We were able to reserve your beautiful Esperanza to include all all of our friends (sold out). Best 7 days! The crew was outstanding. Service, bartenders, chef, captain and the deck hands were truly amazing!
- Rene, 14/05/2025 20:13, Travelled with Friend/s
I organized this trip 14 months ago in Feb 0f 2024 for 37 of my nearest and dearest to travel for a week on The WIne Cruise Esperanza . This exceeded all expectations !! From the boat , the crew , the food the excursions and wine tastings and of course our Cruise Manager Mia was outstanding . I can't say enough about how wonderful everything was every day . It was late April and the beauty was that it was early in the season so the weather was perfect and it was not real crowded wherever we were . All the little islands are different and have their own personality . I can't recommend this enough and think everyone should add Croatia to their list of places to visit
- Cindy, 12/05/2025 15:17, Travelled with Friend/s
- RITA, 23/10/2024 18:11, Travelled with Friend/s
This trip was wonderful from beginning to end. Croatia is a beautiful country and we were able to enjoy it both on land and while cruising the Adriatic. The ship, Queen Jelena, was our comfortable floating hotel. The cabin/bath were a good size ( the bed a wee bit hard) and the ship's common areas offered various areas to sit, lounge, meet friends or just enjoy being on the sea. The food was delicious, the crew was fantastic and incredibly hard working, the wine tastings and cultural experiences were lots of fun. Our trip manager Ivan was absolutely top notch. The small group size made it easy to mingle with the other guests which made the experience even richer (although a list of guest names and name tags for the crew, at least initially, would have been helpful for getting acquainted the first few days. I would highly recommend the Sail Croatia wine cruise.
- Barbara, 22/10/2024 10:09, Travelled with Friend/s
Even before we started our cruise, Sail Croatia’s service was exceptional. They provided us with a complimentary pick up from the airport, and if we had have been going straight home, they would have provided an airport drop off too. This attention to detail continued right through our cruise. We did a Wine Cruise, which I believe is fairly new to the itinerary, but you’d never have know because it was so well planned and took us to so many beautiful wineries to sample an array of local wines. Our ship was Queen Jelena and it was just stunning. We had a cabin on the lower deck and we were absolutely delighted with it. It was spacious and comfortable. We had breakfast and lunch every day on the ship and the quality and quantity was exceptional!!! Pamela, our waitress and bar attendant was very friendly and efficient and couldn’t have done more for us. We were so fortunate to have Ivan as our guide, he was absolutely amazing. He made himself available all day every day. Best trip ever!
- Lee Goodall, 22/10/2024 06:07, Travelled with Friend/s
A warm welcome, clean ship, great itinerary - with time to relax, good food, great crew - stunning scenery. .
- Brenda, 19/10/2024 19:25, Travelled with Friend/s
The tour director, Ivana went over and above- very responsive to people. So kind and knowledgeable! The meals were amazing- better than most restaurants. I liked having the down time in the morning to relax and a good overview of what was available in town made town visits enjoyable. The captains dinner with dancing and singing after was a kick. Thank you for everything!
- Janet, 18/10/2024 08:28, Travelled with Friend/s
We avoided the extreme heat and crowds that summer in Croatia usually brings. We were still able to swim in the mornings and enjoy walking around the smaller towns. The food on the Esperanza was quite good. Our tour director Ivana did a good job keeping us informed and on schedule.
- Patricia, 17/10/2024 05:35, Travelled with Friend/s
- Sandra, 15/10/2024 01:40, Travelled with Friend/s
- Kathy, 11/10/2024 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s
Beautiful scenery and history of Croatia!
- Cathy, 04/10/2024 15:35, Travelled with Friend/s
We enjoyed each town we visited. The ship was beautiful and clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
- Denise, 01/10/2024 10:39, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loana was a great cruise director. The ship was well maintained. We would recommend this cruise to anyone.
- James, 30/09/2024 14:27, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything about our cruise on The Olimp was fantastic. The cabins were very comfortable, great showers and quite roomy. The food was amazing - every meal absolutely delicious. The boat was beautiful we had lots of space to relax and the captain chose excellent swim spots. The stops at the various towns were great and V we had time to wander and see the sights.. I have wanted to do this cruise for a long time and I was not disappointed - it was absolutely 5 star ⭐️
- Meredith, 27/09/2024 19:22, Travelled with Friend/s
Our September cruise on the Queen Jelena was wonderful. The ship is as depicted and very clean. Highlights include: - stops to swim in the Adriatic Sea - delicious meals - Mia, our tour manager, was very helpful, knowledgeable and available - charming ports and excursions in Dubrovnik (old town), Split ( the palace), Mljet ( biking through National Park)
- Chris, 27/09/2024 14:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Our friends from the neighborhood sailed with us - but the other passengers were lovely addition to the vacation. Mia was the best! So knowledgeable and pleasant.
- Rhonda, 26/09/2024 14:40, Travelled with Friend/s
It was a great experience. Vedren was wonderful. Not only knowledgeable but was so fun to be with. We had a wonderful time and will let all know what a wonderful time we had. The staff and captain were also great. Thank you for a wonderful 50th Anniversary.
- Debbie, 25/09/2024 14:37, Travelled with Friend/s
From the moment we got on board and met all the guests and staff we felt at home and very special. Our beautiful cabin manager Ioanna or Jo as we called her and all the staff were fantastic! Boris and Stella behind the bar and serving our meals each day, cooked by our wonderful chefs was fantastic. Swim stops and our friendly sailors who set everything up we’re also fantastic. Captains dinner was so much fun as was the village dinner and we loved our below deck cabin too. Thanks to our captain and crew for a wonderful trip on the stunning Olimp and to our new friends we have made around the world .
- Michelle , 23/09/2024 11:10, Travelled with Friend/s
Above expectations! The itinerary was great. Loved each port. Food was outstanding. The staff were wonderful. Kudos to the following: Mia-cruise manager-kept us informed, provided site suggestions and timely updates. Responsive to all needs. Capt Vlado-Made changes to itinerary to keep us sheltered from inclement weather. Ensured smooth sailing. Anna and Antonia-our dining/bar staff-super friendly and attentive. Cook staff-I was amazed by the food onboard. Special thanks for accommodating me as a vegetarian. My only negative comment is that the wifi was a struggle. Several of us were constantly trying to access it which meant not all guests had up to date info.
- Dianne, 21/09/2024 13:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Ms Olimp ship had everything we needed. Crew was attentive and amazing. They became our friends for 7 days! Chef made incredible meals, Ionna made every accommodation work for the excursions we wanted. I would highly recommend this cruise.
- US Traveler, 19/09/2024 01:54, Travelled with Friend/s
We spent a week on the Olimp in September 2024 and can honestly say it was one of the best holidays we have ever had. From the luxury of the boat to the wonderful crew we were thoroughly spoilt. We met some great friends and saw just how beautiful the Croatian coastline is. Our daily swim stops and evenings spent in a different island made it a magical week. Special thanks go to our Captain Jure and our Tour Manager Ioana for their exceptional service.
- Lesley, 12/09/2024 09:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Vedran Ovčar was fantastic. Our crew and itinerary. The ship and our weather were lovely. Can't say enough. We all had such a memorable, great time!
- Anonymous, 03/09/2024 14:55, Travelled with Friend/s
The Sail Croatia staff provided excellent, caring and friendly service. The trip was very relaxing as we enjoyed the swim stops. The meals were very tasty; however, an alternate selection would have been appreciated for those not enjoying what was provided. The rooms were very comfortable, but the air conditioning was not very cool. We were very appreciative to have a fan. Our tour guide, V, was excellent and very entertaining. All in all, it was a very memorable time. 😁
- Joanna, 03/09/2024 12:04, Travelled with Friend/s
V the cruise director was great! He was knowledgeable and had a great personality. He made sure we had everything we needed. All the crew was freindly and attentive. They made the trip even better with their attention to detail. Loved the swim stops and beautiful islands.
- Francine Eastman, 03/09/2024 09:13, Travelled with Friend/s
We absolutely loved our time on the Queen Jelena, which lives up to its ‘elegance cruise’ name. Some stunning spots selected for a daily swim stop before a lovely lunch as we sailed into our port for the day. The boat is immaculate and clearly well taken care of. All the staff were great, with our tour manager Vedran making this an exceptional experience with his briefings and recommendations and engagement with all the passengers. Would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to see more of Croatia and achieve that perfect balance of chill and exploration.
- Melanie, 01/09/2024 20:56, Travelled with Friend/s
Every day was perfect: swims in the Adriatic, three 3-course lunch, and creative wine excursions including a family vineyard and winery in traditional meal of Pekka, a unique setting in a World War II bunker, and a duet singing traditional Croatian songs. The crew made this trip exceptional. Vlado, the captain, and his crew kept us on time. The chefs, Ivana and Tio, fed us great food despite working in a kitchen the size of a broom closet. Our servers, Sylvia and Ana, were most attentive, friendly and gracious. Throughout the cruise and excursions, my dietary needs (gluten sensitive) were always taken care of with tasty and healthy options. Finally, Vedran was the most incredible and engaging cruise director ever. His daily briefings were humorous and comprehensive. He kept passengers, most of us imbibing in lots of wine, together and entertained, always giving us the feeling we had his full attention. Thank you for this extraordinary adventure and creating memories of a lifetime.
- Greg and Katrina, 15/08/2024 03:22, Travelled with Friend/s
Destination and new friends. Organised tours and great hospitality from Mia and the crew. But ultimately it was swimming in the Adriatic in deep water.
- Jo, 14/08/2024 13:13, Travelled with Friend/s
Our tour manager, Vedran, made the entire experience. I loved the daily swim stops and the quality of the rooms on the Esperanza were great. But Vedran elevated the whole trip and made all the excursions easy and he had greatly helpful tips.
- Gabi, 08/08/2024 01:07, Travelled with Friend/s
We have just disembarked from Queen Jelena. The week was absolutely glorious. From Tomo and Pamela in the bar to Joseph and Matteo our sailors to Ella looking after our cabins and our fabulous captain Gordon we couldn’t have asked her a bit of week. But most of all our Leeder Ioana she was amazing. Constantly working to make our lives better and keep us updated. She went over and above every day so thank you Ioana. Danced the night away on our captains dinner it was a sensational week.
- Jenni, 06/08/2024 09:27, Travelled with Friend/s
The Olymp was a beautiful ship with a very capable and friendly captain and crew, who were attentive to our needs. Our expectations were far exceeded. Joanna had a great personality and made the entire week fun and informative. She provided many options and excursions for us to choose from. Thank you
- Michael, 31/07/2024 06:23, Travelled with Friend/s
I highly recommend this experience! The staff was professional and courteous. The ship was clean and comfortable. The Captain was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about wanting our whole group to have an amazing adventure! We were in good hands! Ioana ( activities concierge)made sure to brief us daily on the activities available in each stop along the Dalmatian coast. She was available to help with booking activities, guiding us to certain places and answering all of our questions. (All 38 of us!) This is truly one of my favorite all time vacations! I can’t say enough about the crew, the people, the places and the layout of the trip. If you have the opportunity to travel with the Olimp crew you absolutely should plan it now!!
- Cassie , 30/07/2024 16:01, Travelled with Friend/s
Our crew was amazing - friendly, thoughtful, and fun! This was our first small ship adventure and we felt like friends with our crew, who handled all our needs efficiently and gave us suggestions and history on the places we were visiting. We were able to connect with all the lovely passengers - only 18 besides us aboard. Swim stops were a blast in these scenic locations with the most gorgeous turquoise clear water I have ever seen. Absolutely the best. Highly recommend!
- Karen, 17/07/2024 17:01, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat was extremely comfortable and luxurious so much better than we expected. Cabin was comfortable and a generous bathroom. Staff were extremely helpful. Our hostess was excellent and very knowledgeable. Food was sensational and generous. Would definitely sail again with Sail Croatia
- Julie, 09/07/2024 05:48, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything was first class with this cruise! Cabins were surprisingly spacious, food was amazing, thought I was eating at a 5 star restaurant every night. They kept the yacht spotless. Our cabin was cleaned every day and she knew when to come without disrupting our cabin time. Our food/drink service was outstanding. Tomo went the extra mile to ensure we always had what we needed/requested. And with a smile! Ivana was so helpful and informative. She was easy to chat with and always on top of things. She made sure we had all the info needed to make this cruise a pleasant and fun experience. She also went the extra mile by taking us on a couple of unscheduled tours to ensure we could find our way around. Thank you Sail Croatia Crew
- Julie, 05/07/2024 16:04, Travelled with Friend/s
All the crew made my vacation on Esperanza stress free. Very professional and good customer service. Our representative, Ivana, has a great personality, lots of patience and very resourceful. She was very detailed with the itinerary and all the cities information. Overall, I had a wonderful vacation on Esperanza.
- Anonymous, 02/07/2024 20:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Crew was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful & fun!
- Becky, 02/07/2024 06:38, Travelled with Friend/s
Ioana ensured that we were kept fully informed of all facilities on board and full details of each port we visited. Her happy, engaging style was very welcome. All crew carried out duties to a high standard. In particular I would like to thank you chefs for the extremely creative presentation of delicious meals.
- Janice, 29/06/2024 15:36, Travelled with Friend/s
Our Sail Croatia Split South trip was fantastic. There were loads of positives from the food (OMG, the food!), sizable cabins, swim stops, and the staff. It all made for a relaxing trip with gorgeous location stops along the way. We all loved our time onboard and have left with lifelong memories.
- Anonymous, 29/06/2024 14:01, Travelled with Friend/s
A wonderful week's holiday sailing on Olimp, round trip from Split. Captain 'George' and his crew were lovely, friendly and helpful. His ship is beautifully maintained and very luxurious. The food was very good and lots of it! Our tour manager Ioana was a delight; so funny, helpful and knowledgable, couldn't have asked for better. The ports were interesting with plenty of options for sightseeing, shopping and dining, but our most enjoyable part of the trip was the daily swim from the boat in the island coves. We will definitely return!
- Julia, 25/06/2024 10:59, Travelled with Friend/s
We really enjoyed the entire week. The swim stops and ports are perfection. Our host for the week was so lovely. The only negative was the food. It was mediocre quality and taste.
- Melissa, 22/06/2024 10:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Fabulous week, great crew and passengers....couldn't fault it!
- Tracy , 19/06/2024 12:43, Travelled with Friend/s
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Great crew and tour leader. Would highly recommend.
- Anonymous, 12/06/2024 23:17, Travelled with Friend/s
The itinerary was perfect, the meals delicious, the boat spotless and Croatia stunning! Captain George and his crew on board made it all very special! A special thanks to Vedran for all of his recommendations, our daily history lessons and for always wearing a smile! What an amazing once in a lifetime experience for all of us!
- Kristen Z, 11/06/2024 22:30, Travelled with Friend/s
All staff were exceptional. Karolina, Tomo, Filip and chefs
- Anne, 11/06/2024 19:05, Travelled with Friend/s
The service from the arrival to leaving everything was smooth and personalized It was a first time cruise for my self . Really enjoyed the experience of sailing on smaller vessel.
- rumela, 11/06/2024 04:49, Travelled with Friend/s
1. The staff and crew (The captain, Loana, Thomas, Phillip and all others) were so friendly and accommodating. Thumbs up to all of them. 2. The personalities of all quests and their traveling tales were so interesting to hear. 3. The organization that Loana showed us throughout the cruise was top notch. You could tell she spent many an hour with the preparation of the trip's details. 4. The timing updates from Loan of each day's activities created a stress-free atmosphere. 5. The cabin's interior was very relaxing and spacious, and the room's comforting decor for the size of the ship was a Level 5. 6. The added activities (village farmhouse wine tasting and authentic Croatia dinner and serenading musicians) were wonderful. They made the cruise so special. 7. The navigational skills that the captain exhibited were very reassuring. The negatives that the cruise company could approve upon: 1. The air quality in the cabin's created some health issues with a few quests.
- JP & Jodi, 04/06/2024 15:06, Travelled with Friend/s
I had the pleasure of traveling with five friends to Croatia in May 2024 from the US. We booked rooms on the Queen Jelena doing the Split Return South voyage and couldn't be more pleased with our holiday. The ship is very beautiful and comfortable. The crew was beyond helpful and friendly, and the meals were outstanding. Our daily swim stops in the Adriatic Sea was a highlight, as well as the wonderful guests we met from around the world. Thank you, Sail Croatia! See you next time!
- Carla, 01/06/2024 16:12, Travelled with Friend/s
Lovely ship. Well set up, lots of room, great service and staff
- Diane, 01/06/2024 10:07, Travelled with Friend/s
I have been on many huge ocean cruiseships, Viking River cruise on the Danube and then Sail Croatia from Split to Dubrovnik and return. This trip was by far my most favorite. We only had 29 very nice persons onboard besides the crew and it was wonderful. The scenery was gorgeous and the Captain and crew were fantastic. Captain Gordon had a beautiful ship and was competent as well as very friendly. Our cruise director Vedran was full of humour and charm. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. Leo and Tom were our fabulous bartender/waiters and we had so much fun with them. They were always at the ready to serve us. The chefs Frane and Teo are responsible for a 6 kg weight gain [joking] with some of the most delicious meals I have had onboard a ship. Ella was a great housekeeper and kept us all tidied up and clean. Our deck sailors Mateo and Josip helped to bring us ashore in a safe and timely manner. The cities and scenery speak for themselves. But a good time is all about the people!
- Gael, 30/05/2024 15:51, Travelled with Friend/s
Our tour director Vedran was amazing. So fun, so inclusive and totally caring. Anything he recommended which we tried was always good. He made everyone feel so special with his wonderful sense of humour. I know the weather is out of your control but ours was great which made for an extra special time. Rooms were small but very well appointed and so clean, beds were great. An amazing cruise. Thank you
- Janice , 28/05/2024 20:09, Travelled with Friend/s