I had an amazing time on the Explorer cruise - Split (return). It exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend. Great crew, passengers, ports, and activities.
- Debbie, 20/10/2025 02:47, Travelled Solo
Great experience, met lovely people, the crew was the best. Niko our rep was always super attentive to all of us, took care of us and made the experience absolutely amazing! The weather didn´t help, so I do recommend doing it sooner in the year, but overall everything was great! Thanks everyone. Hugs from Colombia!
- Salome, 16/10/2025 14:45, Travelled Solo
It was a great week, great people and lots of fun! Many additional costs in the week for excursions, dinners etc that makes the trip cost a lot more than you realise. The trip leader was great but sometimes felt a little salesy and not genuinely caring. He offhanded a lot of organisation to participants who had to initiate activities to bring people together. Sometimes noone knew what was going on because plans weren't communicated. Would have liked more collabs with other boats at parties; the crowd was mainly our boat and other people at the club were a bit odd, especially some older Croatian men. At the Cave Club, people were getting preyed on and this club already had a known reputation for dodgy stuff, but noone informed us until it happened. Food was quite good. Each island had much to offer and explore, and the people on the boat were a lot of fun. Overall, a solid week and a unique experience - daily swims, lots of laughs, making friends - but may not do again in hindsight.
- Anonymous, 01/10/2025 12:02, Travelled Solo
Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us! We are delighted to hear you had a great week on board and enjoyed the daily swim stops, food and socialising with new people, whilst exploring the islands together. It is very important to us to set the right expectations for our guests, so we do list additional costs on both our website and the Pre-Departure Information that is emailed to our guests one week prior to your cruise. Regarding your comment re the clubs, we do completely agree with you and as with any nightclub in any country, it is very important to remain vigilant and the more awareness guests have, the better. We appreciate you as a valued guest of ours and appreciate your feedback, thank you for this and for a fantastic week in Croatia.
Travelling solo can be super daunting however, my roommate was also travelling solo and we ended up being so compatible and really great friends! Our tour guide Ola was amazing and the rooms, food and facilities on the boat were so much better than I thought! Overall I had the best time and would definitely do it again!
- Jess, 01/10/2025 10:18, Travelled Solo
I had the absolute pleasure of joining the Sail Croatia Hiking Cruise, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that exceeded every expectation. Our guides, Lola and Natasha, were fantastic. They were extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the islands, bringing each stop to life with fascinating stories and insights. On the hikes, they struck the perfect balance of encouragement and patience, never rushing us even when the trails became more challenging. Their energy and expertise made the journey both fun and rewarding. The onboard crew was equally impressive. The chef and waitstaff were top-notch—the meals were consistently delicious, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully prepared. They were also very accommodating with dietary needs, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I was also amazed by the skill of our captain. Watching him expertly navigate the waters and dock in the marinas was truly impressive And gave us complete confidence!!
- Mary, 29/09/2025 19:41, Travelled Solo
Sail Croatia is a perfect blend of sailing and hiking, there is also time on each island to explore the local area. Each day is a new adventure on a different island. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful . During our hikes we learn a little history of the island we were on. The food was amazing! I would highly recommend this tour group, they did a great job.
- Cheryl, 29/09/2025 17:11, Travelled Solo
The team who I was travelling were amazing. Couldn’t ask for anyone better. Johnney was our main organiser for the cruise. He made me feel right at home, made sure he has answer to every question. Made sure we had something to do at every point. I had an absolute ball. There was no drama. Reggie our bartender was an absolute legend. Always ready for us to ring the bell and took care of us. The capris was absolutely legend as well. And mato and all other deck staff. Absolute legends and gems. Give them all a raise. They did above and beyond for us. ❤️❤️❤️
- Shade, 26/09/2025 12:27, Travelled Solo
The people! It was an excellent crowd mix! Our rep Johnny and the boat crew was excellent! They made sure we had as much fun as we can handle!
- Farah, 26/09/2025 11:25, Travelled Solo
The shipmates were great and the crew was outstanding! The food was very good and the cabins were much better than expected. I loved the itinerary, the daily swim stops and ports. Croatia is divine and there is no better way to see than on the water. Hana our tour guide was fantastic and always attentive as well as the crew (bar and food). I am already missing this beautiful country! Looking forward to returning in the near future! 10/10 for sure!
- Wanda, 25/09/2025 13:11, Travelled Solo
I had my birthday on day 2 of my sail week and as a solo traveller I was worried no one would care. The second my trip manager (shoutout Nikola, we love you) heard it was my birthday during the week he sorted out a surprise for me, which turned out to be everyone singing happy birthday with a cake with my name on it and a bell ring!! Literally was the best day of my life I felt so special, thanks to both Nikola, our awesome crew, and the amazing group of travellers on my boat!
- Harmony, 24/09/2025 18:08, Travelled Solo
Such an accommodating ship with great facilities, amazing food and a hospitable crew! Got to experience a variety of activities on each stop, with time to explore each island. Big shoutout to our tour guide Tin Tin who made the experience truely memorable, he was informative, extremely helpful and organised! Definitely made the trip easier for us! Overall incredible experience and would 100% recommend for solo travelling looking for some fun with a big group of lively people
- Danijela, 21/09/2025 08:46, Travelled Solo
Our guides, Mate and Ante, were extremely knowledgable, friendly, funny, professional, welcoming, organized and speak English fluently. The crew who took care of everything else on the boat, were amazing. I felt very well taken care of. Croatia is a beautiful country and the weather was great, too!
- Lisa, 20/09/2025 17:17, Travelled Solo
the crew on board were absolutely phenomenal and played a key part in making sail week, one of the best weeks of my life!! we were so well looked after. Our guide Antonio was very well informed about all of our stops in the different cities as well. I would absolutely recommend sail croatia to anyone who listens
- Leisi, 19/09/2025 12:43, Travelled Solo
Antonio!!! He was the best tour guide and really made the trip 10/10. He helped break the ice with the group from the start and then continued to provide the best entertainment throughout with his jokes and stories. This was such a great week and I would recommend to anyone 🫶🏻
- Taya, 19/09/2025 12:26, Travelled Solo
Ceili was great and rest of crew such great week
- Merryn , 17/09/2025 07:53, Travelled Solo
Comfortable cabin. Tasty food. My food preferences were accommodated. Nice tours were organised. Tour operator was pleasant and accommodating. Standard of wine was good.
- Denise , 16/09/2025 15:39, Travelled Solo
Our crew was incredible, Johnny went above and beyond to make the week amazing! He really made the biggest difference for how amazing our trip was. Nikola and Yosef were so fun and welcoming and the crew behind the scenes did such an amazing job at making sure everything was perfect. The food and drinks were amazing. The activities were so much fun, I loved every second of it!
- Phillipa (Pip), 14/09/2025 08:50, Travelled Solo
I had the best time on EOS! As soon as I stepped onto the boat I felt welcomed by Cal, and the crew were so accomodating the whole trip. I truly had the best time and would suggest this trip to everyone who is interested.
- Isabella , 14/09/2025 00:04, Travelled Solo
The service, food, employees, comraderie with other I met, the ship was lovely, the activities, and our guide V.
- Deborah, 12/09/2025 12:00, Travelled Solo
36F and definitely felt too old for the Navigator Cruise (everyone else was 30 or less which I think is the correct age to enjoy the experience). I also felt the cabins were very basic - again I'm probably too old, but it was more basic than the backpacker cruise I'd taken in Australia the previous year and due to the marketing I was expecting something a little more comfortable so it felt like a let down. It was also dissapointing to only be given Instant Coffee at breakfast. It would have also been nice to have information regarding the expected amount of the tips given prior to booking given they were >10% of the cost of the tour. On the upside, the Tour Manager was amazing and went out of his way to make sure I had a good trip. The crew was super kind and the ship was always clean. I'd give the Tour Manager and Crew 6/5 if I could! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the trip to someone younger but for me personally, the experience was just OK.
- Anonymous, 12/09/2025 05:26, Travelled Solo
Hi there, thank you for your review. We’re really pleased to hear that you found the Tour Manager and crew exceptional, and that the ship was always clean and well cared for – we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on. As per our website, Navigator Cruises are our most popular party cruises for independent, like-minded travellers between the ages of 18 and 39. The product is available on 3 types of ships - Premier, Ensuite and Standard. I can see you were accommodated in one of our Standard cabins. Standard ships are a great option if you want excellent value for money and don't mind compact cabins or shared showers and toilets. For a more varied age demographic and a wider range of experiences, we would suggest our Explorer Cruise, which typically appeals to those aged 20's - 60's, however is open to all ages over 15+ and offers a variety of ship types to suit different budgets and comfort preferences - all Explorer ships include ensuite and air-conditioning. Tipping is always optional, with guidance provided in your pre-departure document, as we aim to be fully transparent about costs. Despite your personal disappointment, we’re pleased to hear you would still recommend the trip and hope to welcome you on one of cruises in the future!
I had the most amazing time - our guide, Isabell, was so amazing and fun which made the experience awesome. I would recommend to anyone!
- Jas, 10/09/2025 14:50, Travelled Solo
Our tour guides were Ana and Marin. Our guides were awesome – they knew so much of the history of Croatia and shared it freely. The food on the boat was OK. The breakfast buffet was really good; lunch was hit and miss but mostly good. Some people found the lunches not quite enough food if you are a big eater. Drink prices on the boat were really reasonable. Would ask that you recommend the e-bike option for everyone as there was a lot of waiting for the manual bikes as some of the hills on the islands are no joke. A water bottle holder would be nice on the bikes. Would recommend the cycling jersey be included in the package. It would be great advertising for you. To charge $70 for a cycling jersey after you have spent over $2000 USD seemed excessive. Loved that our captain Martin was very safety conscious even if it meant we didn’t always get a swim stop as the seas were too rough. Our bike guide Marin also was very safety conscious which was great to ensure we completed
- Anita, 10/09/2025 14:00, Travelled Solo
As a first time solo traveler I could not have been made to feel more welcome. The crew and tour leader Sasa made me feel at home as soon as I got on board. The food was sensational and all the crew worked really hard to look after everyone’s needs. Sasa organised all our tours, dinner reservations etc, he is amazing . Highly recommend 😊
- Pamela, 08/09/2025 19:43, Travelled Solo
Oh my goodness, what a week it’s been! As a solo traveler, I had an experience that I’ll never forget. I broke a ensuite boat, the lower deck, and guess what? I was more than happy about it! The boat I was on was named Tuna, and it was an absolute blast. The crew was amazing, and the swim stops were simply breathtaking. They were my absolute favourite! The boat, the crew, and the islands were all incredible, but it wouldn’t have been the same without Matilda, our onboard representative. Matilda is the most caring person I’ve ever met. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a wonderful time. She planned everything with our best interests in mind and shared fascinating history and fun facts about each island. She also gave us great recommendations and links to anything we might need on each island. Matilda was the perfect rep. She’s so inspiring, and I’m so grateful to have had her on board. I’m already planning my return trip!
- Anonymous, 08/09/2025 11:49, Travelled Solo
This was an amazing trip! Loved Croatia and every island we went to. I would highly recommend this trip if you’re thinking of going!
- Daphne, 08/09/2025 11:45, Travelled Solo
Just got back from the most amazing trip on the Emanuel. The views from the boat were unreal and its a trip I will never forget, Huge shoutout to Marin, he absolutely crushed it! He kept everything running smooth, made sure we were taken care of, and honestly just made the trip that much better. If you’re thinking about booking, do it! And definitely ask for Marin, he’s the best!
- Wanda, 08/09/2025 10:43, Travelled Solo
I was on the boat Mali Ante, and had a great time with the crew. The crew were friendly and helpful, and we even had a disco night. The food everyday was awesome too! Saša, our tour manager was great in offering tips to do on the stops, and organising cocktails/coffe places for us to bond with each other. Will do this again!
- Anonymous, 08/09/2025 09:23, Travelled Solo
This was my second time sailing with Sail Croatia, and I have to say, this trip was even better than the first. The crew, our amazing tour guide Marin, and the entire group made the experience truly unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone looking for an incredible adventure. Thank you for giving me one of the best weeks of my life ❤️🇭🇷
- Jade, 08/09/2025 07:56, Travelled Solo
I had an amazing time on sail Croatia, the whole crew were incredible. The chef did an amazing job and the food was delicious every single day. Renato our bar tender was very fun and entertaining and Tin tin was a fantastic tour host. He was super friendly and we loved chatting with him through out the day. He gave us updates every day of what we would be doing and we was always there to help with anything we needed or any questions we had!!
- Kyrenia, 08/09/2025 05:22, Travelled Solo
Amazing time on the 7 day Sail Croatia navigator cruise. We visited so many amazing islands so many people miss out on when visiting Croatia! The chef did an amazing job with a buffet breakfast and delicious lunches everyday and the rest of the crew, including the captain were great. Daily swim stops were fun and so many extra activities to choose from if you feel the need. The best part was having an awesome group of people to party and adventure with- I miss them already!
- Taylor, 06/09/2025 15:34, Travelled Solo
The amazing views, food, crew and rep made it such a good experience that I will never forget ❤️
- Charlotte, 06/09/2025 09:47, Travelled Solo
The trip manager Lovre and the amazing crew on big blue definitely made my week amazing, they were friendly, fun and always willing to help with anything needed. I had an amazing time on my sail Croatia.
- Tanzi, 04/09/2025 09:39, Travelled Solo
I had the most incredible time sailing with Sail Croatia on the beautiful boat EOS! From the moment we stepped onboard, the crew went above and beyond to make the entire trip unforgettable. The boat was spotless, and every little detail was so well thought out. The food was absolutely delicious every single day, and the cocktails? Yummy doesn’t even begin to cover it. A huge shoutout to our amazing guide, Cal. His energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge about every destination we visited made the journey so special. You can tell he truly loves what he does and cares about making sure everyone has the best experience possible. From fun games to sharing local insights, he kept us entertained every step of the way. On top of everything, I’ve walked away with friendships that will last a lifetime, which made the trip even more special.
- Brittany, 04/09/2025 07:34, Travelled Solo
From start to finish the trip was amazing. Well planned, stunning swim stops, interesting hikes and excellent guiding by our 2 leaders Mate and Sanja. Great itinerary The crew went out of their way to make our group feel welcome and as a result we all blended very well ( age 14 to 70) The cabins were comfortable, the boat spotlessly clean and meals very generous. Can't recommend highly enough.
- Michelle, 03/09/2025 18:25, Travelled Solo
I had the best time on this trip! Hana and the whole crew were incredible. Met lots of amazing people and just had the best time. I would not hesitate to book again.
- Ella, 03/09/2025 11:04, Travelled Solo
Marin was an amazing host, super involved with all of us and very knowledgable. I had an amazing week and met some great people. I never felt isolated or alone, despite being solo.. Would definitely recommend, especially to other solo travellers. I cannot imagine a better way of seeing Croatia.
- Lucy, 03/09/2025 09:59, Travelled Solo
It was my first time on a cruise and also my first time in Croatia. I was a bit nervous at first, but it turned out to be a lovely experience. I was surprised, however, that the age demographic was much older, and there wasn’t really anyone my age. I also expected the hiking to be more challenging, but it was quite slow and leisurely—which did suit some of the group. That said, the crew and tour guides were incredibly welcoming, and I really enjoyed meeting everyone on board. They did their best to make sure we had a great week in Croatia, and I’m thankful I took the risk and tried something new. Overall, it was a fun and memorable adventure!
- Anonymous, 02/09/2025 14:44, Travelled Solo
My boat rep was the absolute GOAT. She made the trip so amazing with her knowledge of the area, organizational skills and top tier banter! Meeting her and the rest of my boat was the highlight of my backpacking trip. I could not recommend this more, it was life altering! Love my crew<3
- Brigitta, 02/09/2025 12:15, Travelled Solo
the structure of the week, daily swim stops, waking up to a new beautiful island to explore, Toni and the crew, our group. i would highly highly recommend this to everyone i know, it’s such a great easy way to explore croatia!
- Julia, 02/09/2025 10:55, Travelled Solo
I had an amazing time on sail Croatia, it’s absolutely stunning and an experience I will never forget. The guests on my boat and the staff made this experience truly unforgettable. Our chef Darren was AMAZING, he made the most incredible vegetarian options going to so much effort even though I was the only vegetarian on board! Our guide Ante was kind and approachable with any questions, and truly wanted everyone to have an amazing time. Having a local guide like Ante made such a difference as he had so much more insight and knowledge than a foreign guide would be able to have. The only reason for a loss of a star was a cleanliness issue on board, but other then that it was perfect!
- Anonymous, 02/09/2025 10:29, Travelled Solo
Our Guide, Vicko, and all the crew on Salve de Mare made my Sail Croatia experience a holiday to remember. The knowledge, information, opportunities and service were second to none. The boat itself was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and no request was too big for the Crew. Highly, highly recommend the Dubrovnik to Split sail with these guys.
- Nicole, 02/09/2025 05:25, Travelled Solo
This was such a great trip, I travelled solo but it didn't matter as the small number and nature of the cruise made it easy to meet everyone. The islands are beautiful and the swim stops were perfect. Dino was an excellent cruise leader and together with the fabulous Almissa crew, made sure everything ran great and we were well informed, I will definitely recommend to friends and probably do another cruise in the future,
- Manda, 01/09/2025 17:49, Travelled Solo
I had a great experience on sail Croatia. I did the navigator cruise on the boat Mali Luka. What made my experience above and beyond was my guide Marin he was always making sure everyone was having a good time and he was very knowledgeable on what to do and where to go. I would recommend this to anyone!!
- Ashley, 01/09/2025 12:13, Travelled Solo
The trip was amazing! I was on the Mali Luka, with Marin. The only complaint I have is that the aircon in my cabin, cabin 5 wasn’t working but aside from that, Marin and the staff were amazing and I couldn’t fault them!
- Ashleigh , 01/09/2025 07:50, Travelled Solo
This was my first international trip so I was very nervous to start, but this trip was beyond amazing and now makes me want to travel the world. The crew was amazing; they were all so kind and made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. The food was WAY better than I thought it would be (shoutout to Chef)! Our guide, Ola, was one of the most genuine people I have ever met. Everyone on the boat was amazing and I feel like I made friends for life. Thank you to the incredible crew, our guide, and the people on the boat for making my first international trip one to remember, and for inspiring me to take many more!
- Ally, 30/08/2025 12:24, Travelled Solo
If you are thinking about booking sail Croatia, this is your sign to do it! Whether you’re a solo traveller or travelling with friends you are guaranteed to have the time of your life. Everybody that you meet, the crew included are so incredibly lovely and are down for a good time. I made so many life long friends and special memories whilst on sail, it was over far too quickly. The crew, especially your trip manager (shout out to Ola and the Milini Crew, you guys are incredible!!) are so accomodating and are there to make sure you have a great time. Ola knew all the cool spots around Croatia and organised special deals to ensure we had the best time. The food is all cooked on the boat and is so delicious. Chef is happy to accommodate to any allergies or requests you have so no need to worry about that. The crew make the sailing so smooth, you barely even notice your on the water. Without a doubt, I would 1000% do sail Croatia and I can’t recommend this experience enough!!!!
- Ava Grace, 30/08/2025 08:11, Travelled Solo
Callum so glad we had him 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
- Anonymous, 29/08/2025 22:16, Travelled Solo
I had such an amazing time throughout my sail. The crew were all so friendly and helpful. Our tour guide Lovre went above and beyond for us, he planned our days perfectly and gave us many suggestions on what we could do in our free time. The food was delicious, the swim stops were amazing and the activities were so much fun. Highly recommend
- Madison, 29/08/2025 22:08, Travelled Solo
after being influenced by a new friend i met while travelling, i booked the last available ticket for the boat i ended up having the best 7 days ever on! croatia in mid-august is so beautiful, and travelling by boat is actually so much fun! boat parties every night, and even during windy stormy weather, i had the best fun and made some true friendships. my tour rep, Olja, is the best person for the job!! she looked out for everyone 24/7, and helped make the trip run smooth as possible. she worked hard to make everyone’s trip so fun, making reservations at cool dinner places for us, giving great advice for each port we stopped in- she’s the absolute best!!! love u girl 🩷. the other people i was sailing with were incredible- and with such hardworking and lighthearted people as the crew, i could not have had a better trip. i recommend the navigator ensuite cruise option, as having my own bathroom and a room with air conditioning made all the difference sleeping below deck.
- carmi, 29/08/2025 21:32, Travelled Solo
I had the most amazing time on my sail! I was travelling solo and we had the best group of people, I made such amazing friendships. Lovre was so awesome! Very knowledgeable on each stop we made, he was kind, compassionate and made the experience so much fun! I highly recommend!
- Beth, 29/08/2025 09:21, Travelled Solo