Our time on Olimp was absolutely fantastic right from the start. Everything on the boat was first class, including the meals and we can’t praise the crew highly enough, they really made our trip.
- Margaret, 05/06/2025 07:44, Travelled with Friend/s
What a super trip!! Captain, Mia and the rest of the crew had such attention to detail! Chef nailed every meal, delicious food!!! Trip exceeded my expectations!! This trip should be on everyone's bucket list!
- Karen, 04/06/2025 16:48, Travelled with Friend/s
Forget those huge cruise ships THIS is the way to travel. Vendrán our guide always made perfect suggestions but you can do as much or as little as you want. Great swim stops every day and lovely clean cabin and boat made for a comfortable week. With fresh cooked food and only 18 on board this was a revelation. I will be booking again. Loved it!
- Lori, 04/06/2025 10:43, Travelled with Friend/s
Mia and the crew of the Olimp made our second trip on the Olimp as good as the first! Beautiful country, people and boat. Truly outstanding!
- Janice, 03/06/2025 10:40, Travelled with Friend/s
I can't fault a thing. Boat and cabin were so clean and comfortable. Food was amazing. Atmosphere and company were brilliant. A big shout out to The Captain and each and every member of staff who gave us a holiday to remember, especially Karolina and Tina. Many thanks. X
- Dianne, 29/05/2025 15:17, Travelled with Friend/s
We had a wonderful week aboard Esperanza May 18 to 25. Our ship guide, Vedran ('V') was just the best in managing our group of 34 persons; V was an excellent communicator, readily available and always helpful. V kept us laughing and was so much fun, seeming to really enjoy his job. The ship was beautifully appointed; the rooms were spacious with great showers and lots of storage. We appreciated the rooms being cleaned early every day. We also really appreciated the ease of entering and exiting the sea from the ship during our daily swim stops . The quantity and quality of the food was perfect, beautifully presented and professionally served. Hats off to all of the onboard ship staff! We really liked the balance of ship and shore time, feeling that we had a relaxing time but also learned about the local history. The only 2 things we might have liked were an extra salad bar al lunch (long line up for salad) and possibly an optional drink package. Thank you Sail Croatia.
- Laurie, 28/05/2025 11:32, Travelled with Friend/s
Great time. Lots of great staff who made it a memorable trip. Loved the boat & swim stops. Enjoyable overall
- Sarah, 28/05/2025 08:12, Travelled with Friend/s
The cruise defied all expectations! The staterooms are comfortable, bathrooms and hairdryers, towels all perfect. Our Crew was amazing—they work hard and were exceedingly generous and kind. Our guide, Ioana, was smart and funny, thoughtful and dependable. The ship Olimp was bougie, bougie. Seriously, we are sailboaters and had no idea how beautiful the Olimp would be. Gleaming! Our group of 8 made fast friends with all of our other traveling companions. Lots of laughter and joviality.❤️ five stars isn’t enough!
- KG, 27/05/2025 21:24, Travelled with Friend/s
It was a wonderful week made extra special by our wonderful guide Vedran!
- Madeleine, 27/05/2025 16:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Our week with Sail Croatia was absolutely fabulous. Our guide was very attentive (and funny), the activities were excellent and the food was wonderful. We had great fellow travelers. I highly the cruise. 😎
- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 16:35, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew starting with the cruise director and the captain.
- sandra, 27/05/2025 14:45, Travelled with Friend/s
Organization, correspondence, accommodations on the boat, and our guide who stayed on the boat and delivered daily short information talks with us were all superb. A couple suggestions.... The village dinner in our Dubrovnik to Split sailing was bery disappointing. Main course definitely weak and very ordinary...pasta with very little beef bits. Also it was so loud in there due to very poor acoustics you could barely have a conversation with the people right across from you. The bedding on our beds on the boat was ok but you should add a second or thicker blanket
- Sandi, 27/05/2025 14:21, Travelled with Friend/s
My partner and I recently sailed with Sail Croatia alongside a group of 20 friends and acquaintances—and what an unforgettable experience it was! From the moment we stepped aboard, it was clear we were in for something truly special. The other passengers onboard became fast friends. There was a wonderful sense of camaraderie and shared adventure that made every moment even more enjoyable. The crew were outstanding—professional, warm, and attentive. The food was consistently amazing, and the itinerary struck the perfect balance: breakfast and lunch onboard, with plenty of time to explore the stunning ports each day. A special shoutout to our program director, "V," who was a truly delightful human being and played a big role in making this one of the most memorable vacations we’ve ever had. Highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone looking for a unique, joyful, and well-organized adventure!
- Jan, 27/05/2025 14:04, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff
- Jane, 27/05/2025 11:23, Travelled with Friend/s
We enjoyed a wonderful week on the Esperanza taking in the beauty of the Croatian islands. Staff went above and beyond. It was wonderful to meet new friends from different parts of the world. I encourage people to consider this as a vacation option…you won’t regret it!!
- Madeleine, 27/05/2025 11:20, Travelled with Friend/s
Wonderful connections with all the guests— Great food, beautiful islands. We’ll organized & explained by Vedrun our fearless leader!
- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 07:20, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything! Beautiful boat, amazing staff, including captain, boat handlers, bar and dining staff and cleaning staff. Couldn’t fault them. 👏🏻😃
- Monika, 27/05/2025 05:43, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything was just perfect, the Olimp boat, staff, food, cleanliness, absolutely perfection. We had the best time and met some lovely people. Highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone.
- Vicki, 27/05/2025 05:10, Travelled with Friend/s
We had the best trip, it exceeded our expectations Our Leader was so much fun and was extremely knowledgeable about all the areas we visited. Food was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment on the evening of the Captains Dinner. I would highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone.
- Sue , 27/05/2025 01:13, Travelled with Friend/s
The group got along so well to the point we have new friends. Our cruise coordinator Vedran on Esperanza was outstanding, humorous, communicated with us on every detail. Food was very good - variety, presentation All day coffee & tea available Rooms were clean, spacious and made up quickly each day
- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 01:13, Travelled with Friend/s
From the moment we stepped onboard it was a surreal experience. Our fabulous cruise director Ioana was so much fun very informative and helpful and was super engaged with all the passengers and crew alike. The rest of the crew were fantastic Evo and Al keeping us well hydrated and the Chef and Sous Chef served us delicious food everyday. We loved all the islands we stopped at and swims along the way were great fun. Finally Captain George was very approachable and we felt we were in very safe hands … we loved the Captain’s dinner and hearing all about the history of the Olimp and his boating background. Highly recommend this ship and cruise and would love to be back on board thanks to all the crew 🤩
- Annette, 21/05/2025 16:34, Travelled with Friend/s
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