Beautiful cycling trip through the Adriatic Sea and Croatian coast and islands, including refreshing swims. Cycling was challenging but good fun. Our guides Miranda and Tonka were fantastic and looked after us very well. They had a great sense of humour and we enjoyed the ‘stories’ on each ride. We were well fed on the Mali Ante and enjoyed great hospitality from the crew. We were a group of 14 and all got on so well and had lots of laughs.
- Joe, 16/06/2025 18:33, Travelled in a Couple
This was such an amazing experience for our family and friends—I honestly can’t imagine a better way to explore the islands. Sail Croatia was excellent at keeping us informed every step of the way, but what truly exceeded our expectations was our skipper, Bruno. His expertise and friendliness made the trip unforgettable. He knew the best secluded swim spots, offered great local advice, listen to our ideas, and was always one step ahead in making arrangements for us. While we hit the main highlights everyone goes to, Bruno helped us discover a more authentic, off-the-beaten-path side of Croatia with stops in smaller towns and quieter marinas. On top of all that, we genuinely enjoyed his company—by the end of the trip, he felt like part of the group!
- Jay, 16/06/2025 15:18, Travelled with Friend/s
We sailed from Split to Dubrovnik, with our captain Ivan. It was such a great week, everything was first class and the knowledge of Ivan just topped off our week.
- Paul, 16/06/2025 15:16, Travelled with Family
A fantastic holiday. Dora, Sanya and the boat crew looked after us so well. Great combination of cycling, swimming and beautiful scenery. Our first time in Croatia but we will definitely be back.
- Anonymous, 16/06/2025 14:34, Travelled with Friend/s
The whole experience was great. People, food, boat, crew, guides, weather, rides. Loved it.
- Daniel, 16/06/2025 10:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Great crew, great itinerary, great food, fun fellow passengers. Croatia is a beautiful and very friendly country - we will return.
- Richard, 16/06/2025 09:23, Travelled in a Couple
Where do i start! Croatia is beautiful Ship was magnificent Cycling challenging and fun Guides very friendly and helpful Staff and food very good And finally- made many new friends!! Highly recommend!!
- Vince Rupolo, 16/06/2025 09:15, Travelled in a Couple
Amazing week onboard Tempera with great crew. The crew worked hard to ensure everything was perfect. Dino was fantastic as tour manager with superb knowledge and great personality. He ensured we all got the most out of our week and provided a high level of personal service. Food was plentiful and to a high standard. All in all a brilliant week!
- Matt, 16/06/2025 06:12, Travelled in a Couple
The Mali Ante crew & our two tour guides worked hard to make our trip the success it was. We cannot thank them enough. The food was generous & of a high standard.
- Paul, 16/06/2025 05:26, Travelled in a Couple
Cruise Director Dino was excellent. He consistently exceeded expectations. Not only did he keep us well informed of our upcoming schedule, he always provided guidance and recommendations for our free time that were very helpful. Captain and crew were also first rate. They were always friendly and very good at their respective jobs. Would recommend this to any friend.
- Rob, 16/06/2025 04:47, Travelled in a Couple
Sail Croatia was fantastic! We sailed on the Almissa and had a wonderful time. Captain Josip and his crew are everything you could ask for and made us feel like a welcomed part of their “at sea” family. Our Sail Croatia host, Lola, was just as wonderful, and words cannot accurately express how impressed we were with her. Book the Almissa through Sail Croatia — you won’t be disappointed!
- Anonymous, 16/06/2025 03:23, Travelled with Friend/s
Our Sail Croatia vacation was among the very best of our lives! An ideal mix of activity, relaxation and site seeing. Sailing to a new island each day, a swim in the Adriatic, a bike tour, time to relax then open time to visit the local town, dine and return to the ship at our leisure. Guides were truly excellent, crew were friendly and very accommodating, ship was beautiful and comfortable, bikes were great quality. I cannot recommend this trip more highly!
- Glenn, 16/06/2025 01:19, Travelled with Friend/s
We're grateful to the crew of the Romantic Star, and to our stellar guide, Anita, for making this trip smooth and memorable. The food was great, the ship was kept spotlessly clean, the swim stops were wonderful, and the service was above and beyond. In addition to Anita, who seemed to anticipate all our needs, a special shout-out to master sailor Dragan and waiters Hrvoye and Toni for their helpfulness and friendliness. We didn't love the wine tasting/tour on Korčula, but that's a minor glitch in an otherwise fabulous week.
- Anonymous, 15/06/2025 21:42, Travelled in a Couple
Ship crew, Sail Croatia rep, friendliness of all travellers
- Ian, 15/06/2025 20:05, Travelled in a Couple
There are many mysteries in life - like which came first, the chicken or the egg, or the origin of the universe. However, one of life’s greatest mysteries is how Francesca can effortlessly wrangle 15 mature-age alcoholic cretins with grace and style, yet lacks the courage to jump from the not-so-lofty heights of the lower deck into the bluest waters you’ve ever seen. One taking far more bravery and skill than the other. Another mystery is how Mateo managed to hide his other six arms for an entire week. That man surely deserves a spot in the Guinness World Records for the most drinks made in a single day All jokes aside the entire crew of Mlini were outstanding. We came as guests and left feeling like family. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for a truely unforgettable week. Lots of love, Harry and Nat
- Harry, 15/06/2025 09:26, Travelled in a Couple
Everything about the cruise was amazing! The crew, the destinations, and the food served on board were all great. Aside from enjoying the beautiful Croatia islands, I also really enjoyed our swim stops! The water was a little cold at the beginning of June, but not unbearable. It was wonderful getting to know the other travelers on our boat. Sail Croatia is a 10/10 experience for families, friends, or even solo travelers.
- Zachary, 15/06/2025 00:50, Travelled in a Couple
Great group of people. Crew and leader were wonderful. Couldn’t have asked for anything better
- Connor, 14/06/2025 17:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Timmy was very welcoming and made sure everyone had a great time and help provide entertainment and comfort, Tim made it great
- Riley , 14/06/2025 14:43, Travelled in a Couple
The trip was awesome from the start in Dubrovnic to the end at Split. Our Skipper Nikola planned the stops with our input and his sugestions enhanced the trip. Restaurants he booked for us served Croation cuisine and were excellent value. Our hostess, Ivana, catered perfectly. serving typical Croation breakfasts and lunches. I speak for the 12 of us onboard, that this is a memory to cherish. We will be back.
- Bruce, 14/06/2025 11:50, Travelled with Friend/s
Fran, Mateo and the crew were all so amazing, Couldn’t have had a better experience on the boat, loved every minute of our trip and would recommend absolutely everybody to do sail Croatia!!!
- Ryan, 14/06/2025 07:43, Travelled in a Couple
Our second trip to Croatia was very special for several reasons. The cruise itinerary was varied and excellent overall. Anita was a superb tour manager, always making an extra effort to make everyone happy. She communicates very well, is highly organized, works extraordinarily hard, and always has a smile on her face. The Romantic Star ship is well designed, very comfortable, and the food is healthy and tasty, We were also fortunate that the other passengers were friendly and interesting. I would definitely recommend this cruise to my friends. I do feel that more time should be spent on land. We often landed mid to late afternoon. I feel that the educational component should be enhanced (eg more discussion of Croatian history). I also feel that the ship should overnight in Komiza instead of Vis. But overall the experience was wonderful. Thank you!
- Jonathan, 13/06/2025 15:48, Travelled in a Couple
Great crew, great people and boat. Our rep was awesome Tim! Couldn’t ask for a better time
- Ben, 13/06/2025 14:26, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew on the boat were all so great. Food was very good, and the service from all was fantastic. Our tour guide Tim was also amazing and really made our whole week on Sail Croatia so easy with the constant information and just in general a great guy! Thank you for such a great week!
- Tom, 13/06/2025 14:20, Travelled with Friend/s
The modern vessel the Olimp was sailed and managed by the fantastic crew and Captain to perfection. The meals and service where 5 Star ⭐️ Our cruise Director was informative and entertaining With every briefing , and answered all our repetitive questions with humour. Overall this cruise more than exceeded our expectations Friendliness of the crew , the daily swim stop and the Islands we visited . Looking forward to booking our next Return Cruise with Sail Croatia. Ken & Jan
- Kenneth , 13/06/2025 08:37, Travelled in a Couple
The entire Mali Anti crew and guides were wonderful. The boat was clean, comfortable, with plenty of room. The sailing itinerary and cycling were extremely well planned out. The food was excellent and more than what could have been expected. Other guests were quite friendly and fun to be with. We were fortunate to have really good weather for sailing, cycling, and wandering at every stop. Everyone on the crew seemed to go above and beyond to make our experience great. This included the captain (Ivica), the sailors (Ivan and Ilija), the waiter (Mario - he was exceptional), the chef (Ivica - who was truly wonderful) and helper (Antonio). The two guides Miranda and Ana were outstanding throughout our entire trip. (Suggestions - the rooms could have a few more hooks to hang things on and the mirrors in the bathrooms need to be lowered about 6 inches)
- Bob, 13/06/2025 03:24, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
The people and the locations. Wowza
- Anonymous, 09/06/2025 13:30, Travelled in a Couple
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
Attention to detail, friendly service, good bonding
- Cris, 09/06/2025 10:56, Travelled in a Couple
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
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
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