A great way to explore the southern islands of Croatia

- Anonymous, 07/09/2026 03:24, Travelled in a Couple

We recently boarded the Tempera Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik, and we had such a fantastic experience! Our sail team was incredibly helpful and made us feel so well looked after throughout the trip. Our host, Andro, was honestly the best. He was incredibly knowledgeable about all the islands we visited, and we really appreciated his honesty and recommendations about which excursions were actually worth doing. The only thing we wish had been included on our trip was the rafting experience! The crew did a fantastic job of making sure we had plenty of time at the best swimming spots, and they even adjusted our ports to minimise travel time on days when they felt we needed more time to explore the islands. We also loved the people we met along the way. Our cruise had a great mix of younger and older couples, and everyone got along so well, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you to the entire Tempera Cruise team for an amazing trip and so many great memories!

- Anonymous, 17/08/2026 09:40, Travelled in a Couple

We absolutely loved this trip on the Almissa. Perfect mix of cruising, swim stops and visits to beautiful islands. Staff were great, food was delicious and we had a great group of people onboard with us. Fun side trip options if you want them. Plenty of sunloungers upstairs for everyone. Only give it 4 stars as cabins are fairly basic but you don’t spend much time in there anyway - they were perfectly fine with plenty of room to store things. So good being able to unpack for a week and enjoy the cruise.

- Cheryl, 20/07/2026 09:02, Travelled in a Couple

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

Good

- Mark, 10/07/2026 06:01, Travelled in a Couple

Oh Croatia - what a BEAUTIFUL country you are!! We sailed on the Almissa from Dubrovnik to Split abd then took a bus back down to Dubrovnik for our return flight home. You really couldn’t have asked for more! Food was amazing, service was outstanding and the scenery was fairytale like!!!

- Kathy, 06/07/2026 21:14, Travelled in a Couple

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

We were disappointed in several aspects of this cruise. I will send an email to Sail Croatia outlining my concerns.

- Robert, 08/06/2026 15:23, Travelled in a Couple

The itinerary on our 7 day Tempera cruise was great, our cabin was fantastic but unfortunately the whole experience was severly let down by incredibly poor food and service staff. Definitely not worth the money we paid for the trip.

- Anonymous, 02/06/2026 07:48, Travelled in a Couple

Try to get pics of room prior to booking-I think we had the worst room on the boat. Room 2 on Tempera has a large intrusion in the room from the next door curved staircase requiring you to hunch over on far side of bed when getting in or out. That closet opens up ONTO the bed and is almost unuseable. The tiny curved table in the room slants down so things slide off of it. The bed was comfortable and the room size decent. The breakfast was good- sausage, eggs, fruit, pastries…. but I (and many other judging by appearances) found the lunches inedible. greasy rice stuffed pepper served with cold mashed potatoes, a bowl of buttered noidles served with a small thin slice of overcooked meat served with more noodles, Very carb heavy and mostly served warm not hot. Soups and desserts were good.

- Trish, 02/06/2026 05:10, Travelled in a Couple

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

I had a fantastic time on my Sail Croatia cruise—the route, crew, and food were all great. That said, I was surprised by the 40€ tourist tax per person, which wasn’t clearly explained upfront and for which I received no receipt. I also wasn’t comfortable with how our passports were left in an unlocked plastic box in the dining salon at night, with no visible security. Tipping felt a bit awkward too, especially when envelopes were later collected over WhatsApp after limited communication. Overall, I’d still recommend Sail Croatia, but these small improvements would make the experience even better.

- Anonymous, 25/05/2026 05:42, 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

Improve breakfast offerings, variety and presentation. Offer better quality coffee and tea options. Communication with passengers and kitchen waiting staff. Improve lunch offerings, more vegetables, and meat quality and variety. Serve tables with waiters offering drinks. Have coffee and tea making available during day with biscuits etc The discussion of itinerary to be held prior to lunch service. No smoking on ship for passengers and crew. Provide equal number of deck chairs to passengers. We had 10 deck chairs for 36 passengers and I witnessed a passenger confrontation Set outdoor furniture up for passenger comfort prior to breakfast service

- Alison Simpson , 29/09/2025 12:42, Travelled in a Couple

This was our first visit to Croatia. We’re so glad we chose Sail Croatia! We like small ship cruising and it was a perfect way to see so many places while unpacking once, enjoying beautiful swim stops every day and eating delicious food.

- Laura, 22/09/2025 18:47, Travelled in a Couple

We did the Explorer cruise which was a lot of fun! Dino & crew were great. providing the group with recommendations for things to do, eat & drink each day. There is the chance for relaxation, swimming, paddle boarding etc & you could book to do excursions or go explore for yourself. The food was delicious, but they do forget about dietary requirements. I spoke to the company before arrival about dairy intolerance, again on check in & during service but gave up in the end. Fortunately it isn’t an allergy I suffer with. Excursions were hit & miss. Some were overpriced and discouraged to do which seems odd to advertise them. The evening dinner & local tour was fab but rushed, a little longer was needed during the meal & drinks to relax. We missed out on the bike tour in Mljet National Park due to winds eventhough other Sail Croatia tours were going there, it seemed there was a rush to get to Dubrovnik?? So be aware the itinerary can change but beautiful swim stops as an alternative.

- Kerry, 22/09/2025 14:12, Travelled in a Couple

We had a wonderful week. The staff was amazing, helpful and friendly. The ports and swim stops were unreal. My only negative feedback would be the food. I did not enjoy the food at all. Another negative was how dark the bathrooms are.

- Anonymous, 22/09/2025 09:00, Travelled in a Couple

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

First of all, let me say that the people involved (crew, etc.) were excellent. I have no problem with any of them. Our cruise director was especially friendly and personable. Plus, I found Croatia to be a most beautiful country. That said, it was not one of my favorite trips. I found most places we stopped to be glorified "tourist traps." Most things were far too expensive, and we were constantly confronted with cost after cost for anything we might want to do. I think that should I ever return to Croatia, I'd probably pick one or two places and spend more time exploring more than just tourist trap stuff. I guess that could be said, however, for many such cruises, etc. Have traveled to several countries, however, this will not be considered one of my favorites.

- Kenneth, 15/09/2025 10:23, Travelled in a Couple

We had an amazing time. The staff, excursions, service and food was 5 stars but I gave the survey 4 stars because of the condition of the boat. This boat needs maintenance and upgrades.

- Anonymous, 15/09/2025 06:54, Travelled in a Couple

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

The trip destinations and food was great. The attitude of some staff including the cruise director was pretty poor. The captain of the boat and chef were excellent but other staff were openly stating they were over the season and complaining or arguing with the customers. The cruise director twice had harsh words with us through no fault of our own which is unacceptable.

- Peter, 08/09/2025 06:33, Travelled in a Couple

We really enjoyed our week on the Almissa, all of the crew were very friendly and professional at all times. The breakfast selections were excellent and most lunches delicious and big servings. The boat was kept very clean at all times. Only negative for us was that we would have like clean towels supplied more frequently as they were only changed once. Also a bath mat supplied for the slippery floor in the bathroom. We would recommend the Almissa & Sail Croatia & would love to book again in the future... Kind Regards to the team!

- Anonymous, 07/09/2025 06:12, Travelled in a Couple

The week was amazing cruising through the islands, stopping to swim each day and exploring the cute towns. The crew was really friendly/fun (our host was Dino) and the rooms were far more spacious than we expected. One thing to note was that the excursions weren’t included in the booking cost so we ended up spending quite a lot more on doing the activities (30-60 euro pp on each activity). They provided heeeaaaps of food for breakfast and lunch and catered to my dietary requirements (gluten free as I am coeliac) but unfortunately the desserts were pretty sad compared to everyone else’s - usually packet custard/mousse with fruit or just fruit alone :(

- Zara, 01/09/2025 08:30, Travelled in a Couple

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

We really enjoyed our time on the Salve Di Mare. The locations we visited were beautiful! Absolutely stunning. Our cruise director Dino was friendly and informative. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. I wouldn't say anyone went above and beyond though. The rooms were nice and always cleaned well. The cruise is expensive and we really do not believe that is was worth the price we paid. The food was average at best. Well cooked, but boring. Breakfast was front 8 -9.30 with zero flexibility. No food or options for food is offered between breakfast and lunch. So if you miss breakfast, bad luck. Lunch was a 3 course meal and although I eat everything, my partner doesn't eat fish and instead received a piece of 'stuffed' half zucchini instead. During swim stops, which were again, stunning! While on the top deck reading a book, no one ever came up to ask if you'd like a drink! I found that the most puzzling. Wouldn't you want to make money?! Hard to give 3 stars, we loved it!

- Luke Carvell, 04/08/2025 08:10, Travelled in a Couple

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

Daily meals were fantastic, swim stops beautiful, scenery was amazing. Tours were good, but costly so decide what is most important to you. Crew and guides went beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time.

- H, 21/07/2025 08:19, 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

Great service, wonderful swimming spots and good food all blended to make the trip fantastic!!

- Georgina , 17/06/2025 19:11, Travelled in a Couple

This cruise was so fun. The group of people on board were incredible and many became friends by the end of the trip. Dino, who was the guide was incredible, very funny, helpful, and gave some great recommendations/suggestions for things. I loved how it was set out - breakfast, then swim stop in the morning, lunch and then exploring the town in the afternoon. The only downside to that is that in the summer months it’s quite hot exploring town in the afternoon and since the boat leaves early next morning you may feel rushed. The reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because while they were as accomodating to dietary needs as possible, the food was below average for me being a vegetarian. Meals were undercooked and not well balanced. The non vegetarians said their food was great. Overall, I would recommend this boat if you want relaxation, exploration and a great time.

- Vee, 16/06/2025 06:23, 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

While this was somewhat of a good experience, there was too much down time, internet reception was extremely poor and whilst the crew were friendly enough they did not seem to want to go above and beyond, then at the end of the cruise, we were nearly shamed in to giving a tip, it was most uncomfortable.

- Anonymous, 10/06/2025 00:24, Travelled in a Couple

Whilst I enjoyed the Sail Croatia cruise, it was disappointing in a lot of ways and I definitely wouldn't do it again. The crew and boat/activities manager were fantastic. They were super friendly and helpful. Shout out to Ivana who was amazing! The food served on board was average for I would have expected for what we paid. The boat lacked atmosphere in the sense that they dont play music, which in Croatia I read that music is a big part of their culture so I expected to have the ambience of soft Croatian music playing whilst on the boat, towards the end they started to play some after getting the hint. I am disappointed that Hvar is listed on the website that it has an "incredible nightlife". The island has since changed but should not continue to be faulsely advertised by SailCroatia. I also find it offensive to be expected to give tips after dropping $6,000 aud on a cruise, Sail Croatia you should pay your excellent staff a proper wage and not expect tourist's to do it for you.

- Mikaela , 09/06/2025 14:42, 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

Best way to see and experience Croatia with The Sail Croatia team.From the informative online booking till the actual trip. Tempera was our boat chose with amazing helpfull staff on board. The rooms are very well planned and the bathrooms excellent taking into account the size of the actual boat. The itinerary was fantastic ! Saw so much of the smaller and bigger islands . Our tour guide Ivana Mateja was an absolute gem. She presented everyday a full powerpoint presentation of the daily schedule as well as being very informative about every stop we had. Nothing was too much trouble for her . The food on board exceeded our expectations everyday . Only negative would be the price of drinks . I would recommend this trip and team to anybody considering visiting Croatia

- Anonymous, 09/06/2025 12:58, Travelled in a Couple

A big shout out to Captain Franco for his sailing expertise. All the staff and crew were great especially Max who looked after the dining and bar area. The chefs were extraordinary and all the meals were terrific and my weigh scale at home tells me so! If I had one complaint…..maybe some replacement of the duvets and bed pillows.

- Renee R., 27/05/2025 17:41, Travelled in a Couple

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

The 10 day cruise was good . Cons: I did find it quite repetitive. For me personally, I have learned a 3-5 day (maximum) sail would suit me it was the same pattern every day & I found some days we got into port too late to explore more. It seemed the emphasis was on the swim stops., another Con was the food . Breakfast was fine . There were no options for lunch . It was a 3 course meal served at 1 pm which made for very late suppers on shore . I wish they would have had 2 options ie chicken or pasta . I don’t eat pasta so was starving 2 of the days . Pros: the staff are fantastic . Considering they work 7 days a week & then repeat with the next tour they were very helpful , upbeat & enjoyable . The tour coordinator Klara was terrific , positive , informed & very helpful . The boat was in excellent condition and clean . I felt very safe on it . The life jackets & muster areas were reviewed however I was never sure if there was an AED on board , which would be Important .

- Caroline, 12/05/2025 17:15, Travelled in a Couple

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

This was a spectacular sailing experience. Our captain sailed the boat to wonderful swim spots and our cruise director Klara was charming, fun, and very energetic with interesting information of each Croatian Island we visited. The bar and food servers did a prompt, friendly, and outstanding job! And the cooks(Chefs)presented beautiful and delicious dishes! This experience was amazing. The only thing I would recommend is that we get an earlier email on what to bring and that it was a CASH only for your drinks and tips at the end of trip. A lot of people travel ahead of the sailing trip and don’t check on their emails. That info would have been better to know if it had been received at least 4 weeks before actual cruise date.

- Nancy, 02/10/2024 03:18, 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

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

Though awesome, a few notes…. -the ac in our room never cooled properly -noting or discussing that though breakfast & lunch are included it’s not forced to participate when we had docked at port early. we loved the lunches, but felt like if we didn’t attend, we would miss out on information -the crew and ivanna were very kind hosts

- Heather, 26/08/2024 15:12, Travelled in a Couple

Some more thought into the details would be recommended. I.e having food that suits the cultures on board/having an option for those that don’t eat fish/seafood for example. Some rooms Air Con didn’t work Some of the decisions and recommendations for activities dinner etc seemed strange and almost like there were “kick backs” or back scratching for certain places vs others. (Some of the organised dinner recommendations weren’t good) Lots/most of the activities that we saw online were not available. The boat owner needs to be much more friendly, less grumpy and controlling. Some of the logistics around swimming stops were obviously just to suit the boat and to be the most fuel/time efficient, which meant we were sometimes docked too early or swimming with boats passing by, not the crystal clear water advertised. Some of the staff were doing the bare minimum. The rep has potential but was barely engaging with the guests above giving a talk each day after lunchtime.

- Levi Smith , 13/08/2024 05:33, Travelled in a Couple

Cabin larger than I expected. Food better than I expected. Really outstanding Staff were always friendly and helpful. Branko the barman is an asset to your company. I would secure him on a contract if I was you.

- Tim, 05/08/2024 09:30, Travelled in a Couple

We loved cruising the islands. Met all expectations. Each one with it's own uniqueness. However the highlight for us was the tour manager Marija. So organised, available, informative and went above and beyond to provide for any request. Thank you Marija, you are an asset to Sail Croatia.

- Maria & Tony, 02/08/2024 08:18, Travelled in a Couple

We had a fantastic time cruising from Dubrovnik to Split. The boat was ideal, meals fantastic, very attentive and helpful staff and best of all were the swimming stops each day. Being a swimmer, I've never swum is such magnificent blue water, that was the highlight for me!

- Anonymous, 29/07/2024 05:58, Travelled in a Couple

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

We had a wonderful week on the Katarina from Dubrovnik to Split. The crew were amazing, nothing was too much trouble, the boat was immaculate and Visko our tour manager was very approachable and helpful. Our only negative would be the inability to pay using card for some of the excursions and in particular the bar tab. It would have been nice to know in advance. We would definitely recommend travelling with Sail Croatia, you won’t regret it!!!

- Julie, 27/06/2024 19:05, 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

The people on board, Klara our on board tour director & the Island stops. Croatia is a fantastic destination & the islands are the icing on the cake. Easiest way to see them is an island hoping small boat cruise. Different destination each day with a swim stop in the beautiful Adriatic along the way.

- Anonymous, 21/06/2024 00:57, Travelled in a Couple

I had a good time but there were minor improvements I think that could be made to make it a great time. 1. When ocean is not great to swim in (Due to heat) offer to get the zodiac boat out and take few ppl to the little islands where we anchor. 2. Variety in breakfast 3. Everyone feels like lunch is v heavy and a lot (could scale back as u feel compelled to eat it 4. Bedroom designs: A) more hooks around the room given the limited space B) additional coat hangers C) ability to order some late night snacks or have them to purchase Lastly i was disappointed that when we got to split the crew had kinda given up it felt. They were disengaged and seemed like they were winding down Thursday night when we still have 2 days.

- Ryan, 21/05/2024 09:27, Travelled in a Couple

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

We, as well as other guests, did NOT likethe food at all. Breakfast was good but the lunches were horrible. No fresh vegetables, all vegetables were frozen and mushy. Purées of I’m not sure what we’re always cold. Lasagna was good. A woman who only eats fish got what looked like frozen fish fingers. Basically the food was awful at lunch. The captains dinner was interrupted by Kara allowing the TV in for the rugby game Which followed by yelling and screaming. My husband had words with Klara. We left the dining room. It was ridiculous……chairs turned around toward the tv and we weren’t finished the main course. The partying that followed went on with very loud music and singing until after 1am. I think there were some complaints from other boats. The crew were always smoking at the window of the bar. The swim stops were amazing as were the islands and klara was a very good organizer. Would not recommend at this time.

- Anonymous, 09/10/2023 03:51, Travelled in a Couple

Unfortunately night one we were stuck in the port due to bad weather. Everyone was left to fend for themselves with little information other than the boat should depart the following morning. Upon returning from dinner several people were still sitting on the boat with no room allocation. There was little to no communication as to when we could take our bags to our allocated rooms. The Sail Croatia representitive disappeared for several hours and it did not start off well. The entire crew energy felt tired and like they just wanted to be somewhere else. Positives from the trip - The food was excellent up until the last day. Things that can be improved to make everyones time better utilised - Each day our Sail Croatia Representitive would give a detailed speach about the port/town we were arriving into and the local things on offer. This was also provided in a WhatsApp message. Google Map links would be beneficial along with pre-booking activies like bikes/scooters. Most tours close 3pm

- Anonymous, 05/10/2023 23:21, 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

I would recommend Sail Croatia. We had a lovely trip. The boat had all the needed facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful. Swim stops were the highlight!

- Mikayla, 02/10/2023 11:49, Travelled in a Couple

Did the explorer trip from Split to Dubrovnik on Salve Di Mare. Beautiful ship and fabulous crew. Booked a below deck cabin which was very spacious and comfortable and air con worked well, but cabin could do with some hooks or rails to hang wet/damp items plus a hob to stop shower water going over bathroom floor. Breakfast and lunch served daily and coffee/tea available all day. Bath/shower towels provided plus swim towels (not enough for all). Swim stops beautiful. Very much a broad age group on board - we all mixed well and had a fabulous time. Small ship cruising is definitely the way to go around Croatia!

- Judy, 20/09/2023 20:40, Travelled in a Couple

Felt like a tired routine, not quite the experience I was hoping for. I think it’s too pricey for what we were offered. Ship feels dated compared to the others we saw in dock.

- John, 11/09/2023 06:06, Travelled in a Couple

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

We had a fantastic holiday visiting so many beautiful islands, the cruise is very well organised, the breakfast and lunch was very nice. Plenty of lovely food. The drinks could’ve been a little cheaper as you can’t bring anything on board. A coffee machine and water should be available 24 hours. This was missing from our cruise.Boris gave lots of information talks on each island that we visited he was very good and also funny , The swim stops were lovely, such beautiful places to swim the boat could’ve had more canoes and floats , The personal touches having drinks and dinner with the other guest was fantastic lots of memories made !! The trips are very well organised and great fun we went on the zip line that was incredible!! I would recommend sail Croatia we had a fantastic holiday with so many memories !

- Anonymous, 21/08/2023 06:24, 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

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

Our trip on Tempera was memorable for the lovely port schedule & tasty, well prepared meals. But since I have been asked to answer "what would I have changed to improve the product", here goes: Pre-departure information regarding the trip was patchy & very generic, including changing our boat (which we readily agreed to, without realising the trip would be accomodating such a young client profile) Some sailing times were very early in the morning, which meant no chance of getting a lie-in. There was quite a lot of hovering outside ports, so whilst not sailing, not able to sight-see either. Breakfast time could have been extended, especially on the days when we weren't in port until mid-afternoon, to enable a more leisurely start to the day. It was quite damp in our cabin, & noisy at night, with lots of smoking. Despite all of the above, we really did enjoy ourselves. Ioana, our guide, was enthusiastic & communicated very well. All staff worked tirelessly, especially catering: thanks.

- Janet, 27/06/2023 07:14, Travelled in a Couple

I felt that the prices for alcohol onboard were very expensive . The organizational skills of our host were non existent . We had to constantly ask for information and many times ( especially when on excursions) we were left trying to organise ourselves and sort out transportation issues !

- Arlene, 27/06/2023 04:54, Travelled in a Couple

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

Let me first start with value of the trip, for what we paid for I expected more. 1. The food. Breakfast was very simple and it felt that the continental breakfast of scramble eggs, mixed vegetables, cheeses, some fruits, and cereal for 7 days was very mundane. Lunch a 3 course meal with puréed vegetables made me think I was eating baby food. The cruise team was very nice and pleasant, however the person in charge of keeping us informed of the days event, needed to have the ability to keep the passengers interacting with each others. Like a cruise director would. Many times I felt, we needed to mingle with the other passengers to get to know each others, verses having interactive things directed by the cruise organizer. I feel this would cause a good bond between the passengers and allowed a more interactive trip. The only two times this happened was when we all went to a club together and the BBQ. On the captains dinner it would have been nice if the captain visit each table.

- Doug, 07/06/2023 06:15, Travelled in a Couple

Excellent customer service from the UK

- Anonymous, 28/05/2023 20:06, Travelled in a Couple

Better cleaning, more friendly, variety with the food, in rainy days have some entertaining even border games or something, the cruise itself is not cheap and of top of that we have to pay more more, a lot of my travellers wee really dissatisfied!!! Never ever will Travel again with you guys I will not recommended neither to my friends!!!!

- Marta, 22/05/2023 14:29, 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

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

A great little cruise totally let down by sales staff, allocations staff and after sales customer service. Information on booking was inaccurate and misleading. After sales customer service lame, defensive and frankly frustrating. Were unable to grasp the gravity of the situation. My separate complaint refers. On a positive Dino the Tour Guide did everything he could on board to offset the frustration and disappointment. Other than that great Tour Guide and Crew - thank you especially Dino and Sime! ❤️. Food service staff friendly but service sometimes slow and haphazard- half serving tables before moving to the next. Room cleanliness good. Food good but ran out of breakfast items - bananas and muesli. Captain didn't engage throughout even on Captains Night. Enjoyable and relevant excursions. Tour schedule altered one day due to inclement weather - saved the day! Perfect!

- Stephanie, 01/05/2023 08:37, Travelled in a Couple

We travelled on the Salve De Mare Ship which is a stunning ship, is kept extremely clean and in great condition. The crew all did their job well and the chef was exceptional. All meals were delicious. The only thing I would recommend is when booking a Sail Croatia tour ask the age group of the other guests on that trip. There was a 30+ year age gap between my husband and I and the other guests meaning we were much younger. It would have been nice to meet and holiday with people around a similar age to us too. We went in late September and half of our days were rainy, I would probably recommend doing this trip closer to the summer season also. Croatia is beautiful and well worth seeing and why not on a stunning ship?

- Keen travellers!, 03/10/2022 05:42, Travelled in a Couple

The food was super disappointing, the cabin bathrooms had zero amenities, the wifi was spotty at best, and the service provided from most of the crew was minimal. There are a lot of places where minimal effort and money could be spent to make the guest experience so much better. I don't feel like we received what we were sold and I could not recommend this to others.

- Tammy, 03/10/2022 01:33, Travelled in a Couple

1)think that the boats should have paddle boards and canoes like others we saw for swim stops 2) the ability to get to shore when just moored, use the boats that are already on board 3) Food could have more choice and communicating a menu in advance so people can say they don't want would save a lot of waste and in some instances, alternative could be arranged.

- Ian, 22/09/2022 11:41, Travelled in a Couple

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

The Princeza Diana is a lovely ship with spacious cabins, great dining saloon, plenty of relaxation stations (tan deck, patio and lounge areas) and some special/unique features on board. The boat crew was amazing and we ate like kings. Our Sail Croatia tour guide was also wonderful and provided a lot of insights and recommendations for our islands visited. All in all a fun adventure had

- Anonymous, 18/08/2022 10:52, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

Two Internet bloggers on board the ship with cameras, and drones constantly filming the activities. No attempt to ask for permission. Constantly had to hide between doors to avoid being on camera. A rather stressful holiday at times.

- Annette, 27/06/2022 13:30, Travelled in a Couple

I think to start it would of been nice to of been greeted with a drink once we all got on board. I also think the bedding and towels needed to changed more than once. We had to ask every day for butter with the bread and we’re never given side plates. It would of been nice to have a jug of water on the table with lunch. The stars of breakfast was very poor. Some days the fruit was brown. Ioana who was the sail Croatia Rep was fantastic though and always went above and beyond with her organisational skills, she was an excellent representation for your company.

- Joanne Goodwin, 15/06/2022 05:49, 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

The size of the small boat and that is was able to get into small ports of call. Size of the cabins and bathrooms

- Nancy, 19/10/2019 14:44, 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

Credit card payment should be accepted for the bar tab. When I placed my towels on the floor to be replaced - after day 2- the cleaner hung it back up No toilet paper on the second last day - I had to go ask for it Overall great experience

- Connie, 02/10/2019 06:47, Travelled in a Couple

Sail Croatia manager, Boris, was very helpful, informative, friendly, and cordial all week. The Cristal Crew, however, were not. The first thing we were told by them was "We've been working for 19 weeks straight. Don't expect us to serve you before 730am." I understood completely but the delivery left much to be desired. No smiles. Rude tones. One bartender would routinely move you out of her way with her hand instead of saying excuse me. This happened to myself and my wife as well as many others during the tour. This all changed during the last 2 days of the tour as it was approaching tip time and I guess they thought we would forget about the rest of the week? On another note, the hot tub doesn't heat up past 29.5 degrees C. We tried to use it multiple times and were just shrugged off when we asked about the heater. Food on the boat was good. Overall, we had a great time. Excursions were very fun and the islands just gorgeous.

- Mike, 17/09/2019 09:59, Travelled in a Couple

Cristal was a beautiful ship, well equipped and presented. Lara did a great job as host and bonding the group and kept us well informed. She was passionate about Croatia and wanted us all to have the best time. Nothing was too much trouble for her. The other staff members didn't feature quite so prominently but were obviously working very hard in the background as everywhere was kept spotless, the food was good and the service was great. I do think the schedule could be improved slightly. It was to rushed at the start and docked too early (so ended) to soon in Split, which was a shame. Great bunch of fellow passengers who made the trip so enjoyable.

- Nicci, 10/09/2019 20:05, Travelled in a Couple

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

No changes

- Shane, 28/08/2019 15:50, Travelled in a Couple

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

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

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

PLUS side: We met fun people and had a great time. The excursions were well organised and catered to the crowd. MINUS side: Bar service could have been friendlier and the staff/team really looked exhausted and kept remiding us that they need to get up early... we found out they work without any days off...

- Fredrik, 05/08/2019 04:39, Travelled in a Couple

We really enjoyed sailing around the Dalmation Islands and waking up somewhere new each day. Our Rep was incredibly helpful and lovely... and I thought the whole trip was well thought out and planned. For us it has been a great introduction to Croatia and I have found more than a few places I would love to revisit and spend more time, plus one or two I now know I would not return to. The crew worked really hard, the food was delicious and the cabins cooler and nicer than I expected. It would have been better if there had been tea and coffee making facilities, and I would have liked longer on some of the Islands... that said overall the balance between swim stops, lunch and time in port was pretty good. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

- Stephanie, 29/07/2019 15:27, Travelled in a Couple

- 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

The boat was new and had first class facilities. It’s a good way to see a different place each day and not to have to bother moving luggage or driving. Having everything organised for you is great but there is also flexibility to do your own thing if you wish. The boat was big enough to socialise as well as have your own space if needed. The Croatian islands are beautiful and all the people were friendly and happy. Each island is different and had its own special charms.

- Michelle, 01/07/2019 21:32, Travelled in a Couple

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

Great week on the Cristal - a really nice boat with great amenities. 3 course lunch every day, beautiful swimming spots, and stunning towns. Lots of flexibility to do what you want throughout the day and night. Good mix of ages and a great bunch of people - We were lucky given that you don’t know who will be on your boat until the first day. Only cons were that the crew were a little bit rude at times, and there’s lots of noise when the engine starts up early each morning, regardless of whether you’re above or below deck.

- Anonymous, 01/07/2019 07:21, Travelled in a Couple

We really enjoyed the Cristal and its Crew. Our room was spacious, the Cristal is a beautiful ship. Pristine and new.

- Tracey, 01/07/2019 05:17, Travelled in a Couple

We booked an explorer cruise, specifically different to the other cruises for either those wanting to party or those wanting to relax on a retiree/relaxed cruise. What we got was not what was listed on the website. We began noticing a few days prior to our cruise on Instagram that the age on the cruise appeared to be retirees. We contacted sail Croatia two days before our cruise to confirm we had booked the right cruise and we were told that the average was 39 on our cruise with the oldest person being 65 and a few that had not listed their age. We asked how many young couples were on board and were told there was another couple our age and a couple in their 30’s. We then asked the representative if we could change boats to a younger vibe on the premier plus navigator. We were told that was fully booked and not possible and that we would love the boat we were on. We asked again if there was any other option; However if we waited 4 more days we could change to another premier plus boat.

- Byron, 29/06/2019 21:41, Travelled in a Couple

My partner and I decided to go with Sail Croatia as we had heard amazing reviews about the company. For the most part the trip was absolutely to die for, our host Evon was awesome, making the trip fun and informative the entire time. The only downfall on the trip was the waitstaff. I completely understand they are on the boat working back to back for 7 months, however it does affect your holiday when you are greeted with scowls and misery daily. It was clear from the first day that going to the bar and asking for a drink that we paid additionally for was a burden to the bartender as it drew her away from her phone. The lack of communication regarding our free drink included with our lunch even when enquired further resulted in us all not having it included. The remaining staff were an absolute dream to deal with and would greet you happily whenever you passed them on the boat.

- Anonymous, 24/06/2019 14:06, Travelled in a Couple

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

The weather was not great for our week out but Boris and the great staff of Cristal made sure we were well looked after!! We feel this week was definitely a highlight for us due to the extra effort of all the staff members. Thank you for the great hospitality!!

- Karen, 30/05/2019 22:53, Travelled in a Couple

We were lucky enough to have a mixed bag of great people on the cruise and we all got on really well. The boat crew were wonderful and accomodating and made our trip very enjoyable. Lara, was our guide and made sure we were organised for day trips, restaurant recommendations and nightclub visits. She did a fantastic job! Our cabins were a good size and the food was nice. Even though we were the last cruise of the season, we were lucky enough to have nice weather for the whole week except for the first two days. It was a really great experience for us and we would highly recommend it.

- Ross, 15/10/2018 14:33, Travelled in a Couple

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

The staff the people. The beautiful country. Was a lot of fun and also relaxing. Great holiday to choose to do a lot or a little. Absolutely loved it. Thank you x

- Donna, 12/10/2018 11:47, Travelled in a Couple

We were on the maiden voyage of Kralijica Jelena! We met so many amazing people from around the world and became fast friends! Beautiful, brand new spotless ship the crew was amazing and took great care of us. The chef was also incredible. Great food! Croatia is a beautiful country and I highly recommend this trip.

- Sheree, 18/09/2018 03:33, Travelled in a Couple

This has to be the best way to experience the Croatian islands! There were only about 40 of us on a beautiful ship meaning you never felt crowded and could have your own space but also get to know others and enjoy company if you wished to. We loved the relaxed swims at each spot in crystal clear warm water, Exploring each island was great and Andy did a great job of informing us of the areas we were to visit. Breakfast and lunch meals were great and the staff worked so hard to make a memorable experience. All in all a great holiday.

- Nicky, 24/08/2018 07:15, Travelled in a Couple

V our host was amazing, informative, passionate about his country, helpful and fun.

- Val, 03/08/2018 02:16, Travelled in a Couple

The people, the places, Ivana and crew, the swim spots, the food! It was an amazing trip we will never forget. There was an issue with our cabin but the crew worked their tails off to fix and accommodate us. They are very hard workers and so nice!

- Briana , 23/07/2018 02:45, Travelled in a Couple

Comfortable ship with good sized cabins. Meals were good. Plenty of swim stops. Ample opportunity to explore the islands. Good sailing companions.

- Kim, 16/07/2018 05:35, Travelled in a Couple

The crew were fantastic and the boat was better than expected. Good mix of young and middle aged passengers. Everyone got on well and mixed, making it very enjoyable.

- Maida, 25/06/2018 07:27, Travelled in a Couple

Have just finished two weeks on Aroura Split - Dubrovnik - Split. With two different groups of passengers but same crew and Vedron as the tour guide. Prior to departure I had not been well & remain in recovery, my wife and I were the most senior passengers on both weeks. The trip was fantastic we’re were looked after amazingly, the destinations stunningly beautiful, and life on the Aurora couldn’t have run more smoothly. Many thanks to V and the crew and to our fellow shipmates for making our Croatia experience something to remember.

- Ray, 21/05/2018 03:18, Travelled in a Couple

- Leanne, 28/09/2017 17:21, Travelled in a Couple

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

Fellow passengers, ports, vessels crew and Sail Croatia representative. We enjoyed the tours and swimming, and liked the fact we always had evening meals ashore. Something for everyone.

- Philip, 11/09/2017 15:54, Travelled in a Couple

The rooms were lovely including an amazing ensuite. The meals on board were excellent and made us feel very spoilt. The sundeck was spacious with plenty of room for everyone and we stopped at some pretty swim stops to bathe in crystal clear water. The crew on board were brilliant and very friendly. We met some lovely people but the modern 2016 drum and base music for the first few days drove me mad - this was the choice of many of the younger group of passengers on the boat and made me feel I had joined the wrong cruise. There was a lot of information given every day by the rep but this often felt like cramming for an exam and would have been better given as a short summary with more detailed handouts for those who wanted it.

- Sam, 02/09/2017 14:44, Travelled in a Couple

My partner and I had a great time would do it again for sure:)

- Amy, 28/08/2017 12:29, Travelled in a Couple

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

I really enjoyed my time with Sail Croatia - the ports of Croatia were amazing and loved all the impromptu swim stops! The one issue I had was the wifi connectivity and some of the smells on the Stella Maris . Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed !

- Leanne, 28/08/2017 07:21, Travelled in a Couple

Your excellent, most helpful and polite and friendly crew! Plus swimming off the boat at least twice a day was wonderful. Cabin was quite spacious too. Being tall, beds were rather short and narrow, otherwise cabin was rather pleasant. You might want to consider changing mattresses a bit more often, ours were quite worn out! Breakfast and lunch were ok.

- Anonymous, 23/08/2017 14:05, Travelled in a Couple

My husband and I did the sail as part of our honeymoon and really enjoyed it. The Split- Dubrovnik Explorer on the premier plus boat (Liberty) was such fun. We had a good mix of age groups on our boat and the group went out for drinks and to clubs on a few nights throughout the week. We are a couple in our mid 20's and wanted to have a good time, but didn't want to party every night. If you are the same- I recommend the explorer cruise! Rooms on the premier plus boat were not as nice as we were expecting and were constantly damp inside. The bathrooms are very small and a bit outdated but they were fine for a week. The food was pretty good. Of the optional activities throughout the week the only one I would really recommend is the wine tasting in Stari Grad. The buggies in Korcula were not good value for money at all, and a bit boring. It cost AUD 120 per couple for not even an hour of driving (about 20 minutes each) at a fairly slow speed. Overall, great experience!

- Jonti, 23/08/2017 09:27, Travelled in a Couple

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

The cruise was amazing. The ship Provedenca was beautiful & the cabins & all areas very comfortable. The. Best part of the Cruise was Anna & her team their level of service was phenomenal and needs to be rewarded. The food was amazing too. The only thing I would maybe recommend is too have some snorkeling masks & fins available, we took ours with and had most of the guests lend ours as they also wanted to snorkel. Apart from that it was amazing and I would recommend sail Croatia to everyone!!!

- Bronwyn, 18/08/2017 06:59, Travelled in a Couple

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

There was a problem with our Premium Plus Explorer boat, so we were told on arrival to Split port that instead of going on our original tour (Split to Dubr'), that we would have to be transferred by bus (4h) to Dubr' to do a Dubr' round trip tour on another boat. We were issued a new itinerary with the Sail Croatia logo. The new itinerary looked a little more tame than our original tour (e.g. no cave rave). However, we weren't complaining as we were given a full refund, which was great. We appreciated that Sail Croatia did what they could to re-accommodate us all in a limited amount of time. Unfortunately when we arrived at Dubrovnik, we were greeted by a tour guide from another company. We had been under the illusion that we were being transferred to another Sail Croatia boat. The new tour was catered to an older generation, and the experience was not Premium Plus. Overall: we are happy that the best solution was reached but this was not the experience we were expecting.

- Anonymous, 14/08/2017 07:55, Travelled in a Couple

The staff were friendly, the food was great (we definitely never went hungry), the drinks on the boat weren't overly expensive (that was a nice surprise) and our time on the boat/exploring the islands was very enjoyable! The only negative I have to say is that we thought we would be on a brand new boat considering we paid for a premium plus cruise- instead we had a wooden boat where the accomodation was ok but it definitely wasn't what we were expecting considering how much we paid. That was a little bit disappointing.

- Emily, 13/08/2017 06:27, Travelled in a Couple

The explorer cruise was everything we imagined and more. The boat was exceptional, the staff incredibly helpful & the sights of Croatia were unforgettable. In particular our tour guide Ana made the experience everything it was- she was not only knowledgable and passionate about Croatia but she went above and beyond to take care of us all and ensure we were always safe. We cannot thank her enough.

- Charlotte, 04/08/2017 08:14, Travelled in a Couple

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

We were on Melina (Explorer Split return). It was a good mix of great food, history, culture scenery and international company (we had Americans, Australians, British, Canadians, Chileans, New Zealands, and South Africans. We were well looked after by the crew and Rep. The sailing was very peaceful with beautiful vistas and the stopovers were a mix of gentle harbours and cosmopolitan (and therefore noisy) resorts.

- Anonymous, 03/07/2017 06:23, Travelled in a Couple

We went as a small group and found most of the other passengers of the same mindset as us. The staff were nothing short of amazing, from the captain Ivan to Pave the deckie. Be prepared for single beds with very few doubles available - a few couples weren't too happy about this. The food was OK. Adequate.

- Carlah, 26/06/2017 04:43, 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

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

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

Flexibility to spend evenings ashore to explore places in own time. Good friendly helpful guide - Ivana.

- Lesley, 05/06/2017 11:58, Travelled in a Couple

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

The food was amazing, so much better than we were expecting. The crew were very friendly and accommodating. Ivana was very knowledgeable about the area, worked hard and made sure we were all having a lovely time. we felt that some of the timings could have been altered as we seemed to have longer days in places where there wasn't too much to do and not so long in Dubrovnik, for example, where there is a lot to see. It also would be good to be told about the timings and iternary a day in advance rather than on the day (with swim stops for example) so you can feel more prepared with timings and plans. Other than a couple of tweaks that would have pushed this to a 5* experience we were overall extremely happy and felt very welcome and comfortable. We had.an awesome time!

- Carly-Jo, 22/05/2017 09:04, 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

My partner and I both loved sail Croatia and would be keen to do it again. The boat romantic star was amazing and gave a very luxury feel. The staff on board were amazing also and the food was surprisingly good! We would have liked the optional activities at the islands to be included in the overall cost however this was the only downfall. Oh and also the cruise was targeted for young professionals being an explorer boat however there were a number of people over the age of 40/50 who I wouldn\'t consider young professionals. Never the less we had a great time xx

- Adrianna, 06/09/2016 17:30, 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 boyfriend and I (both in our early 30s) spent one amazing week sailing from Split to Dubrovnik on an Explorer Cruise. The boat was incredible, spacious, big rooms and bathrooms. The crew were awesome - incredibly helpful and fun to have around. The food was absolutely delicious, hats off to the chef! We love the easy days, enjoying a glorious swim off the boat each day and everything each of the islands offered. So much fun.

- Jessica , 17/08/2016 04:07, 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

Crew was generally great visited some amazing places, although bathroom was mouldy and wet, required better cleaning. WIFI didn't work the whole trip which made it hard to plan activities on the islands. Itinerary was vague at best there was no clear departure times given to us which also made planning your time on the islands difficult.

- James , 08/08/2016 11:32, Travelled in a Couple

Friendly crew, great food, fantastic mix of people on tour, timely arrivals and departures, a lot of own downtime to explore. Apart from a couple of minor desirable improvements (as you could expect from any tour) - everything was mostly fine and I would recommend to anyone looking for a great holiday adventure. Do your research and bear in mind that is is a fun explorer cruise, not a hotel. What you pay is what you get. I give it a 4 to 5 stars

- Selma, 08/08/2016 10:27, 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

The swim breaks and island hopping was the most fun. It would have been more fun if they could have done something group activities while sailing.

- sharon, 06/08/2016 14:14, 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

Cruise was a great way to see the islands. There was a mix of ages onboard and everyone got along really well. Food was good and the crew was great. Ana the Sail Croatia rep made the experience fun with her energy and enthusiasm during the daily briefing.

- Nitsa , 01/08/2016 04:34, Travelled in a Couple

2 courses for lunch is plenty. Shade over part of the top floor. Better quality of wine. Better quality of mixers for cocktails. Provide a receipt for each drink purchase to allow a tally of what has been charged.

- Doreen, 18/07/2016 21:27, Travelled in a Couple

The beds and pillows are shocking!

- mark, 18/07/2016 08:46, Travelled in a Couple

We had a fabulous cruise! Liberty boat is beautiful and we had such friendly staff on board. We were a bit disappointed with the room we were given, so ensure you see the map of the boat and place a special request for a room, only found this out on arrival. Air conditioning does need to be maintained. The activities offered were good especially the wine tasting in a must! The Kayaking was disappointing as it was a long, hard kayak and there was nothing to see. We really enjoyed our cruise and the swim stops were always great fun. We made some goodfriends. Would definitely recommend this cruise as a luxurious was to explore Croatia. Thank you.

- Nikita, 11/07/2016 14:53, Travelled in a Couple

Overall we were very satisfied with our cruise & it exceeded our expectations. We certainly wouldn't hesitate using SailCroatia or recommending them to any friends/family. Support from head office was always prompt. The food prepared by Teddybear was fresh, tasty. Always served with a smile from Dado. He was excellent in his role as bar/wait staff. Quality of fixtures, bathroom & linens in the Lower deck rooms were of a great standard. Big plus to being lower meant cooler, quieter & larger room than upstairs. Air con was 5 stars. 1lt water per day was adequate. Ana was an excellent hostess for SC. Fridges not large enough to keep up with demand which often meant ice cubes in wine or cider. Wine prices seems excessively marked up. Sadly. Swim stops not long enough. No water in pool on top deck even after asking many times. Too much irritating spray used during cleaning of room. Captains daughter on cruise. Quiet for 1st 3 days but became a little familiar after that.

- Wess, 09/07/2016 12:13, Travelled in a Couple

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

Loved the islands and places we visited, the people on the Sail Croatia trip were a fantastic group of people so had a great time getting to know them and making new friends. Crew very hard working looking after us all.

- Lesley, 13/06/2016 09:03, Travelled in a Couple

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