So enjoyed our time cruising around the Adriatic on the Esperanza. The captain and crew were top notch. Special thanks to Dino for arranging many of our adventures. Should also note that the lunches and the Captain's Dinner were superb!

- Anonymous, 20/05/2026 16:51, Travelled with Friend/s

This was a holiday shared with friends old and new. From the moment of arrival at the Quay to every day on board, excursions and final departure, everything was seamlessly managed. The captain and his boat staff were super friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure every request was addressed. The food was excellent, fresh local produce which was beautifully presented and delicious. Amazing from a small kitchen with 2 very dedicated individuals , the chef and his support. The cabins were cleaned thoroughly everyday and the 2 bar staff , Pamela and Luce were brilliant with a good sense of humor. Our Sail Croatia rep Vicko was just fantastic with a great deal of history and local knowledge. He managed to keep us informed, learning about Croatia and laughing the whole trip. His relaxed informal style meant everyone enjoyed chatting with Vicko. The whole trip exceeded expectations.

- Suzanne, 20/05/2026 16:12, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic

- Percy, 20/05/2026 14:42, Travelled with Friend/s

We arrived and felt very welcome immediately from the staff of the Esperanza Motor ship Dino was our cruise coordinator and was very informative through the whole trip. The staff did a wonderful job. I would recommend them anytime.

- Anonymous, 19/05/2026 21:02, Travelled with Friend/s

While the ship (Esperanza) was a bit tired, the crew was amazing. Our tour manager, Dino, was the best. He was so attentive to the guests and responsive to our needs. He had to make several itinerary adjustments due to weather, but still had special events scheduled in most locations. Mio & Ivo were also a great servers and bartenders and tge chef, Vladim was excellent. I’d be back next year if we had the same crew on an updated ship.

- Mary Baldauff, 19/05/2026 20:37, Travelled with Friend/s

amazing cruise on the Queen Jelena! The staff on the boat was exceptional. They went above and beyond for the guest! Especially the chef who prepared special meals for those who had dietary restrictions!!! Thank you so much for that!!! Our tour guide was exceptional with all the info he provided. This truly exceeded our expectations!!!

- MaryAnne Linke, 19/05/2026 16:23, Travelled with Friend/s

My wife and I had a wonderful time on the Esperanza with an incredible guide and leader, Dino and an exceptional crew. My wife had a few dietary restrictions, and the chef and team accommodated it beautifully without adversely impacting the quality of food to us all. It was really fantastic!

- John, 19/05/2026 16:08, Travelled with Friend/s

We rented all 19 cabins on the Esperanza for us and our friends who love to travel to explore Croatia. It was an un believable trip and no one complained about anything. we all agreed it exceeded our expectations!

- Susan Knight, 19/05/2026 14:04, Travelled with Friend/s

Ship, crew, ports, food were fantastic. Thank you

- Terri, 19/05/2026 12:20, Travelled with Friend/s

Was truly a trip of a lifetime! It was a very special way to celebrate a friend’s 60th birthday. Everything was above expectations from the ship, Queen Jelena, to the captain and cabin crew, with special thanks to Pamela and Lucy, who we kept quite busy provided excellent service and always with a smile! The food was excellent, especially the daily 3 course lunches that could rival any top restaurant! Our sailors, “ the Joseph’s” kept us safe on swim stops and our comings and goings on the boat. Our “cruise director” Sail Croatia rep.,Vicko, was wonderful. His daily briefings on the day’s destination and activities were always entertaining and informative. He messaged us reminders, directions, restaurant suggestions, and meet up stops. He’s very personable and made the day to day so easy! I highly recommend Sail Croatia, you will not be disappointed!

- Rochelle, 19/05/2026 11:46, Travelled with Friend/s

Exceptional

- Teri Degnan, 19/05/2026 10:34, Travelled with Friend/s

it was beyond our expectations. The crew, swim stops, and the captain and the conditions were fabulous. The people make the difference with any trip! See below for islands. The Split Return South route: Check in at Split: Days 1-2: Island of Hvar, exploring the traditional town of Stari Grad and the town of Hvar Day 3: Green Island of Mljet Day 4: Dubrovnik. Days 5- 6: Island of Korcula and seaside town of Makarska Day 7: Return to Split

- Anonymous, 19/05/2026 10:25, Travelled with Friend/s

We did the Elegance Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik cruise on Esperanza and had a fantastic time. Dino, our tour guide, was super professional, friendly, and communicative with the entire group and really made our trip memorable. He answered all our questions, gave excellent recommendations for dining & sightseeing, and managed the details of our transportation back to the airport flawlessly. Ivo and Mio also deserve special mention from the crew since they were particularly attentive and friendly throughout the cruise and helped those of us wanting to learn some Serbo-Croatian with patience and humor. Captain Jure was a total professional and clearly a skilled seaman as he guided us through some heavy seas on our return to Dubrovnik. Overall a fantastic visit to some of Croatia’s most beautiful spots with a wonderful ship & crew.

- Anonymous, 19/05/2026 07:11, Travelled with Friend/s

It was excellent. The crew was amazing and so much fun. DINO made the trip. He is the BEST. He is fun, smart and kept us organized and arranged fantastic outings

- muffet, 19/05/2026 07:01, Travelled with Friend/s

Very Enjoyable, even with the challenging weather conditions. Captain and crew were excellent as well as the Sail Croatia personnel.

- Anonymous, 19/05/2026 05:59, Travelled with Friend/s

We had a great time on sail Croatia the whole staff was super from helping with all the activities and arrangements.

- Ken, 19/05/2026 00:34, Travelled with Friend/s

Croatia's coastline is simply beautiful and the cities of Dubrovnik and Split were well worth the visit. The smaller islands were interesting and pretty if missing cultural interest, but thanks to our wine-themed cruise, there was always something to see/do. The crew and especially our guide Lola were cheerful, helpful and fun (my husband and I were traveling with a solo friend, so with 3 at our table, we were able to share a lot of meals with Lola). We've done a number of cruises in the past, from 120 passengers up to about 2000, and unfortunately I'm prone to seasickness, so on that front the trip was not great - I definitely appreciated our captain's decision to skip one island due to rough seas! The smaller size ship also meant that our cabin was much smaller than what we've experienced before and there was really nowhere other than the dining area for people to gather together when it was raining which was unfortunate. Overall, it was a lovely experience!

- Barbara, 18/05/2026 07:21, Travelled with Friend/s

We really enjoyed the small ship atmosphere and being able to get to know your fellow passengers and make new friendships. The food was exceptional and it was nice not having every minute being planned for us. We were on the wine cruise and the winery experiences were fantastic. The tour leader (Lola) and the rest of the crew went out of their way to accommodate every request. I’d definitely recommend this company.

- Susan, 15/05/2026 00:10, Travelled with Friend/s

We travelled from Dubrovnik to Split on the beautiful Queen Jalena in May. Our tour coordinator, Lola, was incredible, generously sharing her knowledge of each port we docked at, daily menus, schedule updates, and helping with any and all queries along the way. The entire ship crew were absolutely fantastic — warm, professional, attentive, and always welcoming. The service throughout the trip was exceptional, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere onboard was just so relaxed. Every stop along the coastline was stunning, the wineries we visited were passionate about their craft, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. In addition, we had the most incredible group of fellow travellers, all with their own interesting stories to share. Everyone looked out for each other, which made the journey even more special. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone wanting to explore the Croatian coast in comfort while enjoying outstanding hospitality.

- Anonymous, 14/05/2026 09:16, Travelled with Friend/s

Our 7 day cruise and excursions on the Romantic Star absolutely wonderful. The food was fantastic, the accommodations were top notch and the crew was phenomenal. Captain Ivan was a pleasure as well as his crew. Anita, our tour guide, was simply amazing. She made us feel at home on the ship as well as on our excursions. She stole the hearts of everyone in our group of 16. She made an amazing trip even more wonderful. A vaccination we will never forget. Thank you all so much!

- Robert, 13/05/2026 19:14, Travelled with Friend/s

16 friends enjoyed a 7 day cruise on the Romantic Star and it was wonderful. Our food was delish & prepared with such presentation by Sivilja & Laura.. Our Cruise manager - Anita- was very informative about every island, and made excellent recommendations and reservations. Captain Ivan was Great- we even got him On the dance floor!! What a joy it was to explore such a beautiful country!!

- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 19:05, Travelled with Friend/s

I'm sorry I cannot give a 5 star review. The great things about the ship was the chef, the crew and the facilities. All great - clean, organized, well run. My disappointment was in the lack of excursions on the islands between Dubrovnik and Split. I thought that we should have some kind of introduction to each island and short walking tour each time we docked. Everyday was a swim day and because the water was too cold to swim I had hoped that an adjustment would be made to the schedule for an alternate activity. Perhaps dock earlier to give us some time off the boat. There was too much sitting around time. From breakfast, through lunch there was nothing to do if you did not swim (& no one did). We did not disembark til 2 pm. Our tour dir. did her job perfunctorily and made arrangements as requested, She was not as visible or involved with our group. Although she said she has been doing this for 4 years she came off as unsure and inexperienced.

- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 17:48, Travelled with Friend/s

I had an amazing time!! The boat was beautiful, the wine tours were extremely interesting, and the locations were beautiful . Lola was the best! She was always upbeat and friendly ,when I take another Sail Croatia cruise I will make sure that Lola is our guide. I will always recommend Sail Croatia and Lola.

- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 15:54, Travelled with Friend/s

We had a wonderful trip! The Romantic Star is a beautiful boat, service was excellent and food was delicious! Our Tour Manager, Anita, was the best! Always checking on us for what we needed made reservations for dinner and adventures. Our captain, Ivan, was friendly and outgoing. Special thanks to Tony and Josephine for their great service! I will certainly refer our friends to Sail Croatia.

- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 14:07, Travelled with Friend/s

Excellent. The cook was exceptionally talented.

- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 13:55, Travelled with Friend/s

We had a wonderful trip. The crew,staff and captain were friendly and organised. The wine

- Kerryn, 13/05/2026 11:24, Travelled with Friend/s

Excellent holiday aboard the Esperanto Top quality food Delightful helpful staff Well organised expeditions I can’t fault anything Thank you Sail Croatia Lois

- Lois, 13/05/2026 07:40, Travelled with Friend/s

We traveled as a group of 16. Anita the tour director was a superstar. Far exceeding any and all expectations I had. I had some health issues while traveling and she made sure I got to medical help in the local village as well as coordinating a ferry ride to the Split hospital. Anita made me feel like family. The boat was very clean and the crew made sure any need that came up was addressed. The food was good. The Captain exuded confidence and made sure the guest knew he was in control of the ship at all times, I highly recommend the Romantic Star. I am sure your experience will be as satisfying as mine was.

- Jeff, 12/05/2026 18:10, Travelled with Friend/s

- Kathleen, 12/05/2026 17:46, Travelled with Family

Everything was so perfectly arranged and if there were ‘hiccups’ there was another plan to be made. We became ‘one big Happy Family’

- Jen, 12/05/2026 16:00, Travelled Solo

My husband and I travelled with my parents and we had the best time! Dino, George, Linda, Allie and the rest of the crew were amazing and did everything possible to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. We could have not been happier with the trip! Since I didn’t get to fill out the iPad survey on the ship I have a few minor suggestions: My husband would have preferred breakfast that wasn’t the same every morning. The shower floor was very slippery so a mat in the bottom would have been nice. The dining room was very loud when we were all there so more softer surfaces to absorb the noise would help. The days were arranged so nicely and we felt taken care of very well. Thank you!!

- Lisa, 12/05/2026 15:02, Travelled with Family

Accommodations were great and Capt Ivan and crew were very professional. Our tour director Anita was also very informative and went out of her way to make sure everyone on board had a excellent experience!

- Alec, 12/05/2026 14:17, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic host on the Olimp

- Christina , 12/05/2026 10:52, Travelled with Friend/s

Sailing from Dubrovnik to Split on the Wine Cruise aboard the Queen Jelena was my first cruise and first time to Croatia. Sail Croatia was a wonderful experience. The Tour Leader was warm, attentive, and proactive in ensuring the guests were informed and comfortable. I appreciated the "off the beaten path" experiences with winemakers and private tours. The crew were highly competent and the ship and accomodations were clean and tasteful. With the wine focus for the trip, the group of guests from around the globe bonded and developed friendships that will last beyond this vacation. I highly recommend. I was traveling as a single woman with friends (a married couple) and always felt welcome by the other guests and staff.

- Amy, 12/05/2026 10:22, Travelled with Friend/s

The entire experience, down to the smallest details, was extremely well coordinated and executed.The transfers from and to the airport went smoothly and the drivers made us feel comfortable and the one on the incoming transfer gave us great options for places to visit the day before we sailed. Anita was above and beyond helpful in all aspects of the cruise. She communicated any and all details very well and in a timely manner. She made sure to coordinate excursions and dinners in port that would meet our interests as well as making sure we knew where specific amenities we may need were located on shore. The chef and sous chef did an outstanding job with the meals. The beautiful presentation, fabulous flavor, and broad range of menus for each onboard meal was amazing for such a small kitchen.Lunch and the captains dinner felt like a fine dining experience. Ivan and the crew made us feel welcome and preformed their tasks smoothly.. Bravo to the team at Sail Croatia and Romantic Star!

- Kathryn, 12/05/2026 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s

Everything about the cruise is first class. The boat “Olimp” is beautiful and extremely comfortable The crew were absolutely marvellous. The tour director gave clear and concise information and made everything we did fun as well I celebrated my birthday whilst onboard and can say that it will go down as one the most memorable! The crew helped to make my day very special. Our hostesses! What can I say attentive, friendly, helpful professional and fun too. I would love to return and do it all again.

- Rhoda, 12/05/2026 07:12, Travelled with Friend/s

We were on a wine cruise which was most enjoyable . Lola was helpful and knowledgable and warm. The staff on the boat were warm and friendly. The boat was comfy and the food very good . The other travellers were good fun and we have made some lasting friends from all corners of the earth . Highly recommend !

- Nikki, 12/05/2026 06:43, Travelled with Family

Intimate (but not crowded) specialty cruise: Best of Croatia Wine with 32 passengers on board beautifully crafted and built elegance passenger ship guided by an exceptional Captain Gordon, a team of gracious crew: warm welcome every moment of the day by Luce, Pamela in the salon, delicious meals by Chef Frans and Aline, comfortable and spotless cleaned cabin by Emma, expeditiously attentive and hardworking by sailors, Josip and Josip, and a kind, clam expertise of the cruise manager, Lola; who is always presence with daily planned itineraries to many of the best Croatia wine venues as well as attuned to all passengers' needs and requests.

- Noppamas Nadia, 12/05/2026 06:15, Travelled with Friend/s

Dino!! The cruise director made this experience the best. His warmth and humour and delivery of advice and knowledge was exceptional. If he was a magician and could have fixed the weather I would have given the experience 10 out of 5 🤗

- Karen, 12/05/2026 05:50, Travelled with Friend/s

Everything great exept for a lack of vegetarian dishes on the menus

- lionel, 07/05/2026 10:59, Travelled with Family

Our Tour Manager, Anita, was the best: helpful, informative, lively and just plain fun. We benefited from a small group and bonded so well.

- Margi, 07/05/2026 09:07, Travelled with Family

My two siblings, their spouses and I wanted to do a siblings trip, and chose the Wines of Croatia tour, the first of the 2026 season. Anita was our cruise director, and she was what made this trip so fantastic! With only 18 passengers, it was a super fun group. Anita was so helpful and friendly, which also seems to describe most of the people we met in Croatia! She's great at planning and communicating, and a pleasure to be with. The wine events are terrific and so varied! And evenings where you may want to find a restaurant (sometimes the wine events include dinner), Anita sent us recommendations in the ports for meals and things worth seeing. Chef Silvija did a fine job, and we enjoyed "cookie time" at 11am. Glad we all opted for the Blue Lagoon (short visit, but worth the trip!). Dubrovnik was where we ended our trip - amazing place, but if I had a choice, I'd start my trip there as we had culture shock with the huge crowds. Rooms lovely, and bedding comfy. Great captain and crew!

- Celia, 07/05/2026 03:53, Travelled with Family

The awesome staff and great food. The ship was beautiful and immaculate.

- Dan, 06/05/2026 07:16, Travelled with Family

Sail Croatia Wine Cruise was wonderful! The crew and staff were outstanding and went above and beyond to make the trip a memorable event. The food was delicious, always expertly prepared and attractively presented. I was especially appreciative of the attention to detail for my food allergy. Anita was super great in planning our excursions and wine tastings. Each island stop was fun and unique for all to enjoy. Her enthusiasm was contagious! Everyone on our cruise was so kind and friendly. Croatia and the Dalmatian Islands are beautiful. It was a great adventure!

- Pamela, 06/05/2026 00:07, Travelled with Friend/s

What an amazing journey. Great host, boat and sailing staff. Our host made sure all details were addressed. We were kept appraised of any changes and the schedule. The food was great. The staff attended to every need. We would definitely recommend Sail Croatia to anyone!

- Bill, 05/05/2026 10:02, Travelled with Friend/s

Ivan out tour guide was phenomenal. He taught us something new everyday about the history and geography of Croatia. He always made things interesting and fun. The entire schedule of the Wines of Croatia Cruise was perfect, never too much and always an adventure. We were treated like royalty on the ship and the accomodations were just right. The Queen Jalena is a marvel of a ship. I hope to sail with Sail Croatia again in the next year or tow, NO ONE could be better!!

- Tantzi, 29/10/2025 19:33, Travelled with Friend/s

Ivan our tour manager was outstanding

- Eddy, 23/10/2025 12:00, Travelled with Friend/s

The stunning locations speak for themselves but were complimented beautifully by excellent customer service throughout!

- Joanna, 22/10/2025 10:12, Travelled with Family

If you can find fault with this holiday you have spent the week looking for it, and even then I doubt you will find it. Everything was perfect from breakfast to evening drinks before bed, each trip out was well organised to get the most out of the experience and with morning swims stops everyday each day just flowed perfectly. We had a small kitchen on board that did breakfast and lunch. Well they called it lunch, but each day was a set menu of three courses and the food that came out of that small kitchen was just amazing and all made fresh on board, very talented people in that kitchen first class. Would I recommend Sail Croatia for a holiday, yes without a doubt, Beautiful country, beautiful people, beautiful ship

- Gary, 21/10/2025 06:37, Travelled with Family

The cruise was lovely & scenic. I wish we had more time at the ports, the time spent at the swim stops & lunch seemed a little too long. Staff were nice & very professional. Ship was well maintained & very clean.

- Teresa, 21/10/2025 06:06, Travelled with Friend/s