We arrived at the boat in Dubrovnik and met the very welcoming host Vedran. We were made to feel at home instantly and explored the boat which had all the facilities you would expect and a splendid hot tub on the sun deck. To say we had a blast is probably a bit of an understatement. We all got on very well as a group, and the staff were excellent – including Mio, Martina, Sylvie and the captain Vlado. We were lucky with a very hot & sunny week so the daily swim stops in coves were always welcome. And then there was the wine….. Whilst by no means experts we can now distinguish our Grk from our Vugava and discuss the styles of Posip! And for red, the ubiquitous Plavac Mali (literally ‘little blue’) was made in all sorts of styles. We visited family wineries in various locations including a fun jeep safari on the island of Brac and a local Peka dinner on Hvar. Thanks Vedran for your knowledge, unflappability and company during the week. Keep on singing those songs!!! živjeli!
- Paul & Clare, 31/07/2025 09:44, Travelled with Friend/s
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. We thought that lunches were of fine dining quality. The balance of on-board versus port side time was wonderful as was the freedom to explore on our own. The whole crew was very friendly, and our fellow travelers were a delight. Our tour Director Anita was quite simply fantastic - great suggestions for places to visit and to dine and very personable. Thank You!
- Gary, 31/07/2025 01:10, Travelled in a Couple
The itinerary was fantastic. The staff was amazing. Our concierge Verdan was incredible. The Captain was extremely professional. The bar and waitstaff including Martina and Meio were so much fun. Cabins were comfortable. The wine was fantastic. We came with no expectations and left with one of the best vacations ever. Would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone. We will definitely rebook in the future. Croatia is amazing.
- Rob, 30/07/2025 11:25,
The ship was immaculately fitted out, crew were friendly, helpful and courteous. Food was substantial and generally good standard. But not gourmet as photography on brochures suggested. The islands were interesting and great to explore, however, a couple had very little to keep us occupied and exploring( notably Brac). Sail Croatia events coordinator was always helpful and available to help and plan for each stopover.. We felt that more entertainment in evenings even one more early on in cruise would have brought guests and crew together . The evening dinner on one of the islands was extremely disappointing, both for location and the meal itself.
- Peter, 29/07/2025 15:00, Travelled in a Couple
Great people, nice crew & boat.
- Fernando, 29/07/2025 11:14, Travelled with Family
Wow what a great week. We had an outstanding tour guide in ivana. Everything ran like clockwork. Great daily briefings and detailed information on our next port city. Ivana was excellent in all facets. The boat was always immaculately clean and the crew friendly and obliging. Special mention to Pamela(crew) . A bright intelligent young woman. Sail Croatia future looks bright with staff like Pamela working her way through the ranks. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.
- Tony, 29/07/2025 06:54,
This is a trip to recommend for several reasons, the itinerariy is superb. Ivana our host could not have been better and the crew is fantastic. There is always room to improve on A few things like breakfast, the village dinner, but all in all very good
- Gustavo, 29/07/2025 05:12, Travelled with Family
From the minute we boarded our vessel, Esperanza we knew it would be a great holiday. The service from all of the crew was exceptional, with Dino, our tour guide providing us with valuable information and he had very sound knowledge of every destination we visited. I would place Dino as one of the best tour guides I have ever had. Martina, our front of house hostess, did an amazing job of keeping all of the guests happy in every possible way. Nothing was too difficult for her and made everyone feel happy. I would highly recommend this cruise for anyone looking for an educational and fun holiday in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Thank you Sail Croatia for the wonderful experience.
- Harold , 26/07/2025 13:27, Travelled with Friend/s
Vi hadde en fantastisk uke ombord på Romantic Star. Utrolig fint opplegg: flott båt, fin lugar, god mat, veldig hyggelig cruise manager og mannskap og fine utflukter. Daglige "swim stop" ga en veldig fin kombinasjon av bading og opplevelser. Kan virkelig anbefales!
- Anonymous, 25/07/2025 09:05, Travelled in a Couple
We sailed on the Wine Cruise on Romantic Star in July 2025. The ship, the crew and our tour guide, Ivana, were amazing. We loved the destinations and the unique wine tasting experiences. The food on ship was fantastic, and took care of special dietary needs. We were guided by Ivana, our incredible Tour Guide. She made us feel at home and gave us excellent, personalised advice for activities in port. Cannot recommend highly enough. We loved our cruise. Thank you Sail Croatia, Romantic Star, and Ivana.
- Gordon , 23/07/2025 14:43, Travelled in a Couple
Great product - Boat awesome and destinations fantastic with staff very good
- Mick, 22/07/2025 21:39, Travelled in a Couple
Everything - the ship, the crew, the cruise director, the food, the itinerary and the fellow passengers. We had a fabulous trip sailing from Dubrovnik to Split with overnights at five Croatian islands in between. We enjoyed the blend of organised activities, especially the daily swim stops and the option each day of ‘doing your own thing’ after lunch or taking advantage of the organised activities on offer. On our trip, the group of passengers gelled really well and many will be keeping in contact now the holiday is over. I’d recommend both Sail Croatia and this particular trip to anyone potentially interested in this type of holiday.
- Trevor, 22/07/2025 17:57,
Our cruise on the Olimp from Dubrovnik to Split was fabulous. Ioana the cruise excursion director was the so organized. Ioana set the Vibe for the whole cruise right from the beginning. Ioana paid attention to details she listened to what people wanted and made sure that she provided clear information and instructions, both verbally and through the what’s app. Captain Jure and crew all were very professional and friendly making sure were safe and truly cared about our enjoyment. The rooms were cleaned beautifully everyday by Nicolina. Sail Croatia was the best choice for us. If you book with Sail Croatia you will not be disappointed.
- Jeri , 22/07/2025 13:38, Travelled in a Couple
Great company with experienced staff. The rep was super friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back next year.
- Anonymous, 22/07/2025 10:11, Travelled with Family
Vi hadde en super ferie fra start til slutt. Mannskapet ombord var veldig proffesjonell og hyggelig Rent og pent ombord og nydelig mat Cruise verten vår Ivana yter 110% En sann glede for oss. Hun var både kunnskapsrik og omtenksom. Vil helt klart prøve å få hun som vår vert på neste cruise Takker for en fantastisk opplevelse
- Stig, 22/07/2025 07:42, Travelled with Friend/s
From start to finish the wine cruise was of the highest standard. Helped by the friendly crew and Captain the holiday was an unforgettable experience. The fellowship created was infectious on the trip and feels like we have made real connections onboard.. a must do!
- Michael , 22/07/2025 06:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Trip was made by a great crew. Easy and relaxed. My only comment as most are couples I would have liked to go for a paddle board with my wife. Perhaps another paddle board and other recreational water sports toys. But that me. A active relaxer.
- Murray Healey, 22/07/2025 06:14, Travelled in a Couple
We spent a wonderful time in Croatia, our guide Dino provided all the needed information and tips for the different destinations. Also, the crew was top notch, Martina bringing energy to breakfast and lunches and always available at the bar to help! Thanks for everything!
- Julian, 22/07/2025 06:10, Travelled with Family
I had a great time! Specially Dino and Martina contributed to do this trip very pleasent and happy. Thanks a lot!
- Cristóbal, 22/07/2025 05:14, Travelled with Family
From start to finish it was fantastic the crew the Captain all the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Ioana our guide was the life and soul of the boat. Nothing was to much trouble for her and she Explained every day what we could do ie trips Excursions ect. We met many new friends from USA to Australia. And the food was out of this world We’re already looking at next year. Regards Glenn
- Glenn, 16/07/2025 19:50, Travelled with Friend/s
It would;ve been nice to be able to dine outside on the Olimp, have the outside bar open at least for beer and a cocktail of the day. The Jacuzzi wasn't working.
- Rich, 16/07/2025 15:45, Travelled in a Couple
Our cruise was made exceptional by the itinerary organised by the tour manager Ivana Mateja, captain and the crew on board Romantic Star. The locations and excursions we visited at each stop on our way from Split to Dubrovnik were well organised and each wine tasting event was amazing! Every member of the crew was friendly and welcoming and made us feel that we were on an exclusive and unique holiday. The food was delicious and high quality, and beautifully presented. The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious.
- John, 15/07/2025 09:17, Travelled in a Couple
The ship was amazing, the port stops were excellent, our cruise-mates were fantastic, but most of all, our tour director, Ioana, was the best. She was proactive about every aspect of our trip and made sure we made the best use of our time on the boat and off it. I can’t say enough good things about this cruise. It was the best one we’ve ever taken and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a way to visit the islands and coastline of Croatia.
- John, 15/07/2025 08:59,
We loved Croatia. Esperanza and its crew were very good. The difficult issue for us was the tipping. It was quite an expensive holiday in the first place and the tour manager suggested tipping around 10%. Made us feel awkward.
- David, 15/07/2025 06:50, Travelled in a Couple
Everything from pre-cruise planning with the Sail Croatia staff, to our Sail Croatia representative Vicko, to the staff and crew on Romantic Star was exceptional. Our cruise had shipmates from all over the world and everyone got along fantastically and had a wonderful time. I can honestly say that everything about this cruise was terrific and I will recommend Sail Croatia to anyone interested in visiting Croatia!
- Robert, 14/07/2025 16:34, Travelled with Friend/s
The ship was beautiful! Food was delicious. Staff was warm and welcoming. We loved it all!
- Ken and Christi, 14/07/2025 02:15, Travelled in a Couple
All very well organised, excellent ship and crew, stunning scenery and great company.
- Emrys, 12/07/2025 20:08, Travelled in a Couple
We travelled with some dear old friends and the other passengers on our cruise became new friends. Our great cruise director Vicko gave us keen insights and brought Croatia front and center.. A beautiful country with fabulous food, wine and rich history made it an unforgettable trip.
- Army , 10/07/2025 13:49, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat crew and Sail Croatia guide (Ivan) were amazing, very attentive and friendly. The accommodations on the ship were awesome and the water and views of Croatia breathtaking and the excursions on to the island were just right. It was a fantastic way to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Highly recommend.
- James, 09/07/2025 22:03, Travelled in a Couple
The dedication of the crew including the forever singing sailor, the captain always welcoming to me. Equally true with tour director Ivan. And Ivor. As we’re Stipe,, Ana another mick jagger fan and finally the petite Nicolas.
- Peter, 09/07/2025 04:12, Travelled in a Couple
Beautiful vessel and crew who organised a great itinerary. Every swim stop was lengthy and in a great location and visits and tours were of a high standard. Along with interactions with other guests made for a highly recommended holiday.
- Brian , 09/07/2025 00:16, Travelled in a Couple
The boat Katerina was wonderful, and looked brand new although several years old. The captain and the rest of the crew were very friendly and provided excellent service. The itinerary and included tours were all good, and the country looked beautiful. Excellent weather also helped. Tour manager V was always available and provided great information and assistance when required.
- Frank, 08/07/2025 20:02, Travelled in a Couple
Most relaxing and luxurious way to see the best of Croatia's wonderful islands and historic sites. The Yacht Romantic Star, her crew and guide was incredible!
- Mark, 08/07/2025 15:23, Travelled in a Couple
Fabulous, friendly helpful crew & fun, informative, well organised tour leader. A few little things would make it a 6 star experience. A box to help get in & more importantly out of the small boat at the blue cave for those with short legs and limited mobility - This trip is overpriced at 25 euros - it’s a 15 minute 15 euro experience at best. A washing line in the shower in the cabin to dry your swim wear would also be good. That said a great tour visiting beautiful islands. Food on board was excellent, swim stops were well chosen & cycling round the lakes a joy. The retractable stairs into the water at the swim stops made the trip as my partner could swim off the boat without fearing she could not get back on the boat.
- Anonymous, 08/07/2025 12:14, Travelled in a Couple
We highly recommend this team. It was a delightful week with many new friends. The boat was top notch and the crew was very receptive to every request. Would strongly recommend this vacation to anyone who wants to chill out and relax.
- Fraser, 08/07/2025 11:46, Travelled in a Couple
We had Ivana as our tour guide and she was great at organisizing oir daily activities and a great crew
- Nicholas, 08/07/2025 10:14, Travelled in a Couple
A pristine vessel lovingly operated and maintained by a wonderful family, generous cabins and plenty of food. Very engaging and knowledgeable host and guide, with excellent optional and included tours. Would recommend.
- Paul, 08/07/2025 09:22, Travelled in a Couple
After spending two weeks on a 5000 passenger cruise ship in the Caribbean in November last year, it was the total opposite experience travelling on Romantic Star. Not only did we have plenty of space to relax , but also were able to befriend fellow passengers in the first couple of days, which was impossible on the other ship. Life time friendships made. Staff all very friendly and totally helpful. We were made to feel important, which does not happen on a large cruise ship. The daily swim stops were great as were the buffet breakfasts and 3 course lunches. The islands visited were similar but different. Our host Vitak was charming and most informative during his regular 10 am talks. We would have no hesitation in returning to sail with Sail Croatia. Perhaps they could think about branching out to take in more northern islands , which I think would be popular for returning guests.
- David, 08/07/2025 08:48, Travelled in a Couple
We had the best week on the Esperanza. Ivana our onboard cruise manager was amazing, such a lovely person, and the boats crew were first class. The boat was spotless, food great and service excellent. The weather was perfect, swim stops relaxing, town visits interesting and the Captains dinner a fun night. It was a trip that has provided a life long memory.
- Geoff, 08/07/2025 08:47, Travelled in a Couple
Amazing service food and a great tour leader
- Noel, 08/07/2025 08:06,
We looked into many options and ultimately picked the Elegance cruise from Split to Dubrovnik on the Olimp. We had high expectations and it exceeded them. The Sail Croatia tour director (Ivan) was amazing — funny, informative, transparent. The ship and its crew were also excellent. It was recently renovated and all the systems including the AC worked well which was key because there was a heat wave when we were there. The swim stops were excellent and the swimming platform made it easy for everyone to access the sea. Just an amazing trip, staff, and fun group of fellow passengers. Highly recommended. Great job Ivan!
- Daniel, 08/07/2025 01:14, Travelled in a Couple
Truly, a first class operation. The captain and crew of the Katarina were very professional ,accommodating and helpful. The meals were excellent, the cabins beautiful and the entire ship spotless. Very impressed , Would certainly do it again and would Strongly recommend it! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
- Akram , 06/07/2025 14:10, Travelled in a Couple
Lovely almost new boat but old classical style. Wonderful cruise director, Anita, who went out of her way to ensure everything was as perfect as it could be - spot-on recommendations for restaurants and activities, and incredibly warm and friendly. The unmatched crystal clear water of the Croatian islands.
- Stephen, 06/07/2025 07:03, Travelled in a Couple
Our tour leader (Mia) - first class, great communicator The other guest on the trip - a great mix of people The captain and crew of the boat - they were excellent The above items created a wonderful atmosphere The food onboard - excellent The quality of the boat (Katarina) - well designed and maintained in spotless condition The daily itinerary
- Jim, 03/07/2025 15:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Mia our guide and the entire crew of the Katarina worked so diligently to give their guests an unforgettable experience. The ship was beautiful and was kept in pristine condition. The food was gorgeous and catered very well also for we vegetarians. We enjoyed the daily swims, and of course the excursions on the islands in the fabulous weather. A highlight for us was meeting very interesting and lovely people from all over the world. The holiday of a lifetime!!
- Gerry, 02/07/2025 17:29, Travelled with Friend/s
Just back from a fabulous week aboard Queen Jelena on the Elegance cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. Our ship was immaculate and our experienced captain chose idyllic places for us to swim every day, and quaint towns and villages to visit. The crew were all excellent particularly Pamela and Ema who were super attentive. Our tour representative Anita was exceptional, keeping us up-to-date throughout, making dining suggestions, and brought together our fellow guests so that we were all a big family by the end of our cruise. One of the most scenic, friendly and relaxing holidays we've had, highly recommended 👍
- Gordon , 02/07/2025 12:46, Travelled in a Couple
The ship was superb, the tour guide Anita who was fantastic (great personality, good communicater and provided lots of useful tips for each stop) the crew, the food was first class and of course our fellow travellers. 18 of us on board (UK, USA and Australia) which meant you got to know everybody even though we were only together for 7 days. Highly recommend this cruise, thank you to all onboard for an unforgettable week. Till the next time 🏴🇭🇷❤️
- Neil, 02/07/2025 12:21, Travelled in a Couple
This was one of our best experiences in cruising. what made it great, the beautiful croatian islands, the swim stops en route,, our fellow travelers to which by cruise end felt more like family. and the opportunity to explore in each stop, without time limits to be back on boat. Being in a port each stop overnight is such a plus. Our cruise director, Anita, was a joy, a blessing to have and she made the experience 10 plus stars. The Jelena crew was outstanding and the ships accommodations were great as was the food. Do it, you won’t regret
- Marshall, 01/07/2025 09:05, Travelled in a Couple
Beautiful ship & great Staff
- Christopher , 01/07/2025 05:23,
The whole package
- Ian, 01/07/2025 05:20, Travelled with Friend/s