Had the best week ever on Penelopa, made friends for life and life long memories! Ceili was great and the crew were so accommodating and went above and beyond every day, especially Alex, Charlie, and Ivan! Couldn’t recommend this week more!!!
- Nicola, 12/06/2025 18:04, Travelled Solo
The staff on the ship were so great and patient with a group of "old" ladies. The food was fabulous! Because I wake up so early, the chef always offered to get me some tea even if it was 2 hours before the kitchen opening. Our guides, Miranda and Anna were exceptional. On the 2nd day, I realized I wasn't going to be able to climb the hills and Miranda offered to give me her ebike. That isn't something that happens very often.
- Cheryl, 12/06/2025 16:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Sail Croatia crew were fantastic and great hospitality. We loved the swim stops and all the islands. Beds were comfortable and food was good. Would highly recommend. Our boat leader Vicko was the BEST!!!!!
- Jane, 12/06/2025 16:44, Travelled with Friend/s
We went with 3 other couples for one week tri[p around the islands. Tony and Mateo were the best crew ever and are our new friends :-) The trip and suggestions Tony the Captain made were perfect and he was so polite and interactive with us all. Mateo is a great Chef and did all the shopping also, but so much more. They worked so well as "a team" Hope to see them again soon. Bob and Taryn
- ROBERT/BOB, 12/06/2025 13:58, Travelled with Friend/s
This was hands down the best vacation ever! We met so many great people, the crew was awesome and Croatia is beautiful. If you have the opportunity to do a Sail Croatia cruise don't pass it up. There were so many things we still want to see & do....we will be back!
- Mary Jo, 12/06/2025 11:45, Travelled in a Couple
Staff were exceptional. Fellow travellers were inclusive and lots of fun. All our requirements were promptly me. Food plentiful and varied. Excellent trip all round. Would definitely recommend.
- Julie , 12/06/2025 09:26, Travelled in a Couple
The crew on the Big Blue was particularly great, with attention to detail when it came to both cleaning and serving. The meals were delicious and they were always kind and accommodating if you were a little late on meal times. The boat was always spotless and felt very safe and clean. They were fun to interact with and made sure we had a fun time always. Thanks guys!
- Tory, 12/06/2025 08:19, Travelled with Friend/s
My Fiance and I are 26 and 31. We booked the Explorer cruise on the Salve Di Mare from Split to Dubrovnik. We truly believe we picked the best cruise option and the nicest boat. Check-in was easy, our Sail Croatia guide Vicko was simply amazing from start to finish. The food, too, was exceptionally good - some of the best food we had on our whole trip. The entire staff was friendly and pleasant to be around. We had a change of route due to a failed refueling, and the crew adapted our route nicely to still have us spend the day at a lovely island. In summary, we had the time of our lives and can't imagine visiting Croatia any other way. 10./10.
- Daniel , 11/06/2025 23:59, Travelled in a Couple
Had the best week ever, sailing Croatia. Stopped at beautiful locations, met lifelong friends and made everlasting memories!! Ceili was the best rep throughout the week making the experience even better. The crew were wonderful & super accomodating. I will most definitely be recommending Sail Croatia to everyone I know!!
- Ella, 11/06/2025 20:30, Travelled Solo
Week was amazing, one of the greatest weeks I have had on my trip so far. Marin was amazing and it felt so relaxing as he had organised everything for us and always gave the best recommendations for everything and was very professional. The crew were perfect couldn’t fault a thing about them, they would bend over backwards for any of us if we needed. I would only do another sail Croatia week if Marin is my rep and I am on the tuna boat with the same crew
- Will, 11/06/2025 19:04, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff, crew, tour leaders and guests on this boat were a fantastic bunch. Loved every minute. Had an issue with my room. Not what I was expecting for the price and supplement but that wasn’t going to spoil my trip. Boat was great, bar area very social. George n Danilo were great and George’s food was very good. Danny on the bar was the best barman very efficient and fun. Ivancic and Mario were a superb team, we have cycled with Ivancic before. He will never let you down he’s a very focussed customer driven guide. Very trustworthy. We’d like to return but we have visited most of the islands on your itinerary’s… any chance you could mix it up abit? Thanks again. Great holiday x
- Alison, 11/06/2025 16:51, Travelled with Friend/s
Marin was an incredible guide. He had a lot of local knowledge. He showed a lot of care towards everyone in the group. He became our friend. The rest of the crew were also fantastic. The food was great. The activities were fun and well organised. I was also lucky to do it with an amazing group of other guests onboard. Would recommend this to anyone!
- Chris Burgess, 11/06/2025 15:42, Travelled Solo
We were on a fantastic brand new boat - there were lots of teething issues on her maiden voyage and Nicola, our captain, was super amazing at doing work arounds to make sure our trip was awesome - throw in Ivana , our degreed maritime expert in sailing, cooking and just generally making all our lives so easy and you have a great holiday. I found Nicola engaging when he needed to be and otherwise left us to do our own thing. He made recommendations of places to sail and eat and they were perfect and enjoyed by all. And a first class captain to boot. But please fix the niggles on Jolene - she is a beautiful catamaran but has teething issues
- Mark, 11/06/2025 15:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Marin and the crew were absolutely exceptional and made the whole week so easy and one to remember. Everything flowed so well. Absolute 5 stars. Would recommend to anyone!
- Georgia, 11/06/2025 15:02, Travelled with Friend/s
This was our first time visiting Croatia and first time on a small ship cruise. Both exceeded our expectations and we are already planning for a return trip. The Explorer cruise was a perfect, stress free way to explore the stunning islands of Croatia. Our tour guide, Vicko, was great. Always a smile on his face and incredibly knowledgeable of all things “Croatian”. He was always available and assisted us with extras like cabs and dinner reservations . We loved his daily destination talks and his take on which excursions would give our group the best experiences. We traveled with another couple and our Explorer cruise was a great combination of travelers from many countries whom we were able to get to know over the course of the week. I also want to give a shout out to the Salve di Mare crew who ensured we had a fabulous experience each and every day.
- Kim, 11/06/2025 14:45, Travelled with Friend/s
The guides ! Incredible knowledge , efficient funny and the routes were planned to perfection . They made sure we were safe and were amazing at giving clear directions and looking after the group . They were fun !and united the group which made for a wonderful week !! Cannot express how good they were The chef … food was incredible . Did it expect that standard it was amazing The captain . The history of the boat and islands and his competence was great . The ship itself was a pleasure to be on board The crew . They were fun , worked so hard to make our week wonderful . They were so accommodating I have travelled the world and this was the best experience I have had . The communication before hand and organising of tours and islands was perfection Well done I have recommended to so many people !! And thank youn
- Leanne, 11/06/2025 13:31, Travelled in a Couple
Brilliant trip in Croatia with Cruise and great cycling on the island hills and coast and awesome swim stops in crystal clear waters. The guides Ivan and Lucija were top rate with great cycling guidance and history and information on where we were. and we’re really friendly. The food was so tasty from chef Ivana (top class), and Andre was always on form and looking after us with our post ride refreshments. Christiana kept the boat management smooth and friendly, and Captain, and Sailors Randy and Ivan were super helpful. Thanks all for one of our great trips, and to all our new pals we shared it with. Tim and Paula.
- Tim and Paula, 11/06/2025 13:08, Travelled in a Couple
Had a blast this week and couldn't fault anything. Incredible service from the crew and delicious food from the chef. Marin was so helpful and made sure we all had the best time!
- Molly, 11/06/2025 12:53, Travelled Solo
Had an absolutely amazing time on this trip. Marin and the crew were absolutely fantastic with everything, always looks to make the cruise memorable and fun. The places we visited were so beautiful and the swimming spots were amazing. Food and excursions were also worth it. Great trip.
- India, 11/06/2025 12:39, Travelled Solo
This was the best tour i’ve been on, Marin was the best tour guide could not fault him at all! our crew was amazing and made the entire trip so fun, would absolutely recommend to anyone!!
- Brianna , 11/06/2025 12:31, Travelled with Friend/s
From the moment Sail Croatia began, Marin and Augustin greeted us with a smile and warm smile that made me feel very welcome as a solo traveller. Little did I know, this was just the beginning of one of the most incredible weeks of my life!! My other passengers were nothing short of some of the best, funniest and kindest people I have ever met. Quickly we all became best friends. Leo, Chef Marin, Toppa and Captain all made the experience absolutely amazing with their expertise and skill in everything they did. The week ran so smoothly thanks to the crew, and I cannot believe how quickly it all went. Pretty much we woke up, ate, swam, party, repeat! The week was an absolute dream and I am so grateful for the experience ❤️ Don’t hesitate, just book it. Absolutely worth the money!!
- Ciara, 11/06/2025 12:29, Travelled Solo
Sail Croatia was awesome! We took a Private Yacht Tour and our captain was incredible and made the whole trip super easy!
- Will, 11/06/2025 12:24, Travelled with Friend/s
My entire experience was wonderful, from the meticulously maintained ship, to the cooks who accommodated my dietary requests, to the excursions we did on land. A special shout out to our Tour Manager, Iolana, who did a fabulous job organizing, communicating, and overseeing everything we needed. Thank you, Sail Croatia for a fabulous week!!
- Katie, 11/06/2025 12:02, Travelled with Friend/s
Very well appointed yacht .. beautiful to sail in .. best yacht on the water.
- Carolyn, 11/06/2025 11:59, Travelled with Friend/s
Marin and all the other crew members made it so easy to have the most amazing time and the places that they recommended were perfect also the food on board was awesome aswell.. I will be highly recommending sail Croatia and also the Crew to others
- William m, 11/06/2025 11:54, Travelled with Friend/s
I had the best time on sail Croatia filled with new friendships and fun! The crew on board worked above and beyond to deliver the best service and ensure we all could have the best experience! Our rep, Marin had a lot of respect for each of us and provided support whenever needed. He was very experienced and informative when discussing the upcoming plans/ excursions at lunch, giving recommendations and personal opinion, and he became a good friend to us all. Credits to the chef- the food was delicious and catered for vegetarian (we were well fed!) and our bartender Leo, who made sure we were having fun and knew how to party in the evenings! Of course, we couldn’t have done it without our captain and skipper getting us to all of the beautiful islands and taking us to amazing swim stop places! Overall, the crew helped make my week the best it could be and I couldn’t have asked for a better team!
- Beth, 11/06/2025 11:08, Travelled Solo
The staff on board the Afrodita made our holiday so special. Lucija and Evan our guides were fantastic! They went above and beyond to make our all our time fun and enjoyable! They were professional and yet authentically friendly. We were so lucky. The crew, magnificent! Andre was a doll and helpful and attentive and our chef ….like Wow! All crew was friendly kind and worked hard to make us comfortable and safe. I loved the itinerary and our daily cycle time and challenges. I wish i had an upper cabin but it wasn’t available as i booked later than others. The e bikes were great. Thank you to all
- Carol, 11/06/2025 10:55, Travelled in a Couple
Great company, excellent skipper and beautiful islands
- Margaret, 11/06/2025 10:29, Travelled with Friend/s
Just back from a fun-packed week on Katarina covering Split return south. Klara did a great job helping to organise onshore dining for the whole group. And the crew generally gave us a great time. Missoni Bar on Korcula was a highlight along with dinner at Mijet Island. Not forgetting the Captain's Dinner and the duo of guitarists, whose playing had everyone on the dance floor. This was my fourth visit to Croatia and has to be the best. I'll be back.
- Andrew, 11/06/2025 09:28, Travelled Solo
You are fortunate to have Ivan and Lucija working gor you. They both made the trip perfect for all the guests. Would definitely want them on my next trip.
- Ken, 11/06/2025 09:19, Travelled in a Couple
We sailed through the Tuna boat, and had a great time enjoying the beautiful land & seascapes of Croatia, from Split to Dubrovnik and back to Split! Our tour manager, Marin, was very fun and accommodating to every guest. He gave us a lot of tips where to go and made sure we had a great week on board. Will definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to have a memorable Croatian summer experience.
- Joie, 11/06/2025 09:19, Travelled Solo
Small number of people on board, plus great villages and stops along the way. Service by the staff was exceptional.
- Anonymous, 11/06/2025 09:15, Travelled with Friend/s
Had a great time on the Navigator as a solo traveler. Shoutout to Johnny for making the week go as smooth as possible!
- Grace, 11/06/2025 09:05, Travelled Solo
Our representative Ivicia, he was the best and made the whole experience amazing. You felt safe with him, he was very well organised and informative about the activities and local insights. He fit in as a part of the guests and very comfortable and fun to be around, highly recommend him, he deserves a promotion, best guide on all the sail Croatia cruisers we seen and met. Thanks for everything ‘Johnny’!
- Deandra, 11/06/2025 09:02, Travelled in a Couple
Such an amazing group of people with a great environment fostered by our rep, Marin. The destinations were always so amazing and Marin gave perfect recommendations to have the best time. I felt safe the entire time which allowed everyone to have more fun. I would recommend this experience to everyone
- Sarah , 11/06/2025 07:38, Travelled Solo
We had a fantastic time on Sail Croatia, Queen Jelena. The ship itself was spacious and comfortable with plenty of outdoor seating. Our cruise guide Ioana was very dedicated to ensuring all the passengers had an amazing time. The food was delicious and plentiful. We loved the swim stops and the Captains Dinner was a great night. We only had 25 passengers on our cruise and our cabin below deck was comfortable and enough space for our 7 night journey.
- Cathryn, 11/06/2025 07:35, Travelled in a Couple
1) Omit overnight on day 7 of trip. End the trip after lunch on day 6. This eliminates unreasonably early check out on day 7 and also makes it easier for a guest to check in to their hotel in DBV without having to wait until 12:00 or 13:00 check in time. 2) Onshore excursion options need clear explanation in pretrip communication. Example: I was not told that a scenic bus tour and a walking tour of DBV was available, so I booked them in advance with Viator. If I had known I would have gone on the onshore excursion instead. 3) Include the use of one pannier on the bike. 4) Include written instructions for charging the bike battery and operating the ebike. 5) There were three outlets in the cabin. That is insufficient to charge two bike batteries plus two phones plus hearing aids, etc. A simple multi-plug adapter can fix this issue. 6) Guide must not make promises he doesn't keep. Example: A military tour was promised on one island (Vis?) but was never delivered.
- Tom, 11/06/2025 07:21, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Tom, thank you for your 3-star review. We also appreciate your detailed positive feedback and we’re so pleased you enjoyed the cruise and would recommend us. Guests are always welcome to disembark once the boat docks at the final destination, should they prefer to end their trip earlier. Your comments about the pannier, charging instructions, and multi-plug adapters are appreciated and have been passed to our Operations Team for review. While our guides provide information at the daily briefing based on the cycle schedule, some activities, such as onshore excursions or optional tours, may be subject to change or availability. We regret that the expectations around the military tour and Dubrovnik excursion options were not met - we appreciate your comments. Thank you again for your review.
Marin and the whole team gave us such a good experience on board for the whole week I couldn’t fault anything. He was so welcoming and supportive not to mention professional and working around the clock to ensure we all had everything we needed. Marin and everyone went above and beyond for us and that really made the difference
- Georgia , 11/06/2025 07:00, Travelled with Friend/s
I had an amazing experience! Marin made sure everyone was having a great time and constantly checked in to make sure we were all okay. Marin was super friendly, attentive, and really went out of his way to guide us to the best spots. His energy and local knowledge made the whole experience even better. Tin tin also was also super friendly, caring & amazing the whole time! The chef deserves a huge shoutout, the meals were absolutely delicious. Leo the bartender was the best, he kept the vibes high, made sure everyone was having fun, and was super efficient. I will miss the crew massively.
- Anonymous, 11/06/2025 06:53, Travelled Solo
From a captain and crew and our cycling guides, they went out of their way to make our trip and everyone else’s exceptional. I would recommend our trip to all of our friends and family and hopefully one day we can join you again for another trip.. You could also improve our experience with better coffee in the morning. Cheers
- Anonymous, 11/06/2025 06:51, Travelled in a Couple
The whole e-bike sailing trip was a hit from the moment we arrived. The welcome from the crew, to the bar & kitchen crew and most importantly our guides for our ride each day. The food was exceptional and beautifully presented! Our guides were so helpful and their communication about our rides each day were clear and conscientious of making sure everyone understood were we would stop for a break or photo opportunity. Safety was key! It was a treat to have some challenging times on the bikes as we got to see some incredible views and scenery.. If you enjoy a bit of fitness with history and fun, I highly recommend this trip! So great full to all the staff and we also had amazing weather and our group was the best!
- Loretta, 11/06/2025 06:02, Travelled in a Couple
This tour is a great blend of cruising and riding. The guides, Miranda and Ana, were attentive to a fault, doing their best to keep everyone happy., as were the ship's crew. Guides and crew themselves seemed delighted to be there! The ship, the Mali Ante, was beautiful, clean, and well-run. The riding was well-planned, taking us along relatively easy routes in the countryside, and giving us a taste of many towns and villages, The meals were sumptuous and lovingly prepared. Someone considering this tour should know: - the rides are short, on average, so if they want more focus on cycling, this may not be the tour for them - the saddles for the e-bikes are hard and flat, so it might be an idea to bring a gel cover for comfort - the crew does smoke, and the smoke seems to come into some of the rooms at times, through the ventilation system. - the meals were very meat-heavy Altogether, with these caveats, this was a beautiful tour, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
- Anne, 11/06/2025 05:59, Travelled with Friend/s
Marin was unreal. Made the experience such a good week! Give that man a pay rise!
- Brodie, 11/06/2025 05:41, Travelled Solo
I was worried to try a cruise as i get car sick but it was awesome! There was no problem as we were slow and smooth sailing! So happy for the Elegance Cruise. We loved every day! The rooms were so clean and comfortable, meals were excellent and we had a fabulous tour Manager Klara and an awesome bunch of passengers to travel with, we came as strangers and left as friends! Croatia was so beautiful and we loved every stop! Weather was perfect! Captains dinner was great with live singers/guitar players! Highly recommend!! We swam everyday and enjoyed our trip so much!
- Angela, 11/06/2025 05:39, Travelled in a Couple
We cruised from Dubrovnik to Split in early June and loved the experience. Vedran, Yuri, Evo, Almira and the rest of the crew made the trip so special. The ship was impeccable, the breakfast and lunches were wonderful, the swim stops were chilly but fun and the excursions were worth it. Vedran’s daily briefings were informative but also had us all laughing. Wonderful group of travelers on our boat. Met the best people. Was already getting crowded as this is a popular area. I would strongly recommend Sail Croatia especially the Olimp!
- Keith, 11/06/2025 05:37, Travelled with Friend/s
When everyone asks me if I would do it again, the answer is always "100% YES!" I am even considering dates for next year to bring my mom along on an Explorer cruise! Sail Croatia has been doing this for so long, everything is planned and mapped out perfectly. The entire time I felt safe, and excited about what adventure was coming next! I travelled as a 30 year old solo traveler, and it was just the perfect trip for me to do. This one the trip of a lifetime, and was made even more special by our boat manager and guide, Marin. One of the first things he said to me was how his favorite part of the job was connecting with the guests on board and making lifetime friendships. He was always looking out for each and every guest, which can be hard when managing 30 or so people and their requests! Marin even had the one vital thing I didn't bring with me - a hairdryer. To say is he prepared and ready to help in any way he can is an understatement! Don't regret not doing this trip!
- Blaine, 10/06/2025 21:00, Travelled Solo
our trip was wonderful from start to finish . crew could not have been nicer and more helpful. Special thanks to Mario for his help in the dining room. The food and the chef were marvelous. Ana and Miranda were super helpful with our daily bike rides. Best cruise we have been on and we were sad to see it end. would definitely do this cruise again. if we could… This was a hard-working crew with great attention to detail and worked well together.. They all take pride in their work. A delight to be aboard the Mali Ante!!! A once in a lifetime experience and memory!!
- Bill, 10/06/2025 19:41, Travelled in a Couple
We had a wonderful week of sailing and cycling. It was so much fun. The crew were awesome, they were so friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun week of exercise mixed with relaxation.
- Paul, 10/06/2025 18:47, Travelled in a Couple
After travelling solo for several weeks this was a great way for me to explore the islands without having to organise anything myself. I had a great group of 20 fellow travellers, enjoyed lovely bays to swim off the boat and interesting hikes (at times challenging due to the heat) . The food served on board was excellent, and all of the crew were friendly, helpful and very professional. I really enjoyed my time on board the 'Mali Luka' and can understand why several people on my cruise had previously sailed with Sail Croatia.
- Kim, 10/06/2025 18:36, Travelled Solo
The swim stops were amazing! Everyday we would stop at somewhere incredible with crystal clear water, away from the world and have the place to ourselves. You could see the Croatian islands with ferries, lugging your luggage around, spend endless hours researching what to do, see and eat in each island or you could unpack once for the week, have recommendations made for you, no lugging luggage around, no watching where to place feet in pebble beaches with spiky sea urchins when you just jump straight in from the ship. We chose Katarina for its super yacht feel, and that it did! We were lucky to have only 15 in the group which meant having afternoon drinks alone in the hot tub or spending time with the others of the group should you want to, as we became a close knit family! Klara, our cruise director was fun, informative and always willing to assist us all. I’m not a history buff but her morning briefs was enough to get me interested and wanting to know more and she delivered
- Roger, 10/06/2025 17:11, Travelled in a Couple