I loved the routine of the cruise. We knew what to expect each day- we kept in touch with what’s app which was great! The staff was wonderful and tried to accommodate all needs big or small.
- Jane, 17/06/2025 00:23, Travelled with Family
We had an amazing time on the Almissa! The Explorer trip was perfect for all ages. There were several families with young adults so we all made new friends. Everything was fantastic from the food to the swim stops and gorgeous islands to the fun group of people we spent the week with! Thank you for an amazing vacation.
- Rebecca, 15/06/2025 02:10, Travelled with Family
It was my first time visiting Croatia and first time on this type of cruise. Both were incredible - the small Explorer cruise was a great way to explore the islands of Croatia. The sea and landscape in Croatia are stunning. Our tour guide, Vicko, was knowledgeable and friendly. I appreciated how honest he was about which excursions would give us the best experience, he never pushed us to book something unless he really thought we would enjoy it. (And all of his recommendations were spot on.) We traveled as a family with a broad age range, and the Explorer cruise was fun for everyone. If you can, I'd recommend spending a few days before or after the cruise visiting the cities, since we spent almost all of the time on the islands.
- Juliana, 08/06/2025 13:44, Travelled with Family
More comfortable seating and a shaded area on the top deck More time in port - the water is cold in early May so swimming isn’t a good activity. If the ship can’t dock earlier, the option of getting a water taxi or tender to port should be an option. Excursions were over-priced
- Anonymous, 06/06/2025 03:42, Travelled with Family
The cruise was incredible. I felt at home the second I got on the boat. The staff was so friendly and everyone on our boat was as well. The boat was incredibly clean and luxurious. I loved how we had time in the morning to relax and then the afternoon to do excursions and explore. It was the perfect balance. Our guide Vicko was amazing! He had so much information to share and was always honest with his recommendations about what he thought were the best things to do at each stop. We all got along so well and I feel we made lifelong friends! I would 100% do another Sail Croatia tour again!
- Anonymous, 05/06/2025 19:27, Travelled with Family
We chose Sail Croatia Explorer Cruise on the Salve De Mare as our summer family vacation with our 20 and 24 year old children. It was the perfect mixture of relaxation, sight seeing, adventure, and exploring. Our travel rep, Vicko, was awesome. He was always leading the way with great advice and direction. The crew of the Salve de Mare went above and beyond to accommodate and ensure everyone had a good time. The food and drinks on board were diverse and delicious. This was an intimate cruise with only 33 passengers and 9 crew. We truly came as strangers and left as friends. I would highly recommend Sail Croatia and Salve de Mare. Thanks for an awesome vacation!
- Debbie, 05/06/2025 19:19, Travelled with Family
We had an amazing time! From the swim stops to the excursions to the food - everything was outstanding. The meals were excellent. This was a fabulous way to see Croatia!
- Anonymous, 28/05/2025 09:43, Travelled with Family
Croatia is a beautiful and cruising the islands is stunning. The food, locations, our amazing tour guide Dino and the people we met.
- Karen, 26/05/2025 18:22, Travelled with Family
Delightful week long trip on the Salve di Mare. Vicko was our tour manager and had great recommendations. The accommodations were very clean and well maintained. Would definitely recommend!
- Nicole, 19/05/2025 22:11, Travelled with Family
The intimate experience of a small ship was even better than we expected. You get to know the passengers and crew but also have time to spend on your own. The smaller ship allows for entry into smaller ports that you wouldn't get to experience on a large cruise line. Everything was great, from the cabin to the food, the swim stops, would honestly not have changed a thing. If you ever get the chance, I would highly recommend that everyone enjoy the Sail Croatia experience at least once!
- Rob and Carla Moorehead, 19/05/2025 14:01, Travelled with Family
The crew was friendly, competent and informative. Each port was beautiful and had activities to help us see more of the islands. They rerouted us when weather threatened to dampen our plans. Great trip, will do again
- heather, 13/05/2025 11:38, Travelled with Family
Our week aboard the Salve Di Mare with Sail Croatia was nothing short of amazing! Every stop was perfectly chosen, offering the ideal balance of rich history, relaxing coastal vibes, and absolutely stunning scenery. As the first cruise of the season, it was wonderfully peaceful — the towns were quiet but still full of charm, giving us a chance to enjoy Croatia without the usual crowds. The ship itself was stunning: modern, spacious, and beautifully maintained. The crew were incredibly helpful, friendly, and truly made us feel like part of one big family. Special mention goes to our guide, Anita, who was simply next-level amazing. Her passion and deep knowledge of Croatian history made every moment memorable. She went above and beyond to ensure we experienced the very best Croatia has to offer, and by the end, it felt like we had known her forever. If you're considering this trip, my one tip would be to fly/start in Split and fly/finish out of Dubrovnik with a few nights in each.
- Chelsea, 28/04/2025 09:03, Travelled with Family
Anita, our Tour manager was fantastic! Always thinking on all the passengers and making sure we had a great time. The cabins were comfortable, spacious. The food was very good with varieties. I will definitely repeat soon with Sail Croatia.
- Dulce, 27/10/2024 04:07, Travelled with Family
Beautiful sea, great weather, kind and simpatico crew and staff. Kind and professional captain who took on board the requests of his guests and supported them when he could. Cleaver and knowledgable tour guide Anita always helpful, kind and fun. So, thank you it was a wonderful holiday.
- Viv, 23/10/2024 21:58, Travelled with Family
The trip was great for my restricted mobility. The railings on all walkways and stairwells made walking around the ship possible. The crew were always available to offer a helping hand or arm. One of the sailors - Mario - was exceptionally thoughtful. He carried my mobility scooter on and off the boat, storing and charging it overnight. He was sensitive to my fears, crossing from boat to boat, offering encouragement and praise, as well as physical help. Wonderful intuitive personal skills!
- Alison, 21/10/2024 05:43, Travelled with Family
Ioana and the crew
- Georgette, 14/10/2024 19:24, Travelled with Family
We travelled on the Katarina from Split return. It was so much fun and the scenery spectacular. If I had to suggest one thing that is a must I would say you need to book on the Katarina. It is a family run yacht and they honestly treat you like family. It was 5 star from start to finish.
- Sandy, 14/10/2024 09:36, Travelled with Family
My sister and I had a great trip on the Tempera ship. What more can I say about the amazing crew, the 5 star meals, the swim stops and the experiences that were set up by our hard-working, devoted ship activity director, Ioana. The small ship atmosphere is the way to go. I would highly recommend Sail Croatia.
- Carolyn , 07/10/2024 19:23, Travelled with Family
Really enjoyed the crew! Ioana was absolutely amazing and always replied so quickly. Food was excellent but you need good hot coffee. (This seemed to be the consensus) Room was perfect. Really enjoyed the whole experience, thank you!
- Mary-Ellen, 07/10/2024 19:22, Travelled with Family
What a wonderful week on Tempra Explorer Cruise this week. The crew were extremely helpful and attentive. The chef was masterful in his approach to Croatian cuisine. Lovely presentations and always supremely delicious. Our Sail Croatia host Victor was such a positive influence. He is funny and very knowledgeable. Our cabin was easily large enough for 2 adults and good size bathroom and shower. Loved this cruise!
- Diane, 30/09/2024 16:02, Travelled with Family
Dino was amazing, so helpful and knowledgeable, provided wonderful recommendations and was always available. The staff was awesome, couldn’t have asked for nicer people. The boat was nice and spotless. Would and will highly recommend to others
- Anonymous, 30/09/2024 02:55, Travelled with Family
Loved my 7 day cruise on Almissa! Every day waking up to stunning Croatian islands, towns and cities was such a fantastic experience with options to do as much or little as you want. Almissa the boat was clean and well equipped to cater for all passengers. The cabin was spacious and comfortable and the crew including Dino the Cruise Director were fantastic! I would 100% recommend and if I'm ever over this side of the globe again, wouldn't hesitate to join another Sail Croatia cruise.
- Bianca, 23/09/2024 18:01, Travelled with Family
Many thanks to Dora and the Crew of Almissa. A hugely enjoyable cruise, great yoga sessions by Dora with stunning swim stops as we travelled the coast and islands of Croatia. A lot of fun too! Beautiful islands and ports to explore, with the help of Dora’s top tips we had a great holiday and would throughly recommend.
- Julie, 19/09/2024 17:07, Travelled with Family
This was our first sail Croatia cruise and it exceeded all my expectations. The itinerary was a perfect way to see Croatia and included some great excusions. Every stop was beautiful Our cruise rep Vicko was fantastic, his knowledge allowed us to plan a perfect week and see as much as we could in the time we had. We definitely will return again
- Claire, 17/09/2024 07:21, Travelled with Family
The trip was a wonderful experience, made better by the great staff and the other guests. Made some good friends and discovered the beauty of the Croatian coast on a comfortable boat. Highlights included the swim stops, the local cuisine and the beautiful towns we stopped at
- Becky, 09/09/2024 14:01, Travelled with Family
T he crew was great and our tour director, Dino, was very helpful and friendly No complaints and we would do this again in a heart beat. Thanks so much for an amazing week!!
- Nikki, 09/09/2024 07:21, Travelled with Family
Our passionate Sail Croatia guide Ivan was always there for us with recommendations for activities and food and local history at our Port stops . Our ship Salve Di Mare and crew were also amazing with at least one swim stop per day. Each swim stop the crew moored us in amongst the most stunning scenery and pristine water.
- Ian, 03/09/2024 21:17, Travelled with Family
Friendly, attentive crew. Fantastic rep (Katarina). Clean ship, great food, well chosen destinations. Good choice of excursions mixed with daily swim stops. A fun filled week with lots of time to relax too.
- Dawn, 19/08/2024 06:57, Travelled with Family
My kids and I planned our vacation with Sail Croatia and we were blown away. We have never been to that part of the world. We created some amazing family memories that we will cherish forever. The staff was phenomenal and the week we shared with them and the other travelers felt like we were with extended family. We were not ready for it to end! Thank you again for an amazing experience!
- KELLIE, 18/08/2024 12:49, Travelled with Family
Sail Croatia introduced me to my new favorite way to travel!! My family and I had the absolute best time at sea for a week. From the crew, to the islands, to the daily swim stops, to the food, everything was perfect. I'm telling everyone I know that they need to experience a Sail Croatia cruise! Thank you for the best time!!
- Willow, 12/08/2024 16:40, Travelled with Family
A three tier generational family holiday, which catered for all of us. The food, crew, activities and the boat were all first class. Sail Croatia created a special family memory which we will all remember.
- Jan, 12/08/2024 11:41, Travelled with Family
Fabulous, friendly crew who met all of our needs.
- Jennifer, 06/08/2024 10:02, Travelled with Family
Undoubtedly one of my best holidays ever. I couldn’t rave about our experience on Princesa Diana more. Anita was our rep and was FANTASTIC - kind, patient, informative, fun and with the best energy, she made our trip truly special. I would do Sail Croatia just to be led by her and the fantastic crew too. Nikolina and Errol, thank you for warm hearts and huge generosity - SO much fun and amazing to sail with. Our captain and all other crew were wonderful too. The food was also outstanding with exceptional service to match all round. A very beautiful boat too which I could have cruised on for days and days. The cruise route was also fabulous and such a brilliant way to see Croatia. This exceeded my expectations and more.
- Sian, 30/07/2024 20:36, Travelled with Family
The itinerary was incredible visiting the most amazing islands with swim stops along the way in the Adriatic Sea. Klara was the best host and all the crew were exceptionally helpful. I will definitely be returning for another Sail Croatia cruise.
- Sandra, 29/07/2024 19:28, Travelled with Family
We did a 7 night cruise from Dubrovnik to Split on Salve Di Mare with two teenagers, other family and friends. There were 10 of us and another 28 people on board. The boat itself is lovely with spacious cabins , a great dining room, tons of sun beds on the top level , a large outdoor lounge area and a spa at the front. So glad we chose this option instead of a catamaran. The itinerary changes as you go so you cant plan to do activities apart from those offered on the boat (which you book the day before each port) . We did the bike hire at Mijet, both wineries and the dune buggy tour. The dune buggy is not what we expected. No ‘off road ‘ dune bashing… just a ride around the island in buggies or jeeps on paved roads. Not worth the 60 euros each person. Make sure you get off the boat at Hvar when they offer a water taxi as it is a lovely town. Make sure you see the Blue Cave near Vis. It is spectacular. The meals are great (included) and the drinks expensive on board (not included).
- Chris, 29/07/2024 13:38, Travelled with Family
I was travelling with my 78yr old mum 50yr old sister and 23yr old daughter and can't fault anything The trip was beyond our expectations If I could give 10stars I would The staff were better than any 5 star resort they felt like part of our family Anita was amazing I've travelled all over the world and done many cruises / tours and it's rare to come across someone as dedicated as ANITA she is an asset to your company as is Nicolina , eorl and the captain and cooks We are already looking at booking another trip with you next year and will be highly recommending to all our family friends and others Thanks for a trip of a lifetime
- Tash Welburn, 29/07/2024 10:17, Travelled with Family
LOVED THE ROOMS, so clean and spacious. the boat was great. the food and the chef that prepared everything was so amazing. Klara was so wonderful. Ceasear the bar tender was so great and such a treat to our trip. we loved all of the crew. they were amazing.
- ashley , 23/07/2024 00:28, Travelled with Family
From start to finish Sail Croatia was faultless. Klara, our host, was informative , professional and an absolute bundle of fun. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t look into for us if we needed something. There was a great variety of food which was all delicious. This has been such an amazing experience and we will take with us many happy memories and new friends.
- Sharon, 22/07/2024 13:17, Travelled with Family
The crew were very attentive and informative and friendly The captain managed the ship very well and stopped at great places to swim and visit The ship was clean and modern and had everything we needed The food was fantastic and plentiful Beds were comfortable and cabins a great size, with ensuites! Stopping at different ports every day was a great was to see many places in Croatia Croatia is a beautiful country.
- Racquel, 22/07/2024 04:01, Travelled with Family
Staff were incredibly helpful, and the food was great. Love the morning waking up and on our way to another adventure.
- Heidi, 16/07/2024 15:39, Travelled with Family
The boat was extremely beautiful and spotless. Besides the boat and sailing the gorgeous islands of the Croatia it wouldn’t have been such an amazing experience without the crew. Everyone from the crew was kind, funny, friendly and truly just some of the most wonderful people you could meet. I would definitely book with sail Croatia again but it would have to be with the Tempera crew and Nikos our tour manager. The entire trip was breathtaking to say the least. The food was delicious and the drinks were also great! Everything was truly value for money. I will never forget this cruise or the people who made the experience even better than I could have imagined.
- Taséa , 16/07/2024 15:13, Travelled with Family
Sail Croatia was such a good experience - the best people, the best crew & the best islands! Ivana, our guide, was amazing! She was hilarious, honest & reliable. The crew onboard including Nicolina & Eroll were so fun. Best vacation ever!!
- Anonymous, 15/07/2024 11:34, Travelled with Family
Fabulous crew,, great company and extremely well looked after.
- Anonymous, 10/07/2024 22:21, Travelled with Family
We absolutely loved our Dubrovnik-Split explorer cruise. The itinerary was perfect. It was a great way to see a lot of islands. Our host was fun and informative. Loved how he kept us up to date on plans and kept if easy for us by taking all the guesswork out of it. Highly recommend!!!
- Laurie, 09/07/2024 23:27, Travelled with Family
The cruise was luxurious and fun from the moment we set sail. The daily swim stops were my favourite followed by delicious 3 course lunches to reenergise and chat to other guests. Beautiful ports, a friendly crew who were always attentive and helpful, plus the boat was spectacular with the most comfortable beds! We didn’t want the cruise to end and the mix of people, families, and ages made for such a memorable holiday. Loved it!!
- Kate, 09/07/2024 08:10, Travelled with Family
A fab holiday with my son that was exactly what i hoped for. The swim stops were a highlight; we made many new friends and the Island stops were wonderful. An expensive holiday for South Africans but this was a real rest and i didn't have to make any travel decisions during the week and could just enjoy the holiday.
- Suzanne, 24/06/2024 07:43, Travelled with Family
The crew on the bot were sensational as was Anita the tour leader. It was a great mix of ages and nationalities also so the description of this cruise being for "young at heart" was spot on
- Carolyn , 22/06/2024 17:46, Travelled with Family
Pero and Branco were great - helpful, friendly, hard-working. We would love to sail with them again! We booked a twin (for our daughters) and a double room (for myself and my husband), but we were given 2 twin rooms, which was not ideal. We booked our trip well in advance and confirmed at the time of booking that we were reserving a twin and a double. The meals were great - however, I would love to see an option of a lighter lunch - maybe some good salads and a protein option, versus the heavy lunch meals. Anna’s lack of experience showed and it would have been nice to have someone who knew the history a bit better. Additionally, she would only give her daily update at the end of lunch, after dessert. If you skipped dessert, you missed the recap. It would be better for her to give the update at the beginning of lunch, as everyone was sitting down and waiting for the food. This way, people could discuss the excursions during lunch. Also, her directions & information were not great.
- Abby, 18/06/2024 04:27, Travelled with Family
Hi Abby, Thank you for your 4 star review. We are pleased to hear you found the Onboard Reps and crew helpful and friendly - your comments will be passed on to them. It's great to see your cruise rating received an overall score of 4.5 out of 5 stars. On some of our ships, the double beds can be two single beds pushed together to make a double bed and this was the case with your double bed cabin. Thank you for your kind comments on the meals served. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed this overall and we appreciate your suggestions for lighter options, thank you. That's a wonderful suggestion regarding the daily updates at the start of lunch. We appreciate your comments regarding your Onboard Rep, although we are a little surprised as this is one of our experienced Reps and our records show that she received ratings of 4.9 out of 5 for your departure. Thank you again for your comments and suggestions and we hope to have you join us again in the future.
The cruise was amazing from start to finish. The crew, our tour guide Lola, the rooms, the food and drinks and the boat overall.
- Naomi, 17/06/2024 10:07, Travelled with Family
My family and I had a really great time on board the Katarina. We enjoyed the swim stops and the tours. The cabins were a comfortable size. Breakfast and a 3 course lunch was included everyday. Compliments to the Chef. The Captain gave a tour of the engine room which was very fascinating. Vicko our cruise guide was very friendly, hospitable, informative and made us feel very welcomed.
- Anonymous, 06/06/2024 16:54, Travelled with Family