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Croatia wine cruise

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

Outstanding Wine Cruise on the Queen Jalena

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

Vacation in Croatia

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

Could have been better

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

Croatia Wine Tour

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

Susie

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

Loved our trip

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

Esperanta

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

Dino

Fantastic host on the Olimp

- Christina , 12/05/2026 10:52, Travelled with Friend/s

Delightful Wine Cruise

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

Perfect week!

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

Fabulous cruising

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

Glorious and joyful on Queen Jelena's 2026 season inaugural sail

Intimate (but not crowded) specialty cruise: Best of Croatia Wine with 32 passengers on board beautifully crafted and built elegance passenger ship guided by an exceptional Captain Gordon, a team of gracious crew: warm welcome every moment of the day by Luce, Pamela in the salon, delicious meals by Chef Frans and Aline, comfortable and spotless cleaned cabin by Emma, expeditiously attentive and hardworking by sailors, Josip and Josip, and a kind, clam expertise of the cruise manager, Lola; who is always presence with daily planned itineraries to many of the best Croatia wine venues as well as attuned to all passengers' needs and requests.

- Noppamas Nadia, 12/05/2026 06:15, Travelled with Friend/s

Olimp- fabulous cruise

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

Sail Croatia Wine Cruise!

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

Sail Croatia could not be better!!

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

Excellent experience

Ivan our tour manager was outstanding

- Eddy, 23/10/2025 12:00, Travelled with Friend/s

Relaxed Scenic Cruise

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

Esperanza delight

Loved the facilities of this boat and the relaxing schedule of daily swimming stops

- Barbara, 18/10/2025 17:12, Travelled with Friend/s

What a trip!

We were a group of 11 friends on the Queen Jelena Wines of Croatia cruise and had the trip of a lifetime! From the service, to the cleanliness of the boat, to the excursions, everything was flawless. Biggest shout out goes to our intrepid leader Ivan who was always organized and informative, and most importantly, put up with our antics. If we were to come back for another cruise, he would be our top request! And don't forget about the food! The breakfast buffet was always hot and filling. The three course meals were some of the best meals I had while traveling ever. Finally, the dining excursions included were such a delicious way to try traditional dishes. Sail Croatia truly does an exceptional job at customer service and tourism experiences. Thank you for a wonderful trip!

- Lauren, 17/10/2025 15:19, Travelled with Friend/s

Exceeded Expectations!

Sailing on the Queen Jelena and the great wines and beautiful islands and villages all made this an extraordinary experience. Thank you to our guide and crew for this wonderful week!

- Anonymous, 16/10/2025 08:48, Travelled with Friend/s

What an amazing experience!!!

The food on board was delicious! The weather was superb which allowed us to look forward to each and every swim stop. Loved all the islands we visited. Our cruise director Anita was the absolute best. Always keeping us informed ahead of time on what to expect at each island and ideas on where explore, what activities to possibly participate in and amazing selection of restaurant choices. She was always quick to answer questions, make reservations and assist with any problems anyone had. What a kind beautiful person who clearly loves what she does. We have raved about our holiday and our Sail Croatia experience. What an incredible way to meet people from around the world, explore the many regions of Croatia. Swimming in the Adriatic Sea was a favourite part, one we looked forward to daily. Loved loved loved this vacation ❤️

- Joanne, 14/10/2025 16:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Katarina Yacht

The yacht and accomadations, crew, food, and cruise director (Ioana) were all outstanding and exceeded our expecatations. Definitely will refer Sail Croatia to all. Well done Katarina!

- Tammey, 09/10/2025 17:21, Travelled with Friend/s

Fun boat 🛥️

What was so great about the boat cruise the amazing crew including Vicko and the Captain! Followed closely by the fun loving passengers! 10 out of 10 for Vicko’s knowledge, humour and happy friendly nature. I thought the Californians and Brit’s were an awesome bunch of fun loving people. A big thumbs up 👍 for Sail Croatia💖💫

- Maria, 09/10/2025 14:24, Travelled with Friend/s

Olimp is beautiful and so is Croatia!

We had the best vacation on the Olimp with 10 of our friends. The boat is beautiful, cabins are modern and bathrooms are great. There is plenty of space (in the sun or in the shade) to relax and enjoy the passing scenery. Captain George and the Olimp crew were fantastic, making sure we were safe, happy and well feed & ‘watered’! The islands we visited were lovely and we all enjoyed wondering round and exploring them. Daily swim stops were fun and locations were always very picturesque.

- Nicola, 05/10/2025 08:54, Travelled with Friend/s

For the, Queen from a, Queen

Queen Jalena is a classy broad.. ooops boat. She's built in a such a way that her broad bottom glides as smoothly as silk over the seas. She looks kinda antique with her mahogany fittings and hardwood decking but she's seriously classy and a thoroughly modern miss.. The crew keep her in ship shape order,, cleaning and polishing her everyday so she sparkles. Speaking of crew, what bunch of consummate professionals they are. Nothing is ever a problem for them. Graacious and generous, our wish is their command. Experience this extravagance for yourself. Catch a taste of Croatia in the coolest and most casual way possible via Sail Croatia. You'll be left wanting more❤️

- BETTY, 02/10/2025 15:52, Travelled with Friend/s

Outstanding!!

Beautiful itinerary, amazing Captain, cruise manager and staff.

- Janis, 30/09/2025 08:05, Travelled with Friend/s

Wonderful experience and great value

We traveled with a group of friends. This cruise perfectly loans itself to a friendly and fun experience. The crew was fantastic, in particular Mio and Martina. They made our experience so much more fun and their attention gave a much higher level of service than expected. The slow progression through the islands felt luxurious and calming. I never felt a moment of motion sickness. The islands and coastline are absolutely stunning. The cabins are good sized, the showers had good water pressure and temperature. The bar was well stocked and available when we wanted it. The only weak area of improvement is the meals. The long lunch is lovely but some of the dishes were not delicious. The daily salad bar was good as was the breakfast. We would have preferred a longer breakfast time. It was early and too short.

- Anonymous, 30/09/2025 07:08, Travelled with Friend/s

Lovely cruise on the Dalmatian Coast.

The staff, the ship & itinerary.

- Loretta , 30/09/2025 07:07, Travelled with Friend/s

10 out of 10 Sail Croatia

I travelled with my husband and friends on the Elegance cruise from Split to Dubrovnik onboard Olimp. It was definitely over and above my expectations. The ship was superb in every way. The food was brilliant and as I am Gluten / Dairy Free, this was catered for and very delicious. The crew were amazing and could not do enough for us. The captain (Jure) was extremely personable and very good at his job, managing the boat and his crew very professionally and always smiling. Our cruise director (Vedran) was absolutely amazing and had a great sense of humour, we were sorry to leave him. I would definitely do this cruise again and would recommend it to anyone considering this.

- Tricia, 26/09/2025 20:10, Travelled with Friend/s

Amazing cruise on the Romantic Star

We had a wonderful time on the Romantic Star cruising from Split to Dubrovnik visiting the beautiful islands of Croatia and swimming in the beautiful Adriatic Sea. We loved everything about the cruise from the wonderful staff of the Romantic Star who looked after us so well, the incredible and delicious food onboard and the beautiful swim stops every day in the warm clear waters of the Adriatic. Special thanks to our tour manager Anita who took such good care of us every day. We loved everything about our cruise and would definitely recommend it!

- Katrina, 26/09/2025 05:58, Travelled with Friend/s

Katarina

We went on this trip with 2 other couples and came home with 30 new friends

- Maura, 25/09/2025 15:53, Travelled with Friend/s

Fabulous trip

Amazing boat , crew , guests and weather. Could not have had a better week. Food , fun and fabulous moments made everything wonderful.

- Pat, 24/09/2025 10:40, Travelled with Friend/s

Lifetime experience

We absolutely loved each & every moment! The staff was excellent, the food was delicious, the swim stops were like a movie…clear blue water warm sun and all the friendly wonderful people. Our cabin was a below deck cabin with portholes and it was sparkling clean each day beds were very comfortable and the shower was hot and had lots of pressure. Nikos (Our wonderful tour manager) made sure everyone was happy and our tours were informative. Each port had so much history, we always had a beautiful evening strolling the beautiful towns. Our captain made sure the sailing was smooth. We especially enjoyed the Captain’s Dinner with local band excellent food and dancing. Our on shore dinner (included) was a unique local farm/winery, complete farm to table dinner with flowing wine & local cuisine I would love to return for another sailing. This was so much more than expected! Highly recommend!

- Donna, 24/09/2025 06:35, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail Croatia Katarina Dubrovnik to Split Sept 2025

Immaculate family operated ship. Beautiful Croatian island stops of Mijet, Korcula, Vis, Hvar and Milna. Swim stops in wonderful bays with incredible clear water. Fun group of people and very professional crew. Highly recommend Sail Croatia!

- Robyn , 23/09/2025 07:16, Travelled with Friend/s

Wonderful time

What wonderful memories made on our trip. Great staff, great new friends made and great activities coordinator in Mia! We were a group of 8 friends and all agreed we could have stayed on board another 2 or 3 days. The places we visited and the activities we did were amazing. Our many thanks to Mia, Ivana, Andela and the staff of the Katarina.

- Deena, 22/09/2025 23:28, Travelled with Friend/s

Wonderful Cruise

- Anonymous, 18/09/2025 06:05, Travelled with Friend/s

Unbelievable sail experience

I just got back from an unforgettable Sail Croatia vacation on the amazing Katarina super yacht. It was a superb trip! Everything about the yacht… the crew, the boat itself, the food, the itinerary, the swim stops and more were beyond perfect, all day, everyday of the cruise. It was worth every cent, and will be forever remembered! Wouldn’t change a thing! Wow wow wow!

- Crystal, 17/09/2025 00:05, Travelled with Friend/s

Not to be Missed

The cruise exceeded my expectations. Being “trapped” on a small vessel in the Adriatic had the potential to be conflict ridden and challenging. Instead everyones’ interests were adeptly accommodated and a good feeling was generated by our guide and the boat crew. People very quickly became a team that looked out for one another enjoying the well-thought out cruise itinerary. Swim stops were fantastic and there were many opportunities for exploring either alone or with the group. Unforgettable experience enhanced by a genuinely caring staff. The lunches were delicious without exception and it was brilliant to be free to find your own dinner options to avoid overeating. Will definitely consider returning for the southbound version. Such an excellent way to combine history, culture, activity, sea air and terrific cuisine.

- Diane, 16/09/2025 07:20, Travelled with Friend/s

What a great week

I enjoyed everything from the beautiful boat and its attentive crew to the islands and excursions that were planned.

- Nancy, 16/09/2025 06:28, Travelled with Friend/s

Fabulous Croatia

Unforgettable holiday visiting many beautiful islands. Captain and Crew were fantastic and our trip was made even more special with our host Ioana both knowledgeable and fun very helpful going above and beyond booking not only our group tours but also booking and advising restaurants as so many to choose. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the food was fabulous highly recommend Favourite memory of the holiday the dolphin pod swimming along side the boat travelled the world and not seen so many dolphins at once 🐬🐬

- Caroline Wild, 09/09/2025 09:21, Travelled with Friend/s

Amazing holiday

The queen jelena was a small beautiful vessel Staff were all fantastic and worked hard to make everyone feel comfortable. The north Split journey was outstanding so many beautiful islands. Iwona was an amazing tour manager so informative and a brilliant personality bringing fun into every day

- Sha, 09/09/2025 06:33, Travelled with Friend/s

Croatia with Love

My friend and I traveled on the Katarina from August 24 to the 31st. The yacht was absolutely beautiful. The dining room is stunning and all the shared space, upper deck with lounge chairs, hot tub, to the couches on the main level, we’re extremely well designed and comfortable. We stayed in the lower level and the rooms were spacious. I can’t say enough great things about the crew. The captain was readily available. Our host, Nikos, is amazing. He provided daily itinerary, along with suggestions for tours and restaurants. Nikos recommendations were excellent, in addition to being a great person and enjoyable to be around. The daily breakfast and lunch were spectacular. The staff is top-notch from the hostesses, cooks, housekeeping, and deck hands. We enjoyed the format. Sailed mornings, had breakfast and then a swim stop at every destination. The captains dinner was so much fun with live music and dancing all night. I really enjoyed the guest that we sailed with.

- Doreen, 04/09/2025 19:29, Travelled with Friend/s

Spectacular

The crew, the food and boat was beyond fabulous!

- Joanne, 03/09/2025 22:05, Travelled with Friend/s

Perfect

Our Elegance Cruise on the Romantic Star was perfect, great tour guide in Ivana, knowledgeable and friendly,, a crew that run the ship efficiently.. beautiful locations to visit and lots of swim stops in the clear beautiful Adriatic waters., and to top it off a great bunch of people on the cruise.

- Anita, 03/09/2025 18:07, Travelled with Friend/s

Katarina sail Croatia

The friendliness of all crew members immediately made everyone feel comfortable and ready for an enjoyable, relaxing and memorable time. Nikos the tour guide was extremely patient, informative and funny. Nothing was too much trouble. Captain Ivan was very approachable and happy to have you learn more about the runnings of the boat. Ivana and Angela were the hostesses that always knew what we wanted and needed. Their smiling demeanour was so welcoming morning and late at night. The cleanliness of the entire ship was outstanding. The food was plentiful and extremely tasty. I honestly cannot recommend the Katarina crew and boat enough. A fantastic week with wonderful memories.

- Leonie, 03/09/2025 13:17, Travelled with Friend/s

Absolutely amazing!!

We travelled with another couple, when meeting the other guests on the cruise we knew that we had made the right decision in booking Sail Croatia. The staff were exceptional and we made 13 other beautiful friends. Thank you so much for your hospitality! 💞🤗💖!

- Sharyn, 02/09/2025 18:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Christine

Ivana and the crew made the trip pleasurable, always making the effort to see all our needs were met

- Christine , 02/09/2025 15:39, Travelled with Friend/s

High jinx on the high seas.

We sailed from Split to Dubrovnik on the Olimp. A group of friends celebrating significant birthdays. George and his crew made our sail so seamless., They keep the boat absolutely immaculate and Nikolina managed to keep our cabins neat and tidy with regular linen changes. Nothing was too much trouble. Amina and big H were so gracious when we’d come back on the boat for ‘one more drink!’ A big shout out to Ivana, who’’s briefings were so informative, her restaurant suggestions always on point and her manner gentle and warm. For us, Sail Croatia was a travel highlight and a big hit! We love Croatia Helen and John

- Helen, 26/08/2025 16:28, Travelled with Friend/s

Absolutely fantastic trip

Stellar service by all staff Wonderful guests who have become friends Excellent dining and bar service Lots of options at each port Tour director was able to accommodate many requests Boat was beautiful Swim stops fantastic

- Mary, 12/08/2025 20:18, Travelled with Friend/s