Loved the opportunity to explore the beautiful Croatian coast on Queen Jelena. Docking in the heart of a different place each day and being able to explore into the evening instead of rushing back to a ship that would be moving on before dinner set this apart from traditional cruises. Swimstops in quiet coves were another highlight of every day. We met some fabulous people, we spent the week with Canadians, Australians and Americans as well as others from England and Scotland. Meeting people from so many places and having the opportunity to socialise with them through the week, was another great strength of the trip. We’ll be keeping in touch! The food was good, the bar nearly always open and the crew helpful and worked hard to ensure we enjoyed every part of our holiday. We had an amazing tour guide with us throughout the trip, who did so much for us, including entertaining us. I would recommend Sail Croatia to anyone wanting something a little different and a memorable holiday.
- Paula, 12/09/2025 20:29, Travelled in a Couple
I really enjoyed the program…. Relaxing mornings , swim stops and lunch. It really made me wind down. Lovely Croatian islands to discover and evening meals on shore. Katarina is a well appointed ship. Extremely clean and comfortable and the staff were great. Very helpful and attentive without being too familiar. I loved it.
- Alyson , 10/09/2025 16:47, Travelled in a Couple
Our Sail Croatia Rep, Klara, set the tone for the week with her excellent communication and offbeat humour. The Olimp was a beautiful ship, really luxurious and the crew were friendly and helpful. The food was perfect - not to heavy so we could enjoy the fabulous island restaurants and swimming off the back of the boat was so exciting. That left the Islands to spin their own magic on us - stunning scenery, great outings on bikes, buggy and jeep and discovering the history and local wines made for a superb holiday. Best of all we met like minded people from around the World we enjoyed spending time with. 5 stars all round.
- Fiona, 10/09/2025 14:35, Travelled in a Couple
The boat was spotless, the staff were really helpful and polite. Ioana our tour manager was great, always on the ball organising everything and tailoring the trips to suit the guests. We visited some beautiful places and got to see them in the daytime and evening as we were in port overnight. We did have a slight hiccup with one lunchtime meal when nearly half the guests had an upset stomach after eating the tuna. This could be something that they need to look at and maybe learn from. That been said I would definitely holiday with the company again, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
- Simon, 09/09/2025 12:16, Travelled in a Couple
The food was fabulous, the staff were hardworking and efficient. The ship was exceptional and facilities were 5*. Couple of small things that would make it better: -2 x cabin keys; -Hand soap and shower gel (information stated these were provided and to being shampoo & conditioner, but these were provided); -Coffee machine and tea facilities available at all times. We are very early risers and look forward to a morning coffee or tea. Had an amazing week, thank you and would happily sail with Sail Croatia again. Many thanks ⛴️😁
- Sherry, 09/09/2025 08:39, Travelled in a Couple
This was my first cruise tour. The small group on the boat and all the staff made this a comfortable and enjoyable trip. Shout out to Tour Manager Mia who managed the schedules and plans perfectly and always available with suggestions. The other crew including Mio and Matina were great. Enjoyed the swims and stops in different islands/ towns. I wanted to remain on the boat for a repeat experience! I would not want to join a big cruise liner
- Mahrukh , 09/09/2025 08:21, Travelled in a Couple
What a week, great food, awsome service and amazing scenery. Just do it.
- Kevin, 09/09/2025 07:21, Travelled in a Couple
- Dennis, 09/09/2025 05:30, Travelled in a Couple
We had a wonderful time on Sail Croatia with the Esperanza!! Mia, Martina, Mio, Captain Vlado and Chef Sebastian, Mario and more - thank you for a wonderful week !!!
- Jenni, 02/09/2025 16:06, Travelled in a Couple
From the moment we stepped on, the staff made us feel welcome. The breakfast and lunch were superb. The daily activities were well planned, which allowed us to make new friends with the dining setup and the activities. We had the best time on the Katarina.
- Chris, 02/09/2025 07:20, Travelled in a Couple
We had the most amazing time cruising the Adriatic on the Romantic Star. Our cruise manager Klara was fantastic, which added the to wonderful experience we had. She informed us every step of the way and was always available to our needs and requests. She really is a huge asset to the Sail Croatia team. The crew were all wonderful too and we experienced some delicious meals. We made some wonderful memories which we will treasure for many years. Thank-you Sail Croatia
- HELEN, 01/09/2025 05:58, Travelled in a Couple
What an amazing adventure. 5+ Stars on everything regarding this cruise. The Katarina, Ship Crew, Locations/Ports, Itinerary, Food, Activities, Swim Spots. We had an incredible time, met incredible people and had incredible experiences I hope I can take another trip again with Sail Croatia & I may be your #1 Fan 😁 Shout out to Nikos, Capt Ivan, Ivana, Petra & all involved with the Katarina!!!
- Carolyn Munson, 27/08/2025 15:34, Travelled in a Couple
Quality of accommodation and a beautifully lean and well maintained boat. Efficient crew, lovely food, well paced schedule.
- Tracey, 27/08/2025 05:16, Travelled in a Couple
We had a fabulous week onboard the beautiful ship Katarina. The Captain and crew were friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble for them. Our Sail Croatia liaison Nikos was great fun, knowledgeable and was able to provide a great introduction to each Port as we stopped. The swimming spots chosen by Captain Ivan were in great protected spots. Could not be more positive to recommend Sail Croatia and Katarina.
- Duncan, 21/08/2025 16:28, Travelled in a Couple
Our Sail Croatia cruise exceeded all expectations. From Ivana, our tour guide, to the entire crew, the food quality, the level of professionalism and the entire experience.
- Mark, 19/08/2025 02:49, Travelled in a Couple
We had such a great time onboard with Sail Croatia . The room , food, staff onboard and our guide Ivana. It was a pleasure to wake each morning to visit somewhere new and enjoy a refreshing dip in a new swim spot each day . Thank you
- Linda, 19/08/2025 00:49, Travelled in a Couple
We thoroughly enjoyed our Elegance cruise with Sail Croatia. We travelled on the Katerina and the ships comfort and amenities surpassed our expectations The itinerary was a great mix of relaxation, socialising and exploring the wonderful islands of Croatia. The best of the cruise was definitely the wonderful crew especially our cruise director Ioana She was a delight and organised so many extra options during our cruise. We made wonderful friends and felt like we were part of a very special family aboard Katerina - we thoroughly recommend the Sail Croatia Elegance Cruise
- Evelyn, 14/08/2025 22:54, Travelled in a Couple
We sailed from Dubrovnik to Split with Sail Croatia on the Katarina in July 2025. Our tour Director Ioana, Captain Ivan and all the sail Croatia crew were fantastic. Everything was well organised, the ship extremely comfortable to travel and live aboard. We highly recommend Sail Croatia for your Croatia holiday.
- Martin, 12/08/2025 10:05, Travelled in a Couple
What can I say - this trip exceeded our expectations in every possible way. The seamless, friendly, personable, professional staff were charming and couldn't do enough for us. Special shout out to Iona our tour guide who was truly wonderful and extremely funny - we all grew very fond of her. Particularly like that the Yacht is owned by a family and run as a family business which I feel really shines through in the feel and atmosphere of the boat. The boat is beautiful - really classy and luxurious without being pretentious. We met a wonderful group of people and we built friendships and bonds that were very special and really added to our experience. Croatia is stunning and being able to have a snap shot of various different islands was wonderful. The Croatian people are so proud and patriotic it's lovely to see. We didn't want to leave and will defo be back - our favourite holiday so far. Thank you for having us x
- Claire, 12/08/2025 09:01, Travelled in a Couple
Sail Croatia where great from start of our search to getting home. We had the best holiday of our life on Katarina.
- Gary Tootill, 12/08/2025 07:18, Travelled in a Couple
From meeting Vedran, our Tour Manager, who looked after us throughout with fantastic knowledge of all locations we visited, to the ships crew and Captain Vlado who kept us safe throughout, we loved our trip starting in Split and sailing down to Dubrovnik, visiting various islands on the way. experiencing swim stops, superb restaurants and wine. Special mention to Martina & Mio who looked after in restaurant/bar and housekeeping were always friendly and efficient throughout. Would definitely recommend this trip and all the staff on Esperanza that looked after us
- Samantha , 08/08/2025 20:27, Travelled in a Couple
The ship was lovely, staff so friendly and helpful, cruise manager spectacular.
- Caroline, 07/08/2025 05:12, Travelled in a Couple
It was a lovely spacious ship with generous cabins. Days spent after breakfast relax on deck , swim stop which was so good. Three course lunch followed by more relaxing. Then shower and out to explore on shore. Food was generally good and staff were very helpful .
- Dorothy , 05/08/2025 14:30, Travelled in a Couple
We did an elegance cruise on the Romantic Star and everything about our cruise was perfect. The captain and crew were amazing, very professional and so hard working to make our cruise so enjoyable. Our tour manager Ioana was fabulous and did an excellent job. We only had a small number on our cruise so the service was extra special and very personal. The daily swim stops were a highlight. I highly recommend Sail Croatia!!
- Trish, 05/08/2025 05:21, Travelled in a Couple
Cruise was fabulous.
- Anonymous, 02/08/2025 19:10, Travelled in a Couple
The Croatian Coast and Islands are stunning and it was very fitting to experience the coastline and surrounding islands in such a beautiful boat, The Romantic Star The Crew and Captain were very professional, polite , helpful and friendly. The boat was kept spotless and the quality of food was to a very high standard. A lot of thought had gone into our experience as it went by as smoothly as the calmness of the Adriatic. Swimming off the back of the boat in crystal waters and stunning backdrops was a daily highlight. The Captain always seemed to find a wonderful secluded spot, there was crew at hand to ensure everyone’s safety. The wine experience meant that we were taken inland to lovely vineyards, providing us to witness landscapes within the islands and to experience local and delicious wines. All our ventures and experiences were brought together by our amazing tour manager Ivana. Ivana was very thoughtful , insightful, enthusiastic and caring and a credit to Sail Croatia.
- Robert, 31/07/2025 20:52, Travelled in a Couple
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. We thought that lunches were of fine dining quality. The balance of on-board versus port side time was wonderful as was the freedom to explore on our own. The whole crew was very friendly, and our fellow travelers were a delight. Our tour Director Anita was quite simply fantastic - great suggestions for places to visit and to dine and very personable. Thank You!
- Gary, 31/07/2025 01:10, Travelled in a Couple
We just finished an amazing week aboard the Queen Jelena elegance cruise. The boat was beautiful and the crew were very friendly and helpful. Our guide Ivana went above and beyond for the guests and was very knowledgeable about each beautiful island we stopped at. The food was delicious and staff Pamela and Emma were wonderful. Would highly recommend!
- Julie , 30/07/2025 21:58, Travelled in a Couple
We did the wines of Croatia cruise on the Esperanza our guide Vedran was amazing, all the staff where fantastic they made our experience extra special, it was my husbands 50th special birthday while we where on board and all the crew really pulled out all the stops, the places we visited where out of this world so pretty and authentic. The food was excellent, lovely buffet breakfast, three course lunch every day with authentic local cuisine, We had a daily swim stop which was not only refreshing but gave us the chance to experience the coast line from a completely different angle, paddle board made it easy explore a long way along the cost line, We made many new friends, with other guest and crew, had wonderful experiences on Esperanza, it truly was a privilege to be on board big thank you to Vedran our guide and all the Crew on board Esperanza, would highly recommend we loved it 😎
- Victoria, 29/07/2025 20:46, Travelled in a Couple
Everything about our time on the Queen Jelena was perfect from start to finish. Our rooms were cleaned daily. The crew were extremely polite. The captain actually cared about his passengers and making our experience as memorable as possible. Drinks were very reasonably priced. Ivana was our tour guide and she went above and beyond for her customers. No question was too silly to be answered and she was very knowledgeable about everywhere we visited. Ivana even gave us advice about things to to after our elegance tour. I would highly recommend a trip on the Queen Jelena with the fantastic crew including Ivana.
- John, 29/07/2025 10:52, Travelled in a Couple
Vi hadde en fantastisk uke ombord på Romantic Star. Utrolig fint opplegg: flott båt, fin lugar, god mat, veldig hyggelig cruise manager og mannskap og fine utflukter. Daglige "swim stop" ga en veldig fin kombinasjon av bading og opplevelser. Kan virkelig anbefales!
- Anonymous, 25/07/2025 09:05, Travelled in a Couple
From the very beginning it was top notch. The crew, our cruise director and Capain went out of there way to make everything feel like we were special. The food was very good, the swim stops were awesome, and the excursions were well planned out. We met people on day one, by day 7 we were friends. Even planning another experience with them. If you have doubts, just do it! You won't regret it.
- Janet, 24/07/2025 13:05, Travelled in a Couple
We sailed on the Wine Cruise on Romantic Star in July 2025. The ship, the crew and our tour guide, Ivana, were amazing. We loved the destinations and the unique wine tasting experiences. The food on ship was fantastic, and took care of special dietary needs. We were guided by Ivana, our incredible Tour Guide. She made us feel at home and gave us excellent, personalised advice for activities in port. Cannot recommend highly enough. We loved our cruise. Thank you Sail Croatia, Romantic Star, and Ivana.
- Gordon , 23/07/2025 14:43, Travelled in a Couple
Absolutely the best holiday I have ever been on. It was our first ever cruise and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The crew and Ivana were attentive and friendly The food aboard was superb and the wine tastings absolutely beautiful. Cannot fault the whole holiday Thank you so much
- Judith, 23/07/2025 10:05, Travelled in a Couple
Great product - Boat awesome and destinations fantastic with staff very good
- Mick, 22/07/2025 21:39, Travelled in a Couple
Facilities, service, tours , food , destinations, The crew from captain , cruise director, waiters, cleaners, sailors … Amazjng people who couldn’t help you enough Special thanks to Ioana our cruise director. Almira and Ivo feeding and hydrating us 🥂😍 George the captain who kept us safe on the seas, the crew who daily attended to our swim stops , Nikolina who serviced our cabins with her beautiful smile … This cruise crew and the magnificent Olimp ship far exceeded our expectations. If you ever have the chance for ultimate luxury aboard this majestic lady “Olimp” you will not be disappointed. Thank you we had the best time and made some wonderful new friends .
- Heather, 22/07/2025 14:28, Travelled in a Couple
Our cruise on the Olimp from Dubrovnik to Split was fabulous. Ioana the cruise excursion director was the so organized. Ioana set the Vibe for the whole cruise right from the beginning. Ioana paid attention to details she listened to what people wanted and made sure that she provided clear information and instructions, both verbally and through the what’s app. Captain Jure and crew all were very professional and friendly making sure were safe and truly cared about our enjoyment. The rooms were cleaned beautifully everyday by Nicolina. Sail Croatia was the best choice for us. If you book with Sail Croatia you will not be disappointed.
- Jeri , 22/07/2025 13:38, Travelled in a Couple
From the moment we stepped on board the service, the staff and the beautiful vessel were excellent . Our tour manager was exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The wine tasting and extra trips were well organised and we had a great time. Overall one of our best holidays. Would thoroughly recommend.
- Anonymous, 22/07/2025 06:25, Travelled in a Couple
Trip was made by a great crew. Easy and relaxed. My only comment as most are couples I would have liked to go for a paddle board with my wife. Perhaps another paddle board and other recreational water sports toys. But that me. A active relaxer.
- Murray Healey, 22/07/2025 06:14, Travelled in a Couple
We cruised from Split to Dubrovnik on Katarina, a beautiful vessel with a spacious cabin. The crew were amazing, always friendly and accommodating. Our host, Ioana was exceptional and.nothing was too much trouble. The itinerary was perfect and Ioana organised extra events such as group dinners, and reservations at bars in Korcula and Dubrovnik. This was impressive due to the smallness of the bars and how busy the ports were, that she could organise 30 plus people at short notice. The number of passengers on board was also perfect, we met wonderful people and had an incredible week away with unbelievable weather.
- Denise, 17/07/2025 10:32, Travelled in a Couple
Our cruise was made exceptional by the itinerary organised by the tour manager Ivana Mateja, captain and the crew on board Romantic Star. The locations and excursions we visited at each stop on our way from Split to Dubrovnik were well organised and each wine tasting event was amazing! Every member of the crew was friendly and welcoming and made us feel that we were on an exclusive and unique holiday. The food was delicious and high quality, and beautifully presented. The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious.
- John, 15/07/2025 09:17, Travelled in a Couple
We've just had an amazing week on Esperanza cruising round the Croatian Islands. We did Split to Split South. It was 5 stars all round! The boat was beautiful, the crew where outstanding and couldn't do enough for us, the group of passengers were great and the scenery just superb. The Dalmatian Coast is stunning and very stop was special in it's own way. We will definitely be cruising with Sail Croatia again and can't recommend them enough. I will say, please be aware of the expected tipping!
- Anonymous, 15/07/2025 09:12, Travelled in a Couple
We loved every minute of our cruise and it felt that we were on a luxury charter cruise, visiting amazing places, architecture. The wine tasting at every destination was brilliant and interesting. The food on board was excellent and top quality. Our tour manager Ivana was excellent and very friendly and informative, and made sure we had the best time. The captain and crew were all very helpful and made sure we were safe and well looked after. The cabin was very comfortable, clean and quiet. I would certainly go on another trip with Sail Croatia again!
- Petrone , 15/07/2025 07:18, Travelled in a Couple
Excellent crew and Cruise Director. Our route and itinerary along the Dalmatian Coast, including visits to the islands with their beautiful towns (such as Split, Dubrovnik and Hvar) was well planned and spectacular, Quiet, easily accessible moorings overnight. I also very much enjoyed the swim stops. The yacht, Esperanza, is well maintained and comfortable. Delicious onboard food. Very lucky with our travelling companions.
- Anonymous, 15/07/2025 07:08, Travelled in a Couple
We loved Croatia. Esperanza and its crew were very good. The difficult issue for us was the tipping. It was quite an expensive holiday in the first place and the tour manager suggested tipping around 10%. Made us feel awkward.
- David, 15/07/2025 06:50, Travelled in a Couple
The ship was beautiful! Food was delicious. Staff was warm and welcoming. We loved it all!
- Ken and Christi, 14/07/2025 02:15, Travelled in a Couple
All very well organised, excellent ship and crew, stunning scenery and great company.
- Emrys, 12/07/2025 20:08, Travelled in a Couple
The boat crew and Sail Croatia guide (Ivan) were amazing, very attentive and friendly. The accommodations on the ship were awesome and the water and views of Croatia breathtaking and the excursions on to the island were just right. It was a fantastic way to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Highly recommend.
- James, 09/07/2025 22:03, Travelled in a Couple
This cruise came highly recommended by a friend who has been twice and is already planning a third trip. It was such a spectacular trip! The pace was just what we needed. Breakfast and briefing in the morning, three-course meal at lunch. Swim stop in a protected area on our way to the next port. And then afternoon and evening in the town. We could be on our own or participate in one of several offered excursions while at port. We slept at port and then moved toward the next location. The sites were beautiful! The crew was amazing! They really made the difference ensuring that our trip was five-star. The food was absolutley delicious and more than we could eat! The room was very comfortable, although other than sleeping, we preferred to be on deck with fellow passengers and the crew. This was the perfect way to see multiple places in the lovely Croatia without having to navigate trains, etc.
- Holly, 09/07/2025 14:12, Travelled in a Couple
The dedication of the crew including the forever singing sailor, the captain always welcoming to me. Equally true with tour director Ivan. And Ivor. As we’re Stipe,, Ana another mick jagger fan and finally the petite Nicolas.
- Peter, 09/07/2025 04:12, Travelled in a Couple