great guide! Definitely recommended!
- Anonymous, 28/06/2024 16:10, Travelled with Friend/s
- Anonymous, 28/06/2024 12:43, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
Overall the trip was excellent. However if you look into the fine details then you can find major issues. For example tipping policy is terrible ad should be scrapped. Company say one figure staff say a different figure and service you receive is not worth either amount. Some staff’s appearance could improve especially first thing in the morning at breakfast. Sail Croatia and crew of Jelena, have forgotten who the customer is, in respect of, a customer works hard to save money to go on holiday and we are all suffering with cost of living being expensive no different to the crew. Excellent on the face but poor in detail
- Pau, 18/06/2024 04:59, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to provide your 4-star review. We are pleased to hear that you found the trip overall to be excellent, which is also reflected in the overall cruise rating of 4.8/5 stars. Our tipping policy is clearly outlined on our website and in pre-departure documents, and we apologise for any miscommunication that occurred during your cruise. Please be assured that we have addressed this issue to prevent any future confusion. Additionally, we appreciate your comments regarding staff appearance and service quality, especially during breakfast. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve our services and ensure our team meets the high standards we strive for. Thank you for choosing to travel with Sail Croatia.
First up, Ana, our guide, was top notch and probably the best guide I've had on any trip. She provided comprehensive maps at each stop of good restaurants, museums, attractions and bars, carried herself very professionally, and was always polite and informative. She is an asset for Sail Croatia. The staff, were also brilliant. Particularly Branko on the bar. You want your bar staff to be funny, eccentric and great to have a conversation with, and Branko exceeded expectations on all three! The food was also impeccable. The Explorer cruise was also a very good crowd. Perhaps slightly older and more couples than I expected, but it suited me well. The only parts where Sail Croatia fell short for me was some of the experiences. Not having an alternative option instead of rafting (which was unavailable in Makarska on my trip) was disappointing. Even a short walk along the Cetina would have been OK. The Korcula buggy tour was also short and expensive for what it was.
- Lewis, 17/06/2024 20:51, Travelled Solo
Great Staff great ship .
- Rob, 17/06/2024 16:04, Travelled with Friend/s
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
The skipper and hostess
- Anonymous, 12/06/2024 01:16, Travelled with Friend/s
What we liked about Sail Croatia: The boat was beautiful and the staff was courteous and helpful. We enjoyed the overnight stays, and the optional UNESCO dinner. What we did not like about Sail Croatia:: The hot tub was not hot, lukewarm at best. Meals choices were limited if you did not like the day’s meals you were out of luck as there were no other choice. No activities or music on board other than a swim stop (weather permitting). The included traditional dinner venue was nice but the food was too bland for our taste. The bar staff charged our account for a bottle of wine and several drinks that we did not order. They need a better accounting system for the onboard liquor. This cruise is better suited for people who want it quiet and with minimum people. For people who enjoy lounging in the sun reading books as there is little else to do when you are onboard. This type of cruise is not for us.
- Anonymous, 09/06/2024 18:27, Travelled with Friend/s
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your beautiful ship, that you found the staff helpful onboard, and that the overnight stays were a memorable experience! We're sorry to hear that some elements of the cruise weren't as you expected. A daily buffet breakfast and 3-course lunch are included daily on all cruises. Set menus allow the onboard chef to prepare meals to a high standard using fresh, local ingredients. Unfortunately due to the size of the galley onboard our luxury small ships, an a la carte menu is not possible, however we are more than happy to accommodate dietary requirements. Unlike large cruise liners, Sail Croatia cruises are all about experiencing an authentic side of Croatia onboard luxury small ships, being shown the secrets of this incredible country by local, welcoming staff and experiencing culture, food and historical sights with like-minded travellers. Our cruises dock overnight in each destination, bringing guests into the midst of each town/harbour by mid-afternoon. After enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard, relaxing at a swim stop and cruising towards your next destination, ships are docked along the waterfront, ensuring guests are able to explore each destination at their leisure, participate in optional activities or indulge in local cuisine in one of the local restaurants.
Our guide Anita did an amazing job and displayed a lot of care and made sure that everyone was comfortable and were having a good time. Anton and his crew were extremely welcoming towards us. The itinerary was well thought out and locations were unreal.
- Hamish, 02/06/2024 08:57, Travelled with Friend/s
Staff, boat, food especially lunch Waiting staff very good and friendly
- John, 21/05/2024 18:32, Travelled with Friend/s
Great Crew and hostess Mia were outstanding. Minor problems: AC went out last few days though. Need a stronger band width for Wifi. Very spotty reception. All in all a good cruise was had by my wife and I and the couple we came with.
- Dale, 17/10/2023 06:03, Travelled with Family
Hi Dale, thank you for your 4-star review. We appreciate your kind comments on the crew and hostess Mia, and we will surely pass this on. We understand that there were minor issues with the air-conditioning which was swiftly resolved upon arrival in to Dubrovnik. WIFI is subject to download limits and coverage, so can be spotty at times. We are pleased that that you all had a wonderful time overall, and we hope to welcome you back onboard soon.
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
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 staff, beautiful boat. Our cabin was unusually small compared to others on our cruise - even single person cabins were significantly larger, notably the shower. Cabins need more hooks or places to dry things. Food on the cruise was great - though breakfast could have had more variety. Itinerary took us to fantastic locations. Wish we could have spent more time exploring the locales on our own. Our cruise director Mia was spectacular! The two group events on the boat needed some help. The cocktail hour on the top deck was lit with horrible emergency lighting and not conducive to a party atmosphere. The captain's dinner concept was nice, but we would have preferred to eat in a local village restaurant, The entertainment at the captain's dinner was clearly skewed to an older audience and half the room left before the music was finished. But overall we really enjoyed our experience.
- Anonymous, 26/09/2023 11:32, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us this summer. I'm so pleased to read you were happy with the fantastic destinations you visited, it was a pleasure to have you join us on board. Thank you for your kind comments regarding your representative Mia - we will be sure to pass these along as it is nice to be appreciated. Thank you for your further feedback which has been passed on to the relevant departments. Thank you again for joining us.
Good routes. Local knowledge was good. Variety of sights.
- Michael, 25/09/2023 01:15, Travelled with Friend/s
ship is very nice, ports of call excellent.
- Anonymous, 22/09/2023 20:22, Travelled with Friend/s
We had a great week , enjoying well guided hikes and sensational swim stops .
- Anonymous, 19/09/2023 08:57, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
Good organization of bike trips
- Carol, 18/09/2023 09:44, Travelled with Friend/s
Stephanie was amazing. She cooked, cleaned and made us feel very spoilt. She went shopping and always took care of our needs. This really made the trip very comfortable and an easy holiday. Tony was a great skipper with excellent knowledge of the country and coast. Great tips and locations with lots of flexibility and opportunities for spare of the moment activities. The boat is brand new and everything works well. Good layout and lots of space to sprawl out on the 7 day trip.
- Anonymous, 18/09/2023 04:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Our Crew Leader Nikola went above and beyond on so many occasions for not only our boat (Big Blue) but for passengers on other boats. There were two times that some of the girls on the other boats were in a distressful situation from locals or other unrelated tourists. He got them back to the boat safely in a seamless and timely manner, His attentiveness to safety for everyone was incredible. The only fault was we had 3 lounge chairs on the top deck of the boat to share between 25.
- Luke Stafford, 18/09/2023 03:01, Travelled Solo
The crew was helpful and friendly! The food was really good, overall an amazing experience
- Ryan, 14/09/2023 12:54, Travelled with Friend/s
The skipper made our holiday as he listened to what we hoped to get out of trip & every day he raised the bar. His knowledge of area was outstanding.
- Jeremy, 13/09/2023 10:17, Travelled with Friend/s
- Liam, 28/08/2023 07:44, Travelled Solo
Had a great week on Sail on the boat Afrodita! Great way to see beautiful parts of Croatia and meet people from all walks of life. The crew and tour manager were all excellent. The bar tab method could be improved significantly and at least one room clean should be provided during this period. Would definitely recommend but some room for improvement.
- Nouzar, 24/08/2023 12:44, Travelled with Friend/s
We were travelling with 7 friends on a boat of 30. The crew and staff were wonderful and the itinerary was amazing. If you plan on spending a relaxing 7 days this Sail isn’t for you, it’s a more of a 7 day bender with no let up. Our fellow sail mates were great fun and people on other boats also made the trip one to remember. However, the rooms and bathrooms were tiny, the free breakfast is irrelevant as no one is ever awake for it and the lunches were what I would describe as a 3rd world counties school camp. I would definitely recommend trying a KJU while you’re in Croatia!
- Ben, 21/08/2023 16:53, Travelled with Friend/s
Enjoyable experience with friends. Crew and staff were great!
- Josh, 21/08/2023 16:48, Travelled with Friend/s
- Lachlan, 16/08/2023 10:14, Travelled with Friend/s
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
- Tihomir, 09/08/2023 00:45, Travelled Solo
It was a great 7 days on the Queen Jelena and the schedule saw us visit fantastic islands from Split to Dubrovnik. We had a great crowd of people on our trip, and swim stops were amazing. Cabin was better than we anticipated. Food was bland and lacking vegetables and salads of any kind, soup on a 35 degree day is not ideal. There is an opportunity in this area. Our tour guide was pretty absent, apart from his lunch time speech, although he was humorous. Would recommend doing this trip.
- Simon, 02/08/2023 16:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Swimming in beautifully clear water, making friends with a bunch of amazing people and partying in some of the coolest clubs and locations you’ll find in the world. I had a great time doing Sail Croatia but it’s something I’d only do once. Be prepared to be a shell of yourself when you get off the boat. Four stars because our first tour guide got fired half way through (thankfully because he was completely useless) and because he/the boat tried to scam us into paying for the air conditioning even though it was advertised as being included in the price.
- Isaac, 02/08/2023 09:21, Travelled Solo
Hi Isaac, thank you for your review and for joining us in Croatia this season! It is wonderful to hear you had a great time on your cruise and met some incredible people, enjoying your time exploring Croatia together. I can see you joined us on one of our Ensuite ships where air-conditioning is not included in the price. We thank you for an amazing week on board and hope to see you join us again in the future! Kind regards, Cayley.
Our guide Dino made this experience unforgettable. Amazing dude with great knowledge
- Logan, 28/07/2023 00:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Great boat and great skipper. The air con did not always work as electricity variable. I would want one with a generator if I came back.
- Bruce , 25/07/2023 05:14, Travelled with Family
Hi Bruce, thank you so much for joining us this season in Croatia. We are so pleased to read you enjoyed your time on board Sundance and you were happy with your skipper, Mislav! I will be sure to pass your kind words onto him. We certainly recommend a vessel with a generator if you wish to have power and air-conditioning when you'e not hooked up to power from the marina. I can confirm the aic-con and electricity was always 'working', just not available to use without power as there is no generator on Sundance. Thanks for a fantastic week and we hope to see you again in the future.
Staff, food and company was very good. Our tour guide/instructor Ivana was excellent, knowledgeable, informative and very helpful. She did a great job.
- Domenic, 24/07/2023 17:28, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff and tour guide (Ivana) were fantastic and made the trip really great, also mixing it up with the young people was fantastic also. Cheers, Andrew
- Andrew, 24/07/2023 16:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Friendly staff, well organized daily activities
- Pietro, 24/07/2023 06:57, Travelled Solo
The whole system was set in place to take money off people, the day trips were more expensive with the boat then they were if you organised it for yourself! The drinks were too expensive, the captain didn’t allow anything to be brought in the boat. Air con was not included and when paid for it didn’t work properly 75% of the time, we missed the best parts of Croatia and weren’t told about them because the day trips weren’t informative about anything! I would never recommend doing sails to anyone. I was disappointed with everything to do with the trip except our lovely crew member, Ioana! She was the only good thing to come out of the trip, she needs a raise! The food was good.
- Jack, 05/07/2023 10:58, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Jack, thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your recent Sail Croatia - Hideout Cruise. I will be sure to pass your comments and kind words regarding Ioana onto the team, she will be so pleased to hear this, so thank you for your kind words here. It is wonderful to also read you were happy with the food served on board. We are disappointed to hear that your experience did not match those of your fellow travellers onboard. I have checked the feedback collected for this departure, and we have received 5 Stars across both of our ships that departed on the Hideout Cruise. Our Standard and Ensuite ships have fans inside the cabins for additional ventilation and are more suited to the budget conscious traveller. For guests that prefer air-conditioning, our Premier ships are guaranteed to have AC in all cabins. The differences in ship categories are available on our website prior to booking with us. We have a comprehensive process in place to address any issues that may arise during your time onboard the cruise - this is provided via your pre-departure information and reiterated in the Welcome Speech. Our representatives are there to assist you with any concerns or challenges you may encounter. However, if you feel that your issue was not adequately resolved, we encourage you to escalate it to our Operations Manager and/or Managing Director. They will ensure that your concerns are thoroughly addressed and appropriate actions are taken. Thank you, Cayley.
Had such a good time, the crew were amazing and very friendly
- Anonymous, 28/06/2023 07:16, Travelled with Friend/s
It was a wonderful 7 day trip from Split to Dobrovnik with stops at several islands. Weather fantastic, scenery breathtaking, people so friendly. The cabins were clean and spacious and the food on board excellent. A wonderful way to see Croatia for the first time.
- Ian , 27/06/2023 06:54, Travelled with Friend/s
A great bunch of people to travel with A great tour guide (Mila) was exceptional The crew were good especially Maryan Good food thanks to the chef One complaint is the fact that there was a spare room and a very shy young lady asked if she could have her own room instead of boarding with a complete stranger. I was discussed to hear that your company charged her an extra $600 euro in cash on top of what she had already paid that was cruel Steve Whitmore
- Stephen , 14/06/2023 11:41, Travelled with Family
Thank you so much for your 4 star review and all your comments. We are so glad you had a great time and that you found your representative Mila to be exceptional. Thank you for your kind comments regarding Marijan and the chef onboard. We will be sure to pass your comments to our team as they will appreciate very much hearing this. Our cabins are based on two person sharing a cabin and if there is a traveller travelling solo, then they are offered the option of booking a cabin with added Single Supplement cost which is 50% on top of per person pricing. This is offered at the time of booking and is advertised on our website under FAQ's. It isn't possible to waive this fee whilst on the cruise as it would be unfair to solo travellers onboard who booked and paid for a single occupancy cabin. Thank you for your feedback and we do hope we will welcome you again onboard sometime soon!
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
Had an awesome time, our boat crew and tour rep were incredible! They took really good care of us and helped us navigate the terrible weather we had for the first 4 days of Sail. Would honestly do it again it was so much fun, the group we had was amazing. I just wouldn't do it in May so the weather would be better. We could only do 3 out of 12 of our optional activities because of weather and a lot of bars/clubs were closed still. Our crew definately made sure to look out for us though and make sure our time was still fun #ClubCorridor
- Ethan, 25/05/2023 14:50, Travelled with Friend/s
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
The passenger coordinator, Ioana, was amazing - great communication regarding what was ahead and very responsive to any passenger needs. There was food aplenty; we joked about getting three dinners every day. Best of all were the stops - every island is rich in history and allowed for easy access to the key sites. I wish we had more time at each stop so maybe next time I'll book a longer cruise.
- Anonymous, 11/05/2023 16:04, Travelled with Family
Hi there, thank you so much for your review of your cruise with us on board Esperanza. I will be sure to pass your comments and kind words onto Ioana, thank you so much for this and for an amazing week in Croatia.
Fantastic cruise with great people who made the experience even better. Dino worked hard to make sure the cruise itinerary was best for the weather which ensured we had the best opportunities to see and do as much as possible.
- Grant, 07/05/2023 21:25, Travelled with Family
Thank you for your review of your cruise with us on board Salve di Mare Grant!
e bikes saved the trip. Food and sleeping arrangements could have been better
- Anonymous, 17/10/2022 07:09, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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.
Great cruise, fantastic host in Stjepan, a bit disappointed that we had to spend 2 days in Dubrovnik. A little irritated that you would not accept Credit cards on board. In Croatia ALL ATMs are a rip off and as you accpet payment for the cruise on a credit card, why not onboard? No doubt you dont want the charges to your account but the inconvenience and extra cost we had to bear spoiled a little what was otherwise a great trip
- DAVID, 03/10/2022 08:08, Travelled with Family
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
My shipmates were great!
- Anonymous, 28/09/2022 19:58, Travelled Solo
The whole trip was fantastic but I would like to really highlight Aoife. She was the best person we could have had to be in charge of our boat. She was always involved and gave the best tips about all of the places we stopped. Could not recommend her enough!!!
- Anonymous, 21/09/2022 11:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there, thank you for your review of your Navigator cruise with us this season on board Marija Magdalena. It's great to see you had a fantastic trip with us exploring Croatia and thank you so much for your kind words on Aoife, we will be sure to pass your comments onto the Team! Thank you so much.
All the journey was better than expected. Very good guides and good service.
- Lars Bjarne, 20/09/2022 09:42, Travelled Solo
Thank you for your review Lars, we were pleased to have you join us on board Mali Ante!
The staff were wonderful and Stephanie took great care of keeping us informed and organized for port calls. The food was great with the minor exception of too much olive oil use for me on some dishes. The tuna steak was perfect! I would suggest shorter swim times to allow earlier port stops. Some excursions were not enough time to do them well. Some activities for poor weather days would be nice also.
- Dean, 19/09/2022 10:41, Travelled with Family
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
Really great experience. Just could be more transparent with the costs of excursions. Easy to deal with and great crew.
- Sean, 14/09/2022 10:43, Travelled Solo
Such a relaxing way to see a lot of Croatia. Everyday new villages to explore, new restaurants to try, sampling new drinks in hidden bars up lanes and alleys. Very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough to ensure you enjoyed your time on aboard, with good food and lots of it. A multinational bunch of travellers who soon become a group of friends to share the trip with and stories of each other’s lives. Improvements:- small things such as padded sun bed covers, stronger aircon in rooms. Daily visible Computerised drinks bill so you know what cash is required, longer stays in port, I would recommend this holiday and will certainly be repeating this format for all future holidays.
- Alan, 06/09/2022 06:18, Travelled with Friend/s
Was a good mix of people on our boat and had a great time. Food was good and plenty of it. The only downfall would be all the extra costs that I incurred. Was very expensive to eat and drink off board and the extra costs onboard you don’t hear about (unless your into reading the fine print). You have to pay for AC, port taxes, etc. would recommend to a friend but letting them know you will need to be prepared to spend.
- Alex, 29/08/2022 07:17, Travelled with Friend/s
I loved every moment of my week on the Nerezine. I has the best group of people that made me as a solo traveller feel welcomed. The crew were also amazing! I did however feel some of the extra add on were not presented to us, for example the canoeing. There were also some issues below deck in my room that I thought were not up to scratch. These include leaking water from the ceiling, out ensuing door not closing and latching. The toilet was an issue as I couldn't use it properly, but I was able to make do. These issue however did not make my time on the boat bad, for me they are just amenities, the people and places you visit is what matter and makes the trip what it is. As I said before it was one of the best weeks of my life and I have you, Sail Croatia and Ioana and crew to thank for that.
- Bradley, 23/08/2022 16:51, Travelled Solo
What a fantastic week through the islands and coastline of Croatia. The people and crew made everything feel like the once in a lifetime trip this deserves to be. Tempted to go on the yacht trip on day once I recover from the craziness of the navigator cruise. Needs a few less Aussies, although maybe that's what made it so good.
- Anonymous, 22/08/2022 18:36, Travelled Solo
Mila was an amazing representative. She explained everything in thorough detail, from what the day would look like, up to all the history of each and every city. She is very well educated on these topics which I enjoyed immensely and made the trip so much better.
- Josh, 12/08/2022 04:07, Travelled with Friend/s
Dino and Tommo made the trip amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better 2 people to look after us the whole trip
- Anonymous, 29/07/2022 07:36, Travelled Solo
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip overall and we will pass your comments on to Dino and Tommo.
- facilities on the boat were well below par. - representative did not get involved with the clientele on the boat - ratio of boys : girls was absolutely out of balance. Will not be recommending this , very unfortunate
- Charlie, 27/07/2022 05:41, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Charlie, thank you for your review. I can see you booked our Navigator cruise on a Standard ship, which is our most cost effective and budget travel option. Having a look at the feedback for your Onboard Representative, they received all 5 star ratings. The balance of genders depends customer demand for any given ship, and is unfortunately outside of our control. We aim to get a good mix onboard taking into consideration age, gender, nationality and group makeup. This heavily depends on who has booked. I can see that all guests that provided feedback for your week would recommend us to others. We are sorry to hear you won't be recommending us in future. Thank you again for providing us with your review.
We lived on two yachts for a week. We went to a different port city each night to see new sights, and try new foods. Our boat captains took care of a lot of the behind the scenes stuff like docking Reservations, dinner Reservations (when needed), and Diving Reservations for the divers in the group. EVERYONE had a Great Adventure!
- Skip, 26/07/2022 05:46, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew were great
- jakeb, 18/07/2022 13:02, Travelled with Friend/s
Every place we visited is truly beautiful. Ivana, Daniel, Mario and the rest of the crew were always there to make sure the trip was as pleasant as possible. This was my 3rd trip in the past 6 years on this same boat, so you can imagine how much I like it and strongly recommend it. The friendships you make and the experiences you live can last you a life time if you choose to. Cheers!!
- Cesar , 18/07/2022 10:40, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything
- Naci , 14/07/2022 14:36, Travelled with Friend/s
Croatia has the best sailing waters in the Med. It offers calm winds, abundant moorings and just awesome water. Sail Croatia made this all possible with their professional service and great fleet of sailing boats. Serenity, while an older lady of the sea, was easy to sail and the equipment was first class. Wanting to explore the Dalmatian Coast on your own bareboat charter, Sail Croatia offer great value and equipment. We had a blast....
- Geoff, 29/06/2022 07:12, Travelled with Friend/s
The tour was incredibly poorly organised. The company completely fail to train their staff in how to deal with any form of issue outside of the schedule. This included no solution to cancelled trips, no ability to deal with onboard conflicts and issues, and making consistent promises that were not delivered. I did a Topdeck tour at half the price 3 years ago, and I would suggest it is a much better option than this. Sail Croatia failed on every front. The only exception to this was the crew and captain, who made the tour more tolerable.
- Dominic, 06/06/2022 05:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Dominic, thank you for your review. We are pleased to know that the captain and crew were available onboard however, we are sorry to hear of your disappointment with the organisation onboard. We do have processes in place for dealing with any issues that arise and this is found onboard the cruise, in your pre-departure information and via our app. The first step is to contact your onboard representative, you can then escalate to the Operations Manager and if need be, the Managing Director. We pride ourselves on having knowledgeable, friendly and helpful representatives who share their passion for their country and culture. Having checked our feedback for the organisation of the cruise, I can see that most of our guests provided 5 star ratings. We are sorry to hear you were disappointed and we hope that this didn't detract from your overall enjoyment of Croatia as a whole. Thank you.
Great trip. I thought I would love drinking every day but I got tired of it quickly and only wanted to focus on the exploration. If you’re looking to party constantly this is a great trip, otherwise if you want to explore just stick to hostels and travel
- Conor, 06/06/2022 00:37, Travelled Solo
Beautiful boat (Alfa Mario) great captain, the cabins were spacious and spotlessly clean, very attentive crew, the food was excellent and Irvana was a great tour manager very knowledgeable, we met a lot of interesting characters and made plenty of new friends. We will definitely sail again with sail Croatia, if you are thinking of sailing around Croatia you won't do better than to use Sail Croatia.
- Michael, 12/10/2021 16:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Michael, thank you for your review. It's great to hear you received 5-star service throughout your cruise with us and we're so happy that you would recommend our cruises to others! Thanks for your kind words.
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
Thank you so much for your review Meir. We're pleased you enjoyed your time on the cruise and in Croatia!
The places we visited doing a back to back boat cruise on the Esperanza were beautiful but the six of us (friends) thought our food was very average.for the money we paid. Our Chef seemed to overcook our dishes particularly the main courses. Another gripe we had was there should be shampoo or soap left in our bathroom everyday but the only time shampoo was left was when we had to ask for it. Several noodles would help for our swim stops but everything else was fine and the staff very obliging.
- Anonymous, 18/10/2019 10:36, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us onboard Esperanza, on both Elegance Split Return (North) and (South) routes. Esperanza is beautiful and we are sure all six of you were well taken care of by the captain and crew. In saying this, the onboard chef's feedback this season has been 4-5 star, so we are sorry to hear of your disappointment with the food and your comments will be passed on to the relevant department. There is a shampoo/shower gel dispenser included in your cabin for use. Our cruises don't include inflatables, however at times past guests will leave this onboard for future guests to enjoy. These can also be bought from the local markets. Thanks again for your comments as it's with such comments we can look to improve where possible.
We were fortunate to be amongst a great crowd of guests who all enjoyed each other's company and the excellent dining on board and ashore. We all shared great confidence in the Captain and crew who inobtrusivly went out of their way to make out holiday a comfortable and memorable one. Would have been 5 stars but for the weather on a couple of days. But, hey, swimming in Slano was a pretty good substitute for cycling in the National Forest. Thanks Antonio.
- Anonymous, 08/10/2019 12:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your 5 star review! It is wonderful that you had such a great time with us this season on board Queen Jelena for your Elegance cruise. Your fellow travellers really can make the trip, so it is great you had such a good group of people on board with you to enjoy exploring Croatia with. Thank you for an amazing week!
Hello, Great trip with great people. Weather meant weren’t able to do everything but was still great fun. I understand it was the end of the season but I feel Ela could have done a better job of making sure everyone was informed and involved in the week. Communication wasn’t great and I really felt there was a missed opportunity to bring everyone together and create a real family atmosphere. Crew were awesome and worked really hard to ensure we were having a good time. Were a couple of incidence with things going missing and finding loose clothes in the crew cabin. Overall a great experience but feel with a little bit of extra effort it would have gone a long way I’m creating a truly unforgettable experience. Cheers,
- Riley, 30/09/2019 17:34, Travelled Solo
Hi there Riley, Thank you for taking the time to review our cruise! We're glad that the crew were awesome and worked hard to ensure everyone was having the best time, and of course that you were onboard with a lovely group of fellow travellers. We appreciate your comments on our guide Ela. We will be highlighting this to our Operations Team for further support and training where required, thank you. We hope that overall, you enjoyed your time in Croatia and got to create some amazing memories! Thanks again
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
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!
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
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.
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
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!
Well organized by friendly staffs and suited to us.
- Nancy , 17/09/2019 02:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review and for joining us on board Milena!
Relaxed and played back staff Skipper good guy
- Steve, 16/09/2019 01:10, Travelled Solo
Thanks for joining us!
Ship was great, especially the size of the cabin, bathroom & shower. Highlight was the daily swims. Not enough storage in the cabin especially for 2 people, or in the bathroom. Suggest adding more shelves in the cabin and bathroom. First 2 days of the cruise the employees were not very friendly. Comment by a lot of passengers. They need to smile more and say good morning. It got better by day 3. They need to have a place where we can get coffee early in the morning so we don't have to wait for breakfast. Meals were just ok and not a lot of food except for buffet breakfast. They need to have snacks available like we saw on other cruise ships for afternoon. Top deck was only open for a short time and then closed the rest of the day, It needs to stay open longer. Several commented that there was not enough help or employees on the ship. No one liked the military Island nor the stop before. Everyone would liked to have 2 days in Hvar. Nick was the best worker and did almost everything.
- Mike Cocherell, 09/09/2019 18:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there, thank you for your review of your Elegance cruise with us this summer on board Queen Jelena. We really are so pleased to hear you loved the ship, I have to agree - she is a great ship! I will be sure to pass your comments on ways to improve onto our Operations Manager, thank you for brining this to our attention. Thank you for joining us this season :)
