As a travel professional for decades, I have been fortunate to experience many incredible trips. This one personally ranks near the very top of my list. Why? Because Croatia is simply a destination that is hard to fully describe — the history, the food culture, the beauty of the coastline, and most importantly, the warmth of the people. Our Catamaran was pristine, comfortable, and perfect for this style of travel. The Skipper and Hostess were absolutely wonderful — gracious, professional, and clearly trained in hospitality, always making sure we were taken care of while still allowing the trip to feel relaxed and effortless. What also made this experience so special was the sense of adventure. Traveling with a great group of friends, we often did not know exactly what each day would bring due to weather, ports, and changing options. But every stop, every adjustment, and every surprise turned into something memorable in its own right. This was not just a vacation-an experience!
- Sandy , 07/05/2026 14:38, Travelled with Friend/s
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
I had a great time on the sail and cycle. It was my first experience with a trip like this and everything was wonderful. The staff was kind (they even made me hot chocolate while the adults had coffee each morning!) and very detail-oriented. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the food was delicious. Thank you for a great trip!
- Colleen, 06/05/2026 17:13, Travelled with Family
The Hound Dog was the perfect boat for our group. Our Captain Andrija was very competent and delightful. We trusted in all his recommendations. Josipa was so helpful and prepared amazing food and snacks for us. Always ready with a fresh cup of coffee in the morning. Croatia is so beautiful! We had a lot of laughs and an amazing time. Would definitely recommend!
- Amy, 06/05/2026 13:06, Travelled with Friend/s
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
The e-bikes were great and made the cycling easy to do and not exhausting each day. The small group(32) meant good conversations and blossoming connections. The crew and guides and the place were amazing. The islands were truly beautiful.
- Anonymous, 05/05/2026 15:59, Travelled in a Couple
Just being able to see so much of Croatia in a short period of time! We had fantastic guides and our crew were amazing. Wish we could have stayed longer. Our weather was great, food was awesome, the stories and history of Croatia was a bonus. I would recommend your company to all my friends!! My only suggestion would be if you could sell the wine by the glass as opposed to the bottle! 🍷😁
- Diane, 05/05/2026 15:07, Travelled in a Couple
The itinerary was exceptional. The wine tastings were fantastic. The Romantic Star is a lovely vessel and well laid out. My only complaint is the non stop cigarette smoke from the staff (area located right beneath the outdoor lounge). The food was very good and all of the staff did an excellent job making our holiday a memorable one. Would highly recommend the wines of Croatia cruise.
- Sharon, 05/05/2026 10:24, Travelled in a Couple
We cruised from Split to Dubrovnik on Romantic Star for the Wine Tour late April. Everything was just perfect - the staff, the amazing food, great passengers, the ship itself (being very modern clean & comfortable) & our tour guide Anita made the whole trip very memorable for everyone. The weather was also perfect for walking at that time, however the water was still too cold for swimming. There were less tourists around and our boat wasn't completely full, so we had a nice group of only 19 passengers, which was perfect. I would highly recommend an Elegance cruise on the Romantic Star.
- Libby, 05/05/2026 06:49, Travelled in a Couple
I had an amazing holiday and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Dino, our rep, was incredibly welcoming from the start and made everything feel easy and enjoyable. The food on the boat was outstanding throughout the trip, and the bar staff were super friendly and always brought great humour to the atmosphere. On Captain’s Dinner Night, it was especially nice to see the captain making an effort to personally talk to guests—it really added a special touch to the whole experience. Overall, a fantastic holiday that I’d highly recommend.
- Amber, 05/05/2026 05:26, Travelled Solo
If you are looking to see and learn about Croatia, cycling the islands with Joško and Andro is the best way to go. They are knowledgeable and most excited to share their country. Captain Ante takes such great care of his boat, getting you there safely. I would cycle with this team anywhere anytime.
- Stacy, 04/05/2026 19:59,
We had the best time on our Sail Croatia cruise, which exceeded our expectations in every way!! From the time we got onboard, we were completely taken care of by our guide, Dino, our servers/bartenders, Cesar & Meriko, and all the crew. Dino did a fantastic job at making sure we knew what to expect each day & even joining us on some of our excursions. Was also wondeful to get to know all of our fellow passengers. Will definitely recommend this experience to family & friends!!
- Barbara, 04/05/2026 17:41, Travelled with Family
Our tour guide Ana was awesome. So knowledgeable about the islands with her little stories of history. The meals on the Princeza Diana were fabulous! We had a great group of people on the tour which made the whole week one of our best holidays!
- Allayme, 04/05/2026 16:08,
Well organized and a lot of fun.
- Beate, 04/05/2026 14:32, Travelled with Friend/s
This was our first visit to Croatia and we loved every minute of it! We had regular bikes and found the rides challenging at times with the 'rolling hills' but so worth it for the views! Beautiful villages, coastline and crystal clear water! The tour guides, Tonka, Matilda and Elena were superb and the crew on board The Emanuel were very attentive and kind, especially Christina! Everything ran so smoothly, and for the first cruise of the season, the weather was fantastic! Made lots of new friends and had a good laugh with like-minded travellers from across the globe! Croatia definitely stole my heart!
- Pam, 04/05/2026 12:40, Travelled with Family
Croatia is a beautiful country with some amazing towns with incredible medieval fortresses and buildings. Cruising among the Dalmatian islands in the Adriatic Sea on Sail Croatia's Almissa ship was the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. The crew served delicious breakfasts and lunches. Caesar and Merico kept everyone well served and entertained. Dino, our tour guide, did a fantastic job and had great suggestions for places to go on our own. He was also a great source of information on the history and culture of Croatia. Our fellow travelers were great - a small cruise ship (28 people on our ship) is a great way to explore Croatia and meet so many great folks. Lots of fun!
- Regina, 04/05/2026 11:49, Travelled with Friend/s
From our cycling guides to the boat's crew to the food everything couldn't have been better. Our daily cycling had enough flexibility for those who wanted to go from point A to point B quickly could do so and those who wanted to stop and take photos could. The rides were broken up with coffee/rest stops such that there was a relaxed rather than hurry-up feeling I'd experienced on other cycling vacations. I wasn't sure how I felt about cycling in the morning rather than part morning, part afternoon with a lunch stop but I actually preferred it to other schedules. Breakfast had a great variety of hot and cold options and I never expected a 3 course lunch each day. The late April water was too cold for me to do more than a quick jump in and out but having the streets and small villages to ourselves was preferable to later in the season and having to avoid crowds. It was a wonderful experience.
- Laurie, 04/05/2026 10:26, Travelled with Family
The guests , the crew , the biking
- Jennifer, 04/05/2026 09:06, Travelled with Friend/s
Holiday of a lifetime on a cycling cruise on board the ship Princeza Diana doing the Split return South route. Stunning boat. Very large cabins , spotless en suite , cleaned daily. Fantastic cycling guides Ana and Srjan who looked after us and talked about the history of each island. Took in amazing views, great for photo opportunities. The daily swim stops were incredible , highlight of the trip for me. Beautiful crystal clear water. Swam off the boat. Excellent food and top class hospitality from the whole crew. Good value for money. I am booking again for next year to do a hiking cruise. This is a must do trip for anyone wanting to see Croatia !!!
- Michyla, 04/05/2026 07:36, Travelled with Family
It was a great trip. Food was great, scenery, bikes were comfortable. Weather was fantastic for 6 out of the 7days Confirm your checkout time before you make your travel plans after your cruise. We understood checkout was 10am, therefore booked our bus to Dubrovnik for 1230pm then were told checkout was 8am. Cost us extra money for late rescheduling of our bus times to an earlier time. Our only complaint though
- Sarah, 04/05/2026 06:20, Travelled with Family
Thank you for the 5-star review - we’re so glad you enjoyed the trip, food, scenery, and bikes! Our check-out time (8–9am) is outlined at the top of our FAQs, and it’s possible this may have been confused with our check-in time from 10:30am. We appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back onboard in the future!
Both instructors were very helpful, patient and knowledgeable! I learned so much in one week on the water and feel confident in the skills they taught me. Both instructors were every receptive to questions and always checked in to ensure we were understanding the process or the skills they were teaching. Overall very happy:)
- Grace, 04/05/2026 05:29, Travelled Solo
The variety of cycling was interesting - no two days were alike as we visited different islands and cycled through a variety of landscapes. Life on board the Princess Diana was luxurious, the food was generous and very nice and we had a great group of people from different countries.
- Sue, 04/05/2026 04:46, Travelled in a Couple
- Allison, 04/05/2026 04:37,
The ship was incredible and our cabi. Was above expectations. The crew were fantastic. The meals were delicious and Vedran our guide very knowledgeable and witty.
- Debra , 28/04/2026 09:24, Travelled in a Couple
This was such a great trip - each day was so well planned and the accommodations and food on the Emanuel were wonderful! Tonka, Matilda and Elena, our guides, were fun to ride with and had everything covered. We had lots of laughs with them and thoroughly enjoyed their company and their stories about each place we visited. The electric bikes made the tougher rides up the mountains to the spectacular viewpoints accessible to all and the rides through the towns fun. All the bikers on the trip got along so well and were a pleasure to travel with! Christina, the crew manager, was very attentive to everyone’s on-board dining and bar requests - she was truly delightful! The cabins were just the right size for 2 people and there were many different areas on the decks to hang out either with the other travelers or individually between ports. The meals were wonderful and had a good variety of foods. It was fun to sit with different folks at the 6 person dining tables and get to know everyone!
- Lynn, 28/04/2026 07:25, Travelled with Friend/s
I thought the girls managing the biking did a great job. Tonka, Matilda and Elena did a great job advising what to expect on the rides and were great leading the way on the adventures. I believe it would be more enjoyable if the group was divided into skill level and not have so many riders riding together. As far as the experience on the boat I think Christina was the best. Very attentive and took care of every need before we even thought about it. I do think the food could be a little higher end. Flavor and variety is more important than presentation. Overall very fun experience.
- Anonymous, 27/04/2026 16:25,
I really enjoyed the biking & the other bikers!
- Sharon Watson, 27/04/2026 16:17,
Great holiday, great staff, great cycling
- Alison, 27/04/2026 15:46, Travelled Solo
I had never done such an active trip. Communication pre travel was excellent as i did email several times before trip for specifics. . the Guides were fun and knowledgable, the bike (ebike) worked well and was comfortable . Agenda was active and things were on time. no “waiting “ around. Croatia is a beautiful country and the islands were fun to bike. especially diring the mid of April before major tourist season. The weather was beautiful—something no one can control.
- mary, 27/04/2026 07:00, Travelled with Friend/s
One of the best weeks of my life, can’t fault anything, daily excursions were amazing, and our boat Mum Lauren is the nicest person!! Will miss the crew we sailed with! But made friends for life xxx
- Brock, 25/11/2025 10:30, Travelled with Friend/s
This was my first European vacation and I couldn't have picked a more beautiful or enjoyable way to see Europe, especially Croatia. The trip was affordable, accommodations very comfortable, ship clean, food excellent. I enjoyed having a smaller ship. Staff was very accommodating. Marin and Anna did an excellent job organizing, communicating the day's events, continuing to text to keep us informed, and keeping us safe. I appreciated that the last day of the trip, our captain ensured we were not caught in the middle of the sea in the middle of a storm. Everyone ensured we could get our final rides in yet get into port in ample time prior to the storm. The first day was a bit confusing. Maybe a bit more time could have been spent explaining the ebikes and test riding more prior to going on the ride. Also, some of the ports had limited restaurants. Communication could have been a bit clearer that restaurants had limited seating. This was a most enjoyable trip. Thank you to the entire staff
- Cheryl, 13/11/2025 13:18, Travelled with Friend/s
This is my second Sail Croatia bike and sail. Again, it exceeded all my expectations! The staff and guides were excellent. Meals were exceptional! Loved the swim stops even though the water was a little cool in early June. Once you got in it was great.
- Mallory, 10/11/2025 01:39, Travelled with Friend/s
Sail Cycle Croatia offers a perfect blend of cycling, beautiful scenery, exceptional hospitality and delicious food. The routes are meticulously planned, offering breathtaking views of the stunning Croatian Islands. The crew and guides are truly fabulous, their passion for the region and dedication to ensuring every guest has an incredible experience shines through. They are knowledgeable, friendly and always ready to lend a hand or share insightful stories about the places we visited. It’s an experience packed with joy, adventure & memories that we will cherish for years to come. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Croatia in a unique and vibrant way!
- Andy, 04/11/2025 22:55, Travelled in a Couple
We were on the Romantic Star on the Elegance Cruise. The cabin suite was very spacious and had great storage for all our personal effects. Loved the full size windows to watch the scenery as we cruised. The crew really made an effort to accommodate my special food diet, which was really appreciated. We only had 19 passengers on our cruise as it was near the end of the season, which was really nice as there was so much space on the vessel to hang out. We loved the itinerary to all the different islands. This cruise is very good value for the price and would recommend it to others.
- Jean, 31/10/2025 16:32, Travelled in a Couple
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
We loved our cruise on the Almissa, we sailed from Dubrovnik to Split. We had a wonderful week, the crew the food & locations were amazing. We were so lucky to have Dino as our tour guide, he made our trip the best, he gave as so much information on where to eat, what to see, great swim stops, when the weather wasn’t great he organised alternatives which we much appreciated. We had the time of our lives, we loved Croatia!!
- Katrina, 29/10/2025 04:41, Travelled in a Couple
Well organised cruise encompassing sommeliers and vineyards along the Dalmatian coast. Our tour manager, Vicko, the staff onboard and people we met along the way were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We were recommended the trip by friends and will heartily recommend it ourselves.
- Elizabeth, 27/10/2025 08:19, Travelled in a Couple
Everyone in our group was thrilled with the crew and how they made our travel experience the very best. We loved visiting the Croatian Islands by ebike, and the guides were fantastic and very well organized. We were given a big, beautiful breakfast and lunch each day with a smile and delight. Whatever we asked for, they delivered. Thank you, Sail Croatia—you're the best!
- Kathleen , 26/10/2025 11:54, Travelled with Friend/s
my husband and i had such an incredible week! our host and crew were incredibly hospitable. catering to all our dietary requirements with delicious food! the boat was clean, our rooms were a pretty good size and the vibes are litttttttt! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
- Anonymous, 24/10/2025 08:49, Travelled in a Couple
Ivan our tour manager was outstanding
- Eddy, 23/10/2025 12:00, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew, the captain, our cruise director Ivan, and the ship itself, which was beautiful, combined to make a wonderful trip to Croatia. This was our second time here and we were happy to do it this time “by sea.” We had a great mix of passengers too, which was an added bonus. Thank you so much for everything!
- Linda, 22/10/2025 19:55,
The stunning locations speak for themselves but were complimented beautifully by excellent customer service throughout!
- Joanna, 22/10/2025 10:12, Travelled with Family
- Jennifer, 22/10/2025 07:45,
Better than we anticipated. The staff, guides, locations, rides, bikes and people on the cruise were all fantastic. Would do it again in a heartbeat. A definite must do if you love exploring beautiful places
- Leigh, 21/10/2025 07:27, Travelled in a Couple
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
We were 4 people that joined an existing group of 24 people that were all connected with each other. We were fortunate in that we all got along great. They were great cheerleaders for those of us not riding e-bikes. Our ride leaders, Ivica and Mario, did an amazing job of planning our rides each day, adjusting routes for the weather and our group's skill level. The crew on the boat were very friendly and helpful. Extra shout out to Christiana, David and our chef (for adjusting meals to meet my vegetarian dietary needs)
- Anonymous, 20/10/2025 23:52, Travelled with Friend/s
Touring the Croatian Islands on bikes was such a fantastic way to see the gorgeous landscape and historic towns. The e-bikes are what made this vacation so special because they allow everyone to enjoy the ride without too much exertion. I did not use one but I would recommend them for most people. Our tour guides were friendly, patient and knowledgeable. The food was (too) delicious as proven by my scale upon return. I can't stop telling everyone I know how much I enjoyed this trip!
- Nelly, 20/10/2025 18:07, Travelled with Friend/s
The cycling, the crew, the food and the rest of the guests were all fabulous! We were on Classic bikes, which was challenging at times however that's what we wanted! Scenery was beautiful and every day brought more fun and enjoyment. Would definitely repeat the whole thing!!
- Sarah and Ian, 20/10/2025 17:36, Travelled in a Couple
Food was great, boat was very nice. The jacuzzi was not warm enough to use (end of Sept), which was disappointing. The boat only has heat or air and someone requested heat, but it left many of us feeling quite warm in the evenings. Overall a great experience, despite some small issues.
- LC, 20/10/2025 15:25, Travelled in a Couple