Our tour guide Lola was incredible !!! she was easy to talk to and extremely helpful She helped us arrange water taxis and answered all of our questions. Lola was great !! We were extremely disappointed with the ship's itinerary. Had we knew that the daily swim stop was actually more than 1/2 a day of swimming and that most shore excursions were to start after lunch, Starting shore excursions at 3;00 or 4;00 is just too late . we would not have taken this cruise. We did not come to Europe to swim, we came to see and explore towns and sights. For instance we visited Milena which was a waste of a day, Nothing really to see. I wish we could have spent the time in Split which is a wonderful and interesting city.
- John, 06/10/2026 14:38, Travelled with Friend/s
The ship is very lovely. The mattress a bit soft for my liking and only 1 pillow is provided, which is silly. The company says it provides one beach towel and one bath towel. It also provides one face towel. What it does not say is that they changed your bath and face towel twice during the cruise. They never change your beach towel, and they don’t dry. It’s pretty gross. Beach towels should also be cleaned once or so per week. We use them every day. The daily itinerary should be reversed. We should go out on the islands in the morning and see the sites and have excursions, and come back to the ship in the afternoon for swimming and relaxing. The lunches are big and heavy, and are better suited for dinners. We could have lunch on our own on the island and dinner on the ship. The staff is amazing Truly helpful and accommodating. Coffee/tea/softdrinks should be included in the overall pricing. I would rather you charge a little bit more upfront and include those things
- Anonymous, 06/10/2026 07:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Great crew. Lola was incredible. Itinerary was a bit too light with the morning swim seeming like wasted time. Should charge a bit more and include more without additional charges (coffee, tea and soft drinks; more towels changed more often; greater food variety).
- Michael, 06/10/2026 07:54, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew and our tour guide were great and very helpful. It would be helpful if they published better details about the daily flow of their cruises to help manage expectations about time on the boat vs exploring the various port locations. For example you dock in each port overnight and the yacht moves in the morning to the next location with a swim stop each morning. You dock at the next port during lunch and then explore tge port during the hottest part of the day and into the night. Breakfast Buffett was varied and solid. Lunches were not great and the biggest miss for my group.
- Anonymous, 26/09/2026 12:44, Travelled with Friend/s
A fun relaxing week with friends where we were treated to exceptional food and service and places to visit. Our swims each day were memorable and our tour manager (Vedran) a legend with a wonderful sense of humour. We would highly recommend this cruise.
- Corene, 16/09/2026 08:42, Travelled with Friend/s
The cruise on board the Esperanza was a great cruise. The staff was wonderful. The staff and our group of friends got along wonderfully. The food was delicious. But, I would have loved a cup of real coffee instead of instant coffee from a machine. Dino arranged a fishing expedition for us to enjoy. Ivo and Mio kept the drinks flowing and were always smiling. My cabin was refreshed daily. The comfort on the boat in the social areas was nice but there were a few issues that I would like to mention. While there was a blow dryer for drying our hair, the blow dryers lacked power. There was an electric outlet in the sleeping area of the cabin but there was no mirror. A mirror would have been nice for makeup application too. Also the closet did not give us the option to hang anything longer than a shirt. My dresses couldn’t hang long. There was not enough drawer storage at all! Towels were treated like a precious commodity and not refreshed unless asked for. Not true luxury
- Anonymous, 15/09/2026 16:11, Travelled with Friend/s
Good but hoped for more time to explore/shop … on the stops. Door stops for bathroom door needed, bathroom re-supply and amenities were poor, toilet was never cleaned in our room. Breakfast window of 8-9 too short when underway by 6-7 each day. A bit more variety in the hot breakfast menu - it was the same fare each day.. More excursions offered with passenger commitment secured before the trip starts - not everyone is into swimming and water sports. Crew and servers were very attentive and friendly. Lunches on board, captain’s dinner and impromptu barbecue dinner on board were excellent. A good sail overall.
- Anonymous, 15/09/2026 14:21, Travelled with Friend/s
I was on the "Elegant" cruise on Romantic Star. If you request non-dairy, I hope you like boiled potatoes. If you're paying a single supplement, prepare to be disappointed. At about $5000 for 1 week I expected more than The Annoyed Server, The Angry Sous Chef, and The Bar Tender from Jeers. This is a bad trip for solos and even worse for onesies who don't drink much. I am not a foodie but found most meals weird and unpalatable, especially the village dinner. This has nothing to do with the ethnicity of the cuisine. The trip revolved around couples and wine tasting. Even though I have traveled solo many times and I was with a dozen other friends, I still felt blue from time to time as did some other solo travelers there. One of the perks of i and travel, which of this was not, is that staff learns your name caters to you on some level, and asks if you like, the food. Our tour manager Anita was a rock star. But could not make up for the disinterested staff and lackluster staff.
- Anonymous, 15/09/2026 00:57, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Firstly, we’re delighted to hear your wonderful comments about Anita, and we’ll be sure to pass these on to her. We’re sorry that your overall experience onboard Romantic Star did not meet your expectations. Having reviewed the feedback from this departure as a whole, guests generally rated their experience highly, so your 1-star rating does stand apart from the broader feedback received. While we understand that you booked independently and paid the single supplement, we would also like to clarify that you were travelling alongside a larger group of approximately 12 friends onboard, rather than travelling solo. Our Elegance cruises welcome guests travelling independently, as couples and as part of groups, and naturally the social dynamic between guests will vary from departure to departure. We appreciate that food is also a matter of personal preference and are sorry that the meals were not to your taste. Your comments regarding your dietary requirements and the service you experienced have also been shared with the relevant team. Thank you again for travelling with us, and particularly for recognising Anita’s efforts throughout your week.
The accommodations and service were great. The food was a little questionable. The crew were all very helpful, especially Klara
- Anonymous, 10/09/2026 16:21, Travelled with Friend/s
We had a blast! Boat was great, met wonderful people and weather was perfect! Only criticism was the food. Just ok but overall amazing!
- Donna, 09/09/2026 04:51, Travelled with Friend/s
Boat was good.Food was mediocre. Lunch was too big, prefer lighter fare. Cruise director was great.
- Donna, 08/09/2026 09:13, Travelled with Friend/s
Overall great. Brilliant Tour leader with Dino. Fabulous knowledge and nothing he couldn’t do even answering dumb questions by some 😂 Air conditioning was an issue but overall fabulous experience.
- Mike, 04/09/2026 08:04, Travelled with Friend/s
The yacht was beautiful but the crew did not seem happy to be there. There were no smiles from the crew members and very little interaction with the guests. One sailor paid no attention to guests even when spoken to directly. The cruise director was somewhat confusing in discussing the next days itinerary. Swim stops were beautiful. More and newer swim toys would have been appreciated. Noodles were crumbling and breaking. On the plus side, the food was amazing and beautifully presented. Kudos to the chef and sous chef. The ships air conditioning was not adequate for the hot temperatures at night. Many had trouble sleeping as the a/c was turned off. The Captain's dinner could only be described as "sweaty". Transfers were well handled. Overall I had a good time with a great group of travelers.
- Anonymous, 01/09/2026 17:18, Travelled with Friend/s
Ports were not great , crew was sub par rarely interacted with guests .
- Anonymous, 01/09/2026 01:02, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent holiday and meet some great people from around the world . Cruise manager was excellent with great communication regarding when and what was happening. The girl that cleaned my cabin was outstanding as well,and pleasant to talk with and always smiling. The remainder of the crew were less so . They failed to acknowledge you most times and were not interactive at all. We would have spent more money on bar if the staff had been better trained in the hospitality industry. .
- Anonymous, 25/08/2026 15:53, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent time! Vedran is great tour leader! This boat is Family owned and immaculate! All staff are family and they care deeply about the boat and assuring guests have a great time. The only reason I gave this a 4-star rating is that the air conditioning in the cabins just could not keep up with the boiling outside temperature. Most everyone had issues with the air conditioning. Also, in my opinion, the lighting in the bathrooms is not sufficient. PRO Tip 1: Evidently the cabins below deck stay cooler than those above deck PRO Tip 2: Bring clothing that is quick drying and can be washed in the sink or shower. There are ship bars outside the cabins on the upper deck where you can hang them to dry. Clothes pins are provided. PRO Tip 3: Do not bring anything fancy, cool light weight fabrics are best. PRO Tip 4: A portable travel fan will come in handy. PRO Tip 5: Buy Euro at first island stop for less than getting it at home if not your currency.
- Anonymous, 20/08/2026 18:07, Travelled with Friend/s
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Was impressed with the Olimp: impeccably maintained, everything gleaming, spick-and-span, and the whole crew were friendly & helpful, and Vedran is a star organiser! Our lunches were all delicious. .The breakfast buffet was sufficient except for the "orange juice" which neither looked nor tasted as if it had been near a real orange. Breakfast was too short, and too early. Should last until at least 10am, Also I'd have liked the option to eat on the outside deck. When at sea who wants to be in an enclosed space.? The highlight of the trip was swimming. But I wanted more & longer swim stops. Most were only 1 hour - not enough to enjoy repeatedly jumping into that gorgeous turquoise sea! I'd have also appreciated more time actually sailing, not moored in a port. The expeditions were at the hottest time of day, so I mostly opted out and relaxed on the ship's cushions in the breeze - that upper deck lounging area was a perfect touch of luxury!
- Alix, 30/06/2026 19:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Our holiday was great, and our rep Vicko was very good . The boat was comfortable and clean,the food was excellent . My only complaint is that on Sunday we were thrown off one and a half hours. Before our airportbtransport arrived In a heat;of 33 and told to go to a cafe down the road which was closed and the seats wired up which with luggage is unacceptable. Caroline Cornell
- Caroline Cornell, 23/06/2026 10:23, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent experience on the Romantic Star. The ship was modern,clean,and well appointed with all extras. Our tour ambassador Dino was helpful with any and all requests from guests. We would tour again on Sail Croatia.
- Anonymous, 17/06/2026 08:01, Travelled with Friend/s
Good trip Lovely weather Beautiful scenery Lovely staff No WiFi in room disappointing Thrown off bat at 08.30 into a concrete jungle yet taxi booked for 10.00 - stupid
- Anonymous, 04/06/2026 17:41, Travelled with Friend/s
The sailing holiday was very good, the boat , OLIMP, was great and the size of the cabin brilliant. Service was very good by the staff and Dino was quite good as the co-ordinator. The only issue was with the payment of the bar. tab at the end of the trip and what cards that were accepted. A few things should be made clearer at the start of the trip so as not to have them becoming an issue on the last night. I will be recommending this trip to fiends for sure.
- Anonymous, 26/05/2026 04:30, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
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
Loved the facilities of this boat and the relaxing schedule of daily swimming stops
- Barbara, 18/10/2025 17:12, Travelled with Friend/s
We had the best vacation on the Olimp with 10 of our friends. The boat is beautiful, cabins are modern and bathrooms are great. There is plenty of space (in the sun or in the shade) to relax and enjoy the passing scenery. Captain George and the Olimp crew were fantastic, making sure we were safe, happy and well feed & ‘watered’! The islands we visited were lovely and we all enjoyed wondering round and exploring them. Daily swim stops were fun and locations were always very picturesque.
- Nicola, 05/10/2025 08:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Martina and Mio were great. The Guide from Sail Croatia was a little tightly wound and confrontational. The food was just okay, and that’s probably generous. The worst part was all the noise on the boat. Spend ten bucks and put felt sliders on the chairs in the saloon. Seriously. The chair sliding noise killed all the cabins right below it. The drink prices were stupid for what you get. The food was very forgettable. But the boat and the crew were good!
- Jason, 01/10/2025 19:49, Travelled with Friend/s
We traveled with a group of friends. This cruise perfectly loans itself to a friendly and fun experience. The crew was fantastic, in particular Mio and Martina. They made our experience so much more fun and their attention gave a much higher level of service than expected. The slow progression through the islands felt luxurious and calming. I never felt a moment of motion sickness. The islands and coastline are absolutely stunning. The cabins are good sized, the showers had good water pressure and temperature. The bar was well stocked and available when we wanted it. The only weak area of improvement is the meals. The long lunch is lovely but some of the dishes were not delicious. The daily salad bar was good as was the breakfast. We would have preferred a longer breakfast time. It was early and too short.
- Anonymous, 30/09/2025 07:08, Travelled with Friend/s
our guide, very clean boat, social environment, great weather and scenery.
- alfred, 09/09/2025 05:56, Travelled with Friend/s
Ivana and the crew made the trip pleasurable, always making the effort to see all our needs were met
- Christine , 02/09/2025 15:39, Travelled with Friend/s
The beautiful ship. The amazing swim stops. The clean and spacious cabins. The ‘welcome on board’ canapés. The opportunity to experience some beautiful, picturesque islands. The Captains dinner. The itinerary. Mio & the lovely cleaning lady who cleaned our cabins. Only having 14 guests on board. Room for improvement:: The staff could be more friendly (except Mio and the cleaning lady - they couldn’t do enough for you); there should be more fish served as part of our lunches as we are out at sea and in the Adriatic! The lunches were lovely but certainly could be improved; the breakfasts and fresh fruit needed to be replenished as you were scared of having too much and not leaving enough for other passengers. It was not clear that you could have more. The chief female waitress in my opinion didn’t want to be there and that was more than obvious at times. As there was only 14 guests on board, it felt like most of the crew were ‘on a jolly’ and did not make enough effort to satisfy.
- Anonymous, 05/08/2025 08:53, Travelled with Friend/s
We really enjoyed the itinerary and The Esperanza was very well maintained. However some issues need addressing. The staff don’t appear to be very happy in their work place. Deck hands rarely smiled, the waitress in the salon was at times most inappropriate and borderline rude. It’s not every day you hear the F word or gestures using an arms whilst talking to passengers. So totally unprofessional and disrespectful to the Captain.. We appreciate that crew are able to go ashore for free time but please don’t tell the passengers that drinking of alcohol was consumed whilst ashore and then come onto deck to work; Safely for guests and crew surely should be paramount. The salon steward Mio went above and beyond to make every moment a pleasurable experience. The food lacked any wow factor, breakfast tepid, cold ravioli not nice, lettuce leaves as a salad, fruit bowl not replenished until we complained Only 14 guests in total and that shouldn’t mean less effort.. Representive did his job.
- Anonymous, 05/08/2025 08:47, Travelled with Friend/s
More outdoor meals would be great. More and better pillows definitely. Some type of equipment for swimming stops, stand up boards maybe? Captains dinner earlier on in trip so everyone mingles more earlier on. Staff were great, boat comfortable and well maintained/clean.
- Mark, 05/07/2025 12:47, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat was in excellent condition and very well maintained by the crew. The meals were consistently tasty and served promptly. Our cabins were surprisingly larger than we thought and cleaning service was amazing.
- Michael, 27/05/2025 05:21, Travelled with Friend/s
Beautiful islands, clear water, great crew & comfortable accommodations.
- Greg, 13/05/2025 01:47, Travelled with Friend/s
The cruise was great. This survey is a pia. I had written a glowing review but the program erased it because I didn't want to include my name. So there you go.
- Morpheous, 09/05/2025 13:34, Travelled with Friend/s
Wonderful ship and crew were very accommodating.
- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 08:27, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. We were kept informed on a daily meeting about changes and weather situations concerning our travels. V our guide was great, suggesting restaurants and other things about the Croatia people. I would choose to do this trip again. It was a vacation of a lifetime! Most people were not happy that coffee couldn't be have after 9:00 am.
- Rick, 10/10/2024 17:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Staff was great. Especially Klara and Pamela. We enjoyed the swim stops and island stops. The meals were so so too much fish for my liking. They’ve in our room didn’t work for 1/2 the week. The tours were great, Capains dinner/dance and wine tours as well I would include gratuity in the price and/or arrange for credit card payments for on board liquor purchases for some people I spoke to were surprised they needed so much euros at the end of the trip which may have an effect on gratuity’s We would highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone that asks us
- Rick, 08/10/2024 13:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Rick, thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the swim stops, island visits, excursions and Captain's Dinner, and we appreciate your compliments about Klara and Pamela. Our chefs always aim to provide a variety of exciting dishes, however we understand that tastes can differ. Your comments will be passed on to our culinary team. Regarding gratuities, we want to clarify that tipping is entirely optional and at our guests' discretion. While we provide guidance for those who inquire, there’s no pressure, and any amount is appreciated by our crew. Thank you for your recommendations, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Beautiful scenery and history of Croatia!
- Cathy, 04/10/2024 15:35, Travelled with Friend/s
We enjoyed each town we visited. The ship was beautiful and clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
- Denise, 01/10/2024 10:39, Travelled with Friend/s
Vedran Ovčar was fantastic. Our crew and itinerary. The ship and our weather were lovely. Can't say enough. We all had such a memorable, great time!
- Anonymous, 03/09/2024 14:55, Travelled with Friend/s
We really enjoyed the entire week. The swim stops and ports are perfection. Our host for the week was so lovely. The only negative was the food. It was mediocre quality and taste.
- Melissa, 22/06/2024 10:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Overall the trip was excellent. However if you look into the fine details then you can find major issues. For example tipping policy is terrible ad should be scrapped. Company say one figure staff say a different figure and service you receive is not worth either amount. Some staff’s appearance could improve especially first thing in the morning at breakfast. Sail Croatia and crew of Jelena, have forgotten who the customer is, in respect of, a customer works hard to save money to go on holiday and we are all suffering with cost of living being expensive no different to the crew. Excellent on the face but poor in detail
- Pau, 18/06/2024 04:59, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to provide your 4-star review. We are pleased to hear that you found the trip overall to be excellent, which is also reflected in the overall cruise rating of 4.8/5 stars. Our tipping policy is clearly outlined on our website and in pre-departure documents, and we apologise for any miscommunication that occurred during your cruise. Please be assured that we have addressed this issue to prevent any future confusion. Additionally, we appreciate your comments regarding staff appearance and service quality, especially during breakfast. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve our services and ensure our team meets the high standards we strive for. Thank you for choosing to travel with Sail Croatia.
The service from the arrival to leaving everything was smooth and personalized It was a first time cruise for my self . Really enjoyed the experience of sailing on smaller vessel.
- rumela, 11/06/2024 04:49, Travelled with Friend/s
What we liked about Sail Croatia: The boat was beautiful and the staff was courteous and helpful. We enjoyed the overnight stays, and the optional UNESCO dinner. What we did not like about Sail Croatia:: The hot tub was not hot, lukewarm at best. Meals choices were limited if you did not like the day’s meals you were out of luck as there were no other choice. No activities or music on board other than a swim stop (weather permitting). The included traditional dinner venue was nice but the food was too bland for our taste. The bar staff charged our account for a bottle of wine and several drinks that we did not order. They need a better accounting system for the onboard liquor. This cruise is better suited for people who want it quiet and with minimum people. For people who enjoy lounging in the sun reading books as there is little else to do when you are onboard. This type of cruise is not for us.
- Anonymous, 09/06/2024 18:27, Travelled with Friend/s
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your beautiful ship, that you found the staff helpful onboard, and that the overnight stays were a memorable experience! We're sorry to hear that some elements of the cruise weren't as you expected. A daily buffet breakfast and 3-course lunch are included daily on all cruises. Set menus allow the onboard chef to prepare meals to a high standard using fresh, local ingredients. Unfortunately due to the size of the galley onboard our luxury small ships, an a la carte menu is not possible, however we are more than happy to accommodate dietary requirements. Unlike large cruise liners, Sail Croatia cruises are all about experiencing an authentic side of Croatia onboard luxury small ships, being shown the secrets of this incredible country by local, welcoming staff and experiencing culture, food and historical sights with like-minded travellers. Our cruises dock overnight in each destination, bringing guests into the midst of each town/harbour by mid-afternoon. After enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard, relaxing at a swim stop and cruising towards your next destination, ships are docked along the waterfront, ensuring guests are able to explore each destination at their leisure, participate in optional activities or indulge in local cuisine in one of the local restaurants.
1. The staff and crew (The captain, Loana, Thomas, Phillip and all others) were so friendly and accommodating. Thumbs up to all of them. 2. The personalities of all quests and their traveling tales were so interesting to hear. 3. The organization that Loana showed us throughout the cruise was top notch. You could tell she spent many an hour with the preparation of the trip's details. 4. The timing updates from Loan of each day's activities created a stress-free atmosphere. 5. The cabin's interior was very relaxing and spacious, and the room's comforting decor for the size of the ship was a Level 5. 6. The added activities (village farmhouse wine tasting and authentic Croatia dinner and serenading musicians) were wonderful. They made the cruise so special. 7. The navigational skills that the captain exhibited were very reassuring. The negatives that the cruise company could approve upon: 1. The air quality in the cabin's created some health issues with a few quests.
- JP & Jodi, 04/06/2024 15:06, Travelled with Friend/s
I love having such a small ship. Crew was wonderful. Mostly meals were delicious. Our Mia was wonderful and full of valuable information. She was very approachable and responsive. She is a lovely lady. The bar prices were high and the pours were small. There seemed to be difficulty having the hot tub hot at night for coming home before bed. I also wish we had access to coffee earlier in the morning. 8 am is a bit late for early risers. Towels never dried . So second day we had to use wet towels.
- Anonymous, 28/05/2024 08:51, Travelled with Friend/s
We got to see so many of the islands with little effort. My only criticism is that we were told we would disembark 10.00, and, at the last minute it was changed to 8.00, which made it very difficult for many of us who had ongoing plans booked for later, and had two hours to kill in between, having to store luggage and try to alter plans. Also, it would have been good to have more time in Dubrovnik. By the time we did the History tour it was a scramble to manage the walls before they closed.
- Judith, 27/10/2023 15:40, Travelled with Friend/s
very friendly and helpful staff. lovely anchorages for midday swims and towns visited. Should have name tags for all guests with home location upon arrival. Complementary dinner ashore was only fair Tours were very expensive and not great
- Anonymous, 27/09/2023 04:23, Travelled with Friend/s
Great staff, beautiful boat. Our cabin was unusually small compared to others on our cruise - even single person cabins were significantly larger, notably the shower. Cabins need more hooks or places to dry things. Food on the cruise was great - though breakfast could have had more variety. Itinerary took us to fantastic locations. Wish we could have spent more time exploring the locales on our own. Our cruise director Mia was spectacular! The two group events on the boat needed some help. The cocktail hour on the top deck was lit with horrible emergency lighting and not conducive to a party atmosphere. The captain's dinner concept was nice, but we would have preferred to eat in a local village restaurant, The entertainment at the captain's dinner was clearly skewed to an older audience and half the room left before the music was finished. But overall we really enjoyed our experience.
- Anonymous, 26/09/2023 11:32, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us this summer. I'm so pleased to read you were happy with the fantastic destinations you visited, it was a pleasure to have you join us on board. Thank you for your kind comments regarding your representative Mia - we will be sure to pass these along as it is nice to be appreciated. Thank you for your further feedback which has been passed on to the relevant departments. Thank you again for joining us.
Nicely paved intimate cruise
- Susie, 26/09/2023 05:31, Travelled with Friend/s
ship is very nice, ports of call excellent.
- Anonymous, 22/09/2023 20:22, Travelled with Friend/s
Better beds & pillows Need more choice with food Need tea /coffee availability
- Karen, 29/08/2023 16:52, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there Karen, thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us this summer and provide us with further feedback.
Lovely, clean spacious cabin. The Crew were amazing - nothing was too much for them.
- Anonymous, 08/08/2023 07:09, Travelled with Friend/s
I found the whole sail Croatia experience to be everything and more to what I thought. The boat was fantastic. Crew were sensational. Croatia was amazing & the good was great. I would recommend this cruise & company to all my friends & associates.
- Robyn, 06/08/2023 08:39, Travelled with Friend/s
It was a great 7 days on the Queen Jelena and the schedule saw us visit fantastic islands from Split to Dubrovnik. We had a great crowd of people on our trip, and swim stops were amazing. Cabin was better than we anticipated. Food was bland and lacking vegetables and salads of any kind, soup on a 35 degree day is not ideal. There is an opportunity in this area. Our tour guide was pretty absent, apart from his lunch time speech, although he was humorous. Would recommend doing this trip.
- Simon, 02/08/2023 16:03, Travelled with Friend/s
We loved our boat trip, we met fabulous people and went to amazing places. The staff were good and our cabin was bigger than expected. A few points to note: More hooks on doors would have been good More fresh towels(especially beach) The food was good but too heavy and hot for lunch time, it was very protein and carbohydrate heavy, who needs a three course meal at lunch time in 36 degree heat???There was a lack of salads and vegetables, some meals were just meat and potatoes, we were expecting more bbq style food with salads and grilled veges, I also found the meals to be very formal, maybe something a little more causal would have been nice, or even eating outside perhaps. Our tour leader was a lovely guy, with a great sense of humour, but we didn’t really see that much of him, and there were occasions when as a group we all felt that he could have done more.
- Rebecca, 01/08/2023 16:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Esperanza is a beautiful boat and passing scenery breathtaking. Douha our host and all crew were wonderful. Swim stops were a favourite of ours and Douha had great knowledge of Croatia and ensured everything ran smoothly for us. Only negative was price of alcohol on board was very expensive and breakfast and lunch although good my expectations were somewhat higher.
- Elizabeth, 01/08/2023 04:35, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat crew were amazing. Boat was clean. Done Sail Croatia 3 times now. Prefer Split South return route.
- Tina, 25/07/2023 06:48, Travelled with Friend/s
Beautiful boat, smooth sailing, great service especially the bar and food serving, good company, the swim stops, the breakfasts, layout of the decks, spaciousness, varied itineraries. Would have liked a less formal lunch or less time at lunch. And would Have liked to spend more time in Korcula town.
- Suzanne, 05/07/2023 07:12, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent presentation of the ship especially the hydraulic system at the stern to lower the deck for lswimming. Great meals and cruise director was very visible Only problem was the main barman being a little Unprofessional. Loved everything about the cruise. Well done.
- Elizabeth, 27/06/2023 06:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Beautiful boat. Social director Stephen marvelous with deep knowledge of the history of the area.. great sense of humor. Excellent captain who took precautions in the bad weather. Showers had no handle. no safety mat. Totally Inadequate fire drill and No I knowledge of where the life jackets were!
- May, 23/05/2023 05:35, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi May, thank you for your 4 star review. We're so happy to read you enjoyed your cruise with us this season, it was a pleasure to have you join us. I will be sure to pass your comments and kind words onto the team - this is great! Safety is very important to us and this is covered in our Welcome Speech, including the location of your life jackets. If there are any concerns on board, we encourage guests to speak with their on board Representative or the Crew who are available at all times to assist you. Thank you for a fantastic week on board May!
I enjoyed our cruise with vedran. He was very charming and Knowleagle about the country and the locations we visited. He always had a lot of helpful recommendations. For the most part the ship was good, although we had to change rooms twice during our stay. Once because the original room had a bit of a sewer smell that wasn’t going away and again because the beds in the second room couldn’t be split into twin beds as requested. I did ask sail Croatia to otivii out de a refund for the difference between the upper deck cabin we booked and paid for and lower deck cabin we ended up with. They refused but did offer two separate upper deck rooms, which we declined because we didn’t want to move again with i Oo only 1-2 days rendininv on the cruise. The food was mostly quite good but there could’ve been more variety at breakfast. Free coffee and tea throughout the day was not offered and would’ve been a nice, basic amenity 2 offer. Boat was nice & mostly in good shape but problems w/ hottub
- Brynna, 21/05/2023 05:18, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Brynna, Thank you for your 4 star review! How wonderful to read you enjoyed your cruise and that your Representative Vedran took great care of you. We were sorry to read about the cabin change that took place during your cruise. Our Elegance cruises are operated on small cruise ships. At times if there is bad weather, smell can occur in the bathroom emitting from the shower drains. This is due to the movement of the ships on the water whereby this movement opens up airflow at the back of the pipe and into the bathroom. We were very pleased that our Operations team offered alternative Above Deck cabins as per your booking, however as you preferred to stay in the Lower Deck cabin fitted with two single beds which was more of a priority for you, no refund was due. Thank you for your feedback regarding food, coffee/tea and amenities onboard - these are well received as we are always looking for ways we can improve our services, along with the experience itself for our customers.
Steve, Bobby, Barbara and the rest of the crew were WONDERFUL. However, I have to COMPLAIN with the MANAGEMENT of SAIL CROATIA!,!! When I purchased my ticket, I specified that I was GLUTEN FREE and was told that the crew would accommodate but they NEVER received the MEMO !!! Because of this, I missed out at every meal and tea time. Because of this, I had a GLUTEN attack and lost a lot of enjoyable times and missed outings. I paid as much as every other guests but received less. Steve, Bobby and even the cook apologized for what happened to me which I greatly appreciated, but I still lost a full day recovering . What’s the point of telling the booking department about your allergies if they don’t pass the message to the crew so they can accommodate the person from day one. This is a DEAL BREAKER to someone with food allergies I had a talk with Steve and made some suggestions on how the service could be improved and I hope he will share those with you . Feel free to contact me !!!
- Mona, 19/05/2023 13:50, Travelled with Friend/s
Dear Mona, Thank you for your 4 star review and taking the time to share your experience with us, I'm sorry to hear about your incident. It's wonderful to read you were pleased with the crew on board Esperanza - they were happy to have you! I have investigated further, checking all correspondance between us and yourself, including the initial telephone call when your booking was confirmed by your fellow travellers. After checking, I was unable to find anywhere in the correspondence that you advised us of your dietary requirements. Would you be able to advise where you brought this to our attention? Catering to our guests' dietary requirements is very important to us, so this is always communicated with the crew on board if we are made aware. Please do let me know if I can assist you further Mona, I have reached out to you directly also. Thank you, Cayley
The ship was very clean, well laid out and the staff were excellent. The itinerary was well thought out, visiting the various islands and mainland ports, with well timed swim stops and ports of call. The captain did an excellent job of avoiding inclement weather by switching up the order of island visits. Good choices of excursions and lots of free time to explore. One criticism would be the food-the last lunch wasn’t great and dietary concerns that were listed at booking and assured that would be followed were not relayed to the crew or followed. The captains dinner was lovely, but with wine glasses set on every table, we thought some local wine might be provided by Sail Croatia (a bottle of red at a local winery is only €10)-that would have been a nice “wow” factor. Also, there wasn’t a paddle for the paddleboard, and the only water float toy disappeared, as well as odd masks and one poorly fitting fins. Indoor board games would be a good idea to have on hand for inclement weather.
- Tracy, 16/05/2023 05:38, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Tracy, thank you for your review of your Elegance cruise with us this season on board Esperanza. It's wonderful to read you were happy with the ship and pleased with the service provided by the crew on board. Croatia is such a beautiful country and it is great you enjoyed exploring and enjoying swim stops. All of your comments and suggestions are well received and we will be sure to pass these onto the Operations Team in Split so that improvements can be made. Thank you so much for a great week on board.
Staff, friends, weather, beautiful sites,tours
- Laurel, 30/09/2022 06:36, Travelled with Friend/s
This was our second trip on Queen Jelena and the ship, crew and host were just as good this time around. This time we travelled North from Split and the only negative of the trip were the excursions which consisted mostly of walking tours during the hottest part of the day. Nowhere near as much fun as the white water rafting, cycling or buggy driving that you can do when travelling South. At least the village dinner was better than the last one!
- Maria , 13/09/2022 06:13, Travelled with Friend/s
Such a relaxing way to see a lot of Croatia. Everyday new villages to explore, new restaurants to try, sampling new drinks in hidden bars up lanes and alleys. Very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough to ensure you enjoyed your time on aboard, with good food and lots of it. A multinational bunch of travellers who soon become a group of friends to share the trip with and stories of each other’s lives. Improvements:- small things such as padded sun bed covers, stronger aircon in rooms. Daily visible Computerised drinks bill so you know what cash is required, longer stays in port, I would recommend this holiday and will certainly be repeating this format for all future holidays.
- Alan, 06/09/2022 06:18, Travelled with Friend/s
Beautiful boat (Alfa Mario) great captain, the cabins were spacious and spotlessly clean, very attentive crew, the food was excellent and Irvana was a great tour manager very knowledgeable, we met a lot of interesting characters and made plenty of new friends. We will definitely sail again with sail Croatia, if you are thinking of sailing around Croatia you won't do better than to use Sail Croatia.
- Michael, 12/10/2021 16:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Michael, thank you for your review. It's great to hear you received 5-star service throughout your cruise with us and we're so happy that you would recommend our cruises to others! Thanks for your kind words.
The ship we sailed on was the Olimp and it was just beautiful. The group we had was only 25 and there was a wide variety of ages but everyone mixed really well. The food the biggest surprise- absolutely 5 star meals. What a great effort to create such amazing food in such a small space. We loved Croatia so much and being able to access the ports so easily on a smaller ship was just. The views from the top deck were spectacular. Great trip!
- Deb, 26/10/2019 01:11, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Deb. Thank you for your review of your Elegance cruise with us this season on board Olimp. We have to agree - Olimp really is a beautiful ship and we are so pleased to read that you were happy with your accommodation and the service received on board including the delicious meals. I will be sure to pass your compliments onto the chef. Thank you so much for joining us, we do hope to see you again!
Cruising the Adriatic Sea aboard the Queen Jelena was a memorable week. The scenery is breathtaking! The boat is very comfortable and the staff was outstanding! This is however a very slow pace cruise. If that is what you want, then it is perfect. I expected more activities. But the small cruise setting was very nice indeed.
- Anonymous, 21/10/2019 20:18, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review - we're glad you enjoyed your time onboard our gorgeous ship Queen Jelena and her lovely staff. We agree, the scenery is simply amazing!
The places we visited doing a back to back boat cruise on the Esperanza were beautiful but the six of us (friends) thought our food was very average.for the money we paid. Our Chef seemed to overcook our dishes particularly the main courses. Another gripe we had was there should be shampoo or soap left in our bathroom everyday but the only time shampoo was left was when we had to ask for it. Several noodles would help for our swim stops but everything else was fine and the staff very obliging.
- Anonymous, 18/10/2019 10:36, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us onboard Esperanza, on both Elegance Split Return (North) and (South) routes. Esperanza is beautiful and we are sure all six of you were well taken care of by the captain and crew. In saying this, the onboard chef's feedback this season has been 4-5 star, so we are sorry to hear of your disappointment with the food and your comments will be passed on to the relevant department. There is a shampoo/shower gel dispenser included in your cabin for use. Our cruises don't include inflatables, however at times past guests will leave this onboard for future guests to enjoy. These can also be bought from the local markets. Thanks again for your comments as it's with such comments we can look to improve where possible.
Highly recommend Great accommodation, good size of ship and well maintained Great crew great hostess Beautiful country If you are a “foodie” you will be disappointed Captains Dinner as an event was overrated Two islands on originally booked itinerary were dropped and substituted with Split which we had already visited
- Frances, 15/10/2019 05:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Frances. Thank you for your review and for your recommendation! It's great to read you had such a great time and were happy with the ship, on board crew, your representative and exploring beautiful Croatia. I will be sure to pass your comments regarding the food onto our Operations Manager. Thank you for joining us for a great week on board!
The boat was beautiful and had great amenities. The ability to see so much of Croatia and visit a variety of cities and islands was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful and had a sincere desire to make our trip memorable and comfortable. The only area that could have used some improvement was the lunches. It would have been nice to have the Sail Croatian representative give his spiel about the history and adventure options while we were eating rather than waiting until the end of the lunch and thus detaining us from getting on land and exploring earlier.
- Anonymous, 14/10/2019 02:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there, that's amazing to hear such positive words about your experience! Esperanza truly is a beautiful ship and is kept to such a high standard by the dedicated crew and captain. At Sail Croatia we believe that the crew and the reps should make customers feel at home and like a family on board, so it's brilliant to hear that you felt comfortable and thought that the staff were friendly and helpful! The representatives do like to allow guests to enjoy their meal times and we see lunches as a great opportunity to socialize with other guests on board. Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
We were fortunate to be amongst a great crowd of guests who all enjoyed each other's company and the excellent dining on board and ashore. We all shared great confidence in the Captain and crew who inobtrusivly went out of their way to make out holiday a comfortable and memorable one. Would have been 5 stars but for the weather on a couple of days. But, hey, swimming in Slano was a pretty good substitute for cycling in the National Forest. Thanks Antonio.
- Anonymous, 08/10/2019 12:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your 5 star review! It is wonderful that you had such a great time with us this season on board Queen Jelena for your Elegance cruise. Your fellow travellers really can make the trip, so it is great you had such a good group of people on board with you to enjoy exploring Croatia with. Thank you for an amazing week!
We met great people. Everyone mixed very well. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The boat was amazing! The itinerary superb. The Only complaint was that the food was extremely salty and often served almost cold. The breakfast was fine, lunch was the disappointing
- Marja, 08/10/2019 07:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Marja, thank you for your review and for a great week on board Olimp. We are pleased to hear you had a wonderful time and that you loved the boat. I will be sure to pass your comments onto our Operations Manager regarding the food. Thank you for joining us.
Our return trip from Spli was a great experience. The itinerary gave us a taste of all the glorious scenery on the Dalmatian Coast. The stops were well organised and gave plenty of time for individual exploring ashore. We were well fed with delectable fresh meals and out cabins were kept sparking clean. Well recommended.
- Viv, 29/09/2019 00:59, Travelled with Friend/s
Thanks for your review Viv! We're pleased to read you enjoyed your cruise with us this season and that you would recommend the experience. Thank you so much for joining us and for adding to an incredible atmosphere.
Ship was great, especially the size of the cabin, bathroom & shower. Highlight was the daily swims. Not enough storage in the cabin especially for 2 people, or in the bathroom. Suggest adding more shelves in the cabin and bathroom. First 2 days of the cruise the employees were not very friendly. Comment by a lot of passengers. They need to smile more and say good morning. It got better by day 3. They need to have a place where we can get coffee early in the morning so we don't have to wait for breakfast. Meals were just ok and not a lot of food except for buffet breakfast. They need to have snacks available like we saw on other cruise ships for afternoon. Top deck was only open for a short time and then closed the rest of the day, It needs to stay open longer. Several commented that there was not enough help or employees on the ship. No one liked the military Island nor the stop before. Everyone would liked to have 2 days in Hvar. Nick was the best worker and did almost everything.
- Mike Cocherell, 09/09/2019 18:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there, thank you for your review of your Elegance cruise with us this summer on board Queen Jelena. We really are so pleased to hear you loved the ship, I have to agree - she is a great ship! I will be sure to pass your comments on ways to improve onto our Operations Manager, thank you for brining this to our attention. Thank you for joining us this season :)
Overall we were very happy with the cruise however the following may bear consideration: . The tour guide could have been better prepared in that we were directed to some sites that were closed and given inaccurate/ambiguous information regarding pick up points; . our boat, Esperanza, was never anchored within an easy swim to the shore but always in a deep channel; . we were required to pay for tea/coffee when docked but not otherwise; and . our transfer from the airport to our accommodation was deficient in that the driver couldn't find the location and ended up leaving us with directions to walk 100 metres. However his directions were completely wrong, in fact opposite to how we eventually got there....lugging 3 large suitcases
- Phillip, 04/09/2019 06:08, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there, many thanks for joining us this season on board Esperanza for an Elegance cruise. We are pleased to hear you had a great time on board and that overall you were happy with the cruise. Thank you also for you feedback, I will pass this onto our Operations Manager so that we can improve for he future, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Some properties in Split are in pedestrianised areas, so a lot of the time our drivers cannot drop you right outside your hotel, however I do apologise for the incorrect directions. Thank you so much for joining us and for your review.
Excellent and professional services from all staff! The attention and detail was superb. Dining room staff were fabulous. Rooms were well tended to daily. Meals were well done.
- Elisa, 24/08/2019 16:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review of your Elegance cruise on board Queen Jelena. We're pleased to hear you were happy with the staff on board as well as the meals served, thank you :)
Lovely accommodation and very relaxing cruise
- Tracey, 16/08/2019 22:19, Travelled with Friend/s
Thanks so much - we're glad you enjoyed!
The Staff The Ship The Croatian islands The swim stops The national park The food Bar staff
- Antony, 23/07/2019 07:04, Travelled with Friend/s
Thanks for your review - we're glad you enjoyed all aspects of the cruise!
Here is what made our cruise so special. 1. Big room. 2. Great staff - very helpful and friendly. 3. Great passengers - British, Australians, and Americans. 4. Great sites, 5. Nice pace. 6. Good food. 7. The opportunity to swim each day.
- Thomas, 18/07/2019 19:12, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there, thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear the cruise was made a special experience for you and we want to thank you for joining us! :)
Swimming stops were something special , Antonio was very nice guy . From the other side honestly I was expecting better food on the cruise , I can say it was just very poor .
- Chakib, 16/07/2019 21:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear you did not enjoy the food on board, your comments will be passed onto our Operations Team, so this can be improved for the future. It is great to hear you enjoyed the swim stops and your overall experience. Thanks for joining us!
Definitively, Sail Croatia knows its work. The crew was very nice people, specially Vedran and Angela, the route was fantastic and the food and cabins very good
- Alexandra, 11/07/2019 14:47, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you so much for your review. It's great to hear you had such a fantastic time on board Queen Jelena! Thank you for joining us this season :)
We were 36 passengers and all mixed well. Lucky with perfect weather. All staff were fabulous. Food was nice mix of local, traditional and western. When we stopped for anchored swims they were glorious, would have loved it if we had had time for them daily. Island stops fun and interesting.
- Joy , 25/06/2019 21:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there and thanks for your review. We are so happy to read that all 36 passengers mixed well and had a great time discovering the beautiful islands in the perfect weather, whilst enjoying some of the best food in the world. Swim stops generally take place daily and we're pleased you enjoyed them. Thanks again!
The standard of the boat. Super clean all the time. Crew were all friendly and always helpful. Antonio was amazing. Gave us great introductions to each port and helped with all our arrangements.. had a very happy week.
- Patricia, 25/06/2019 06:08, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there and thanks for the review. Really happy to hear you enjoyed the cruise and your accommodation! We will pass on the thanks to Antonio also :-)
Good itinerary
- Carol, 11/06/2019 16:09, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you!
Sail Croatia enabled us to see many of the smaller coastal villages. Felt it to be more intimate than the larger cruise ships. Great food, Tomo our waiter was wonderful and kudos to the deckhand who handled our luggage. Would do again
- Joyce, 02/10/2018 07:20, Travelled with Friend/s
From the first day and upon entering the cabin we felt really confident our trip would be worth doing. The ship was really clean and well appointed. The meals were good and the organised time table meant that we were at a different island each afternoon/ evening and able to choose a restaurant for dinner. We feel the cleanliness was one of the most important features of the cruise, it made us feel very comfortable. You can feel very confident when you cruise with Sail Croatia.
- Lynette , 18/09/2018 12:15, Travelled with Friend/s
Small enough to feel you owned your own cruiser and large enough not to feel confined. Crew especially affable, capable and have guests at the heart of the experience. Tour leader Ivana, smart, perceptive to needs of her guests and professional. Coukd not ask for more.
- Marisa , 14/08/2018 05:36, Travelled with Friend/s
The was boat crew was outstanding and did ever thing they could for a great experience. Thanks!
- Carolann, 03/07/2018 00:59, Travelled with Friend/s
- Dave, 27/06/2018 02:38, Travelled with Friend/s
We travelled with a group of friends, but made good connections with other students on board over the week. Our individual and group experiences were all fun The Crew were friendly and informed on each location. They were able to give us some awesome referrals in relation to restaurants and bars to go to.
- Akram, 26/06/2018 01:14, Travelled with Friend/s
Overall, the cruise was great largely due to traveling with 6 of my friends and meeting an incredible group of people on the boat. Everyone on the boat was extremely nice, adventurous and seasoned travelers so ready for anything! Rooms were clean and actually a decent size. The upper deck provided a nice place to hang out in the am but te lounge area could use some updates. Improvements include making lunch a buffet or optional in order to allow passengers to get to the islands before 3 pm or later which did not allow a lot of time to visit the towns. Staying in town at night was nice but missed opportunities to arrange day activities. The boat should offer to take passengers to shore early to enjoy the islands and participate in excursions or activities. The crew need customer service training...the captain and some of the staff were not friendly, accommodating or willing to go above and beyond for the passengers. Sail Croatia staff and boat staff should collaborate more
- Amy , 10/10/2017 00:48, Travelled with Friend/s
Our boat, the Romantic Star, was a beautifully maintained vessel. The staff were hard working, very organised and always keen to accomodate our needs. The boat was kept in pristine condition at all times. Sailing Croatia was a great way to see this beautiful coastline and with plenty of relaxation time on the deck sailing from port to port. We were very lucky with the weather which added to what was a wonderful holiday giving us many cherished memories.of a special place shared with dear friends.
- Catherine, 07/10/2017 13:15, Travelled with Friend/s
This is a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty of Croatia, its people, and the lovely island. This was the first time on a smaller ship, and couldn't have enjoyed sailing this way better. From hanging out on the top deck with new friends, to the delicious meals, to a deep in the clear blue water, everything they offered was well thought of and made for you enjoyment.
- Kathleen , 04/10/2017 12:44, Travelled with Friend/s
The ship "Olimp" was outstanding. All the crew were friendly & very efficient which made the cruise more pleasurable . The cruise director was knowable & informative & went out of his way to make sure everyone enjoyed the cruise & his beautiful country of which he is so proud of.
- Phil, 03/10/2017 15:32, Travelled with Friend/s
The ship,was beautiful,cabins large and nice. Our tour director Nicoleta was fabulous. Of course our destinations were wonderful. Only negative for us was we found the service staff rather cold,although efficient. We would have liked more time,particularly a free evening in Korcula town. Overall though a fabulous holiday and have recommended it to everyone who asks!
- Lynne, 03/10/2017 07:01, Travelled with Friend/s
I have just spent the last 7 days onboard the Esperanza. It was amazing ! The crew were excellent, tending to any problems and the group of guests onboard got on famously! Would definitely book again, maybe the northern cruise next time!!!
- Susan, 19/09/2017 14:18, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything really. The rooms, the service, the beautiful places we visited, the food but especially Stanco. He was amazing. His knowledge of the places we visited. He was always available when we needed him. He made our trip for us. The crew were extremely helpful as well. We will return for sure.
- Michele, 19/09/2017 08:29, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything really. The rooms, the service, the beautiful places we visited, the food but especially Stanco. He was amazing. His knowledge of the places we visited. He was always available when we needed him. He made our trip for us. The crew were extremely helpful as well. We will return for sure.
- Michele, 19/09/2017 08:28, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew/Mario/Renato/lovely cabin/great places we visited. However-the meals were a great disappointment. Breakfasts-hard eggs/an inadequate toaster. Lunches-over cooked meat/tuna .and the very overlooked green vegetables.Such a shame-feel the chef needs to go and eat in some decent restaurants to see how it should be done. No tea and coffee available during the day.
- Pam, 12/09/2017 05:50, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there and thank you for your 4-star review. We appreciate your comments regarding the crew, cabin and destinations - we are very pleased to know you enjoyed these aspects. However, we are sorry to hear of your disappointment with the meals. We pride ourselves on providing lovely meals using fresh, local produce and I'm sorry this was not part of your experience. I have passed your comments on to the appropriate parties to review for potential improvements, thank you. Tea and coffee is available during the day at an additional cost which can be viewed via our Online Drinks Prices or onboard your ship. We hope that these issues didn't detract from your experience too much and we thank you for your honest review!
Wonderfull boat, Olimp ! Interesting islands and ports ! Very nice crew with Mia & Renato top class ! The food good, but uninspiring and a very "absent" captain ! Most enjoyable cruise otherwise ! Andre..
- Andre, 07/09/2017 22:14, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything from the boat THE BAN, the staff and crew , the food , and our cruise manager Nicolette who organized all our excursions, even her own personal knowledge was thrown in!
- Joe, 05/09/2017 21:45, Travelled with Friend/s
- Sean, 27/08/2017 01:43, Travelled with Friend/s
Our boat was beautiful and the crew were fun, friendly and very helpful. The cabins were spacious and very comfortable and the common areas were fantastic. The daily port docking times were not always ideal as 4pm in the afternoon is the hottest time to tour the towns however, we understand that sometimes in the busy ports this is beyond the crew's control. Meals were very large for lunch, which is great for guys but options for fresh salads instead would have been welcome. Overall, we would recommend this to anyone wanting a snapshot tour of 5 of the 1200 Croatia Islands as it was very comfortable and relaxing.
- Anonymous, 17/08/2017 17:53, Travelled with Friend/s
- Kay, 15/08/2017 16:49, Travelled with Friend/s
There were many aspects of this cruise that were superb. The wonderful destinations and planned itinerary coupled with the knowledge of the crew meant that we were well informed about each destination yet it never felt like we were being overly organised. The atmosphere was always relaxed. The crew kept the Boat superbly clean and well maintained and the cabins were always clean and tidy. A couple of minor points that prevent a 5 Star rating: 1. Fixed lunchtime menus with no choice of Starter or Main course. I understand preparation area and storage may be limited however if you don't eat fish..... 2 Cash only for the Bar tab at the end of the cruise can be inconvenient (and difficult if a large amount is required). There should be alternatives for large amounts. Also, no signature required for drinks means that the system is open to mistakes with no way of checking at the end of the week..
- Andy, 15/08/2017 07:53, Travelled with Friend/s
- Inna, 15/08/2017 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s
Beautiful boat excellent crew lovely places
- Anne, 08/08/2017 05:20, Travelled with Friend/s
We thought the trip was well organized and the boat was very comfortable. Croatia is beautiful especially experienced from a boat that was able to anchor for a daily swim stop. Our only complaint was that the food did not match the facilities and Sail Croatia need to make sure that their chefs are properly trained and that meals are tasty and well planned. Otherwise a very memorable holiday. Thank you.
- Anonymous, 25/07/2017 12:48, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff was wonderful - friendly and efficient. Ship was very comfortable, although the dinning room was very noisy (could have used some sound insulation).
- Amy Bishop-Ryan, 25/07/2017 08:26, Travelled with Friend/s
We loved the ease of this cruise and the fact that it was able to go into smaller ports.
- Midge, 05/07/2017 16:52, Travelled with Friend/s
Loved the cruise, great cabins, crew and boat. Loved the swim stops each day. The only thing that could make it perfect for us is to have some nibbles available to buy with drinks, either sell some platters or even just nuts. Would also love the opportunity to hire a paddle board or kayak from the boat. Don't get me wrong we loved the cruise and willl go again with or without the nibbles!!! Also we thought the cruise was very good value
- Anonymous, 04/07/2017 01:13, Travelled with Friend/s
We were fortunate enough to be on of one of the first cruises on the Olimp. Great ship, Great destinations, Great crew, Great weather with Great friends.
- Anonymous, 25/06/2017 15:07, Travelled with Friend/s
I loved the opportunity to get to know some of "coastal" Croatia by cruising up the coast calling at various islands. The cruise leader and the crew were very helpful and the food was excellent. I appreciated the chance to swim off the boat as well as on some island. beaches. The historical walks arranged were interesting. Altogether Croatia is a beautiful country and the people we met most welcoming.
- Madelaine, 20/06/2017 09:30, Travelled with Friend/s
Brilliant boat, excellent cabins, great service with amazing scenery!!'
- Kath, 15/06/2017 20:33, Travelled with Friend/s
The people and staff, and weather was great too . The disappointment was not visiting Bol beach and the food wasn't great often cold! This is were the extra star would go
- Margaret, 23/05/2017 10:56, Travelled with Friend/s
The new yacht, Esperanza, was a breeze! The crew were friendly, capable and really added much to the experience. Our travel companions were delightful, food prepared by the chef delicious and well-planned. GREAT service, especially Tomo and Josep. The draw back: nickle-and dime-ing passengers for coffee, tea unless is was \"allowed time\". Really? When the doors to the breakfast dining room are open and we go in to get out coffee., that\'s a normal thing on cruises and even the worst of hotels! We found out at the very end that unless we had our coffee/tea AT THE SAME TIME as breakfast, then that was a charge. Really? It was a classy experience with crew, cruise director, great food, plans for passengers. But, if you de-Class the experience by greedy charges, then Sail Croatia needs to consider a better approach.
- Marco , 07/10/2016 22:26, Travelled with Friend/s
the ship was new and gleaming and our cabin #1 large with king bed at bow of ship. The hostess Helene was charming, a jewel and fun. the ports were wonderful tho it would have been nicer to arrive at them earlier in the day than 3 or later..Maybe switch and have dinner onboard and lunch in port? The food was barely passable, would have been better hot or even warm rather than lukewarm or cold.....They need more servers to serve the food hot once plated..It obviously sits for along time before serving. The tip policy should be included in initial info before the sail and not given last night of the cruise. The music went on way too long for Capt\'s dinner, 40-45 min tops. The dinner on Korcula was lovely and delicious....tho would have been much nicer leaving us off at the Konoba and not at the bottom of the hill. My husband walks with poles and it was difficult for him. Some considerations should be made ahead.
- Sue Ann, 27/09/2016 13:53, Travelled with Friend/s
Attentive friendly staff (especially Angelo & Ivana) who catered for all our food & wine and onshore needs. Comfortable cabins with enough storage room, lots of swim stops, visits to unique and different islands. Cuisine was creative and generally no complaints. Strongly recommend
- Colleen , 21/09/2016 15:10, Travelled with Friend/s
Lovely boat, good sized cabins although very little storage (the space under the beds could have been used for drawers and space to store suitcases). Good food but sometimes cold (the first meal was particularly cold - perhaps warmed plates might avoid this). Captain\'s dinner excellent and great fun. Coffee machine often switched off early so that when we came back on board in the evening around 11pm we could not get a coffee. Also lemons and limes were in short supply at times so we could not have mojitos or lemon in a G&T. Because the crew were not employed by Sail Croatia it was sometimes difficult to get things done - we would speak to Ivana but she would say it was up to the captain (who kept away from the guests apart from at the captains dinner). Angelo (the barman/waiter) worked extremely hard but Emma (? trainee) could have done more to help him! These few things could easily be fixed which would make this an even better experience - others on our cruise felt the same..
- Judy , 07/09/2016 06:46, Travelled with Friend/s
GOOD BUT NOT GREAT Upsides: It was fun. Wonderful international group of fellow travellers. Cleanliness and quality of the ship. Ivana - a superb tour manager. The comfort of our cabin in general and the bed in particular. The Islands and places we visited all exceeded expectations . Downsides: Meals slightly disappointing and no choice . The DIY coffee at breakfast was diabolical. We had superb food on a similar sized ship on a Barrier Reef cruise so it is possible. No disinfectant hand gel even available - it has been compulsory on every other recent cruise I have been on. Most guests were 60+ Strong undercurrents at some swim stops. No boat in the water or even a member of crew on safety watch. This is sold as a luxury cruise but there were few luxury touches. not even a free hot and cold drinks dispenser. Limited daily water supply on request. etc. etc. Good but lacking the little extras to make it great. Dennis H
- Dennis, 29/06/2016 23:30, Travelled with Friend/s
Ship was excellent, and well maintained. Stops were interesting, and information (and guides) about them useful. Concept of being able to have dinner on our own was quite acceptable, and the dinners provided were excellent. Two places to improve: you should provide more than one free espresso coffee per day; and the food at lunch needs to be improved and to be served more quickly so that it remains hot. Nikolletta (?) was a wonderful hostess.
- Penny, 07/06/2016 13:51, Travelled with Friend/s