After friends recommendation we booked the Wine Cruise Dubrovnik to Split and it was an amazing trip and we made some new friends from all over the world. The cruise, boat crew, food on board and the trips were amazing.
- Stephen, 26/10/2025 11:42, Travelled in a Couple
We really enjoyed exploring the various islands. Cabin was large and comfortable. Captain and crew were great. Really appreciated that meals were locally oriented. Bring plenty of euros—tourist fee, tips, bar tab, excursions, etc. Bring swim goggles—sea is very salty, need goggles to open eyes while swimming.
- Robert, 22/10/2025 02:09,
This was a great experience. Vin did a great job coordinating all of the wine tastings and providing excellent background to each destination. Also, Tony and Henry did a great job with the bar service and meal service. The food was excellent and the chef did a great job. The only issue was one of the wine tasting destinations had a problem with the bus not being available for returning us to the marina. Several vans were ordered to accommodate everyone's return trip. Thank you for a wonderful expeience.
- Brian, 21/10/2025 18:55, Travelled in a Couple
It was amazing from start to finish, staff were so friendly, the food that came out the small kitchen was absolutely delicious , our tour guide was so informative, he booked restaurants for us , bars, knew everything about every area we stopped he couldn’t have been any better , we had daily swim stops which were beautiful, full breakfasts, 3 course lunches , tea and biscuits, I was really sceptical when booking , but it is one of the best holidays I have been one , anyone debating on going with sail Croatia , please don’t it was amazing and I will definitely be doing another one
- Kim barrett, 21/10/2025 08:36, Travelled in a Couple
We obviously had high hopes when we booked our Elegance Wine Cruise but I can honestly all expectations were exceeded. The boat (Romantic Star), her crew, our host (Vicko), the food, fellow passengers and the well thought out itinerary and fantastic visits to the wineries made this a holiday we’ll never forget.
- Mike, 21/10/2025 07:47,
If you can find fault with this holiday you have spent the week looking for it, and even then I doubt you will find it. Everything was perfect from breakfast to evening drinks before bed, each trip out was well organised to get the most out of the experience and with morning swims stops everyday each day just flowed perfectly. We had a small kitchen on board that did breakfast and lunch. Well they called it lunch, but each day was a set menu of three courses and the food that came out of that small kitchen was just amazing and all made fresh on board, very talented people in that kitchen first class. Would I recommend Sail Croatia for a holiday, yes without a doubt, Beautiful country, beautiful people, beautiful ship
- Gary, 21/10/2025 06:37, Travelled with Family
We travelled on the OLIMP. The only weakness of this trip was the arrival into Dubrovnik. This was a special week made so by the boat crew, staff Sail Croatia and the other guests. Would I do this again - YES. The islands, swimming spots were beautiful.
- Simon, 21/10/2025 04:02, Travelled in a Couple
The group of people were all unknowns when we started but soon clicked. We met so many great people and all got on so well together. The cruise was well planned and despite a day or two of windy conditions it went off without a hitch. The staff were were always friendly and happy and willing to help whenever possible.
- Rod, 16/10/2025 12:27, Travelled in a Couple
Amazing trip! Beyond words really.
- Anonymous, 15/10/2025 21:11, Travelled in a Couple
The staff were very friendly and accommodating The food was adequate but could have been somewhat better..Enjoyed my time in the Dalmatian islands
- Anonymous, 14/10/2025 14:19, Travelled in a Couple
For starters, our guide Ivan was best in class. And the captain and crew were helpful and really good all week. Thoughtful, much attention to detail. We did the wine tour which was lots of fun. Attractions were beautiful. Highly recommend the biking through the national park. On some guided trips you can be programmed to death - this one was just right. Lots of options and guidance on what to do and really good pace for a holiday. There was one moment on the trip when the bus didn't arrive as planned - Ivan had vans show up as a back up plan almost immediately. Felt so comfortable on the trip as he and the crew were just on top of everything. It was my first cruise and it exceeded all expectations from the boat itself to the comfort of the rooms to the food & drink to the quality of service. And Croatia is absolutely stunning. Highly recommend. Thank you Ivan, Captain, and crew on the Queen Jelena!
- Derek, 14/10/2025 11:37, Travelled with Friend/s
We are not cruise people, but our time on the Queen Jelena far exceeded our expectations. Ivan, our cruise director was very friendly, informative and helpful. Pamela always had a smile on her face and Ella and the Josips were like magic working behind the scenes making everything clean, comfortable while Captain Gordon kept us safe and sound and found the best swim spots. The kitchen was a standout as the meals were delicious and always elegantly presented which was a plus. The swim spots and wine tastings were great but the highlight for us was the professionalism of Ivan, Pamela and the rest of the crew which made this cruise one of the best vacations we have ever had. Thanks Sail Croatia!!
- Robert, 14/10/2025 09:45, Travelled with Friend/s
The sights were incredible, the crew was attentive and kind, the food was delicious. I never felt rushed or crowded on this trip. We had a weather hiccup and Ivan, our incredible guide, made up for it with an additional experience at the end of the trip. I felt safe and comfortable. I would highly recommend this trip and company to anyone looking for a way to see Croatia. Big thanks to Ivan and Pamila and the entire team on the Queen J!
- Darren, 14/10/2025 07:11, Travelled with Friend/s
The MS Katarina was everything and more I would expect from a "Superyacht". The crew were exceptional, friendly, professional and attentive. The breakfast and lunches were amazing. We had one dinner "the Captains Dinner" on board, which I would describe as absolutely amazing. I would have loved to see how the chef prepared such a gourmet delight for all 36 of us. The daily swim spots were amazing with crystal clear waters for swimming. The Katarina was kept immaculate by all the crew. The Captains night will be remembered by all the guests on board. So much laughter dancing and singing. Will be a cruise that will be remembered by all 8 of our friends and all the other guests. Will definitely be back for another cruise. By far our best trip ever and will recommend to all our friends
- Peter, 12/10/2025 05:57, Travelled with Friend/s
- Douglas, 12/10/2025 03:54, Travelled Solo
The boat Katarina is beautiful! The rooms are large, with AC, a full bathroom, and a very comfortable bed. The captain and crew went above and beyond, and the kitchen staff turned out amazing meals, including handling the special dietary needs of my wife and other travelers. Ioana, our cruise director, did an amazing job of keeping us both up to date on activities and destinations to come, managing off and on boat activities, dinners, and othera fantastic job of keeping everyone as happy as can be. I wish we could take her along to manage every vacation. I was a bit disappointed that so many of the off boat activities revolved around drinking (numerous wine tastings and a gin tasting.) Neither I nor my wife drink, so was not really something we could enjoy with others on the cruise. That said, the small number of people on the boat did let us get to know the others, meeting everyone was a pleasure. I would gladly take another cruise with Sail Croatia, and especially on this boat.
- Owen Rubin, 11/10/2025 06:39,
Katerina is owned and crewed by the family. This is a 5 star rating. Ship is spotless and crew are the best. Owner and crew (mostly family and cousins) are so attentive to every detail. Meals: adequate and enjoyable but not outstanding. Captains' dinner was very good. Activities: not memorable. Walking tour in Dubrovnik was boring. Ship provided dinner was not impressive. Should have stayed in port and gone to local restaurant Ioana our tour director was 5 stars' She had to deal with a lot of shifting itinerary and was a truly shing star for the passengers. Overall was a nice experience. Met a lot of good people and that was a big plus; Croatia is very expensive on the street Plan to spend some BIG $$ in local establishments. Overall, a check on our bucket list. Nice but would not do again
- John, 10/10/2025 00:28, Travelled in a Couple
- Peter, 09/10/2025 23:34, Travelled with Family
It was evident from the start that this was a cruise on a well maintained ship that was in family ownership - with family serving as captain and bar tender. The whole crew were friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We were treated to great food and swim stops were arranged in a safe environment. Tours were expertly arranged. It was a very memorable experience
- Annette, 09/10/2025 16:20, Travelled in a Couple
Vicko was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make my birthday celebration special. We had a fabulous time.
- Jacque Rogers, 07/10/2025 15:14, Travelled with Friend/s
There was great company and lots of fun. Vicko the tour manager was top class and very knowledgeable. Staff excellent. Itinerary very good but too little time in Dubrovnik after staying on the boat for lunch.
- Michael, 07/10/2025 14:21, Travelled Solo
The tour guide was very informative and easy to listen to. The staff and crew were polite friendly and efficient The stops for swimming were beautiful. All of the islands are lovely. Some windy weather did not detract. The guests were very nice and convivial without smothering or dominating. All round great experience
- Tony, 07/10/2025 10:14,
The relaxed pace, great staff and beautiful medieval towns.
- Jim, 07/10/2025 09:34, Travelled in a Couple
A well organised and relaxing journey superbly led by our guide Mia.
- John, 07/10/2025 07:38, Travelled in a Couple
We sailed on the Queen Jelena (Split North itinerary). Beautiful boat, really good crew. The food onboard was just OK, often just warm rather than hot. A 3 course lunch is not what most people have day to day at home and the thoughts from fellow passengers were thst this was a bit rigid and maybe a buffet style lighter lunch would be better as it felt you had breakfast and a couple of hours later a large lunch making you lethargic. Trips were ok, village dinner was good, buggy trip was good but not best value. More time needed in Dubrovnik as it beautiful, I would skip the walking tour (pointless) and enjoy more time exploring yourself. All stops on this itinerary were beautiful. One last point; the daily briefing should be carried out using the TV in the saloon as shown on the website content so you can actually get a visual idea of your day ahead. The WhatsApp group is useful when it's set up. Overall a good experience, 7.5/ 10
- Paul , 07/10/2025 05:49, Travelled in a Couple
This trip was organised by my wife,Tracy, having never cruised before my expectations were low, however from the time we arrived on the boat to the time we left the experience was exceeded. We meet 36 people who we had never met before from America, Canada, Barbados and the UK, we had so much fun. The ship’s crew were fun and worked hard to make sure we enjoyed our time onboard. Croatia is a beautiful country and the people we have met have been fantastic. Would we do it again -YES.
- Steve, 07/10/2025 03:36, Travelled in a Couple
The boat, Romantic Star was fantastic! Beautiful rooms with lots of light and wonderful staff that took care of everything. I loved that we were able to tie up each evening and find dinner in different restaurants after having great breakfast and lunches on board each day. It was an incredible trip.
- Nancy, 06/10/2025 14:55, Travelled in a Couple
We booked sail Croatia cruise for our 30th wedding anniversary and have never cruised before. We were a little skeptical in the beginning if this would be right for us. But we absolutely LOVED this small group setting the swim stops, the food, the ship and rooms were absolutely great.. We had wished that there were pool noodles as my husband isn't a big swimmer. The pillows in the rooms were not very supportive - but all in all we would absolutely come back for a Sail Croatia cruise! We also want to give a huge shout out to our director and guide Vicko was amazing! informative and full of so much knowledge.
- Kelly, 05/10/2025 01:24, Travelled in a Couple
Everything including all the Sail Croatia team and all the other guests were great making it a wonderful and fun experience. We expected a lot from Sail Croatia and you certainly delivered in every aspect. We loved it. Thanks.
- Chris, 02/10/2025 09:57, Travelled in a Couple
Martina and Mio were great. The Guide from Sail Croatia was a little tightly wound and confrontational. The food was just okay, and that’s probably generous. The worst part was all the noise on the boat. Spend ten bucks and put felt sliders on the chairs in the saloon. Seriously. The chair sliding noise killed all the cabins right below it. The drink prices were stupid for what you get. The food was very forgettable. But the boat and the crew were good!
- Jason, 01/10/2025 19:49, Travelled with Friend/s
- Thomas Carmichael, 01/10/2025 04:29,
First of all the added costs. Quite a few of the added activities were charged. The prices when converted to Australian dollars were quite expensive. Recommended tipping at the end was very high and this was noted by other passengers as well. We were looking at around AU$700 for the service. Considering how much we paid for the cruise wevconsidered it unreasonable to expect extra charges like this on top. Meals. Breakfasts were very nice. However, some of the lunches were variable in quality. Generally, the entree and deserts were fine but some of the main courses were not to liking. Captains dinner was disappointing. The Entertainment was noisy: not allowing any kind of conversation between the passengers. As an older couple, we found the loud music and tactic singing and dancing to be a bit disconcerting. Nikos and Ivanka were both friendly and always helpful. 5 stars to both of them. Also, the cabin was comfortable and clean and about was beautifully presented.
- Rupert , 30/09/2025 17:09, Travelled in a Couple
Hello Rupert, thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us this season. We are pleased to hear that you found your cabin comfortable and clean, enjoyed the beautiful presentation of the ship, and that both Nikos and Ivanka made such a positive impression during your cruise. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to them. Guest feedback is very important to us, so we do appreciate you sharing your experience with us. You can find a helpful blog on Tipping on the website and further information is also included in the Pre-Departure Information sent to you prior to departure. We do also note on the Elegance page and Excursions page which activities are included, free or charge or at an additional cost. If ever in doubt, we encourage guests to always reach out to their on board Sail Croatia Representative. Thank you for joining us this season and exploring beautiful Croatia.
clean modern boat daily swim stops from the back swim deck Good choice of optional activities Great tour leader and crew Lovely fellow passengers
- Geoff, 30/09/2025 13:03, Travelled in a Couple
Mix of nationalities, but common theme of friendship and desire to have a great time by all. On board team did everything they possibly could to ensure all had a wonderful experience.
- Rob, 30/09/2025 11:42, Travelled in a Couple
Had a great time on this cruise for our honeymoon! Great service from the crew, beautiful stops every day, and met many great people along the way!
- Karol, 30/09/2025 10:14, Travelled in a Couple
Such a great week Dubrovobik to Split on the Romantic Star which is a lovely boat. All the crew were amazing, looking after everyone’s needs and so friendly. All the food was really tasty. The bay stop swims each day were so lovely as were the island stops. Our tour guide Ivan was informative, friendly and funny which made the trip.. All in all, a fabulous week!!
- Chris, 30/09/2025 10:12, Travelled in a Couple
All was excellent. Staff were all wonderful--personable, helpful, and really good at their jobs. The 2 women serving us were terrific. Food was excellent. Captain clearly had tremendous expertise and also found great spots for swim stops. Finally, I figure that you in general select really good people, but I can t believe anyone is as good as Vicko. He is simply outstanding: personable, knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. Gave him a 5 only because the scale didn't go higher. A couple of very minor things: some things like "noodles" to float in the water would be nice, and recycling for paper and cans on the ship would be a good idea. All in all, just great.
- William, 30/09/2025 06:55, Travelled in a Couple
The ship Katarina, the crew, the tour itself (Southern route Solit -Dubrovnik) and Sail Croatia - Outstanding The only minor issue was that food, served onboard, and in particular the main courses, let the side down). Would I book again? You bet!
- Roger, 30/09/2025 05:52, Travelled in a Couple
service and location were great
- Mark, 30/09/2025 05:37,
Online research indicated our week with Sail Croatia would be a top experience, and it wasn't wrong. From the very start our dealings with all the crew and tour director Nikos were warm, caring and professional. The boat was immaculate, the onboard dining was well executed and nicely proportioned and the ports of call were pretty and pleasant. The week was suitably paced and all arrangements related to the trip went like clockwork..
- Malcolm, 29/09/2025 08:35, Travelled in a Couple
- Anonymous, 26/09/2025 21:54, Travelled in a Couple
First, the small ship concept is what sets Sail Croatia apart from other cruises. We saided on the Romantic Star in cabin #1. This may have been the best cabin on the ship. It was roomy and the bathroom was bigger than our bathroom on the Discovery Princess. Where Sail Croatia excels is the cruise director. Anita was absolutely amazing. We would sail with her anywhere. The cruise itinerary was perfect and Anita always gave us a pre-arrival briefing with tips for a great outing. It rained one day so Anita switched our activity to a winery, which was a hit with the passengers. A cruise director who can think on their feet and fix problems is worth their weight in gold. The chef staff did a great job. It was irritating that the coffee machines were only available during breakfast. They need to be available all day with newer, higher-capacity machines. Finally, the toilet seat was broken in cabin #1 before we arrived and needs to be replaced.
- Steve, 26/09/2025 17:05, Travelled in a Couple
Wonderfull captain and crew. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and crew. Our hostess with the mostess Ionia was an absolute sweetie. Can totally recommend this cruise and the beautiful islands we visited.
- Anonymous, 25/09/2025 20:40, Travelled in a Couple
The wonderful crew and Pilot did a great job and the service was superb, Anita did an excellent job organizing this tour she was always in contact with everyone and made sure everyone needs were covered She was very caring cheerful and made us very happy Thank you Anita
- Genghis , 25/09/2025 04:38,
This was my first time participating in a yacht cruise. We planned the trip at the recommendation of a good friend who highly recommended Sail Croatia. Everything, from the initial booking of the trip to the beautiful Romantic Star yacht and the fabulous boat crew, exceeded our expectations. A special shoutout to the wonderful and caring Sail Croatia rep Anita! (She is the best!)
- Martin , 24/09/2025 16:42, Travelled in a Couple
The luxurious boat The magnificent crew The delectable food And the exquisite daily swim stops!
- John, 24/09/2025 15:30, Travelled with Friend/s
Great ship and crew.
- Peter, 23/09/2025 19:14, Travelled in a Couple
There are many Accolades use to Discribe the Most recent Olimp Sail-Croatia Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik! It was Relaxing, Informative and Right Sized! The Crew use attentive to our wants and needs, the Food was delicious and the Lunches were diverse. The Beautiful Sunny Weather had a Great Influence on the overall Atmosphere, But the Chemistry of the People Really created the " Magic"! Let's Start with Vedran or V as he became known to the Olimp Passengers or as the " Aussies" would say " Mates:! Everyone would look forward to ( with anticipation) to his Daily Briefings. He was able to read the Room and Delivered his Info with Wit and Humor! Each Day was a New Beautiful Swim Venue and he always gave us the Local Color of the next Stop along with History and Important Tips to help create a most Memorable Adventure Experience! We have also give a Shout out to the Aggregate of International Travelers who Created their own Identity as the Cruise " sailed" on? Great People!
- David, 23/09/2025 15:59, Travelled in a Couple
Ioana was a great hostess. Her assistance and explanations were first class. The boat was great and we were very confident in the captain and his team I would highly recommend Sail Croatia.
- David, 23/09/2025 14:44, Travelled in a Couple
Beautiful cruise throughout the Islands of Croatia. The itinerary was perfect, our cruse director Anita was amazing and the boat crew worked so hard to make everything flawless. I highly recommend Sail Croatia!
- Gary, 23/09/2025 12:57, Travelled in a Couple