A very enjoyable cruise. Crew was very friendly and helpful at all times. Food was excellant.
- Anonymous, 08/09/2026 21:23, Travelled with Family
We had a really good time on board the Salve di Mare, Split to Dubrovnik. The food was very tasty, every staff member was friendly and professional, and the ship was spotless and well appointed. The swim stops were mostly incredible (the last one near Dubrovnik was less special and secluded than the others). We didn't get to do the Blue Cave tour as scheduled; still not sure why not. My only real criticism is that the ship didn't have karaoke!! 😜
- Michael, 20/07/2026 08:59, Travelled in a Couple
Positives- The food and dining service were excellent throughout the trip. The information shared about the islands, local attractions, and recommended activities was very helpful and enhanced our experience. Hanna was exceptionally attentive, friendly, and always willing to help with restaurant reservations and excursion bookings. Her assistance was greatly appreciated. Overall, we were very satisfied with our cruise experience and had a wonderful time. Areas for Improvement- We noticed that some staff members were smoking in or near common guest areas. Relocating smoking to designated staff-only areas would help create a more comfortable environment for guests, especially those who are sensitive to cigarette smoke. One bartender, Cesar, came across as less welcoming than the rest of the crew during our interactions. A more friendly and approachable demeanor would further enhance the overall guest experience.
- Anonymous, 13/07/2026 17:48, Travelled with Family
6 of us sailed on the Almissa the first week of July. Right from the start we were greeted with friendly staff members who met all of our needs and answered all of our questions. Hana was our guide/host for the week and she was amazing. She always checked in on passengers daily asking them what they had done the day before and what the plans were. She gave us a play by play of what to expect each day and answered questions and gave suggestions in a timely manner. She was outstanding. The boat was extremely clean and was big enough for all thirty plus passengers to find space if needed. The staff was friendly and assisted whenever needed. The food was also the best food I have had on the trip - even better than the restaurants. The pace of the trip was great. The only reason I did not give five stars, is that I wish drinks were included in the price or that a drink package could be bought. I would definitely suggest bringing snacks on board as they were not provided throughout.
- Scott, 13/07/2026 15:28, Travelled with Friend/s
It was amazing, Hanna & the crew were fantastic & the food was really good. Thankyou
- Anonymous, 07/07/2026 11:38, Travelled with Friend/s
Overall I have a great time both on and off the boat. The crew was friendly and professional. The experience was memorable. If the age grouping could be fine tuned a little I would def consider another trip with sail Croatia. I was a little out of place with a group who were older than I was. My age or slightly younger would have been preferable.
- Anonymous, 30/06/2026 04:06, Travelled Solo
This was are second Sail Croatia cruise. The first was fantastic. Out second was on the Contessa, and it is a new boat. As with some new things, such as homes, boats, there is a pick up list of things that need improvement. In our case there were three issues. The AC was not working well and basically managed the room to 30 degrees Celsius, the boats internet was very limited, only working in the dining area, and that was food quality and taste was average. One of the driving forces besides the beauty of Croatia of our return was exceptional food quality, preparation and value in our first cruise. The chefs were amazing, tantalizing us with great appetizers, main courses and deserts. Although an effort was made it was not near the level of our first cruise. I imagine Sail Croatia will rectify these start up issues but want to present the facts as they were for us to future customers.
- Brad, 26/06/2026 10:00, Travelled with Family
No what we expected but the country is beautiful many disappointments on the cruise
- David, 22/06/2026 22:19, Travelled with Family
Cabin:: + adequate space. -- cigarette smoke frequently entered our cabin (15) via the a/c system. As nonsmokers w tobacco allergies, It was very problematic as it started early in the morning and last into the late evening affecting our sleep. Ship: + nice facilities and layout. — the not hot, hot tub was not filled until 1/2 way thru the cruise. And then not really utilized. Recommend repurposing that space for 6 more lounges so most passengers can have a lounge. Food: + passionate chef and assistant. Hot food available w breakfast and lunches. Really good quality. Service was great (Mario). Bar: + staff friendly and helpful. — unfortunately wines by the glass were restricted to one brand and were of poor quality and overpriced. You pay € for all beverages, tea, coffee, sodas, juices and again more than what u pay in ports. Coffee,tea,and juices only provided at breakfast. For lunch, only water served. Easy to have added inexpensive iced tea. Active:: + pleasant staff - disorganiz
- Joseph, 15/06/2026 09:22, Travelled in a Couple
Brilliant , Lauren was fantastic. The crew were awesome! We had a good blend of people on the boat, from all over the world. Food was good and the places where we went were absolutely beautiful. The only complaint I have was the bed and sheets were a little short for me I am 6’2” I didn’t like the fact we had to “pay in cash” for the bar tab and local taxes at the end of the trip.
- Anonymous, 15/06/2026 06:59, Travelled Solo
It was good, but they have things to improve, like the air conditioning not working, the cancellation of multiple activities due to the weather, the captain's absence due to "illness" (though he seemed perfectly fine the other days), and having a bartender drunk almost 50% of the time. But the accommodations were very good, the food was very good, and the main day was excellent.
- Anonymous, 26/05/2026 20:39, Travelled with Family
Era la primera vez que íbamos de crucero en un barco de estas características. . La experiencia fue genial. A pesar de ser Lis únicos españoles, todo el mundo, tanto trabajadores como pasajeros hicieron todo lo posible para que estuviéramos agusto.
- Anonymous, 26/05/2026 13:29, Travelled in a Couple
Calum was approachable, welcoming, entertaining, flexible and very patient with his tour group. Many thanks Mate, look forward to the tattoo! 👌🏻
- Anonymous, 20/05/2026 13:34, Travelled in a Couple
Swim stops. Port visits. Particularly Korcula and Omiš. Barman ‘Milan’ was a genuine, nice guy. I still believe our room ‘0’ was bigger than others. I asked and was told the rooms were the same size, however when I peeked into a twin room ours was definitely larger! Not so great - Breakfast was monotonous, same every day. Really need a FOC push button coffee machine for use throughout day. The American drip coffee was rubbish and yes paid for the nespresso style coffee from the bar but e3.50 for something not that good. Our window leading outside next to the door required a curtain as well as the twisted Venetian blind there. I had to put up a makeshift curtain to block out the exterior downlights rays coming in. We spoke to a couple who were on a Sail Croatia boat with the same timings as ours and they raved about the food, as prepared by ‘two mamas’ who obviously cooked from the heart. Unlike our chefs!!
- Gary, 02/10/2025 14:44, Travelled in a Couple
My husband and I loved the itinerary, and all the friends we made on board. 7 days of stunning swim stops, time to read a book or play a game of dice. Dino was a great help advising and setting up activities at each stop. The food was great! The boat is a bit dated, but I feel it was a fantastic value for the price.
- Becky, 24/09/2025 01:29, Travelled with Friend/s
Great destinations. Great crew. Good breakfasts, lunches not so great. The wine tasting tour was a waste of time and money,. Dino was a terrific tour leader 5 stars. The captains dinner was good but like I said the lunches need improving.. thoroughly enjoyed the swimming stops and also all the port stops. Croatia is a beautiful country. Would recommend this cruise if the lunches improved .
- Jurgen, 22/09/2025 07:34, Travelled in a Couple
On our recently completed trip from Dabrovnic to Split for 7 days, Although the "Tempera" ship requires some strong maintenance repairs and surface repairs, the experience beyond that was incredible for a first time cruise guest on that size and style of a ship. Our Cruise Manager Sasha was the most friendly, knowledgeable management team member that leads the way in customer relations and makes all guests feel like a family member. The Captain and crew provide a constant team effort of providing services of any nature while at sea or when at dock daily. We were fortunate to have a dining room / bar drink service leader in "Max", his efforts exemplify professionalism customer service. The most valuable aspect of this specific cruise trip was the personal relationships built in a very short order of time (from day 1) of the other guests. This size of a ship and the areas of common use created an experience like no other, for the friendships that were created, we thank you.
- Daryl, 15/09/2025 02:02, Travelled with Friend/s
The highlight of a Sail Croatia cruise are the incredible islands you visit and the fun activities available on all. I could nit-pick over little things we did not like which is why we give it a 4-star not 5. More than happy to share the constructive comments if you like in a separate communication. Always best to have objective and fair feedback to help you constantly improve. Overall a great experience.
- Daniel, 08/09/2025 09:17, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Daniel, thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the incredible islands and activities on your cruise. We truly appreciate your constructive feedback and would be happy to receive any additional comments you’d like to share directly – it’s invaluable in helping us continually improve. We’re glad you had a great overall experience and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
We had a really lovely time. We were lucky enough to only have 16 people on our boat which meant we had lots of space and there was no issues getting deckchairs etc. I would imagine that with 40 people on board the boat would feel a little cramped, and getting a deckchair might be something of a challenge. The boat itself is beautiful and well looked after. The staff were really lovely and very accommodating. Unfortunately, the food was not good and certainly didn't math the price point. This was an opinion was shared by many of the other guests. Besides this, everything else on the boat was great. The Itinerary (Split - Dubrovnik) was great. The stops were beautiful and the excursions offered were on the whole really great. Overall it was a great experience and we had a lovely time.
- Sam, 28/08/2025 00:27, Travelled in a Couple
Very knowledgeable cruise manager/guide and great, hardworking staff
- Paul, 25/08/2025 14:06, Travelled with Family
This was our second Sail Croatia experience, and it was just as fantastic as the first. The crew was exemplary, and special thanks must go to our wonderful Cruise Director, Ana. Her attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm ensured every aspect of our trip was a memorable adventure. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sail Croatia to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable holiday. The only minor issue we encountered was with the cabin allocation. While this didn't detract significantly from our overall enjoyment, a more thoughtful approach to cabin assignments could have elevated the experience from a four-star cruise to a truly exceptional one.
- Nigel, 07/08/2025 04:16, Travelled with Friend/s
Our trip was good overall. The boat was fantastic, and the crew did a great job. The swim stops were good fun for the first few days, but it got a bit repetitive after a while, especially when it goes for multiple hours. This however also means we get limited time at each destination. Just enough to have dinner before the sun sets, walk around a little, and then the boat is off by 7 or 8am the next morning. Also, we booked the explorer cruise thinking it wasnt the young party cruise, nor the golden oldies cruise. We were hoping for a mid age crowd with like minded people - this wasn't really the case. I will say though however, the people we did share the boat with were all a pleasure. It delivered what was advertised. But if I knew then what I know now, I'd probably just have booked my own trip through croatia, giving us more time in locations where we want to be and not wasting days at locations with little to offer or waiting to dock.
- Frank, 21/07/2025 15:18, Travelled in a Couple
The trip was well organised and the staff aboard, excellent. Our tour guide/organiser kept us well informed.
- Phil , 07/07/2025 11:02, Travelled in a Couple
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
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,
Numerous swimming stops and excursions and daily briefs on Croatia history and culture. Nightly stops at interesting ports with historical and cultural heritage relevance. Captain and crew members professional service ensured a worry free rememberable experience.
- Scott, 27/05/2025 14:24, Travelled in a Couple
The knowledge of the crew was amazing and was a lot fun to be around.
- Yash, 19/05/2025 05:49, Travelled in a Couple
Great experience meeting a number of people from around the world. Crew did a fantastic job ensuring we were kept safe and answered all of our needs. Well done. Klara our cruise director did an outstanding job keeping us informed and did everything she could to ensure we were taken care of regardless of the time. Highly recommended
- James, 12/05/2025 17:08, Travelled with Family
The guide, Anita, was excellent. Charming, efficient and most helpful. It was a joy to have such service. I cannot recommend her too much. The crew were very helpful. Food not so good- too much overcooked meat, just one fish dish in 7 days.. Good bar service. Most enjoyable party after the captain',s dinner- lots of dancing ! I did not engage in excursions, as too strenuous for my age.. Others enjoyed them.. Cabin fine and very efficient and pleasant cleaner.
- Michael, 24/10/2024 13:59, Travelled Solo
We were a group of friends (8) who joined Sail Croatia for the Dubrovnik to Split 7 day cruise. The cabins were comfortable, the bathroom more spacious than the normal cruise ship. With only 40 people onboard I was concerned that we would be in each others pockets. There is more than enough space onboard to ensure you can read a book quietly if you want. The staff on our cruise (Salve de Mere) were supurb, from the maid throufg to the Captain, we were all in excellent hands. I loved the fact that we docked in small ports each night so we could enjoy local restaurants and bars. Each morning we stopped for a swim...as it was late season a few of us decamped to the jaquizzi where we had pre lunch cocktails...great fun! Each afternoon we were given options of excursions we could take, from walking and exploring, to bike rides and wine tasting. I would probably give the Buggies a miss as you travel in convoy at about 20kms per hour...very boring and a waste of money..
- Simon, 23/10/2024 11:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Loved the week on the ship. Met some great people. Mostly from Australia, UK and USA. Particularly enjoyed the swim stops. Great food too. Be aware though that the ship docks late afternoon in each location so some of the advertised shore excursions will not happen. We found this disappointing and would recommend Sail Croatia only promote those excursions that have a realistic chance of going ahead.
- Rhys, 09/10/2024 09:12, Travelled in a Couple
What a beautiful country to explore. The boat and the crew was excellent. Massive thank you to our wonderful tour guide Klara, her knowledge and laughter all week was amazing…..she needs a pay raise 😂👍.
- Adrian, 30/09/2024 08:36, Travelled in a Couple
It's ok
- Navi, 30/09/2024 05:10, Travelled Solo
The mix of people (staff and passengers) was great.
- Alan, 16/09/2024 17:50, Travelled in a Couple
Cheap! Great value and really like close to shore docking. Excellent staff, very friendly, helpful with suggestions, and knowledgeable. Rough edges: Broken stuff, no food choice at lunch.
- RL, 16/09/2024 05:56, Travelled in a Couple
We enjoyed having 38 people on the boat, not thousands we are use to when we cruise. The food was excellent (better than cruise ship food). Swim stops were very good (usually in a cove). Having a company rep on board the entire time was useful. She set up a group WhatUp chat which was useful. Gave us briefings at least one a day.
- Patrick , 29/07/2024 07:35,
The crew, host, food and stunning locations we visited made our holiday absolutely fantastic! Klara was so accommodating and helpful that she really took all the thinking and organising out of each day for us. Thanks so much!
- Glenn, 22/07/2024 16:37, Travelled in a Couple
The stunning coastline and scenery provided the backdrop for a very pleasant and relaxing cruise amongst the islands between Split and Dubrovnik. The crew were excellent and looked after us very well. Food quality was excellent. Fellow passengers became friends and added to the convivial atmosphere. The only negative we experienced was excessive noise at the berths in two of the ports where we were unfortunately berthed beside boats with raucous Americans who stayed up way beyond the general curfew. Some noise is always a risk and indeed, this was flagged. However when it comes from another boat it’s profoundly irritating and detracts from the cruising experience. We would recommend Sail Croatia products, with the advisory about noise.
- Anonymous, 27/06/2024 18:31, Travelled in a Couple
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on the Explorer Cruise aboard Tempera. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the coastline and scenery – our destinations are carefully selected to showcase the most beautiful and unique views, and it's wonderful to know they left a lasting impression on you. We are also delighted that our crew made you feel well looked after. Their dedication to providing exceptional service is something we take great pride in, and your kind words will surely motivate them even further. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the quality of our food and made good friends with your fellow passengers. I'm sorry to hear about the noise disturbance from guests on nearby ships. We understand how this could affect your overall experience, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. Port Authorities manage curfews in each port, and unfortunately we are unable to control the behaviour on-bard other ships. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you back on board the Tempera for another memorable journey soon. Warm regards,
Great itinerary, great crew, solid food.
- Curt, 24/06/2024 20:54,
First up, Ana, our guide, was top notch and probably the best guide I've had on any trip. She provided comprehensive maps at each stop of good restaurants, museums, attractions and bars, carried herself very professionally, and was always polite and informative. She is an asset for Sail Croatia. The staff, were also brilliant. Particularly Branko on the bar. You want your bar staff to be funny, eccentric and great to have a conversation with, and Branko exceeded expectations on all three! The food was also impeccable. The Explorer cruise was also a very good crowd. Perhaps slightly older and more couples than I expected, but it suited me well. The only parts where Sail Croatia fell short for me was some of the experiences. Not having an alternative option instead of rafting (which was unavailable in Makarska on my trip) was disappointing. Even a short walk along the Cetina would have been OK. The Korcula buggy tour was also short and expensive for what it was.
- Lewis, 17/06/2024 20:51, Travelled Solo
The ship was clean, spacious and well laid out. Good facilities and very comfortable way to travel. The staff were a mixed bag, some you would rate as a 5 for hospitality and some a 1, inconsistent. Host (Vicko) was good, he engaged with all the groups based on each style that suited (i.e. more or less engaged). The chef was good (as was the bfast) but nothing else worked for me, I don't think serving a 3 course meal for lunch with the ingredients we ate worked. Our first meal was a Turkey breast - probably the last thing I wanted to eat when visiting Croatia. From meatloaf to chicken it felt a bit silly being served that food for 3 course meals. Whilst the captain's dinner was ok, our entire table had a second meal (coincidentally the best food we ate of the trip) in the one location they scheduled the captain's dinner. My recommendation: examine each ships reviews and ratings (food, staff etc) and then decide based on that. A bit too inconsistent across the Sail Croatia fleet.
- Anonymous, 16/10/2023 08:19, Travelled in a Couple
Me and my wife really liked the trip but definitely there are things that could be way better! The cabin, the breakfast were by far the best! The deck could be cleaner, the lunch was just ok, the crew except Vicko and Catarina could be nicer especially the captain and most the lack of flexibility on the schedule! Also the captain always choose the worst spot for the swimming time!
- luis , 02/10/2023 19:45, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Luis, we appreciate the 4-star review, thank you. It brings us immense joy to learn that you had a delightful experience with us and that you particularly cherished the cabin and breakfasts during your cruise. All cruises include 3-course lunches which is usually a starter, main and dessert - I'm sorry to hear you were unhappy with the lunches served, our chefs aim to provide a variety of meals using fresh, local produce. It's great to see from the feedback provided for your departure that the lunches were rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. We are saddened to hear of your disappointment with some of the crew and the captain. The swim stops for many are a highlight, and we are disheartened to hear of your experience. We will share all your feedback with our Operations Team and we thank you for all your input.
Friendly staff, comfortable cabins and great food. All of the overnight stops were at beautiful islands with plenty of things to do. Only down sides were that our boat Almissa had no shade in the top deck and the only covered area downstairs was full of smokers. OK if you smoke but not if you don’t. They also need to be aware of where they empty sewer. On two occasions toilet paper and excrement was pumped out while we were swimming. Overall though, nice cruise.
- Anonymous, 11/09/2023 05:20, Travelled in a Couple
Food great except the 3d printed fish. The fish was always terrible. Everything else exceed expectations. Swim spots were the best part of the entire experience. One night on anchor for captins dinner should be apart of the cruise as having a great night for it to be cut short at 11 sucks. If people want to do things on the island have an agreed pick up time and pick up with the boat on the sundeck. Rooms all good. Crew amazing. Clara was good but she doesn't deviate from script when it came for things to do. Excursions were ok. The dinner was awesome. The buggies were the biggest ripoff ever. They were falling to pieces. Slow and break downs. 60€ pp for two people so €120 total for two hours.. I've hired brand new quads for 80€ and had for 24hrs and free exploration. Overall was great though Chepers
- Shaun, 10/09/2023 09:33, Travelled in a Couple
Great atmosphere on boat with good interaction amongst travellers from varying demographic and nationality. Ability to do other activities at stops would have been appreciated. Was a bit same same with dock in location and walk around town. Swimming stops were much appreciated but could have included a few more accessories like stand up board etc other than just flotation noodles. Tour guide did a good job but was reluctant to make recommendations. Internet access was just adequate. Meals were plentiful but lunch with a sit down meal was a bit heavy and a smorgasbord like breakfast would have sufficed. Ability to pay drinks bill at end by card would be preferred rather than cash with itemised account expected. Overall though thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend.
- Tim, 14/08/2023 05:42, Travelled in a Couple
Staff, food and company was very good. Our tour guide/instructor Ivana was excellent, knowledgeable, informative and very helpful. She did a great job.
- Domenic, 24/07/2023 17:28, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff and tour guide (Ivana) were fantastic and made the trip really great, also mixing it up with the young people was fantastic also. Cheers, Andrew
- Andrew, 24/07/2023 16:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Crew and cruise was splendid. Just get a shade cloth for top deck so we don’t burn!! What a fabulous cruise and I’ve recommended it to friends
- Mark, 17/07/2023 08:19,
Spacious cabin (more so than expected as we had an extra bed). The crew and fellow passengers were great, and the scenery of the country is simply awesome. Just a few very minor tweaks would have made all the difference; better pillows (flat and uncomfortable) and bedding; a catch to hold the bathroom door and stop it swinging when in motion. Setting off early (sometimes 6am) meant being awoken and a lack of sleep and wasn't always necessary, it seems. But overall a fantastic experience, a great holiday and a lovely trip. Highly recommended.
- Alan, 27/06/2023 22:52, Travelled in a Couple
It was a wonderful 7 day trip from Split to Dobrovnik with stops at several islands. Weather fantastic, scenery breathtaking, people so friendly. The cabins were clean and spacious and the food on board excellent. A wonderful way to see Croatia for the first time.
- Ian , 27/06/2023 06:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Itinerary, boat and staff were all good, but some of us had a smell problem in the cabins at certain times. Not sure if this was an isolated problem on our trip or an ongoing problem? The design details in the cabins could have been better (need sliding door or lip at shower floor to prevent floor flooding, need shelves in bathroom to put stuff). The deck furniture was of low quality (cheap and thin foam cushions not very comfortable). Food was good but not excellent.
- David, 19/06/2023 12:19, Travelled in a Couple
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and your lovely 4-star review. At times if there is bad weather, smell can occur in the bathroom emitting from the shower drains. This is due to the movement of the ships on the water whereby this movement opens up airflow at the back of the pipe and into the bathroom. This is addressed in the Welcome Speech by the Sail Croatia Representative on board. Your points regarding cabin decor have been noted and it was pleasing to read that the food provided was of good quality - we do appreciate there is always room for improvement so please rest assured your comments have been passed on to the relevant departments. We do hope to see you again soon!
A great bunch of people to travel with A great tour guide (Mila) was exceptional The crew were good especially Maryan Good food thanks to the chef One complaint is the fact that there was a spare room and a very shy young lady asked if she could have her own room instead of boarding with a complete stranger. I was discussed to hear that your company charged her an extra $600 euro in cash on top of what she had already paid that was cruel Steve Whitmore
- Stephen , 14/06/2023 11:41, Travelled with Family
Thank you so much for your 4 star review and all your comments. We are so glad you had a great time and that you found your representative Mila to be exceptional. Thank you for your kind comments regarding Marijan and the chef onboard. We will be sure to pass your comments to our team as they will appreciate very much hearing this. Our cabins are based on two person sharing a cabin and if there is a traveller travelling solo, then they are offered the option of booking a cabin with added Single Supplement cost which is 50% on top of per person pricing. This is offered at the time of booking and is advertised on our website under FAQ's. It isn't possible to waive this fee whilst on the cruise as it would be unfair to solo travellers onboard who booked and paid for a single occupancy cabin. Thank you for your feedback and we do hope we will welcome you again onboard sometime soon!
Excellent customer service from the UK
- Anonymous, 28/05/2023 20:06, Travelled in a Couple
Great overall experience. The internet was unreliable in rooms while at sea.
- Anonymous, 22/05/2023 08:28, Travelled in a Couple
Everything was great! Just one downer was the lack of greens and cheese for vegetarians. The menu definitely need some creative attention
- Adriaan , 09/05/2023 08:43, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Adriaan, thank you so much for your review of your cruise with us this season - glad to hear everything was great. Feedback is very important to us, so I will be sure to pass your comments onto the relevant team. Thank you for joining us.
Fantastic cruise with great people who made the experience even better. Dino worked hard to make sure the cruise itinerary was best for the weather which ensured we had the best opportunities to see and do as much as possible.
- Grant, 07/05/2023 21:25, Travelled with Family
Thank you for your review of your cruise with us on board Salve di Mare Grant!
Went on the first tour of the year so most of the places we visited were quiet and many bars and restaurants not yet open. We still managed to have a good time though. The Tour Guide Dino was really friendly and helpful as well as knew a lot about places to go and what to see. Was good to see different places and added to the variety as well as being able to chill and relax between stops. There was a great group of people on board of mixed ages. We were looked after in the bar by Sime who made sure we had a good time there too. I was a bit disappointed that the Captain didn't interact with anyone even on the Captains Dinner! Didn't stop us having a good time though. There's plenty of food on board although not much variety, so expect meat and seafood. Overall was a great holiday and would definitely recommend although probably just once.
- Anonymous, 02/05/2023 18:15, Travelled in a Couple
Thank you for your 4-star review. We are really pleased to know you enjoyed your time with us and it sounds like you had a fabulous group of fellow travellers onboard the boat also! We appreciate your kind comments regarding Dino and Sime, and this will be passed on to them to enjoy! We welcome any suggestions for improvement, and we thank you for your comments on the Captain's Dinner and food, these comments have been passed on to the Operations Manager to address accordingly. It is great to hear you would recommend us to other travellers, and we do hope to have you join us again in the future.
Great cruise, fantastic host in Stjepan, a bit disappointed that we had to spend 2 days in Dubrovnik. A little irritated that you would not accept Credit cards on board. In Croatia ALL ATMs are a rip off and as you accpet payment for the cruise on a credit card, why not onboard? No doubt you dont want the charges to your account but the inconvenience and extra cost we had to bear spoiled a little what was otherwise a great trip
- DAVID, 03/10/2022 08:08, Travelled with Family
My shipmates were great!
- Anonymous, 28/09/2022 19:58, Travelled Solo
The boat crew and the rep were excellent, nothing was to much trouble for them. Boat (Almissa) was fantastic and the itinerary was enjoyable. The only thing I didn't like was the fish (not Tuna steak) it don't know if it was fresh or frozen but didn't seem like the best representation of adriatic seafood considering we stopped at multiple ports. Thank you.
- Craig, 20/09/2022 06:46, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Craig, thank you for your review of your cruise with us on board Almissa. It's great to read you were happy with the ship and the crew - Almissa has been in our fleet for a long time now and we're truly proud of the vessel on the crew! I'll certainly pass your comments regarding the fish served, thank you for letting us know. We do hope you will join us again in the future.
The staff were wonderful and Stephanie took great care of keeping us informed and organized for port calls. The food was great with the minor exception of too much olive oil use for me on some dishes. The tuna steak was perfect! I would suggest shorter swim times to allow earlier port stops. Some excursions were not enough time to do them well. Some activities for poor weather days would be nice also.
- Dean, 19/09/2022 10:41, Travelled with Family
Nice, clean and functional ship. Food decent and satisfactory. Setting aside weather, scenery, swim stops etc, the crew were very nice and mannerly. In particularly Ionana the rep. She clearly was very passionate about her work and ensuring the passengers were at ease. Excellent people skills, very open and approachable, and went beyond expectation with queries, help and advice.
- Peter, 09/08/2022 07:52, Travelled in a Couple
Every place we visited is truly beautiful. Ivana, Daniel, Mario and the rest of the crew were always there to make sure the trip was as pleasant as possible. This was my 3rd trip in the past 6 years on this same boat, so you can imagine how much I like it and strongly recommend it. The friendships you make and the experiences you live can last you a life time if you choose to. Cheers!!
- Cesar , 18/07/2022 10:40, Travelled with Friend/s
Ivana and the crew were lovely, the highlight for us was meeting up so many fantastic people. We loved the swim stops and all the places we visited. Croatia is a truly amazing place and we will always keep fond memories of our time at Almissa.
- Paul , 18/07/2022 10:19, Travelled in a Couple
My wife and I just came back from a week on the Salve De Mare. Croatia is such an awesome country and has so much to See and do our hostess Kalmia, planned our excursions and reservations with ease Our wait staff, Daniel and Ivana were so amazing I can honestly say daniel is a special guy he is so professional, attentive caring, witty and made our my/our stay so much better.. he quickly remembered all the guests names drinks and treated us like family… He was Such a gem and I can see that young man will be successful in life and wish him the best.. As for Our chef Palve he is so passionate and you can see he truly loves being a Chef my only thing is I wish there was some sort of way we could have the option of having a couple options for lunches such as wraps salads burgers etc I found I was having meals that would be fit for dinner for lunch and often felt too full and needed a nap lol All in all a great experience and would definitely recommend sail Croatia!
- Anonymous, 04/07/2022 20:56, Travelled in a Couple
The trip overall has been amazing. The staff (Sail Croatia and crew) has been very helpful. Also big shout-out to the chef, that spoiled us with an delicious three-course meal every day! Some small improvements can be made (e.g. transparency on check-in process), however we would definitely book this trip again!
- Franz, 11/08/2021 16:06, Travelled in a Couple
It took visiting another sail croatia ship to learn what we were missing. We were made acutely aware our voyage was the last of the season by the staff and how much they looked forward to commencing their vacation. We found the excursions to be underwhelming, poorly (even ineptly) lead and over valued. The kitchen staff and Maria are great friendly workers. The captain aloof. Boris and his two helpers, the shipboard lovers, should be marooned. Guest alcohol supplies were low or non-existant and the coffee machine is a bad joke. Being tied up to other vessels, where we were warmly welcomed to tour, made us aware the competition offers an elevated experience and of essentially the same cost as SC. BTW, there is signficiant bruisng on my right buttock and lower back from where I slipped on the wet interior stairs and fell. Boris never thought to follow up on if I needed any help (other then giving me a towel to dry the stairs so I could try and help others avoid a similar fate). Hmmmmm!!?
- Steven, 14/10/2019 07:18, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Steven, Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed some aspects of your cruise and we thank you for your comments on the kitchen staff and Maria, however we are sorry to hear of your disappointment in some areas. Our extensive range of excursions are our most popular and have received raving reviews so we are disappointed to hear this. Our ships are equipped with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages , if there is a particular beverage you wish to enjoy then the staff can try to source this for you. We have a vigorous process in place for any issues that may arise on our cruises, upon checking, I am unable to locate any reports for the incident which took place. I have also spoken with your representative Boris, and he has advised that a towel was requested at one of your swim stops, as there was water on the floor but there were no incidences of anyone falling on your cruise. We hope that you enjoyed your time in Croatia overall, and that the issues onboard didn't detract from this.
Relaxed and played back staff Skipper good guy
- Steve, 16/09/2019 01:10, Travelled Solo
Thanks for joining us!
We had a great time and enjoyed ourselves but there were a few things that need to be improved. Charging $10 for a glass of wine from a bottle that costs $10 is a bit much especially since you can't bring our own alcohol on board. Staff could be happier in the beginning and not sigh when you need to be served a drink because they are watching a show on their phones. They should be roaming the deck and cleaning glasses and taking drinks orders rather than us taking our own glasses back to the bar. They tried to change our last 2 days but didn't give us all the info which would have meant 2 days simply docked in Dubrovnik. They made it sound like it was special but didn't tell us the boat wouldn't leave the port during the day again which means a wasted day.
- Nick, 10/09/2019 11:44, Travelled in a Couple
Hi, thank you for taking the time to review your Explorer cruise with us this season on board Cristal. It is great to hear you had a great time and did enjoy yourself on board! I will be sure to pass all of your comments onto our Operations Manager, thank you for this. Thanks so much for joining us!
Let me start by saying this was my 3rd trip with Sail Croatia so they do know what they’re doing to keep bringing me back. However, this time was disastrous and much lower quality than I expected: at one of the swim stops the boat left us, the jacuzzi was non-operational for half the trip and cold water for the second half. It was one of the things I was looking forward to is enjoying the jacuzzi on the top deck. The guide and crew only apologized for leaving us in the water and sailing away after an email was sent to the company. They made a good effort by comping the entire bar bill for the week and a bottle of great red wine which was a nice gesture. But not even a hint of apology prior to written communication still left a bad taste in my mouth. This should never have happened. The crew needs to watch their guests in the water very attentively and the guide take responsibility instead of deflecting blame on the passengers themselves.
- Mark, 13/08/2019 22:24, Travelled in a Couple
Hi there and thank you for your review. We value your comments, especially as this is your 3rd cruise experience with Sail Croatia. We're sorry to hear there were issues with the jacuzzi, at times it may not be available due to conditions such as electricity consumption, fresh water usage onboard and weather conditions. Upon checking our internal reports, I can see that your Representative was in constant communication with you regarding the swim stop rules. We advise all our guests that everyone must stay close to the boat, for health and safety reasons, this is also reiterated in our Pre-departure information, our Sail Croatia App and advised during your welcome speech. We are sorry to hear this had happened - upon checking our records, once the swim stop concluded, the sailor called out to all guests to advise the swim stop was over. As you were further away and behind another boat, our sailor didn't see you, nor did you hear the call out, so the boat had departed. After speaking with your representative, Kate was immediately apologetic and offered to reduce your bar tab and provide a free bottle of wine as a gesture. We will pass your comments on to our Operations Manager to ensure that our sailors reiterate the importance of the swim stop rules. Thank you again for all your comments here and we do hope that the issues onboard didn't detract from your overall experience.
Food on board was average at best,some days great some days terrible. Breakfast needs a rethink and an upgrade to the coffee machine is required. Maybe brunch rather than breakfast and lunch given we all go for dinner in the evening. Staff were great and the boat was brilliant. Menu card and restaurant recommendations at the start of the trip would be helpful rather than when we arrive in port. Overall a great experience and one we would recommend to friends and family.
- Ian , 05/08/2019 18:59, Travelled in a Couple
Thank you for your review - we appreciate all your comments. We are pleased to know that you would recommend us to family and friends and that you enjoyed your accommodation and the inclusion of the lovely staff onboard. Our chefs aim to cater to all tastes and at times, we understand that this may not be possible. However, upon request the chef may be able to provide you with more of the foods you enjoy. We appreciate your comments on the coffee machine and this will be passed on to the captain. We find that having breakfasts and lunches included on our cruises, gives our guests just the one meal to budget for and gives guests the opportunity to go out and try the delicious local cuisine for dinner. Our representatives provide guests with all the information for each port daily as we feel our guests enjoy receiving this information just as you are arriving into port. Thank you for choosing to sail with us!
We had a great time on Emanuel, saw some amazing islands and met some awesome people. The food and crew were fantastic! The only issue we had was that our room had no ventilation of any kind and got a bit damp and smelly by the end of the week. Would highly recommend for anyone to book this trip though, it was a blast!
- Ben, 05/08/2019 06:35, Travelled in a Couple
Thanks for your review of your Explorer cruise with us this season on board Emanuel. We are pleased to hear you had a great time on board with awesome people and exploring beautiful Croatia! Amazing that you were pleased with the delicious meals served and the service provided by your on board crew. I'll be sure to pass your comments regarding the cabin onto our Operations manager so we can make improvements for the future. Thank you for your recommendation!
Had a great week sailing with Sail Croatia. Most guests were Australian and we’re lovely people. It would have been great to meet more people from other countries though. The food was ok but didn’t cater very well for vegetarians. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I would recommend Sail Croatia to anyone! Would be great if there were a couple of treadmills and stationary bikes onboard as I saw on some other boats.
- Eva, 22/07/2019 10:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review. We are really pleased you had a great week onboard our cruise with some lovely fellow travellers. Thank you for your comments on the food, our chefs are always happy to provide alternative options for those with dietary requirements, and if upon request, can provide additional servings. Thank you for recommending us and look out - we may offer some treadmills and bikes on our cruises in the future :-).
- Navigator cruise was advertised for Young Professionals, yet our boat had a vast majority being over 50. Thankfully we (24y/o's) had two other amazing couples to experience it with. I heard the week prior only had 1 couple under 50 (I would of requested a refund if I was them). They need to ensure the weight of ages is reasonable so each generation can experience it their way. - Staff were atrocious. Incredibly rude, dismissive, literally rolled their eyes at all of us when we would enter the salon to get a drink. Had the audacity to leave a tip envelope on our last day (of which we gave nothing). Sail Croatia MUST have involvement in the selection of crew as it knocked 2 stars of our review, easily. - Recommendations for restaurants, bars and the tours offered were way below expectations. Again, this is a cruise for a "Young Professionals", so we want beautiful food, amazing cocktails and awesome experiences. Need to have different recommendations for each cruise type.
- Anonymous, 16/07/2019 22:53, Travelled in a Couple
Hi there, thank you for your review. I've looked further into the ages of the passengers that were on board Cristal with you and around a third of your fellow travellers were in their thirties or under. The rest of the passengers on board were in their forties, fifties and 4 were in their sixties. Our Explorer cruises are designed for young professional and ‘young at heart’ travellers looking to blend socialising, sightseeing and relaxation with an average age on-board from 25-60. In your review you mentioned Navigator cruises which is a different type of cruise to the one you booked which was an Explorer cruise. Our Navigator cruises are for passengers aged 18 to 35 years old looking to party, socialise and explore Croatia. I have passed your comments onto our Operations Manager with regards to the crew on board Cristal. Thank you for brining this to our attention and for joining us this season :)
Cristal is one of the newer and largest offered by Sail Croatia. The cabins and baths are very spacious and there are many well designed areas to relax and be with or away from the other guests. The ship is kept very clean by the crew and housekeeping staff. The captain is very welcoming. Our trip had a wonderful group of fellow travelers of all ages from around the world. The food quality could be substantially improved. Many of the port stops are too short and much time is spent at very long swim stops waiting for free public docks to become available at the end of the day. The boat must leave these public docks very early with engines starting at 7 or 8am. The cruse director was enthusiastic, excursion quality highly variable and local port information limited.so do your own homework.
- Steve, 15/07/2019 10:58, Travelled with Family
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us an honest review of your cruise on board Cristal with us this season. I'm so pleased to hear you liked the ship and were happy also with service provided by the crew on board by keeping it clean and tidy. Your fellow travellers really can make the trip sometimes, so it's great that you all got on well! We appreciate your feedback and these comments will be passed onto the relevant teams so that we can make improvements for the future. Thank you so much for joining us!
- Anonymous, 15/07/2019 09:07, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review :)
The cruise itself was very nice and entertaining, The boat was immaculate and the captain and Ivan were amazing. To be honest, the crew was a big part that let the experience down, Very, very poor service. My wife felt ashamed and embarrassed asking them to do anything (while they were sitting on their phones doing nothing in the saloon). We got groans and eye rolls when we asked for a drink or anything. The main issue for us was communication, In the first hour on the boat, the sail Croatia representative said everyone got ONE free drink during meals. It was not specified what kind of drink, I got a beer or coke and my wife got the one cocktail they new how to make every day with lunch. We did buy a few other drinks at nights etc that we knew we had to pay for. On the last day we got our bill and got laughed at by the crew due to our reaction to seeing EVERY drink had been charged for. No explanation or reasoning just that we had to pay or we do not get our passports back...
- Scott, 01/07/2019 21:26, Travelled in a Couple
Hi there and thank you for your review. It was a pleasure having you onboard the cruise and it really is nice to hear that you enjoyed your time on the cruise, found the boat immaculate and the captain amazing. There are a few points in your review I wish to clarify for any guests thinking of joining one of our cruises, we are family owned and each of the ships we work with are also family-owned and operated. Together we make up Sail Croatia. Although our Reps are employed and trained by Sail Croatia, our ships and their captains are in charge of employing their own crew, ensuring their staff maintain a high level of service throughout the cruise. We are sorry to hear that you felt that service was very poor - this is something that will be highlighted to the captain via our Operations Manager, thank you. We hope that this did not deter from your overall experience! Thank you
All good
- Jens, 10/06/2019 07:00, Travelled Solo
Thank you!
So firstly, I would like to say that my experience on board the Cristal was overall satisfactory but I do think that there could be improvements. We were lucky that we had a good mix of people, however I think aiming the cruise at “young professional couples and young at heart travelers” leaves you with an odd mix of people. I think that maybe having a more upmarket option for younger couples and young professionals where they don’t feel like they have to be on basic party boats with the 20 year olds would be better. One of the more disappointing aspects of the tour was that the bar wasn’t open late and that spa wasn’t always available to use, including in the middle of the day and two full days it remained off.Maybe for other groups that don’t want as much of a party, this might have worked but for us it was disappointing and we felt a little ripped off that we couldn’t use all the available facilities. However our tour manager Boris was great and very professional.
- Anonymous, 04/06/2019 14:50, Travelled in a Couple
Hi there and thank you for your review. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on our cruise and that you were satisfied with your overall experience. We are glad you had a good mix of people onboard our Explorer cruise. This cruise type is aimed at people who feel as though they fit into the 'young professionals' or 'young at heart' category. We will pass on your feedback to our Operations Team, and we thank you for letting us know about the bar times and onboard spa. Once our onboard representative is made aware of any such concerns, they will be able to rectify this for you immediately. We are pleased to hear that your Tour Manager Boris was very professional. Thank you again and we are pleased that overall, you had a great week onboard with great people!
Lara the cruise director was very capable and helpful and cheerful at all times. All the crew were great and the itinerary very interesting.
- Chris, 15/10/2018 14:12, Travelled in a Couple
We had cool people on-board (both crew and guests) and hat a lot of fun with everyone. Everyday we could swim and visit a new city, plus some extra activities. Very satisfied about the whole thing. Thanks
- Anonymous, 01/10/2018 12:41, Travelled with Family
The crew of the kraljica Jelena made the difference between a simple standard cruise and a great cruise. Dont get me wrong, the boat itself was superb but you still have to have the right team to get the service and the buzz happening. All the crew were there to service OUR needs on OUR boat and nothing was too simple or too complex. Danjiels effort especially in bringing some of the aquatic life up close shouldnt go without mentioning! A great captain from and with a great boat family and a competent crew of simply nice people , To steal a marketing phrase or two, do yourself a faour and just do it, sail the Kraljica Jelena, i would again. Australian contingent September 2018
- Stephen, 24/09/2018 22:13, Travelled with Friend/s
We were on the Cristal, a brand new boat with wonderful facilities and friendly staff. The swim stops, overnight docking were in fantastic locations, with sufficient recommendations from the tour manager, Boris.
- Frederick, 03/09/2018 10:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Great cruise companions and great staff on the boat made this trip so easy to enjoy. Australians are people I would travel with anytime anywhere. The cruise stops were all very interesting and our host Antonio was very capable of filling us in on all the history and local information to make our trip so fulfilling.
- John, 05/08/2018 15:07, Travelled with Family
A group of 8 individuals travelling together always presents it own set of difficulties, the options on entertainment on the various islands as explained by the representative allowed all to be entertained in their own way. Arrangements made for restaurants, bookings and recommendations of local entertainment and sights was outstanding. The crew entertained and was part of a unique travel experience that ensured lasting and fond memories. The food prepared by Tony, the chef, was above expectation. I can highly recommend the the cruise to any future travellers, beautiful people, scenery and the country as a whole will ensure a travel experience not soon to be forgotten
- Anonymous, 16/07/2018 08:47, Travelled with Friend/s
Relaxing,great food,lovely crew. Beautiful towns and lots of time to explore. Also great to have Wi-Fi on board.
- Willemien , 11/06/2018 08:13, Travelled with Friend/s
The modern boat and the amazing crew
- Derick Willey, 09/10/2017 06:16,
Recommendation from others
- John, 02/10/2017 20:40, Travelled with Family
The crew were so helpful, friendly & fun but at the same time very professional. The Almissa was a beautiful boat & our cabin was large & clean with a great shower. The lovely towns/islands we went to were beautiful & we enjoyed every evening wandering the old towns having dinner & people watching. Our fellow passengers were a great mix of ages,all well travelled & a lot of fun to be be with. with. We enjoyed all our conversations at lunch & breakfast & were happy to be seated with anyone. We often found ourselves all together late at night enjoying the local bars, having many drinks & dancing til all hours. This was the best cruise ever, & a really enjoyable way to see the gorgeous country of Croatia. Totally recommend & would do it again.
- Janelle, 14/09/2017 09:21, Travelled in a Couple
The crew, the weather & the other guests were all marvelous. However, the star of the show was our rep Stan was an absolute revelation. From the outset he was the perfect host introducing us to the boats staff & explaining everything we needed to know. He was on call for any issues which he resolved effortlessly & nothing ever appearing to be a problem. His knowledge of Croatia & all the destinations on our cruise was impeccable & his energy & enthusiasm appeared to be boundless. He most definitely added to the whole holiday experience.
- Stephen, 29/08/2017 14:08, Travelled with Friend/s
Was such a chilled and beautiful tour, they have everything organised and set up perfectly. Would definately recommend
- Dean, 28/08/2017 12:27, Travelled in a Couple
Didn't say it was great. Some misgivings.
- David , 28/08/2017 00:38,
Sam the activities director was very informative & helpful and professional. And the crew Keats available to help.
- RJ Gomez, 22/08/2017 08:45, Travelled in a Couple
We sailed Dubrovnik-Split with a lovely group & fantastic rep, Stanko. Stan was very informative and looked after our needs very well. The opportunity to see the islands & swim in lovely clear water from the boat was superb. We combined this with. Game of Thoines tour in both Dubrovnik and Split which made the area even more interesting.
- Simon, 15/08/2017 06:52, Travelled with Family
Thank you for your review - we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on our cruise and in Croatia as a whole. Thank you for your feedback on your rep Stan - we will be sure to pass this on. We hope you enjoyed the Game of Thrones tour. Thanks again.
Primarily our tour leader/director and the crew. I wish to specifically single out Stan our tour organiser. He covered all bases - informative, entertaining, caring and overal played "mother hen" to great effect. I could not find any fault with any of the crew. We followed the recommendation of friends who travelled with you in 2016 and we were not disappointed. Many thanks. Peter
- Peter, 14/08/2017 14:23, Travelled in a Couple
The Almissa crew members are great and fun to be with. Nice bedroom and cleaned, would love to sail on Almissa again.
- James, 17/07/2017 10:43, Travelled with Friend/s
Absolutely loved our time on the boat and saw so much of beautiful Croatia. The boat facilities were amazing and our children loved it. Only change I would have made would be to have more child friendly meals given it was a family cruise.
- Anonymous, 12/07/2017 12:08, Travelled with Family
The boat crew were awesome and really made the trip enjoyable and comfortable. The friends we made whilst on the boat also made the trip a once in a lifetime experience. The food was great, the bar was excellent, the Captain was first class, the sailors were always there to ensure we enjoyed every moment. And our guide was very knowledgeable and just a top bloke. If I was to do a Sail Croatia trip again I would definitely want to be on the Paradis again.
- Dave, 03/07/2017 15:53, Travelled in a Couple
Good crew and fellow guests and beautiful coastline and towns .
- John, 19/06/2017 17:11, Travelled in a Couple
Our guide, Roko, was very knowledgeable giving us a short but succinct and interesting history of each destination. In particular, we appreciated his guidance highlighting the pros and cons of tourist attractions and excursions.
- Chris, 12/06/2017 18:01, Travelled in a Couple
Thank you for your review on our Explorer cruise. We are really pleased to hear your guide Roko was informative and knowledgeable and provided you with guidance when deciding on local tourist attractions. We hope you enjoyed your cruise with us and thank you again.
Our trip was simply amazing. Our group leader, Petar, was a riot! Heaps of fun and very informative. He made the trip truly relaxing and enjoyable. The boat was always in pristine condition, and the crew were always attentive and looking after us. Food was amazing...hard to beat the 3-course lunch every day!
- Brendan, 12/06/2017 16:05, Travelled in a Couple
Thank you for your review on our Explorer cruise - thank you for your comments around your group leader Petar. We will ensure your comments are passed on to him - thank you. The crew work really hard to ensure the boats are clean at all times and we appreciate your comments here. It's also great to know you enjoyed the amazing meals. Thank you again for your review.
A well organized cruise on a comfortable small ship with clean air-conditioned ensuite cabin facilities. The Captain and the staff were very friendly and reassuringly kept their eyes on safety and security at all times. All meals, provided according to schedule, were sumptuous and of reasonable quality. The bar is well stocked. Sufficient time was provided for relaxation, for swimming in some remote coves and for visits to the villages or places of interest on the various islands. When I was ill, the staff kindly arranged to visit a doctor and also provided special meals. These arrangements were well appreciated. We participated in some tours and activities arranged by the Company and generally enjoyed them. Though travelers had come from many countries, they were generally friendly and sociable and added to the overall enjoyment of the cruise. Would whole heartedly recommend the cruise.
- Kandasamy, 09/06/2017 22:35, Travelled in a Couple
Thank you for your review on our Explorer cruise. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us. Your safety and security is very important to us so it's great to hear the staff provided you with that reassurance. We are glad you enjoyed the food, variation of relaxing, swimming and mix of amazing destinations. It's good to know you were very well looked after when you fell ill - thank you for your comments here. We are happy that you enjoyed your cruise overall and thank you for recommending us to others!
We enjoyed our cruise hugely. The guide, Stanko, was wonderful! He was available 24/7 and helped arrange a huge range of activities and services. His lectures were always informative and beautifully delivered. Actually, all the staff were great. The structure of the days was perfect for us, with lots of time for individual exploration of the beautiful islands of Croatia. Meals were OK. We generally don't eat meat, and vegetables were scarce on the menu. The chef used lots of salt. But his desserts were wonderful! The wines available on board were not terrific. We booked late, so only lower cabins were available. Though our cabin was large, I would NOT recommend it to anyone. Portholes could not be opened, and the ventilation was limited. As a result, the cabin tended to smell of engine exhaust and mold. We were out of the cabin most of the time, but at night it wasn't great.
- Anonymous, 22/05/2017 17:03, Travelled in a Couple
We did a late season trip, and although the weather wasn\'t great, the trip and experience was amazing. Will definitely recommend, although I will advocate to shop around, as there are many companies doing the same thing (which we only realised once on the trip). If you are prone to motion sickness, make sure you get an above deck room.
- Pieter, 10/10/2016 09:39, Travelled in a Couple
I have heard a lot of great things about Sail Croatia before but my experience was not spectacular. Firstly, travelling as a couple, we were placed in a double room with two bunk beds, while two single girls were accommodated in a double room. The room that we got was at the bottom deck and it was quite mouldy smelling, which made it quite unpleasant to even sleep in. Overall, the food on the cruise and the service was good, there was enough information, but due to the cruise being third last cruise of the season, the activities were minimal - we did not have a pirate party, zipline adventure or buggies as previous boats, and there were not many options for activities in stormy/windy weather, like board games etc.
- Anonymous, 04/10/2016 04:29, Travelled in a Couple
I think the best thing about the cruise was the staff on board and especially Helena. She was professional in all aspects,she helped my partner retrieve her phone she lost in a cab in Dubrovnik,she rang a resteraunt to book a beautiful dinner for a special occasion. She was very interactive with all the passengers,she was simply brilliant. The only thing that could improve is the variety of food served for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast was basically the same stuff every day except for one which was a cooked breakfast but we were not informed and that particular morning we decidedly to sleep in and miss breakfast because it wasn\'t fantastic,as for lunch,everyday was a surprise as to what we were being served,there is no choice and the portions are small,if it wasn\'t for eating a mountain of bread I was hungry. The other thing is there are snacks supplied or for sale when on a full day of sailing,I think for the money we paid it should be an option. The actual cruise was great.
- John, 15/09/2016 20:40, Travelled in a Couple
The atmosphere, and company
- Alfonso, 29/08/2016 19:13, Travelled in a Couple
Great way to see the Croatian coast and many beautiful islands. Almost everybody on the Explorer cruise was around 25-35 or at least acted this age, which was great because it was nice to relax and make friends during the day and have a choice of going out at night or taking it easy. Food was okay (some good meals, and some not so good meals), but you can also do whatever you want for dinner. Crew was amazing, very friendly and helpful. One complaint would be the noise at night, especially in Split as the boat was moored right next to an outdoor nightclub.
- Marc, 21/08/2016 17:43, Travelled in a Couple
My partner and I had a wonderful experience holidaying through Croatia - the crew was professional, friendly and helpful throughout. They were also very knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of the group. One of the most pleasant and unexpected of surprises was that we managed to meet so many wonderful people on board the cruise - people who we now genuinely consider friends! The only complaint I would have is in regards to the situation with portholes in rooms below deck. The policy is that these cannot be opened even though when booking, it was made clear it would be allowed when the ship was moored. This meant that the room was stuffy, damp and none of our clothes or towels dried making the experience unpleasant to say the least. I think Sail Croatia must revisit this policy - it is not acceptable to pay so much money and then be not allowed to air out a room. This was the one thing that made our experience uncomfortable.
- Yashan, 16/08/2016 16:23, Travelled in a Couple
Ana was a fantastic host and the food was absolutely amazing! The places we docked were beautiful, the highlight was hiring scooters and doing a scenic ride around the island. The 5th star was dropped because we would have liked longer swim stops, there werent enough deck chairs and we felt the overall age of the group was well above what we were expecting and so it was hard to interact due to the age difference. Also the estimated spend per day is completely wrong, one of the activities for example was nearly double the estimated spend excluding drinks and dinner so we completely blew our budget. Overall though, it was a great experience :-)
- Curren, 15/08/2016 13:34, Travelled in a Couple
The choice of islands and ports were good. The staff were overall good but Maja stood out as a good customer service candidate. I thought your drink prices were higher than in Split and other places and need to be reviewed. Besides it was bar service only compared to waiters being employed in the Riva Bars. Comparing other cruises this stands up to be fair value for money spent. We liked the spacious room and bathroom. It was more than expected.
- Neil, 07/08/2016 14:04, Travelled in a Couple
There should have been m i 're food choices.
- Darren, 06/08/2016 14:16, Travelled in a Couple
Food, fellow travellers, ports of call and the friendly staff and crew.
- Barrie, 01/08/2016 13:49, Travelled in a Couple
The crew, the people,the food and the sights.
- Wayne, 01/08/2016 09:11, Travelled in a Couple
1. Friendlier staff - asking for drinks / coffee was not received well by the bar staff 2. Accommodating our needs - we asked for certain alcohol to be brought onto the boat to be sold to us which was completely ignored and declined by the staff which I cannot understand why at all when we would be paying for it? 3. Selling food - we weren't allowed to bring food onto the boat but if you missed breakfast you could then not buy anything and had to wait until lunch?! Not my idea of a holiday 4. No flexibililty - there was no flexibility in terms of if we wanted to spend longer at a swim stop or port. Overall its really hard to ruin a holiday in Croatia but I would not recommend using Sail Croatia to my friends for their future travels sadly.
- Nicholas, 27/07/2016 17:49, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that you didn't find the staff friendly, your comments have been passed onto our Operations Team to discuss with the Captain of the ship. The bar is operated by the Captain and it is at his discretion what is sold, I'm sorry they were unable to accommodate you with your drink preferences. With regards to food on-board, Breakfast and a 3-Course Lunch is served every day. I'm afraid food from outside the boat, isn't allowed to be bought on by guests, however I have passed your comments on about having the option to purchase snacks on-board so this can be looked into. With regards to your comments about flexibility, the Captains are on a fixed itinerary, so whilst they try and ensure guests have enough time to swim as well as having enough time in the ports, swim stops may have to be missed or cut short so the ship can reach each destination on time and have space to dock in the ports. Thank you again for your feedback.
Croatia is a spectacular place: wonderful scenery, amazing history and friendly people, and Sail Croatia was the perfect way to experience it. Our Croatia Sail rep Nicoletta was amazing: friendly, knowledgable, and genuinely passionate about her home. The captain and crew were so efficient and the boat kept in immaculate condition. My favourite part were the swim stops in the beautiful clear Croatian water!! I don't think I've ever felt quite as relaxed as my week on Croatia sail!!
- Steven , 09/07/2016 01:05, Travelled in a Couple
My Husband and I really enjoyed this cruise. The crew was wonderful and accommodated any request we had.- specifically my dietary needs for lunch as we both do not eat sea food and I don't eat beef, pork, lamb, etc. Our rooms were clean and spacious for the size of the boat. The swim times/spots were also great! . The only issue I had was the age of the other guests. We are closing in at 60 and the other guests were more in their 30's. My Husband didn't mind; however, I did. Lastly, I think a little Croatian music would have given the atmosphere a more authentic feel..
- John, 04/07/2016 17:15, Travelled with Family
The islands, Dubrovnik and Anna.
- David, 20/06/2016 06:18, Travelled Solo
We were lucky to have such a good bunch of people to cruise with and also a great crew. The swimming stops were great fun and the food overall was very good.
- Joseph, 13/06/2016 05:34, Travelled in a Couple