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
The ship was immaculately fitted out, crew were friendly, helpful and courteous. Food was substantial and generally good standard. But not gourmet as photography on brochures suggested. The islands were interesting and great to explore, however, a couple had very little to keep us occupied and exploring( notably Brac). Sail Croatia events coordinator was always helpful and available to help and plan for each stopover.. We felt that more entertainment in evenings even one more early on in cruise would have brought guests and crew together . The evening dinner on one of the islands was extremely disappointing, both for location and the meal itself.
- Peter, 29/07/2025 15:00, Travelled in a Couple
Great people, nice crew & boat.
- Fernando, 29/07/2025 11:14, Travelled with Family
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
This is a trip to recommend for several reasons, the itinerariy is superb. Ivana our host could not have been better and the crew is fantastic. There is always room to improve on A few things like breakfast, the village dinner, but all in all very good
- Gustavo, 29/07/2025 05:12, Travelled with Family
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
We sailed a 7 day cruise with Sail Croatia. The boat is called Katarina & it is part of the Elegance line. Captain Ivan, his staff and the cruise director were so welcoming and attentive. We had amazing swim stops every day, visited beautiful islands and had plenty of time to enjoy them. The boat is beautiful, new, well maintained, clean and very comfortable. I was sad to see the trip end and I would go again, if possible.
- Toni, 22/07/2025 23:19, Travelled with Family
Great product - Boat awesome and destinations fantastic with staff very good
- Mick, 22/07/2025 21:39, Travelled in a Couple
Everything came together to create the perfect holiday - the stunning landscapes, the refreshing swim stops, the delicious food, and the beautiful cruise. What truly elevated the experience was the wonderful crew, especially the amazing team at the salon, and our exceptional guide, Dino. Their warmth and professionalism made every moment even more special.
- Valentina, 22/07/2025 18:31, Travelled with Family
Dino and Martina were very Kind and helpful, we had a wonderful experiencie! The crew and staff were Also very Kind, and the Chef and cooks did an extraordinary Job to prepare a birthday cake for my sister.
- María Cecilia , 22/07/2025 17:59, Travelled with Family
I did the cruise with my family and it was an amazing experience! The staff and crew were super friendly and fun. I would totally recommend it!
- Paola, 22/07/2025 17:55, Travelled with Family
Our tour manager, Ioanna, was the shining star of the cruise. She is very knowledgeable about Croatia’s history, top things to do on each island, always goes the extra mile and consistently to ensure guests are well versed in all possibilities, she over delivers on every aspect of the role and has a great communication style, very light and funny. The crew is wonderful as well, very hard working and dedicated to their jobs. The cook staff was incredibly talented, and meals were delicious. And the captain was just lovely. Definitely one of the cleanest sails I have ever experienced. I would absolutely recommend the Olimp, it’s a family-owned boat and the Captain is the son of the owner.
- Amy, 22/07/2025 17:41, Travelled with Family
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
The weather was very good, the boat was very clean, the Captain & crew were hard-working, friendly, helpful and professional. And our fellow passengers were great. The variety of tours on offer was good. We would have liked one night at anchor in a sheltered bay. And we would have preferred longer breakfast time from, say, 8am to 10am. The bed in our cabin wasn’t very comfortable, too hard a mattress for us. However all-in-all we had a great trip and we would recommend it to others.
- Michele, 22/07/2025 12:47, Travelled in a Couple
Great company with experienced staff. The rep was super friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back next year.
- Anonymous, 22/07/2025 10:11, Travelled with Family
Crucero de pocos pasajeros, atención personalizada. Excelente itinerario. Lugares qye visita son imperdibles. Tripulación muy atenta y servicial. Especial mención para Dino y Martina que estuvieron dedicados a atendernos, ayudarnos y proporcionando alegría y entretención . Capitan muy experto y fue muy grato participar con él en la noche del Capitan. Sugerencia: tener más elementos inflables para nadar en el mar. Y el día de inicio del crucero realizar alguna actividad para que pasajeros se conozcan.
- Marlene, 22/07/2025 06:37, Travelled with Family
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 spent a wonderful time in Croatia, our guide Dino provided all the needed information and tips for the different destinations. Also, the crew was top notch, Martina bringing energy to breakfast and lunches and always available at the bar to help! Thanks for everything!
- Julian, 22/07/2025 06:10, Travelled with Family
I had a great time! Specially Dino and Martina contributed to do this trip very pleasent and happy. Thanks a lot!
- Cristóbal, 22/07/2025 05:14, Travelled with Family
The boat, the crew, the swim stops and overnight stops and excursions made this a trip to remember. The only down side that let the cruise down and the reason we didnt give it 5 stars was the food was not what we had hoped. There were good days like the first day and the Captains Dinner but sadly some of the lunches were not of the standard we would expect from a cruise at this price point. Most days the protein offered was well overcooked and given their were only 14 passengers this was disappointing
- Karen, 22/07/2025 02:15, 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
It would;ve been nice to be able to dine outside on the Olimp, have the outside bar open at least for beer and a cocktail of the day. The Jacuzzi wasn't working.
- Rich, 16/07/2025 15:45, Travelled in a Couple
Sail Croatia is an amazing company, every detail for a lovely vacation. Our tour director (Ioana) and the sailing crew were amazing. This has been the best vacation I have ever been on. I will definitely recommend it to my friends who also love to travel. Sail Croatia met and exceeded any and all my expectations. I
- Nancy, 15/07/2025 12:00, Travelled with Family
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
Ivan our cruise director.
- Patty, 12/07/2025 19:53, Travelled with Family
The weather and location were fantastic. Also our tour guide Anita was extremely thoughtful, kind and very caring, making sure we were safe at all times. She made our seven days on Kjelena a wonderful adventure. Thank you Anita.
- Anonymous, 11/07/2025 17:40, Travelled with Family
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
Beautiful vessel and crew who organised a great itinerary. Every swim stop was lengthy and in a great location and visits and tours were of a high standard. Along with interactions with other guests made for a highly recommended holiday.
- Brian , 09/07/2025 00:16, Travelled in a Couple
The boat Katerina was wonderful, and looked brand new although several years old. The captain and the rest of the crew were very friendly and provided excellent service. The itinerary and included tours were all good, and the country looked beautiful. Excellent weather also helped. Tour manager V was always available and provided great information and assistance when required.
- Frank, 08/07/2025 20:02, Travelled in a Couple
Cabin was comfortable and cool. Great shower. Lovely breakfast and lunch. We made wonderful new friends and met people from many different spots around the world. Best was swimming in the Adriatic!
- Sherrie, 08/07/2025 17:38, Travelled in a Couple
Most relaxing and luxurious way to see the best of Croatia's wonderful islands and historic sites. The Yacht Romantic Star, her crew and guide was incredible!
- Mark, 08/07/2025 15:23, Travelled in a Couple
The ship was stunning and kept so clean at all times. The tour Guide we had - Ivan- was fantastic and so much fun and very witty. The crew onboard the Ship Olimp were superb and so professional. The chef prepared wonderful meals and never dropped the ball. The wait staff were brilliant and the maid onboard was just so adorable and such a delight. They all did a remarkable job and kept an eye on all clients when at our swim stops. Safety was always first and the cabin we had was great. Our most memorable part of our holiday in Croatia. Thank you to all who made us so welcome and for all the new friends we have made. Would recommend to anyone looking to experience life on the water and this stunning destination.
- Kym & Phil , 08/07/2025 14:20, Travelled in a Couple
Fabulous, friendly helpful crew & fun, informative, well organised tour leader. A few little things would make it a 6 star experience. A box to help get in & more importantly out of the small boat at the blue cave for those with short legs and limited mobility - This trip is overpriced at 25 euros - it’s a 15 minute 15 euro experience at best. A washing line in the shower in the cabin to dry your swim wear would also be good. That said a great tour visiting beautiful islands. Food on board was excellent, swim stops were well chosen & cycling round the lakes a joy. The retractable stairs into the water at the swim stops made the trip as my partner could swim off the boat without fearing she could not get back on the boat.
- Anonymous, 08/07/2025 12:14, Travelled in a Couple
We highly recommend this team. It was a delightful week with many new friends. The boat was top notch and the crew was very receptive to every request. Would strongly recommend this vacation to anyone who wants to chill out and relax.
- Fraser, 08/07/2025 11:46, Travelled in a Couple