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

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

We did seven nights with sail Croatia on a premium ship - which isn’t really premium. The crew and guides were amazing and the cycling really enjoyable. For the price the boat and the food were not of a standard you would rate anywhere near premium. It’s a great experience but if you’re a couple or a little older (over 50) this probably won’t be what you’re expecting.

- Michael, 25/09/2026 12:36, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Varying (hour by hour) ship schedule made it difficult to fully plan/enjoy. Schedule was blamed on docking constraints which were not immediately apparent unless line was saving on fees. Lack of opportunities to swim off ship was also disappointing. Coffee/tea should’ve been available free during all waking hours. More pillows desperately needed. Staff was appropriate.

- Anonymous, 06/07/2026 08:31, Travelled with Friend/s

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

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

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

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

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

The trip was well organized however the app made it difficult to determine the planned daily distances, leaving me to retrieve information from previously emailed tour notes. Be great to have it all in one place.

- Anonymous, 24/06/2026 13:39, Travelled in a Couple

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

The actual holiday was wonderful however the downside was overprice wine and beer with small portions and not very good wine Having to pay bar bill in cash was inconvenient and bad

- Dave Holden, 15/06/2026 14:17, Travelled with Friend/s

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

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

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

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

Great holiday, the staff were excellent and the ship was fantastic. There is room for improvement. More ventilation in the lower cabins, aircon wasn’t effective. The coffee was very bad and there could be more fruit at breakfast and some soap included would be helpful. Also if beach towels are not provided it would be good to know that before we left Australia. Apart from that it was a great part of our trip

- Anonymous, 30/05/2026 05:14, Travelled in a Couple

Nice biking holiday , great guide , good e bike

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

Good overall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Better quality ship. Emmanuel was old but clean and very middle of the road for overall amenities, a boat not a yacht; lunches were very good, breakfasts mediocre Cycling guides and routes were very good but too short ( advertise this as a leisurely cycling if e bikes being used) and the regular bycyles should not be allowed as we were constantly waiting for them to catch up. Also entrance fees to parks and historical sites should be included in the overall package. Similar to Viking make tipping a part of the trip package.

- Dennis, 04/05/2026 08:13, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lola was 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

Good host, good food and great itinerary.

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

The boat was very old and really it did fall short of expectations. Light didn't work. No key for safe. Old and slippery tiles in shower. Old shower. It needs to be better. Communication between guides and passengers was minimal. Half the time we were never really sure of what was going on. Rides were spread out. You probably need 2 groups. One to do a longer ride, and one to do a shorter ride. We also needed to stop at a private bay here and there for a swim. We rode past so many secluded rocky beaches with crystal clear water, but never stopped

- Mark, 15/09/2025 00:34, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1) Omit overnight on day 7 of trip. End the trip after lunch on day 6. This eliminates unreasonably early check out on day 7 and also makes it easier for a guest to check in to their hotel in DBV without having to wait until 12:00 or 13:00 check in time. 2) Onshore excursion options need clear explanation in pretrip communication. Example: I was not told that a scenic bus tour and a walking tour of DBV was available, so I booked them in advance with Viator. If I had known I would have gone on the onshore excursion instead. 3) Include the use of one pannier on the bike. 4) Include written instructions for charging the bike battery and operating the ebike. 5) There were three outlets in the cabin. That is insufficient to charge two bike batteries plus two phones plus hearing aids, etc. A simple multi-plug adapter can fix this issue. 6) Guide must not make promises he doesn't keep. Example: A military tour was promised on one island (Vis?) but was never delivered.

- Tom, 11/06/2025 07:21, Travelled in a Couple

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

The locations and crew were outstanding. Our guides Mario and Marin were full of knowledge and stressed safe riding. The crew on the boat were also very good. The booking process was less than stellar. My son and I were assigned a room with one double bed, not two singles. Since are large people, it did not work. He slept under the bed. Booking knew the assignment but would not/could not change it. Serious screw up by the office staff.

- Larry, 30/05/2025 15:08, Travelled with Family

1) Smaller group! With that many riders (32) the faster riders, some of whom would have ridden even faster if allowed, spent way too much time waiting for the slower riders. This was the case on the uphills, the downhills, and the level rides. People ride at different speeds, regardless of terrain or type of bike. 2) Longer, full-day rides. One day was only 10 km, which is ridiculous.

- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 05:58, Travelled with Friend/s

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

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

Beautiful islands Quiet roads Amazing scenery Great food Great hospitality

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

The ship was in great shape and the Captain very skilled. the crew worked hard to make our week a fun/safe time and they succeeded. However, meals are a big part of our annual boat and bike trips. Here they failed. The meals were far too heave generally and the BBQ night was substandard with much meat and few veggies...and they were buried under all that meat. The meal was awful. Equally as bad was the captains dinner of steak that was unchewable...oh, the coffee was worse than any I had in the Navy and I didnt thimk that woukd ever be possible...undrinkable sludge..this boat & bike towr tour 7th as a group. It was the also the first to not put out a nice happy hour food spread...only pretzels and biscuits. All in all, I won't recommend this trip .

- Dennis, 21/05/2025 13:13, Travelled with Friend/s

Service

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

Good organization. Bikes in good shape. Clean cabin.

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

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

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

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

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

Beautiful Croatian coast and a good crew

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

The food. No need for a 3 course meal at lunchtime. How about a salad type buffet. Anyway, the quality of the food left much to be desired(too stodgy. Breakfast hot food wasn’t kept warm Cabin was good, especially the shower No swimming spots as advertised Sail Croatia staff excellent, crew not so Bicycling very good. Excellent concept

- Anonymous, 07/10/2024 08:25, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

Places we visited, people we met, local culture.

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

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

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

The cabins were cold and the first nigt on board the boat we could hardly sleep due to the chill in the cabin. We could not control the tempreture in the cabin. The cabin had lower standard than we expected. The food served on board was not good.Breakfast was good but lunch and grill could have been better.. I had the feeling during the trip that we were alwayes in a hurry. and the cykling tours not relaxed.Not much time for fotos or to observe the scenery etc. Nevertheless we enjoyed the trip.The staff was friendly and helpful at all times.

- Pall, 26/09/2024 17:53, Travelled with Family

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meals and cycling should receive separate ratings. Our biking experience was better than we could have anticipated. Milah was professional and delightful. Andre was a great host and server; however, meal times degraded the experience for us. Breakfasts were never served hot, and lunches often consisted of lots of heavy noodles with heavy cream sauce and tenderized meat. Portions were always large, but the food was generally unappealing. We'd read reviews about gourmet fare on this experience and found nearly universally unappealing meals. The Captain's meal demonstrated the cook's capacity to make fine food, but it had been hiding until then. I would heartily recommend Sail Croatia for the challenging cycling experience, but would warn potential participants that meal time may more closely resemble a teenager's summer camp experience than an upscale adult experience.

- Harry, 24/06/2024 10:24, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

Bonne nourriture Vélo trop programmé en fonction de l'horaire du capitaine du bateau ( manque de temps pour prendre des photos) Cabine trop spartiate, confort à améliorer ( rangement minimaliste et difficilement accessible) Climatisation qui ne fonctionne pas ou trop Navigation trop matinale (réveil au bruit des moteurs à l'aube) Paiement en argent comptant sur le bateau pas pratique Personnel de cabine attentif et serviable

- Daniel, 14/06/2024 19:50, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room was ok, but noisy, never again sleep in the back of the boot/ breakfast ok/ lunch ok/ship fine/ crew friendly and good/ bikes good/ biketours on the island great/ leader of the bike group Andrej did a very good job/

- Ton, 16/10/2023 08:20, Travelled in a Couple

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

Food quality onboard was uneven. Guides were pleasant and knowledgeable. Boat crew was professional and very nice, but the boat was dank, smelled bad at times and seemed to have deferred maintenance issues. It wasn’t nearly as nice as other SC boats we saw.

- Fred Slotkin, 02/10/2023 00:56,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I would not have paid extra for top deck premium cabin. Ours was at the stern and when stacked alongside other boats the noise until 4am from those boats gave sleepless nights on 3 out of 7 nights (even using earplugs).

- Anonymous, 19/06/2023 06:27, Travelled in a Couple

Good weather Good fellow cruisers Good guides Smallish group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The boat and staff were exceptional, food was too much, costs for trip reasonable

- Darren , 05/10/2022 05:03, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

Depart on other day than Saturday. ALL boats seem to follow the same schedule so each port has a mass of boats tied up to one another and many of them are party boats with too much noise late into the evening or early morning. Sadly, Croatia is a victim of it’s success and beauty and is too crowded for us.

- Craig, 26/09/2022 05:55, Travelled in a Couple

Panniers on the bikes Cleaner rooms More food options

- David , 26/09/2022 05:55, Travelled with Friend/s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. The Dalmation coast is superb and made the trip worthwhile. The friendly crew and spectacular destinations made up for a lot of daily flaws. 2. Food is 2 out of 5 at best. There were times were we ate mediocre food on the boat while docked at a port with great restaurants. 3. Too many stops for swimming off the boat when there's a beautiful beach in sight, just out of reach. Also, when there was a beach stop, it was usually around 45 minutes - what good is that? 4. When cycled right past many points of spectacular scenery that would have been nice to soak in and maybe take a picture or two. When we did stop, it was usually a baren intersection or a town that wasn't as nice a town we sped thru. 5. The bathrooms below deck smelled of sewage. I know the crew must have know this as there were air fresheners in the bathrooms to mask the smell. 6. The trip really ends a day early, on Friday afternoon when the boat arrives in Split and the crew starts closing up.

- Dignan, 30/08/2022 13:26, Travelled with Friend/s

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

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

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

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

We enjoyed the cruise and cycling although we were not b ooked on this specific tour, but lots of other things like we had to pay for park entrance, pay more for port taxes as specified. would have expected a more luxiurious cruise for the money we paid. Two guides were promised as we were not cyclist. You only allowed one. Unfotunately we had to change route, but that was due to weather so not really a problem.

- Sharon, 02/06/2022 10:19, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

Larger berths. Better pillows. Longer rides with fewer stops. More room for sitting and conversing with other guests.

- Bob, 12/10/2019 18:04, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

M/S Milena is not up to standard as a Premier ship. Several cabins need repairing and maintenance. Malfunctioning toilets and plumbing.in many cabins. Service from some staff members could be better. But very enjoyable trip. Very pleasant tour leader.

- Finn, 26/09/2019 08:34, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

Great bike and the beautiful county of Croatia

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

The boat. Outdated, cramped, badly ventilated in the downstairs cabin. Cupboard space inadequate for two people as there was no shelving. Dining room space just coped. Crockery inadequate with just one cup per person and some had chips out. Insufficient glasses for morning juice. Breakfast was a race as there limited yogurts, fruit drinks, poor choice of cereal, very poor coffee, real milk not always available. Main leader was disorganised speaking before all holiday members were there so it became. Chinese’s whispers to find information. Meeting times announced were not kept to by leader and he would start early. Boat left port before announced times. I could go on.

- Colin, 23/09/2019 05:29, Travelled Solo

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

Staff hangs around community areas and smokes cigarettes. Extremely offensive to passengers. All cruises should be smoke free. This is ridiculous in this day and age. Also, more time should be dedicated to biking and less on “boat time”.

- I, 09/09/2019 01:44, Travelled with Family

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

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

Boat is not owned by sail Croatia. Its sub contracted. We asked for our 2 rooms with our daughter s to be next to each Other . The boat never got the request. The grey water tank overflowed into our bathroom. It was really gross The roof leaked from the ice machine above and soaked our mattresses The shower floor leaked and the bathroom floor was entirely flooded. The beds had broken springs and uncomfortable No ventilation in the lower cabins . Dank musty and moldy. No portholes to open. Sealed shut. After 3 days crew finally turned in air conditioning. Captain did this not sail Croatia. The crew were awesome and apologetic. Lead guide /Sail Croatia did not offer to compensate for these issues at all. Gordana the 2nd guide was very nice. Food was excellent. Great views and cycling for the most part very good. We would like to see a partial refund for the accommodations. The 20" wheel ebikes are wrong for the terrain. The newer 26" mobiles we saw for next cruise were correct.

- Mark, 05/07/2019 02:41, Travelled with Family

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

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

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

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

Great crew fantastic

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

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

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

The rooms had NO air movement in them. Stuffy, smelly and uncomfortable for sleeping. Bath could also be rather smelly from backed up gases. Breakfast was just adequate, same thing everyday, but you better get there first thing or they’ed run out of certain items. There should have been more options for things to do if you didn’t want to cycle one day. Fortunately the entire crew was great and also fortunate for us that we had good shipmates or this could have been a very unpleasant week. The cycling was good, but too much of a heard mentality. I might do something like this again, but not on that boat. Also, keep good records of the type and amount of drinks you buy.

- John, 24/06/2019 16:22,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

larger cabin without bunkbeds Provide evening meals instead of lunch only

- Colin, 27/05/2019 05:37, Travelled with Friend/s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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