It was great to be part of a small group of travellers who all had similar interests and spoke English as our first language. I like how breakfast and lunch were provided. The food was well prepared and fresh. It was also nice to have the bar option. The room was a good size and the daily room cleaning service was appreciated. It would have been nice to have a laundry service. Another trip we recently took offered one small load of laundry for the week. I also appreciated the swimming stops. I noticed the other boats around us had snorkels and fins and SUP boards. That would have been great too. Inflatable SUP boards don’t take up any room. Overall a great experience.
- Tim, 16/05/2025 06:00, Travelled in a Couple
We were able to reserve your beautiful Esperanza to include all all of our friends (sold out). Best 7 days! The crew was outstanding. Service, bartenders, chef, captain and the deck hands were truly amazing!
- Rene, 14/05/2025 20:13, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent ship and crew on Olimp . We were also incredibly lucky with the weather & our fellow travellers’ company
- Anonymous, 14/05/2025 17:04, Travelled in a Couple
A fantastic relaxing 7 nights on the Romantic Star, Elegance cruise. A brilliant way to see the Croatian islands. Excellent service on board from our Captain Ivan, all the crew and our Tour Manager, Ioanna, who put 150% into making sure we all had a good time. The food was delicious and from beginning to end we didn’t need to worry about a thing. Every detail had been carefully planned to make the holiday perfect. I’d like to do it again soon and will certain recommend Sail Croatia to my friends and family.
- Jessica, 14/05/2025 16:07, Travelled with Family
My ship was beautiful and the captain was clearly proud to have built it with his family. The accommodations were clean and spacious. Food was phenomenal. The guide was knowledgeable and honest - not just pushing sales or pressuring guests to use certain businesses. Croatia itself was welcoming and gorgeous. An island bike ride was a high point as was a local farm to table dinner.
- Stacey, 13/05/2025 18:56, Travelled Solo
Cruise and Croatia was great. More than I expected. Never bored, the week flew by, plenty of food, little to complain about!
- Bobbi, 13/05/2025 13:25, Travelled with Family
Loved the pace and format of the cruise. Nice blend of excursions and free time. Cruise Director was very knowledgeable and helpful. Food was excellent at all meals. I do recommend having the option of pancakes, crepes and waffles for breakfast at least once a week. Crew did an excellent job of accommodating my food allergy. I definitely recommend this tour.
- Sharon, 13/05/2025 05:57, Travelled in a Couple
From the moment I met Karolina and a few other passengers quayside at Split I felt welcome and comfortable. (I am 73 and travel solo). Over lunch we were given a full orientation about the ship and the week ahead: scheduled swim stops, shore excursions, meal times etc. My fellow passengers were a great mix of personalities, from reserved to more lively and we all got on so well (lucky/blessed). The Captain and crew, from front of house and in the background were efficient and fun. Special mention goes to our Cruise Director Karolina whose care and attention to detail were exceptional! We had the opportunity to swim every day which I did despite the water temperature, hence my given cruise name!! I can’t recommend this company/trip highly enough! Croatia is the most beautiful country; the people who live there are lovely (nearly everyone understands English), its history, food and wine absolutely great.
- Gillian , 13/05/2025 05:44, Travelled Solo
Sail Croatia Elegance Cruise on Olimp - wow! We had high expectations but even they were exceeded! The ship was immaculate, cleaned and polished daily. All the areas were as shown and even better in person. We enjoyed the various spaces on the ship at different times. Our Tour Guide V (Vedran) was so helpful, joyful and always smiling - he made the cruise so much fun and we had lots of laughs together! Captain George (Jure) and all the crew were so sweet, kind and caring - doing a fabulous job of looking after us all. The buffet breakfast had everything you could possibly want on offer. The daily three course lunch (and four course Captain’s Dinner!) were all beautiful in presentation, variety and taste. All ports visited were great. We were lucky to be blessed with perfect weather and also a wonderful group of passengers. We could not want for anything more, thank you!
- Michelle, 12/05/2025 19:30, Travelled in a Couple
I organized this trip 14 months ago in Feb 0f 2024 for 37 of my nearest and dearest to travel for a week on The WIne Cruise Esperanza . This exceeded all expectations !! From the boat , the crew , the food the excursions and wine tastings and of course our Cruise Manager Mia was outstanding . I can't say enough about how wonderful everything was every day . It was late April and the beauty was that it was early in the season so the weather was perfect and it was not real crowded wherever we were . All the little islands are different and have their own personality . I can't recommend this enough and think everyone should add Croatia to their list of places to visit
- Cindy, 12/05/2025 15:17, Travelled with Friend/s
Our wine cruise wasn't full so maybe we benefitted from some extra attention but the crew were really friendly and helpful. Our lower deck cabin was quiet but bright and although storage was a little limited worked fine for us. Lunch was varied and excellent, although sometimes a three course lunch was a little early in the day. The wine tastings in Stari Grad and Milna were our favourites, and the excursion on Vis was fascinating. Swim stops were fun, although the water was still pretty cold at the end of April/early May. The islands and coastline are spectacular and the cruise was so relaxing and I would definitely consider booking again in the future.
- Bethan, 10/05/2025 14:21, Travelled in a Couple
We were lucky with two things: first there were only seven of us on our cruise which made it feel like a group of old friends. Second was our tour guide Dino. Always happy. Very informative and could not have been more helpful. He was the main reason for our highly successful cruise.
- Anonymous, 29/04/2025 12:31, Travelled in a Couple
The beautiful ship Olimp, the crew and best of all our guide Dino. He was our ideal guide, friendly, knowledgeable, fantastic sense of humour, always there for us. The places we docked Dino was there always to provide all the places we wanted to see and eat. Sail Croatia gave us the best holiday of our lives in a very beautiful country. Thankyou.
- Jan, 29/04/2025 08:54, Travelled in a Couple
The yacht is beautiful, the staff amazing, food, delicious, well organized, great cruise director, Dino, all islands we stopped in, were beautiful, and Dino insured that we saw and did everything we should do and each and every stop. Dino kept us well informed, and was such a pleasure to travel with. All of the crew on the Olympic were a pleasure to travel with
- Kristy, 29/04/2025 07:02, Travelled in a Couple
The cruise was beyond my expectation! The ship, the accommodation and the food (!) were exceptional. The Ambiance onboard the Olymp was wonderful, and largely a result of the energy and humour of our tour guide, Dino! We were only seven passengers, but we were all very pleased with our trip amd will soon repeat. Thank you for a first view of an unknown ( to Me) part of the world. We all learned a lot and appreciate the efforts of the crew.
- Julie, 29/04/2025 04:58,
The crew on our boat was amazing. It was our very first cruise of any kind. We ran into some nasty weather and they did their best to make the best of the situation. Our shower door, however, would not stay closed during the rough seas and it kept banging against the wall and we were afraid the glass would break. We finally put suitcases in front to hold it still. My only “complaint” would be that we were told we needed to be off the ship at 9 in the morning. Our flight was not until afternoon and it being Easter.. all the luggage storage places were closed. A number of people were allowed to stay on until 10:30 and that would have make a huge difference for us. We would have eaten a much bigger breakfast instead of thinking we could find a decent breakfast in town while toting our suitcases. However.. This was the only down side . I would highly recommend this company as the overall experience was wonderful. We had a great crew and fellow passengers.
- Jan, 23/04/2025 16:18, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Jan, Thank you so much for your kind 5 Star review and for choosing to travel with us on our Elegance cruise! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that you'd recommend Sail Croatia to others — that means the world to us. We really appreciate your feedback regarding the check-out time. We do ask guests to disembark by 9am to allow our crew time to prepare for the next arrivals at 11am, we completely understand that an early start can be a bit of a challenge, especially after a relaxing week on board. We'll continue to ensure this process is as smooth and stress-free as possible. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another unforgettable adventure!
Beautiful boat & great crew!
- Cherie Tibbetts , 22/04/2025 15:08, Travelled in a Couple
Staff were excellent. Food excellent. Trip route excellent Organization excellent
- Glynn, 08/11/2024 18:34, Travelled with Family
Great crew, food , service, wine, other guests. Wonderful introduction to this beautiful country. Its history food, wine and people.
- Deborah, 27/10/2024 14:39, Travelled with Family
- RITA, 23/10/2024 18:11, Travelled with Friend/s
Croatia is stunningly beautiful and Sail Croatia showed us the beautiful islands. We loved the cruise, the islands and The people we travelled with. Ivan our cruise director was excellent. The food was fabulous. We loved every minute of our Sail Croatia cruise experience.
- Aussie Bron, 22/10/2024 20:38,
Our tour manager. Ioana was so engaging and had a great sense of humour. She was inclusive and well organised. The crews were great and the food was delicious.
- Susan, 22/10/2024 19:54, Travelled in a Couple
- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 17:43, Travelled in a Couple
The beautiful girls always with a beautiful beautiful smile nothing was ever a problem also the lovely friendly chefs who served amazing food along with the happy deck hands and our wonderful Captain. Ivan was a wonderful host always explaining everything in great detail with a smile always on his face and very knowledgeable and loved all their passion for their religion. Room was very spacious and showers so good. Loved all the tours and adventures . Also loved how intimate it was with the small number and all lovely people . Thank you for a very memorable cruise with you all and we wish you lots of happines we will definitely recommend the cruise to our friends.
- Madonna, 22/10/2024 13:58, Travelled in a Couple
The ship was beautiful, we were well looked after, swim stops were stunning and our host Ioana was brilliant
- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 11:30,
This trip was wonderful from beginning to end. Croatia is a beautiful country and we were able to enjoy it both on land and while cruising the Adriatic. The ship, Queen Jelena, was our comfortable floating hotel. The cabin/bath were a good size ( the bed a wee bit hard) and the ship's common areas offered various areas to sit, lounge, meet friends or just enjoy being on the sea. The food was delicious, the crew was fantastic and incredibly hard working, the wine tastings and cultural experiences were lots of fun. Our trip manager Ivan was absolutely top notch. The small group size made it easy to mingle with the other guests which made the experience even richer (although a list of guest names and name tags for the crew, at least initially, would have been helpful for getting acquainted the first few days. I would highly recommend the Sail Croatia wine cruise.
- Barbara, 22/10/2024 10:09, Travelled with Friend/s
We had the best time on the Olimp especially having a great tour guide, Ionna. The only thing I would have liked changed was to have coffee and tea readily available. Thanks for a wonderful holiday and very memorable.
- Anne, 22/10/2024 06:29, Travelled in a Couple
Even before we started our cruise, Sail Croatia’s service was exceptional. They provided us with a complimentary pick up from the airport, and if we had have been going straight home, they would have provided an airport drop off too. This attention to detail continued right through our cruise. We did a Wine Cruise, which I believe is fairly new to the itinerary, but you’d never have know because it was so well planned and took us to so many beautiful wineries to sample an array of local wines. Our ship was Queen Jelena and it was just stunning. We had a cabin on the lower deck and we were absolutely delighted with it. It was spacious and comfortable. We had breakfast and lunch every day on the ship and the quality and quantity was exceptional!!! Pamela, our waitress and bar attendant was very friendly and efficient and couldn’t have done more for us. We were so fortunate to have Ivan as our guide, he was absolutely amazing. He made himself available all day every day. Best trip ever!
- Lee Goodall, 22/10/2024 06:07, Travelled with Friend/s
We went on the 7 day wine cruise, where we got to experience different Croatian wines and a different island every day. The food was fantastic and every meal was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the daily swim stops and the whole cultural experience. The rooms were spacious and we had our own ensuite. We both thoroughly enjoyed our cruise and would definitely recommend this as an enjoyable, relaxing and culturally holiday experience.
- Catherine , 22/10/2024 05:56, Travelled in a Couple
The Elegance cruise aboard the Olimp was such a delight! The holiday was effortless and the onboard food an absolute standout. Our tour guide was very entertaining, helpful and always available. The swim stops were a highlight for me. The cabin was roomy and the Olimp is beautifully maintained by a committed crew. I’d go again in a heartbeat!
- Maureen, 22/10/2024 04:30, Travelled in a Couple
My husband and myself signed up for this cruise with 5 other friends and we had a fantastic time. The Olimp is very clean, well maintained and comfortable. The crew was awesome- Ioana was an organized and fun cruise director who kept us informed and provided great recs for each stop of our cruise. This was our first time on a cruise and we found that the size of the ship and number of guests was just perfect. We enjoyed getting to know other guests on the cruise. Sail Croatia did an excellent job of communicating before the cruise as well.
- Michelle, 22/10/2024 02:01, Travelled in a Couple
Great ship, fab guide, lovely food and terrific guests! And the wine wasn’t bad either!
- Dinah, 21/10/2024 19:23, Travelled in a Couple
The Olimp yacht was beyond amazing! And our tour director Ioana was the best we have ever had! She was amazing and catered to all our needs above and beyond!
- valerie scherer , 21/10/2024 14:10, Travelled in a Couple
A warm welcome, clean ship, great itinerary - with time to relax, good food, great crew - stunning scenery. .
- Brenda, 19/10/2024 19:25, Travelled with Friend/s
The tour director, Ivana went over and above- very responsive to people. So kind and knowledgeable! The meals were amazing- better than most restaurants. I liked having the down time in the morning to relax and a good overview of what was available in town made town visits enjoyable. The captains dinner with dancing and singing after was a kick. Thank you for everything!
- Janet, 18/10/2024 08:28, Travelled with Friend/s
The trip was lovely from start to finish….Klara, our Director, was informative, approachable, and very professional. Such an engaging personality. I have to mention Pamella, the most unflappable, efficient bartender, hostess, all around go to girl for anything you needed. Our cabin was made up beautifully every day by an invisible crew member and we found our lower berth comfortable, quiet and spacious. The food was delicious. The chefs did amazing work in the tiniest of kitchens….my faves: Black truffle ravioli and sea bass. Delicious soups, bread and over the top desserts every day. Almond torte…my fave. Even in October our shipmates enjoyed beautiful swim stops almost every day. The ports offered a variety of choices in activities and free time, with a scheduled vineyard or wine tasting included…..I truly have nothing negative to say…..we loved it all.
- Valerie, 17/10/2024 11:45,
We avoided the extreme heat and crowds that summer in Croatia usually brings. We were still able to swim in the mornings and enjoy walking around the smaller towns. The food on the Esperanza was quite good. Our tour director Ivana did a good job keeping us informed and on schedule.
- Patricia, 17/10/2024 05:35, Travelled with Friend/s
This was a trip we had anticipated and looked forward to for almost a year. Traveling with lifetime friends, this was the last week of a 3 week Croatian experience. The ship Esperanza was lovely and so well maintained. Our cabins were adequate and spacious as ships go. The beds were great!!! Our crew and cruise director Ivana could not have been more helpful. The daily briefings ,and restaurant recommendations prior to making port were so helpful and much appreciated . It was everything we hoped and more.
- Mary, 16/10/2024 12:39, Travelled in a Couple
Sailed on the Olimp from Split to Dubrovnik and back. It was great to visit some smaller destinations. We were extremely well looked after by all the crew. A special mention has to go to our guide Ioana who brought her energy every day.
- Wendy, 16/10/2024 08:13, Travelled with Family
I had a great experience on Sail Croatia. Nothing but praise for our cruise director Klara and the rest of the team. Will be going home and recommending it to all my friends.
- Susan, 16/10/2024 04:09, Travelled in a Couple
The other passengers were lovely and kind. The staff were very professional and helpful. Ivana was a brilliant Tour Manager too.
- Julie Bozicevic , 15/10/2024 15:36, Travelled Solo
The Olimp was a beautiful ship with a warm and professional crew. The other passengers also helped make the experience fun and memorable. Top the vacation off with the stunningly beautiful country of Croatia and the friendly people and you have a magical combination. We enjoyed seeing ports that the large cruise ships do not get to stop. We loved that there were only 36 passengers on the Olimp, and we got to know all of our shipmates. Airport transports were seamless! Accommodations, meals, and service were all superb. We felt safe and well cared for, so that all our focus was on enjoying the time on the ship and in the various ports. We would definitely book again with Sail Croatia.
- Mary, 15/10/2024 10:59, Travelled in a Couple
The wine tours were fabulous, staff and service and the cruise director, Karla, were all wonderful. The meals were delicious! The excursions were great, except for the wine dinner in Korcula ( too crowded, and food quality was poor). Areas needing improvement: fly swatters for each cabin( (we had a fly in our room the entire time). A better coffee machine ( coffee was terrible),, and two keys per room are needed.
- Diane, 15/10/2024 08:28, Travelled in a Couple
Our Wines of Croatia Cruise aboard the Queen Jelena was an unforgettable experience! The itinerary was expertly curated, taking us to stunning islands like Hvar, Korčula, and Vis, each offering something unique. The wine tastings were terrific - each different and paired with delicious meats and cheeses, We loved discovering local wines at every stop. Our cruise director, Klara, was outstanding—her knowledge, organization, and sense of humor made the journey even more enjoyable. Pamela was always a delight, friendly and helpful throughout. The crew kept the Queen Jelena in great condition, and the boat itself was luxurious and comfortable. We highly recommend this cruise!
- Lynn, 15/10/2024 06:51,
We travelled up the Croatian Coast in Oct. 2024. The trip was simply terrific. The itinerary was first rate, the crew could not do enough to accommodate us, the ship was beautiful, and the food was better than restaurants. Overall we are recommending this type of travel, with Sail Croatia, to all of our friends.
- Anonymous, 15/10/2024 02:27, Travelled with Family
- Sandra, 15/10/2024 01:40, Travelled with Friend/s
The ship was comfortable and quite luxurious. Staff were very helpful and always pleasant The food was excellent. Congratulations to the chefs The cabin was cleaned daily and towels and bedding changed. Well done to the maid The captain changed the route when necessary to enjoy a safe venue and sheltered areas to swim. Being able to use the drop down platform enabled me to enjoy the daily swim stop. I would not have been able to do the swimming without it. Captain and crew did everything to enhance our experience. The travel guide V was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly with a great sense of humour. All in all a very positive and memorable trip. I woul highly recommend this trip to anyone. Thank you Sail Croatia and staff of Olimp.
- Jean, 14/10/2024 10:05, Travelled with Family
Had a wonderful time on Esperanza. The crew were spectacular., especially the tour director Karolina. She was very personable and accommodating. The ship was very comfortable and the food top notch! I highly recommend there services.
- Kelle, 14/10/2024 00:55, Travelled in a Couple
Our guide Karolina was professional, well organized, friendly, always smiling, helpful. One could not ask for more! The food was very tasty and prepared with care. The entire crew was just great. Only compliments to all. We enjoyed our vacation with Sail Croatia and would recommend it to anyboby. With thanks Barbara and Piotr Boni
- Barbara, 11/10/2024 12:34, Travelled in a Couple
- Kathy, 11/10/2024 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s