We really enjoyed the small ship atmosphere and being able to get to know your fellow passengers and make new friendships. The food was exceptional and it was nice not having every minute being planned for us. We were on the wine cruise and the winery experiences were fantastic. The tour leader (Lola) and the rest of the crew went out of their way to accommodate every request. I’d definitely recommend this company.
- Susan, 15/05/2026 00:10, Travelled with Friend/s
We travelled from Dubrovnik to Split on the beautiful Queen Jalena in May. Our tour coordinator, Lola, was incredible, generously sharing her knowledge of each port we docked at, daily menus, schedule updates, and helping with any and all queries along the way. The entire ship crew were absolutely fantastic — warm, professional, attentive, and always welcoming. The service throughout the trip was exceptional, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere onboard was just so relaxed. Every stop along the coastline was stunning, the wineries we visited were passionate about their craft, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. In addition, we had the most incredible group of fellow travellers, all with their own interesting stories to share. Everyone looked out for each other, which made the journey even more special. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone wanting to explore the Croatian coast in comfort while enjoying outstanding hospitality.
- Anonymous, 14/05/2026 09:16, Travelled with Friend/s
Our 7 day cruise and excursions on the Romantic Star absolutely wonderful. The food was fantastic, the accommodations were top notch and the crew was phenomenal. Captain Ivan was a pleasure as well as his crew. Anita, our tour guide, was simply amazing. She made us feel at home on the ship as well as on our excursions. She stole the hearts of everyone in our group of 16. She made an amazing trip even more wonderful. A vaccination we will never forget. Thank you all so much!
- Robert, 13/05/2026 19:14, Travelled with Friend/s
16 friends enjoyed a 7 day cruise on the Romantic Star and it was wonderful. Our food was delish & prepared with such presentation by Sivilja & Laura.. Our Cruise manager - Anita- was very informative about every island, and made excellent recommendations and reservations. Captain Ivan was Great- we even got him On the dance floor!! What a joy it was to explore such a beautiful country!!
- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 19:05, Travelled with Friend/s
I'm sorry I cannot give a 5 star review. The great things about the ship was the chef, the crew and the facilities. All great - clean, organized, well run. My disappointment was in the lack of excursions on the islands between Dubrovnik and Split. I thought that we should have some kind of introduction to each island and short walking tour each time we docked. Everyday was a swim day and because the water was too cold to swim I had hoped that an adjustment would be made to the schedule for an alternate activity. Perhaps dock earlier to give us some time off the boat. There was too much sitting around time. From breakfast, through lunch there was nothing to do if you did not swim (& no one did). We did not disembark til 2 pm. Our tour dir. did her job perfunctorily and made arrangements as requested, She was not as visible or involved with our group. Although she said she has been doing this for 4 years she came off as unsure and inexperienced.
- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 17:48, Travelled with Friend/s
I had an amazing time!! The boat was beautiful, the wine tours were extremely interesting, and the locations were beautiful . Lola was the best! She was always upbeat and friendly ,when I take another Sail Croatia cruise I will make sure that Lola is our guide. I will always recommend Sail Croatia and Lola.
- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 15:54, Travelled with Friend/s
We had a wonderful trip! The Romantic Star is a beautiful boat, service was excellent and food was delicious! Our Tour Manager, Anita, was the best! Always checking on us for what we needed made reservations for dinner and adventures. Our captain, Ivan, was friendly and outgoing. Special thanks to Tony and Josephine for their great service! I will certainly refer our friends to Sail Croatia.
- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 14:07, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent. The cook was exceptionally talented.
- Anonymous, 13/05/2026 13:55, Travelled with Friend/s
We had a wonderful trip. The crew,staff and captain were friendly and organised. The wine
- Kerryn, 13/05/2026 11:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent holiday aboard the Esperanto Top quality food Delightful helpful staff Well organised expeditions I can’t fault anything Thank you Sail Croatia Lois
- Lois, 13/05/2026 07:40, Travelled with Friend/s
The wine cruise was amazing in all respects. The ship, staff and tour director surpassed all expectations. The food was very good. The chef and assistant produced incredible meals and catered accordingly for anyone with allergies etc. Lola, our tour director, was so knowledgeable and ensured our wine experiences were memories for life. The ship was perfect and our captain made decisions when the weather changed to take the safest and smoothest route. I would highly recommend this trip.
- Janine, 12/05/2026 20:54, Travelled in a Couple
We traveled as a group of 16. Anita the tour director was a superstar. Far exceeding any and all expectations I had. I had some health issues while traveling and she made sure I got to medical help in the local village as well as coordinating a ferry ride to the Split hospital. Anita made me feel like family. The boat was very clean and the crew made sure any need that came up was addressed. The food was good. The Captain exuded confidence and made sure the guest knew he was in control of the ship at all times, I highly recommend the Romantic Star. I am sure your experience will be as satisfying as mine was.
- Jeff, 12/05/2026 18:10, Travelled with Friend/s
- Kathleen, 12/05/2026 17:46, Travelled with Family
We loved pretty much everything about this Wine Themed Cruise. Our cruise director Lola went above and beyond to answer all our questions, provide helpful recommendations, take awesome photos and share lovely Croatian customs w/ us. The CREW worked their tail feathers off, especially Pamela & Lucy behind the bar! Service always with a BIG smile. Josef & Josef also worked hard to make sure our sail made it safely in and out of every port. We enjoyed having dinner w/ Captain Gordon and hearing all about his ship! The crew who prepared our meals were amazing. Not sure how they got 30+ meals all out at once from their tiny kitchen. With that being said, there were a couple of things I would have preferred. Often the food was served at room temperature which I prefer my food to be served hot. I also found it often lacked seasoning. I would have liked to see a more varied menu. With that being said… the Tuna steak was amazing and the Lamb Shank too die for! DESSERTS excellent ❤️
- Margaret, 12/05/2026 16:27, Travelled in a Couple
My wife and I had a fantastic time traveling from Dubrovnik to Split ! Everyone on the crew were amazing! Lola, are cruise director was very attentive and friendly and she went out of her way to help us in any way ! Pamela and Lucy were both very helpful especially serving us cocktails! The one thing I wish was that the A/C was room controlled ... most of our cruise the captain controlled the air. Overall, highly recommend our trip to everyone ! The time flew by so fast !
- Anonymous, 12/05/2026 16:19, Travelled in a Couple
Everything was so perfectly arranged and if there were ‘hiccups’ there was another plan to be made. We became ‘one big Happy Family’
- Jen, 12/05/2026 16:00, Travelled Solo
My husband and I travelled with my parents and we had the best time! Dino, George, Linda, Allie and the rest of the crew were amazing and did everything possible to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. We could have not been happier with the trip! Since I didn’t get to fill out the iPad survey on the ship I have a few minor suggestions: My husband would have preferred breakfast that wasn’t the same every morning. The shower floor was very slippery so a mat in the bottom would have been nice. The dining room was very loud when we were all there so more softer surfaces to absorb the noise would help. The days were arranged so nicely and we felt taken care of very well. Thank you!!
- Lisa, 12/05/2026 15:02, Travelled with Family
Accommodations were great and Capt Ivan and crew were very professional. Our tour director Anita was also very informative and went out of her way to make sure everyone on board had a excellent experience!
- Alec, 12/05/2026 14:17, Travelled with Friend/s
The fellow passengers were an absolute treat to spend a week with The coordinator Vedran was the best you could have and the crew looked after everyone like we were the only ones on board A must do if you every come to Croatia
- William , 12/05/2026 13:56, Travelled in a Couple
Service was amazing, courteous and friendly. All aspects of the tours were well planned interesting, organized and executed in a timely manner. Food was outstanding, although some of the portions could have been a bit smaller. Ships crew were courteous friendly and helpful. Ship was well maintained, very clean and in excellent working order. I would happily sail with Sail Croatia again.
- John, 12/05/2026 11:54,
We had an absolute ball! So much fun and really well organised. All the crew and staff were fantastic and the captain was great. Lola was our host and she was excellent! Great communication and friendly. We met and became friends with all of the guests, and loved having the shared experience. This was my first trip on a boat and it was the best! Totally recommend!
- Nat, 12/05/2026 11:30,
Fantastic host on the Olimp
- Christina , 12/05/2026 10:52, Travelled with Friend/s
Sailing from Dubrovnik to Split on the Wine Cruise aboard the Queen Jelena was my first cruise and first time to Croatia. Sail Croatia was a wonderful experience. The Tour Leader was warm, attentive, and proactive in ensuring the guests were informed and comfortable. I appreciated the "off the beaten path" experiences with winemakers and private tours. The crew were highly competent and the ship and accomodations were clean and tasteful. With the wine focus for the trip, the group of guests from around the globe bonded and developed friendships that will last beyond this vacation. I highly recommend. I was traveling as a single woman with friends (a married couple) and always felt welcome by the other guests and staff.
- Amy, 12/05/2026 10:22, Travelled with Friend/s
We really enjoyed this cruise and would highly recommend it. Our tour guide Lola was incredible, as were the crew on board. Always friendly and attentive. We did the wine cruise and I was surprised how much was included! Will go again sometime in the future.
- Tracey, 12/05/2026 09:30, Travelled in a Couple
Our cruise to some of the Croatian Islands was a wonderful experience. So much beauty and history. The Esperanza is a lovely boat and we were very comfortable. The crew were charming, helpful and looked after our every need. The food was delicious but three courses was almost too much at times! The Captain ran a tight ship and took us to some beautiful bathing spots in the clear waters of the Adriatic. Being a small boat we got to know our fellow passengers from different parts of the world which was an added bonus. We enjoyed our holiday enormously and will remember it for a long time to come. I recommend this holiday to anyone who loves beauty, history and warm friendly people.
- Anonymous, 12/05/2026 08:49, Travelled in a Couple
I so many things made this Cruise incredible. Let me start with the tour director Dino who is a constant source of energy, smiles, good humour and professionalism. The rest of the crew were very thorough, friendly and expert in their different fields. The captain "Gorgeous" George is truly a Master Mariner and no surprise that he comes from generations of seafarers. The food was outstanding. Drink selection was okay and locations that we visited were excellent and the daily highlight was the swim stops. I thoroughly recommend the "Olimp" vessel cruise through Sail Croatia to anybody looking for a 7 day five-star Croatian cruise experience.
- Peter, 12/05/2026 08:41, Travelled in a Couple
The entire experience, down to the smallest details, was extremely well coordinated and executed.The transfers from and to the airport went smoothly and the drivers made us feel comfortable and the one on the incoming transfer gave us great options for places to visit the day before we sailed. Anita was above and beyond helpful in all aspects of the cruise. She communicated any and all details very well and in a timely manner. She made sure to coordinate excursions and dinners in port that would meet our interests as well as making sure we knew where specific amenities we may need were located on shore. The chef and sous chef did an outstanding job with the meals. The beautiful presentation, fabulous flavor, and broad range of menus for each onboard meal was amazing for such a small kitchen.Lunch and the captains dinner felt like a fine dining experience. Ivan and the crew made us feel welcome and preformed their tasks smoothly.. Bravo to the team at Sail Croatia and Romantic Star!
- Kathryn, 12/05/2026 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything about the cruise is first class. The boat “Olimp” is beautiful and extremely comfortable The crew were absolutely marvellous. The tour director gave clear and concise information and made everything we did fun as well I celebrated my birthday whilst onboard and can say that it will go down as one the most memorable! The crew helped to make my day very special. Our hostesses! What can I say attentive, friendly, helpful professional and fun too. I would love to return and do it all again.
- Rhoda, 12/05/2026 07:12, Travelled with Friend/s
We were on a wine cruise which was most enjoyable . Lola was helpful and knowledgable and warm. The staff on the boat were warm and friendly. The boat was comfy and the food very good . The other travellers were good fun and we have made some lasting friends from all corners of the earth . Highly recommend !
- Nikki, 12/05/2026 06:43, Travelled with Family
Big shout out to Dino (Tour Rep) and the entire crew fr making the week so enjoyable. Dino couldn’t do enough for us and was always on hand to help us out no matter what the ask. The quality of the boat and the crew especially the Dining room and bar team, such an efficient and friendly service. Would definitely recommend this as a great way to spend a week in Croatia.
- Aiden & Caroline, 12/05/2026 06:06, Travelled in a Couple
Dino!! The cruise director made this experience the best. His warmth and humour and delivery of advice and knowledge was exceptional. If he was a magician and could have fixed the weather I would have given the experience 10 out of 5 🤗
- Karen, 12/05/2026 05:50, Travelled with Friend/s
Relaxing mornings with swim stops in the sea. A few afternoon agendas but daily wine tastings at both wine bars and wineries. Great service on a clean boat with only 32 travelers. Met wonderful people who will be life long friends.
- Susan, 12/05/2026 05:05, Travelled in a Couple
Everything great exept for a lack of vegetarian dishes on the menus
- lionel, 07/05/2026 10:59, Travelled with Family
Our Tour Manager, Anita, was the best: helpful, informative, lively and just plain fun. We benefited from a small group and bonded so well.
- Margi, 07/05/2026 09:07, Travelled with Family
My two siblings, their spouses and I wanted to do a siblings trip, and chose the Wines of Croatia tour, the first of the 2026 season. Anita was our cruise director, and she was what made this trip so fantastic! With only 18 passengers, it was a super fun group. Anita was so helpful and friendly, which also seems to describe most of the people we met in Croatia! She's great at planning and communicating, and a pleasure to be with. The wine events are terrific and so varied! And evenings where you may want to find a restaurant (sometimes the wine events include dinner), Anita sent us recommendations in the ports for meals and things worth seeing. Chef Silvija did a fine job, and we enjoyed "cookie time" at 11am. Glad we all opted for the Blue Lagoon (short visit, but worth the trip!). Dubrovnik was where we ended our trip - amazing place, but if I had a choice, I'd start my trip there as we had culture shock with the huge crowds. Rooms lovely, and bedding comfy. Great captain and crew!
- Celia, 07/05/2026 03:53, Travelled with Family
Amazing tasting in every small and large island. Beautiful scenery, great wine and a great crew on our boat Romantic Star.
- Stephen, 06/05/2026 07:33, Travelled in a Couple
The awesome staff and great food. The ship was beautiful and immaculate.
- Dan, 06/05/2026 07:16, Travelled with Family
Sail Croatia Wine Cruise was wonderful! The crew and staff were outstanding and went above and beyond to make the trip a memorable event. The food was delicious, always expertly prepared and attractively presented. I was especially appreciative of the attention to detail for my food allergy. Anita was super great in planning our excursions and wine tastings. Each island stop was fun and unique for all to enjoy. Her enthusiasm was contagious! Everyone on our cruise was so kind and friendly. Croatia and the Dalmatian Islands are beautiful. It was a great adventure!
- Pamela, 06/05/2026 00:07, Travelled with Friend/s
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
What an amazing journey. Great host, boat and sailing staff. Our host made sure all details were addressed. We were kept appraised of any changes and the schedule. The food was great. The staff attended to every need. We would definitely recommend Sail Croatia to anyone!
- Bill, 05/05/2026 10:02, Travelled with Friend/s
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
We were recommended by friends to Sail Croatia as part of a trip through Europe we planned while back and the cruise on Olimp was the highlight of our trip. A beautiful boat with a wonderful Captain, a friendly professional crew, our guide Verdan was fantastic funny and informative he was always there to help. A special mention to our waitress especially Ally who went out of her way to ensure we enjoyed ourselves. The boat and ports were amazing so we would recommend anyone looking to sail the Dalmatian Islands to look Sail Croatia - thank you
- Peter, 29/04/2026 10:49,
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
Excellent small personalized staff and service, beautiful accomodasions, fun cruise leader Vedran all contributed to a great experience in the beautiful Dalmatian Islands
- Rick, 28/04/2026 00:55,
The meals on board were excellent. We loved the swim stops each day. The crew made our trip a pleasant experience - especially the lady who serviced our cabin each day. The below deck cabin itself exceeded our expectations. We look forward to travelling the south route in the future!
- Ray, 30/11/2025 22:31, Travelled in a Couple
WOW! what a wonderful experience on this beautiful boat the OlIMP. I’ve never been on a boat before and perhaps a little nervous but let me assure you. It was the most amazing experience. The staff were fabulous and as for Ivan he made our time trouble free,so informative of Croatia and the coastline with its history which was stunning. Having perfect weather was so nice sitting out on the deck meeting new people and looking out of that wonderful coastline with the most glorious coloured sea thank you very much. I have certainly recommend you and your company and the boat to many of my friends back in Australia. forgot to mention the gorgeous captain! Thank you again, Gladys Harley
- Gladys Harley Simon Locke, 17/11/2025 22:43, 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
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
After friends recommendation we booked the Wine Cruise Dubrovnik to Split and it was an amazing trip and we made some new friends from all over the world. The cruise, boat crew, food on board and the trips were amazing.
- Stephen, 26/10/2025 11:42, Travelled in a Couple