Lovely boat and crew. Chef amazing. However did not enjoy being constantly exposed to cigarette smoke on only lower deck, especially when deck was enclosed.

- Dawn, 19/06/2026 00:49, Travelled with Family

This was a fabulous holiday! There are just three reasons I couldn't give it a perfect 5. 1. "Water toys"-having only 4 "floaties" when you have 36 people on board is not enough. On vacation, no one wants to jump is the sea and tread water for the duration of the swim stop. 2. The new Contessa is lovely. However, on the top deck there was not nearly enough loungers or chairs. People were having to share or go below deck. There was plenty of space for more. 3. It is a bummer that you advertise excursions to Explorer travelers but they actually do not happen or are not reccomended. We were excited on day 1 to go river rafting but once on board heard that that actually wasn't an excursion. Same with canoeing-said you "could" go, but that it was a very bad experience. Better tour operators or excursions need to be sourced. Lola was super and responsive. Martin and Neno amazing employees! Chef Bane and Marko fab. Charlie and Tino fun on deck, and maids were wonderful.

- Anonymous, 18/06/2026 17:02, Travelled with Family

Our crew was fabulous. Lauren ( our tour guide) as well as Cesar and Kafka ( pardoned any misspellings) went above and beyond to make the experience so incredibly joyful and memorable. They showed us the best of Croatia and we are sharing our wonderful experience with all of our friends and family

- Patti, 16/06/2026 13:28, Travelled in a Couple

Fun

- Anonymous, 16/06/2026 00:01, Travelled with Friend/s

The seven night cruise in Croatia was an enjoyable experience. We saw different islands, daily swims and enjoyed the staff. The food was good and was typical Croatian food, lots of meat. If you are vegetarian they will accommodate you. If you like to float on a float during the swim stops bring your own floatation as there are limited choices.. Couple things I would change are the mattresses on the beds. They were very lumpy and hard on my body. I think more towels should be given to the passengers as they only do one exchange for the entire week.

- Anonymous, 15/06/2026 13:52, Travelled with Friend/s

The staff on Contessa were excellent.. helpful and friendly. Lola was very organized and always available to answer questions or assist with restaurant reservations and suggestions. 10 out of 10.

- Anonymous, 15/06/2026 13:01, Travelled with Friend/s

Had the best time! The crew on tempera were incredible and couldn’t do enough for us. Cannot wait to go back! Thank you!

- Anonymous, 15/06/2026 11:51, Travelled with Friend/s

It was me and my husband’s first cruise. We had a great experience that exceeded our expectations. The boat has a modern decoration, the room is spacious, comfortable and clean. The crew were very professional and friendly. Lola “the cruise director” organized all the excursions and gave us many tips about the best restaurants, bars, and even ATMs, she’s very professional and sweet. I highly recommend Contessa cruise, a 5 stars experience.

- Ana, 15/06/2026 11:29, Travelled in a Couple

The Croatian itinerary was fantastic, and the crew were friendly and hardworking throughout the trip. Unfortunately, the condition of the Mali Ante did not meet our expectations. The ship felt older and less well-maintained than many others we saw in port. The jacuzzi was out of service for most of the trip, our shower leaked, & our lower-deck cabin was extremely noisy whenever the engines started. The cabin was also very damp, leaving clothing and towels moist and causing some clothes to develop a musty odor. We also found what appeared to be mold or mildew staining on our bedding. Breakfast was limited to one hour each morning, no snacks were provided between meals, and guests could not bring their own snacks or drinks onboard. Drinks were expensive, and the bar tab had to be paid in cash. Considering the ship’s condition and limited amenities, the suggested gratuities felt excessive. While Croatia was beautiful, the overall experience did not provide the value we expected.

- Tiffany, 15/06/2026 07:26, Travelled with Family

We just absolutely loved our cruise. We felt like we had an actual holiday. Spent our mornings cruising to a swim spot and the afternoon and evenings exploring new islands and villages. Food and staff incredible.

- Janeen, 15/06/2026 05:29, Travelled with Friend/s

What an incredible week. The crew were absolutely amazing. Definitely the best way to see Croatia!

- Ashton, 15/06/2026 05:08, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic holiday

- Anne, 15/06/2026 00:44, Travelled with Friend/s

Our week on the Sail Croatia Explorer aboard Almissa far exceeded our expectations. Lauren and the crew were amazing, and everything ran so smoothly. The swim stops were beautiful, and the food was always delicious. A special thank you to Bobby and Marko for catering so well to gluten-free dietary requirements - we never felt like we were missing out. A huge shoutout to Ceaser and Kafka for the fun nights, great music, and always bringing the good vibes. The week truly had something for everyone, whether you wanted a social night out or an early night in (or both, like us!). What really made the trip special was the group of guests. There was such a fun mix of people and ages (we're in our mid-20s), and by the end of the week, it felt like one big happy family. We’ve left Almissa with incredible memories and couldn't recommend this experience highly enough.

- Sophia & Mia, 13/06/2026 16:32, Travelled with Family

I had an amazing time sailing with Sail Croatia. A huge shoutout to our trip leader, Lauren, who was fantastic throughout the journey. She had incredible knowledge about every destination we visited and always had great recommendations for things to do, places to eat, and local experiences. Her enthusiasm and expertise really enhanced the trip. The crew on the Almissa were absolutely amazing and made us feel welcome from day one. The service was exceptional, and the food on board exceeded all expectations—it was consistently delicious and one of the highlights of the trip. The overall vibe of the trip was fantastic, with a great mix of relaxation, adventure, and socialising. My favourite part was definitely the daily swim stops. Getting to jump into the crystal-clear Adriatic waters every day was an unforgettable experience. Thank you to Lauren and the Almissa crew. You guys are the best.

- Grace, 13/06/2026 14:05, Travelled with Friend/s

The week was amazing, really exceeded my expectations! Lauren our trip guide was the best, so much fun and lots of knowledge. The crew on the boat were so friendly and helpful too. Would deff come back and go on the Almissa :)

- Mikayla, 13/06/2026 14:00, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail week was one of the best things I’ve ever done for vacation. The energy of the crew, the people onboard, the fresh food prepared for us, the beautiful places we stopped and all the activities allowed for a perfect balance of rejuvenation and adventure. Shoutout to Mario and all the crew on Almyssa for blowing my expectations for this week out of the waters!

- Anonymous, 12/06/2026 01:05, Travelled Solo

We booked the Explorer cruise aboard the Contessa with Sail Croatia expecting nothing more than a floating hotel and an efficient way to explore Croatia's islands. What we didn't expect was to love it so much! We chose the Contessa because of its recent retrofit. The ship felt brand new: modern, elegant, and relaxed. Our cabin was even larger than many cruise ship rooms, with a spacious walk-in shower. Having read so many bad reviews about some of the older vessels, we were thrilled with our choice, as the Contessa truly stood out. The food was consistently good. Our bartenders Martin and Nino quickly learned everyone's preferences and delivered incredible service with warmth, personality, and remarkable attention to detail. Anita, our Cruise Director, kept everything running seamlessly from start to finish. From daily itineraries and restaurant recommendations to helping guests make the most of each island, she never missed a beat. She knows how to create an unforgettable experience.

- Caroline, 09/06/2026 12:38, Travelled in a Couple

We scheduled our Sail Croatia trip hoping for a Family Adventure and it was SO MUCH MORE than we had even hoped! Croatia was beautiful! Waking up every morning on the Almissa to a new swim spot was epic and the excursions were fantastic! But Without a doubt, the best part was the people…the crew and the 32 new friends that we will never forget! Lauren, our host, was fantastic! She made every excursion seamless, and her brief history of each destination befire our arrival was one of our favorite parts of the trip. Thank you to Kavka and Ceasar for keeping our drinks full and keeping us laughing! ! To Marko and Bobby for the fabulous food and sensitivity to a dairy allergy. To Geo and Chapo for making sure we were safely docked, and ready for our daily swims. And to Captain Joseph for manning the helm safely! And to all of our new friends who started out as shipmates and ended as friends! What an adventure to remember!

- Darcie, 09/06/2026 11:10, Travelled with Family

Fabulous family trip with brilliant crew and fantastic cruise director. The 7 days we spent with Sail Croatia on an Explorer cruise on the beautiful Contessa is an experience I will long remember. Anita, our cruise director kept us updated every day and was super helpful with any request we had. Thank you Anita- your knowledge of our destinations, recommendations and patience was outstanding. Bar staff, Nino and Martin were good fun and always keen to help. Thanks for the card game lesson! The rest of the crew were also helpful and responsive to any requests- food was consistently very good and catered for our meal preferences. Great tour options at each location. Looking forward to an opportunity to travel with Sail Croatia again. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

- Rachel, 09/06/2026 10:19, Travelled with Family

I went on the explorer cruise on the Almissa with my friends, it exceeded my expectations! The food on board was so so good, the day to day running was very smooth and I had the best time! Our guide Lauren was amazing, she made the whole experience seamless, her recommendations were fab and she was super friendly and welcoming!

- Anonymous, 09/06/2026 06:28, Travelled with Friend/s

Really enjoyable! Staff were super warm, friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a lovely week 😊

- Rhiannon, 08/06/2026 19:08, Travelled in a Couple

We loved our week seeing the islands of Croatia BBB and meeting new friends from around the world!

- Diana, 08/06/2026 08:33, Travelled in a Couple

Wow!! What a absolute amazing experience on the boat Almissa the boat was beautiful we had the most incredible guide Lauren and crew and the most amazing group of people croatia is absolutely beautiful had one of the best times of my life 100% recommend sail Croatia the explorer cruise

- Melanie, 08/06/2026 07:50, Travelled with Friend/s

Amazing! Contessa boat is beautiful. Lower deck cabins are spacious and the ensuite bathrooms are gorgeous. Explorer cruise provided a great mix of activity, fun and relaxation. We enjoyed bike riding, zip lining and kayaking as well as relaxing in the roof top spa and drinking cocktails! Croatia did not disappoint and we couldn’t fault the Sail Croatia staff. Great friendships and memories formed. Highly recommend!

- Melinda, 08/06/2026 01:19, Travelled in a Couple

What an incredible sailing experience! From start to finish, everything was absolutely fantastic. The tour manager Anita was outstanding,professional, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure every guest had the best time possible. Her warm hospitality set the tone for the entire trip. The crew members were equally impressive. Friendly, helpful, and always going the extra mile, they made everyone on board feel right at home. and always on hand whenever you needed them. The ship itself was in excellent condition; spotlessly clean, well-maintained, and a truly comfortable vessel to sail on. Everything about the experience exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend this sailing trip to anyone looking for a memorable time on the water.

- Anonymous, 07/06/2026 03:55, Travelled Solo

Salve di Mare is a beautiful boat. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The lunches were delicious. Our guide Nikos was wonderful. He had recommendations for bars and restaurants and was helpful with the excursions. We had a small group and enjoyed all the guest on the boat. I cannot think of a better way to see the coast of Croatia. I would highly recommend Sail Croatia and Salve di Mare.

- Lynn, 06/06/2026 17:05, Travelled with Family

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our 7 day Explorer cruise, aboard the Contessa! The staff were friendly and went out of their way to make everyone on board happy and comfortable! Communication was prompt and efficient and we always knew what was up next on the agenda. We loved that you could choose to excursion with the group or go explore each stop on your own. A must do trip!

- Heidi, 03/06/2026 23:51, Travelled with Friend/s

The cruise was fantastic, Ceili kept us up to date on all the things to do on each island. The crew were very friendly and helpful.

- Anonymous, 03/06/2026 07:12, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic. Hands down a wonderful experience. Communication, check-in, food, crew, room, excursions, swim stops.... everything was so well done. Our group of passengers was so delightful and we're already contemplating booking another Sail Croatia adventure.

- Deanna, 02/06/2026 13:36, Travelled with Friend/s

The itinerary on our 7 day Tempera cruise was great, our cabin was fantastic but unfortunately the whole experience was severly let down by incredibly poor food and service staff. Definitely not worth the money we paid for the trip.

- Anonymous, 02/06/2026 07:48, Travelled in a Couple

We had a fabulous time on Sail Croatia Tempera with Ceili & all our new found friends on the cruise Very relaxing & ship was well equipped & very comfortable Loved all our swim stops & the crew were beyond helpful & friendly Highly recommend a great way to see all the different islands .. Go Sail Croatia👍🇦🇺👏👙☀️🥂🍺

- Anita, 02/06/2026 07:21, Travelled with Family

Loved every minute of our cruise. Ceili was our guide and she was wonderful. The food was delicious and the crew always helpful. We had an upper cabin and loved the huge windows...waking up ever morning to beautiful views. Made many special friendships and memories. Will miss Ceili especially as she was a huge reason for all the laughter...bindng us together. Sail Croatia and Ceili are #1 ! ❤️

- Anonymous, 02/06/2026 06:55, Travelled with Friend/s

I travelled with Sail Croatia with my friend and we had a wonderful time. Ceili was our guide and she was amazing from organizing excursions, group dinners and basically anything we needed. The crew was attentive and very professional. Leaving with a new set of friends.

- Karen, 02/06/2026 06:51, Travelled with Friend/s

Try to get pics of room prior to booking-I think we had the worst room on the boat. Room 2 on Tempera has a large intrusion in the room from the next door curved staircase requiring you to hunch over on far side of bed when getting in or out. That closet opens up ONTO the bed and is almost unuseable. The tiny curved table in the room slants down so things slide off of it. The bed was comfortable and the room size decent. The breakfast was good- sausage, eggs, fruit, pastries…. but I (and many other judging by appearances) found the lunches inedible. greasy rice stuffed pepper served with cold mashed potatoes, a bowl of buttered noidles served with a small thin slice of overcooked meat served with more noodles, Very carb heavy and mostly served warm not hot. Soups and desserts were good.

- Trish, 02/06/2026 05:10, Travelled in a Couple

We had a lovely time vacationing on the Contessa. It was a fun way to spend time with old friends and meet new ones.

- Anonymous, 02/06/2026 03:54, Travelled with Friend/s

I could not have asked for better. The staff was so friendly, and the service was outstanding. Anita, our cruise manager, was fantastic and so organized. I have already told my friends and family at home that they have to book a trip with Sail Croatia!

- Lauren, 01/06/2026 19:57, Travelled with Family

Wonderful time. Staff was great and very friendly. Good customer service. Our travel guide/director Anita was very good! Food was terrific! Thanks for a wonderful experience. I will highly recommend to family and friends. Cheryl

- Anonymous, 01/06/2026 17:31, Travelled with Friend/s

The whole week was wonderful and I am definitely going to recommend it to friends. It was a very relaxing combination of swim stops and activities. The rooms were a good size, the food was excellent and the crew lovely. It was a very enjoyable week and very sad to have to disembark. Only suggestion I have is please take card payments, especially for paying the bar bill. I think people would make more use of the bar if they weren't trying to make thei

- Megan, 01/06/2026 10:37, Travelled with Family

OMG… this trip was AMAZING! I found Sail Croatia on Google, from my very first enquiry right through to the very last day stepping off the boat, the communication & service were exceptional. My sister & I travelled from Split to Dubrovnik Day 1 unfortunately greeted us with rain, however the crew lifted everyone’s spirits with a welcome drink onboard, cosy blankets & warm hospitality all around. The crew were absolutely incredible, honestly cannot fault any one of them. They all worked so well together as a team. Nikos, the best! He kept us updated daily through both the group chat & verbal briefings, always making sure everyone knew the plans, timings & options available. knowledge of Croatian history & he delivered everything with humour & personality. Captain Frane constantly amazed watching him manoeuvre the boat into each port with such skill. Marco & Vlaho were both hilarious, friendly & absolute joy to see every single day. Julija looked after us/cabins exceptionally. Food Yum!

- Tarica, 29/05/2026 07:10, Travelled with Family

This trip is without a doubt the most relaxing Europe trip we’ve been on. The way Sail Croatia had this trip planned you really don’t worry about anything; food, activities and transportation. Just how much sun time you want to get. Marin, our guide on board, made every decision feel easy! The transparency and care was so evident in the way he did his job. He was always so helpful and fun to talk with. The crew on board Nieksha and Dom were energetic and made us feel well taken care of. My husband and I made so many friends on board, saying goodbye at the end of the week was difficult. It felt similar to when you leave summer camp as a kid. We hope to cross paths again with everyone some day. I would 100% recommend this experience to my friends and family. Oh and do the zip lining if you get the chance! It was breathtaking!

- Penna, 29/05/2026 00:00, Travelled in a Couple

fantastic. We were already excited with 12 friends old and new coming together together to go on Sail Croatia. But the fellow passengers and amazing and fun crew just added to it. 2nd time round in Almissa and was as fab as the first time. Clean, comfortable, good food and a great mix of people and ages. having a new stop everyday was great. we could have kept going at the end of the week. Thanks all xxx

- jacqui, 28/05/2026 14:43, Travelled with Friend/s

Fabulous week away - great group of people, lots of fun, excellent tour rep, captain and crew and very generous and delicious meals - very comfortable deck room

- Anonymous, 27/05/2026 18:22, Travelled with Friend/s

Nikos and the Salve de Mare crew did a great job to make us feel welcome. They provided good communication and service throughout the trip.

- Anonymous, 27/05/2026 15:43, Travelled in a Couple

It’s an amazing week, so relax and enjoyable. Loving the swim spots daily nothing better than that. Nikos is very helpful and responsive guide. The crew members are friendly and lovely. Really glad I have chose the Salve Di Mare, unique character on itself and met a whole group of people who very much able to enjoy and create the whole amazing week.

- May, 26/05/2026 06:49, Travelled Solo

From the moment my friend and I got on board the Tempera, we were greeted by such a friendly team. Marin (our representative) was amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, funny & willing to go above and beyond to give everyone on board the best experience. The crew behind the bar were also 10/10. Couldn’t recommend Sail Croatia enough.

- Georgia, 25/05/2026 15:22, Travelled with Friend/s

I travelled on board Sail Croatia with my friend and we had the best time ever. It was so easy, with everything organised for us by our tour representative, ensuring that we didn’t have to lift a finger the whole week. Beautiful locations every day and plenty of fun activities to give you a taste of each place. Everyone on board was so welcoming and thorough in their care for all guests. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough!!

- Anonymous, 25/05/2026 13:40, Travelled with Friend/s

Wonderful people and staff on our boat!

- Anonymous, 25/05/2026 13:19, Travelled in a Couple

After doing much research my husband and I chose Sail Croatia and the lovely vessel Contessa. The boat is beautiful and cabins are very well appointed and comfortable. The crew was absolutely amazing, I can’t say enough about them. They are kind and beautiful people. Calum, Tino, Petra, Charlie, Nenad, Bane, Marko, Joy, Zeljana, and Captain Slavko were wonderful. Whatever excursion you were interested in, Calum would plan for you. He was always there to help you. He took us to fun and interesting wineries! This was definitely a trip I would recommend. Thank you Sail Croatia for having the best boat and crew!

- Chandra, 25/05/2026 13:13, Travelled in a Couple

An exceptional week onboard the Salve Di Mare cruising from Split to Debrovnik. Wonderful staff, especially Nikos our Tour Manager. Food was outstanding - thanks to the chefs! Book it - you won’t regret it!

- Samantha, 25/05/2026 10:54, Travelled in a Couple

Had a fantastic week aboard the Almissa from start to finish. We had the best crew, the best swim stops, port visits and fellow passengers. It was everything we expected and more. The ship was like one big family for the entire week. We have already recommended it to others.

- Nikki, 25/05/2026 10:32, Travelled in a Couple