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4.8 from 4778 reviews
Great time!

Sail Croatia crew were fantastic and great hospitality. We loved the swim stops and all the islands. Beds were comfortable and food was good. Would highly recommend. Our boat leader Vicko was the BEST!!!!!

- Jane, 12/06/2025 16:44, Travelled with Friend/s

Best Ever / Croatia 2025

We went with 3 other couples for one week tri[p around the islands. Tony and Mateo were the best crew ever and are our new friends :-) The trip and suggestions Tony the Captain made were perfect and he was so polite and interactive with us all. Mateo is a great Chef and did all the shopping also, but so much more. They worked so well as "a team" Hope to see them again soon. Bob and Taryn

- ROBERT/BOB, 12/06/2025 13:58, Travelled with Friend/s

Trip of a Lifetime

My Fiance and I are 26 and 31. We booked the Explorer cruise on the Salve Di Mare from Split to Dubrovnik. We truly believe we picked the best cruise option and the nicest boat. Check-in was easy, our Sail Croatia guide Vicko was simply amazing from start to finish. The food, too, was exceptionally good - some of the best food we had on our whole trip. The entire staff was friendly and pleasant to be around. We had a change of route due to a failed refueling, and the crew adapted our route nicely to still have us spend the day at a lovely island. In summary, we had the time of our lives and can't imagine visiting Croatia any other way. 10./10.

- Daniel , 11/06/2025 23:59, Travelled in a Couple

Navigator tuna boat

Week was amazing, one of the greatest weeks I have had on my trip so far. Marin was amazing and it felt so relaxing as he had organised everything for us and always gave the best recommendations for everything and was very professional. The crew were perfect couldn’t fault a thing about them, they would bend over backwards for any of us if we needed. I would only do another sail Croatia week if Marin is my rep and I am on the tuna boat with the same crew

- Will, 11/06/2025 19:04, Travelled with Friend/s

Tuna Split to Split cruise

Marin was an incredible guide. He had a lot of local knowledge. He showed a lot of care towards everyone in the group. He became our friend. The rest of the crew were also fantastic. The food was great. The activities were fun and well organised. I was also lucky to do it with an amazing group of other guests onboard. Would recommend this to anyone!

- Chris Burgess, 11/06/2025 15:42, Travelled Solo

Great week away with family, friends and best crew ever

We were on a fantastic brand new boat - there were lots of teething issues on her maiden voyage and Nicola, our captain, was super amazing at doing work arounds to make sure our trip was awesome - throw in Ivana , our degreed maritime expert in sailing, cooking and just generally making all our lives so easy and you have a great holiday. I found Nicola engaging when he needed to be and otherwise left us to do our own thing. He made recommendations of places to sail and eat and they were perfect and enjoyed by all. And a first class captain to boot. But please fix the niggles on Jolene - she is a beautiful catamaran but has teething issues

- Mark, 11/06/2025 15:31, Travelled with Friend/s

Great Trip!

Sail Croatia was awesome! We took a Private Yacht Tour and our captain was incredible and made the whole trip super easy!

- Will, 11/06/2025 12:24, Travelled with Friend/s

Best week of my life

Marin and all the other crew members made it so easy to have the most amazing time and the places that they recommended were perfect also the food on board was awesome aswell.. I will be highly recommending sail Croatia and also the Crew to others

- William m, 11/06/2025 11:54, Travelled with Friend/s

Katarina

Just back from a fun-packed week on Katarina covering Split return south. Klara did a great job helping to organise onshore dining for the whole group. And the crew generally gave us a great time. Missoni Bar on Korcula was a highlight along with dinner at Mijet Island. Not forgetting the Captain's Dinner and the duo of guitarists, whose playing had everyone on the dance floor. This was my fourth visit to Croatia and has to be the best. I'll be back.

- Andrew, 11/06/2025 09:28, Travelled Solo

Sail Cgostia trip Split to Dubrovnik

You are fortunate to have Ivan and Lucija working gor you. They both made the trip perfect for all the guests. Would definitely want them on my next trip.

- Ken, 11/06/2025 09:19, Travelled in a Couple

Stephen Davis

Small number of people on board, plus great villages and stops along the way. Service by the staff was exceptional.

- Anonymous, 11/06/2025 09:15, Travelled with Friend/s

Great Trip

We had wonderful guides Luciua and Ivan who both made our bike and sail trip really enjoyable. Their energy was motivating and both made us feel very comfortable with our rides. Luciuas sharing of local history and information was very helpful.

- Wes , 11/06/2025 08:55,

The best family trip ever

The crew, the boat, the entire outfit was top notch. The skipper Ante and Josipa the hostess were awesome in every way. Ante made excellent decisions on mooring and reservations, none of which we could have done without him. Josie was the most outstanding cook- prawns with garlic, stabbed Sea bream, and incredible pasta. Both as a team became pay of our family. We had a serious scooter accident and they became a medical team assisting us with the injuries. I have no words to completely express our gratitude.

- Nadim, 11/06/2025 07:42,

Island hopping, and E bike extravaganza

From a captain and crew and our cycling guides, they went out of their way to make our trip and everyone else’s exceptional. I would recommend our trip to all of our friends and family and hopefully one day we can join you again for another trip.. You could also improve our experience with better coffee in the morning. Cheers

- Anonymous, 11/06/2025 06:51, Travelled in a Couple

Tour leader was great

Marin was unreal. Made the experience such a good week! Give that man a pay rise!

- Brodie, 11/06/2025 05:41, Travelled Solo

fantastic trip, crew and accommodations

our trip was wonderful from start to finish . crew could not have been nicer and more helpful. Special thanks to Mario for his help in the dining room. The food and the chef were marvelous. Ana and Miranda were super helpful with our daily bike rides. Best cruise we have been on and we were sad to see it end. would definitely do this cruise again. if we could… This was a hard-working crew with great attention to detail and worked well together.. They all take pride in their work. A delight to be aboard the Mali Ante!!! A once in a lifetime experience and memory!!

- Bill, 10/06/2025 19:41, Travelled in a Couple

Wonderful week of fun.

We had a wonderful week of sailing and cycling. It was so much fun. The crew were awesome, they were so friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun week of exercise mixed with relaxation.

- Paul, 10/06/2025 18:47, Travelled in a Couple

Fabulous crew and wonderful cruise itinerary

I really enjoyed our crew and our tour guide, Anita. They were wonderfully attentive to our needs and refreshing to be around. I will highly recommend this ship and crew to our friends.

- Randy, 10/06/2025 18:44, Travelled with Family

Experience Croatia like no other

The swim stops were amazing! Everyday we would stop at somewhere incredible with crystal clear water, away from the world and have the place to ourselves. You could see the Croatian islands with ferries, lugging your luggage around, spend endless hours researching what to do, see and eat in each island or you could unpack once for the week, have recommendations made for you, no lugging luggage around, no watching where to place feet in pebble beaches with spiky sea urchins when you just jump straight in from the ship. We chose Katarina for its super yacht feel, and that it did! We were lucky to have only 15 in the group which meant having afternoon drinks alone in the hot tub or spending time with the others of the group should you want to, as we became a close knit family! Klara, our cruise director was fun, informative and always willing to assist us all. I’m not a history buff but her morning briefs was enough to get me interested and wanting to know more and she delivered

- Roger, 10/06/2025 17:11, Travelled in a Couple

Tempera

The staff made it a really great trip especially Max. Ivana’s knowledge of the area and her help was exceptional.

- Anonymous, 10/06/2025 13:17, Travelled in a Couple

Katarina

This cruise from Split took us out to several islands and on to Dubrovnik then back to Split. The amazing staff on Katarina never missed a beat the whole week looking after our every need. What a team! The boat had every luxury you could ask for and the food on board was amazing. The other guests on board also made it a very memorable trip as we all got along famously! Lastly our tour director Karla was the best we have ever had and we have travelled a lot! Her suggestions for on shore activities were fabulous and her professionalism was beyond words. Also her sense of humour definitely made things hum along nicely. We would certainly go back and enjoy another cruise if the opportunity pops up. Loved it!

- Bernie, 10/06/2025 08:50, Travelled in a Couple

Brilliant !!

From start to finish the cruise and the staff exeeded our expectations , what a wonderful experience. We are already discussing our next cruise !!

- David, 10/06/2025 06:26, Travelled with Family

Fabulous island cruise with Sail Croatia

We enjoyed an amazing 7 day island cruise on Katarina doing the Split south return itinerary. The crew were excellent from Ivana and Angela in the bar/restaurant to the sailors, chefs, room cleaner and of course Captain Ivan. Each island was different and we loved visiting Stari Grad, Hvar Town, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Korcula and Makarska as well as Split. We were blessed with fantastic sunny weather and calm seas. The group all bonded on day 1 and we enjoyed several dinners together on the islands. Highly recommended.

- Nigel, 10/06/2025 06:01, Travelled in a Couple

Relaxed

The pace of the cruise was fantastic Having breakfast and lunch on the boat and going into towns at night was perfect.Absolutely loved the swim stops(Floating noodles would have been a great addition).Loved the Captains dinner but thought it should have been on first night or last night

- Stephen, 10/06/2025 04:39, Travelled in a Couple

Awesome sailing and cycling

The vessel, the guides, the crew, the country and the awesome group I traveled with.

- Martin Antonio, 09/06/2025 16:43,

Split to Split 31/05/2025 Cycle cruise

I had not booked anything like this before. The whole week was amazing. The group on board were fantastic. Everyone was positive throughout. We were there to enjoy every moment. Having a positive group makes the holiday so good. The Sail Croatia team were super. Srdan and Matilda were excellent representatives. Nothing was too much trouble. The crew on board were brilliant. They kept us safe., fed, and the boat was very clean. The meals on board were excellent. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables . The Captains Dinner was a particular highlight. A life affirming week. Spent with great people in amazing places. The week absolutely flew by.

- Martin, 09/06/2025 14:45,

Not worth it

Food quality - Near prison food. Fish was dry, food unseasoned at all. Your best dishes were soup and 1 pasta meal. Drink prices - total rip off your drink prices rivalled Hvar.. Communication * This involves calling hvar the party island even though it is no longer as such, also being told 2 days before the end of the trip we could order eggs for breakfast..* Pay your workers decent wages. Being told that they are paid less because tips are expected is a joke. Your not America. Tips are standard in a terrible country like America to get around the fact they have shitty minimum wage laws. If you offered me this trip again for free I would refuse. I also will be letting anyone who ever asks me about sailing through Croatia not to bother. They would be better off organising a private car / ferry transportation to a select few islands that would still end up cheaper than the price you charge.

- Daniel, 09/06/2025 14:20, Travelled in a Couple

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2025-06-12:

Hi Dan, Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear your cruise didn’t meet your expectations. We have a thorough process in place for handling complaints onboard, which includes raising any concerns with your Tour Manager and, if needed, escalating them to our customer service team so we can address them promptly. This process is outlined in your pre-departure documents and on the Sail Croatia app. We’ve reviewed our internal records and found no report of your concerns during the trip, and it appears the complaints process was not followed. Unfortunately, we’re unable to resolve issues that aren’t brought to our attention at the time. While food preferences can vary, we’ve reviewed feedback from your specific departure and found the average food rating was 4.3/5 from fellow travellers. Your comments have been noted and are appreciated. Hvar is one of the most vibrant destinations in Croatia, known for its beaches, restaurants, and nightlife. Guests looking for a party atmosphere typically head to popular venues such as Hula Hula Bar or Nautica Bar, famous for their flaming Jäger trains. While noise restrictions apply to ships docked in many Croatian ports to respect local communities, these don’t affect the nightlife onshore - guests simply head off the ship to enjoy their evening. Information on tipping - including guidelines on etiquette and suggested amounts - is available on our website, in pre-departure documents, and on the Sail Croatia App. Given the information provided in advance of your cruise, we were surprised to hear that the tipping process was unexpected. Tipping, while not customary in countries like Australia and New Zealand, is widely practised and appreciated in Croatia and across Europe. Many locals rely on the summer tourism season to earn the majority of their annual income, and while we pay all our staff a fair and competitive wage, tipping is a customary and appreciated way to acknowledge good service. It’s always optional but very much valued. Sail Croatia offers a relaxed, hassle-free way to explore Croatia by small ship. With accommodation, transport, and some meals included, guests can enjoy a unique travel experience while visiting beautiful destinations along the coast at their own pace. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. Thanks,

Bike

- Steven, 09/06/2025 14:09, Travelled in a Couple

Fun times

The people and the locations. Wowza

- Anonymous, 09/06/2025 13:30, Travelled in a Couple

Sale Croatia Lady Diana

Josip and Calum were wonderful and made the trip one that we will remember forever. They were professional and covered all the details of the trip. They were a great combo and made the trip special. The whole crew of the Lady Diana was outstanding..

- Vincent , 09/06/2025 11:12, Travelled in a Couple

Split north bike

Attention to detail, friendly service, good bonding

- Cris, 09/06/2025 10:56, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic experience

We loved the small ship style of travel. This allowed us to really experience the smaller, more intimate areas, towns, and ports of Croatia. We loved the variation from day to day, both with respect to the rides, and the areas themselves. Our guides Tonka and Lola were absolutely wonderful. They were so personable, caring, enthusiastic, energetic, and knowledgeable. Everyday was pure joy with both of them. We really loved the freedom to explore the different towns in the afternoons and evenings and have dinners off the ship.

- Jay, 09/06/2025 09:43,

Amazing trip

The small sized ships allowed access to smaller, quieter, and less busy ports allowing access to the real charm of Croatia. We loved the varied destinations, ports, and rides. No two days were the same. It also allowed us to really interact with the other guests and get to know them well. Our guide’s knowledge of the area and its history was excellent and very informative.

- Jay, 09/06/2025 09:28, Travelled with Family

Dubrovnik to Split ExplorerIvsna was

Ivana was a great tour leader, informative and friendly. The crew were reliable and helpful and food was good Our fellow passengers were an enthusiastic group of varied ages who all shared enthusiasm for the excursions and swimming.This all made for a fun,happy trip. Thankyou Ivana, you were amazing..

- Anne and Rod, 09/06/2025 09:20, Travelled in a Couple

Bucket list ticked

After doing a bare boat charter around Turkey years ago, we wanted to do same in Croatia, however as keen cyclist was saw the perfect blend of boating and cycling in what Sail Croatia offered … and without all the hassle of a bare boat. The crew and cycle guides were first class … hats off to all. Thanks for the memories.

- David Lovell, 09/06/2025 08:13, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic Time

The overall trio was awesome, especially our Captain Toma. He was very knowledgeable about the area and where to go and we got to experience so many cool and different cities

- Chris, 09/06/2025 08:04, Travelled with Friend/s

It just gets better

This was our forth sail Croatia trip. The previous ones were the cycle trip and we decided to go for a less energetic experience. There was definitely an improvement on our previous trips with regards to both the food and accommodation on board. The chef was producing quality 3 course meals for almost 40 people in a ships galley kitchen. The presentation was exceptional and always plenty of food for everyone. The villages and towns we visited were beautiful as always. Staff were mint.

- Colin Wilson, 09/06/2025 07:58, Travelled in a Couple

Elders

Concept (power bikes) combined with Croatian touring. Fabulous cruise and cycletrip for couples who want to active lifestyle. The ship was newer and immaculate. The crew were caring, couteus, and helpful.

- Alan, 09/06/2025 07:33, Travelled in a Couple

All you could need Croatian cruise.

Sail Croatia made booking this cruise so easy. Their website is user friendly with great after hours service. The tour guide onboard our boat, the Tempera (Ivana) made our trip something to remember. She was very approachable, knowledgeable and above all a people person. There was always plenty of tours and activities to do and of course these are at your own expense. But their are also plenty of things to do that don't need money. The ship's crew were fantastic with the likes of Max and Milan going above and beyond.. Plenty of good food was in supply by the rated chefs. The Captains dinner for me was a standout. Of course if you have special dietary needs it is best to communicate this to them as early as you can. We felt safe the whole time. The waters in the Adriatic Sea were very tranquil for our trip. Swimming off the back of the boat was a fun affair for everyone aboard. The crew made the environment onboard fun for people from all around the world to relax and enjoy themselves.

- Andrew, 09/06/2025 07:04, Travelled in a Couple

Marko

- Anonymous, 09/06/2025 06:53, Travelled Solo

Tempera with Ivana

Boat and crew were fantastic. Places we went and the information we were given were outstanding . Best week of my life. The meals were out of this world good., and lots of it ! Ivana gave us the history and background of everywhere we went , and tips and side tours, so we knew we were seeing and doing everything we needed to at each location. Highly recommend Sail Croatia

- Todd, 09/06/2025 06:33, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic experience

Great ship (Emanuel), crew, guides (Ivica and Mario), and group of fellow cyclists. We did the ebike option (like almost everyone else) and it made the whole trip a enjoyable experience. Seeing the islands at a slower pace, stopping for swims and hearing the island history was great. Would recommend to all.

- Ian, 09/06/2025 05:39, Travelled in a Couple

Brilliant week in Croatia

Great scenery; great staff - all of them, boat crew, wait staff, guides; great food.

- Brian, 09/06/2025 05:22, Travelled Solo

Wonderful trip

Cycling the islands of Croatia was a unique and wonderful way to see the islands. The ship, with only 32 riders plus crew, was awesome. We loved our crew, leaders and other like minded guests we got to know during the week. The daily cycling stops made it easy for all types of riders whether on an e-bike or conventional bike. Highly recommend!

- John, 09/06/2025 04:21,

Wonderful

The vessel, the crew and tour leader met all expectations.

- Anthony, 09/06/2025 01:16, Travelled in a Couple

Hike trails need some work

Everyone on the Afrodita works so hard, the ship was very well maintained and the food was great. The hike guides very good and well informed. The trails were not maintained by any standards basically goat paths. I slipped and fell on first hike injured my leg, cuts and bruised on the loose sharp rock. The guides Martin and ILona were great. Martin applied bandages to my leg to stop the bleeding then helped me finish the last kilometer back to the boat. I had to skip the hike the next day and only did 5 of the 7 hikes opting to do the easiest. Looking back I wish I knew the trail conditions, the length and elevations were all that I remember and the hikes were moderate. Next time we will do the elegant cruse. I wish I could give 5 stars.

- Brandon Weder, 08/06/2025 14:35, Travelled in a Couple

Simply Brilliant

A bunch of like minded holiday makers and awesome crew made this great. Captain and crew were dedicated to us having a great time. The activity staff were brilliant, Andro was the star with his local knowledge and passion for making everyone feel happy and safe. Thank you

- Adrian, 08/06/2025 09:45, Travelled in a Couple

A great trip with a large group of friends.

There were about twenty of us traveling as a group. We made nice friendships with the other guests on the ship. The rides and the option of e-bikes makes this adventure accessible and fun for everyone. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. They provided insight into history of the area offered great suggestions for dinner and activities when we were not cycling. The captain and crew were also very friendly and skilled.

- Bill, 07/06/2025 17:42, Travelled with Friend/s

Best week ever

Sail Croatia was one of the best weeks I have ever lived - everything is basically done for you, just rock up, make friends and party! Our trip was made even better by our host Ceilie who was super friendly and ensured we all had an awesome time. Our group will be back again soon!

- Hayden, 06/06/2025 22:23, Travelled with Friend/s

Family trip

Marco was a fantastic captain and helped create a unique and wonderful experience for my family. This was my second sail with Sail Croatia and it for sure won’t be my last, they are a top notch sail company.

- Ashley , 06/06/2025 21:00,