A very enjoyable cruise. Crew was very friendly and helpful at all times. Food was excellant.

- Anonymous, 08/09/2026 21:23, Travelled with Family

We had an amazing experience. The crew and Josko were great. The rooms were great spacious and clean. The boat was very clean and staff was attentive. Couple suggestions would be if there was a. Way to keep the breakfast hot as it was cold by the time we ate. Be nice to have. Coffee through out the day and it be available earlier. The plants on the tables were nice but to big. When paying our bar bill it was difficult as we never saw or get emailed a receipt to show the breakdown. That might be something we should get before leaving a printed one. The bar attendants were so fun. The lunches were amazing. Only meal was the veal that was not good. Swim stops were beautiful. And staff was great setting everything up for us.to enjoy the swim spots. Josko was great helping us find the best places to eat and answered other questions we had. If it was a full boat I don’t think the hot tub would have worked for 36 passengers. We were lucky to only have 16 on board. Thank you to all

- Anonymous, 08/08/2026 21:19, Travelled with Friend/s

We enjoyed the ship staff and meals; the ship could have been cooler in cabin but staff tried to make it as comfortable as possible. The floor of the ship needed some work but overall a great time!

- Tammy, 08/08/2026 02:16, Travelled with Friend/s

An amazing week spent on Princess Diana yacht. Visited many beautiful islands and met some great people on board. Fantastic crew and guide, lovely food, cleanliness extremely good, nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff. Would like to mention Sonya who was over and above expectations, especially when I was a little unwell when we first boarded. Definitely a holiday that will stay with me forever. Great big thank you to all staff on board. wonderful experience. will recommend this to family and friends.

- Ann Wistance, 04/08/2026 18:47, Travelled with Family

Excellent holiday with good room and great food. Staff were helpful and pleasant The only criticism is that the last day sailing was in Split and felt as though the holiday had ended 1 day early. I would have preferred to visit another island.

- Tracy, 17/07/2026 18:04, Travelled with Friend/s

Positives- The food and dining service were excellent throughout the trip. The information shared about the islands, local attractions, and recommended activities was very helpful and enhanced our experience. Hanna was exceptionally attentive, friendly, and always willing to help with restaurant reservations and excursion bookings. Her assistance was greatly appreciated. Overall, we were very satisfied with our cruise experience and had a wonderful time. Areas for Improvement- We noticed that some staff members were smoking in or near common guest areas. Relocating smoking to designated staff-only areas would help create a more comfortable environment for guests, especially those who are sensitive to cigarette smoke. One bartender, Cesar, came across as less welcoming than the rest of the crew during our interactions. A more friendly and approachable demeanor would further enhance the overall guest experience.

- Anonymous, 13/07/2026 17:48, Travelled with Family

6 of us sailed on the Almissa the first week of July. Right from the start we were greeted with friendly staff members who met all of our needs and answered all of our questions. Hana was our guide/host for the week and she was amazing. She always checked in on passengers daily asking them what they had done the day before and what the plans were. She gave us a play by play of what to expect each day and answered questions and gave suggestions in a timely manner. She was outstanding. The boat was extremely clean and was big enough for all thirty plus passengers to find space if needed. The staff was friendly and assisted whenever needed. The food was also the best food I have had on the trip - even better than the restaurants. The pace of the trip was great. The only reason I did not give five stars, is that I wish drinks were included in the price or that a drink package could be bought. I would definitely suggest bringing snacks on board as they were not provided throughout.

- Scott, 13/07/2026 15:28, Travelled with Friend/s

It was amazing, Hanna & the crew were fantastic & the food was really good. Thankyou

- Anonymous, 07/07/2026 11:38, Travelled with Friend/s

What an amazing experience sailing around the beautiful islands of Croatia. Our trip started in Slpit & end ended in Dubrovnik. We stopped at 5 amazing islands along the way. The boat guide Andro was incredibly knowledgeable about each island’s history & what it had to offer and gave suggestions on activities and restaurants along the way. The crew were great however my only suggestion would be it lacked a female’s touch (all male crew) 😅. Eg room cleaning & also lack of salad at lunch time with massive serving of 3 course meal at lunch (the men very happy). I would highly recommend Sail Croatia it definitely exceeded our expectations.

- Kaz Easton, 07/07/2026 08:04, Travelled with Friend/s

Croatia is beautiful, I loved all the islands, Stari Grad and Mljet National Park were highlights. Tempera is due for a refurb next year, it's fine, but it does need some attention. The crew were great. As a pescatarian I was catered for, but hot breakfast items were all in the same serving dish - eggs tasted of sausages - I can cope with that, but many wouldn't. Overall, thoroughly enjoyable.

- Amanda, 06/07/2026 15:24, Travelled with Family

The Sail Croatia trip was great. Beautiful swim stops, interesting fellow travelers, and no shortage of food or drinks. Good value for money, and leaves you wanting more time in Croatia. A few things I would change: The amount of time spent in port towns. We were really only in a port during the late afternoons and at night, and it would have been really nice to have more daytime to explore the islands and towns. There's a lot of food waste on the boat. Every lunch had three courses, and they were huge and quite heavy. One or two courses, or the ability to opt in or out of certain courses, would reduce food waste. Also, the house wine on the boat was from two huge plastic jugs on the floor behind the bar. It was super sweet and undrinkable. It would have been nice to have the option for a glass of decent house wine, instead of having to purchase whole bottles.

- Amy, 28/06/2026 18:57, Travelled with Friend/s

This was are second Sail Croatia cruise. The first was fantastic. Out second was on the Contessa, and it is a new boat. As with some new things, such as homes, boats, there is a pick up list of things that need improvement. In our case there were three issues. The AC was not working well and basically managed the room to 30 degrees Celsius, the boats internet was very limited, only working in the dining area, and that was food quality and taste was average. One of the driving forces besides the beauty of Croatia of our return was exceptional food quality, preparation and value in our first cruise. The chefs were amazing, tantalizing us with great appetizers, main courses and deserts. Although an effort was made it was not near the level of our first cruise. I imagine Sail Croatia will rectify these start up issues but want to present the facts as they were for us to future customers.

- Brad, 26/06/2026 10:00, Travelled with Family

Lovely boat and crew. Chef amazing. However did not enjoy being constantly exposed to cigarette smoke on only lower deck, especially when deck was enclosed.

- Dawn, 19/06/2026 00:49, Travelled with Family

This was a fabulous holiday! There are just three reasons I couldn't give it a perfect 5. 1. "Water toys"-having only 4 "floaties" when you have 36 people on board is not enough. On vacation, no one wants to jump is the sea and tread water for the duration of the swim stop. 2. The new Contessa is lovely. However, on the top deck there was not nearly enough loungers or chairs. People were having to share or go below deck. There was plenty of space for more. 3. It is a bummer that you advertise excursions to Explorer travelers but they actually do not happen or are not reccomended. We were excited on day 1 to go river rafting but once on board heard that that actually wasn't an excursion. Same with canoeing-said you "could" go, but that it was a very bad experience. Better tour operators or excursions need to be sourced. Lola was super and responsive. Martin and Neno amazing employees! Chef Bane and Marko fab. Charlie and Tino fun on deck, and maids were wonderful.

- Anonymous, 18/06/2026 17:02, Travelled with Family

Fun

- Anonymous, 16/06/2026 00:01, Travelled with Friend/s

The seven night cruise in Croatia was an enjoyable experience. We saw different islands, daily swims and enjoyed the staff. The food was good and was typical Croatian food, lots of meat. If you are vegetarian they will accommodate you. If you like to float on a float during the swim stops bring your own floatation as there are limited choices.. Couple things I would change are the mattresses on the beds. They were very lumpy and hard on my body. I think more towels should be given to the passengers as they only do one exchange for the entire week.

- Anonymous, 15/06/2026 13:52, Travelled with Friend/s

The Croatian itinerary was fantastic, and the crew were friendly and hardworking throughout the trip. Unfortunately, the condition of the Mali Ante did not meet our expectations. The ship felt older and less well-maintained than many others we saw in port. The jacuzzi was out of service for most of the trip, our shower leaked, & our lower-deck cabin was extremely noisy whenever the engines started. The cabin was also very damp, leaving clothing and towels moist and causing some clothes to develop a musty odor. We also found what appeared to be mold or mildew staining on our bedding. Breakfast was limited to one hour each morning, no snacks were provided between meals, and guests could not bring their own snacks or drinks onboard. Drinks were expensive, and the bar tab had to be paid in cash. Considering the ship’s condition and limited amenities, the suggested gratuities felt excessive. While Croatia was beautiful, the overall experience did not provide the value we expected.

- Tiffany, 15/06/2026 07:26, Travelled with Family

It was good, but they have things to improve, like the air conditioning not working, the cancellation of multiple activities due to the weather, the captain's absence due to "illness" (though he seemed perfectly fine the other days), and having a bartender drunk almost 50% of the time. But the accommodations were very good, the food was very good, and the main day was excellent.

- Anonymous, 26/05/2026 20:39, Travelled with Family

The crew was amazing. They were quick to change activities due to weather condition's. I would highly recommend this tour group. Very fun and informative.

- Anonymous, 17/05/2026 11:26, Travelled with Family

The tour guide Visco was excellent and also all the crew. The food was lovely. The boat is a little old, but. Was still great.

- Julie Andrew , 11/05/2026 06:09, Travelled with Friend/s

Dino, our tour manager was lovely and very responsive to our questions and requests. He often responded within a minute and was already taking action on our request. He was very knowledgeable about each location and gave us a daily briefing. The ship was beautiful and the staff friendly. Due to rough seas the itinerary had to be changed and we did not visit Vis, but instead went to Omiš, which was a lovely town with stunning landscapes and some exciting excursion options! They handled the itinerary changes gracefully and seamlessly. I've deducted one star as there were a few quirks along the way that could have made the stay more pleasant: The ship has AC, but only when the AC is turned on as a whole, so for the first couple nights and the last night our room was a nearly unbearable 77-80°F at night, there were a couple days where housekeeping came into the room, but the room was only partially done, like 1 out of 3 beds done. All in all it was an enjoyable experience though!

- Lori, 14/10/2025 13:03, Travelled with Family

Traveling with Sail Croatia was an experience that was more than " just a cruise" where you are one of hundreds or thousands on a massive ship. It wasn't perfect, but I look back on the friendships we made, the cozy feel of the ship and I'm left with special memories of our time on the Adriatic. When we arrived in Split and were faced with two massive cruise ships at port, I was so thankful for the choice we made. Dino, our cruise director, was a very relatable, friendly guy who responded quickly with our questions. The crew were all very nice! I rated it 4/5 mainly because of a few issues such as ventilation in the cabin that made it uncomfortable for a few days. Otherwise, it would be 5/5!

- Suzanne , 14/10/2025 12:34, Travelled with Family

My husband and I loved the itinerary, and all the friends we made on board. 7 days of stunning swim stops, time to read a book or play a game of dice. Dino was a great help advising and setting up activities at each stop. The food was great! The boat is a bit dated, but I feel it was a fantastic value for the price.

- Becky, 24/09/2025 01:29, Travelled with Friend/s

On our recently completed trip from Dabrovnic to Split for 7 days, Although the "Tempera" ship requires some strong maintenance repairs and surface repairs, the experience beyond that was incredible for a first time cruise guest on that size and style of a ship. Our Cruise Manager Sasha was the most friendly, knowledgeable management team member that leads the way in customer relations and makes all guests feel like a family member. The Captain and crew provide a constant team effort of providing services of any nature while at sea or when at dock daily. We were fortunate to have a dining room / bar drink service leader in "Max", his efforts exemplify professionalism customer service. The most valuable aspect of this specific cruise trip was the personal relationships built in a very short order of time (from day 1) of the other guests. This size of a ship and the areas of common use created an experience like no other, for the friendships that were created, we thank you.

- Daryl, 15/09/2025 02:02, Travelled with Friend/s

Very knowledgeable cruise manager/guide and great, hardworking staff

- Paul, 25/08/2025 14:06, Travelled with Family

This was our second Sail Croatia experience, and it was just as fantastic as the first. The crew was exemplary, and special thanks must go to our wonderful Cruise Director, Ana. Her attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm ensured every aspect of our trip was a memorable adventure. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sail Croatia to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable holiday. The only minor issue we encountered was with the cabin allocation. While this didn't detract significantly from our overall enjoyment, a more thoughtful approach to cabin assignments could have elevated the experience from a four-star cruise to a truly exceptional one.

- Nigel, 07/08/2025 04:16, Travelled with Friend/s

Our boat manager Klara was amazing. She was so great made sure everyone had a wonderful time. She answered all of our questions and was so much help. The food on board was amazing. The swim stops were beautiful and it was very relaxing. Everything was taken care of for us.

- Anonymous, 21/07/2025 13:07, Travelled with Friend/s

We had a great trip in June 2025. We sailed from Split to Dubrovnik on the boat Tempera (an older vessel, built in 2014). Our cabin was on the lower deck. We did have a few issues with our cabin. When we checked in, one of the beds was not made up. This was not a major issue, as we made it up ourselves. Additionally, the toilet in our cabin was running, so we alerted the crew, who advised us to flush the toilet in a specific manner. This helped, but it did not solve the problem, as the toilet still ran intermittently. The TV in our room did not work. Upon speaking to other guests, this was a common issue. The main issue was that the cabin smelled like sewage one evening. We spoke to the crew, who mentioned that a tank needed to be emptied. They emptied the tank, but again, if they could have emptied the tank in advance to prevent this from occurring, it would have improved our experience. The crew was friendly, fun, and helpful. The itinerary was great, and we loved the swim stops.

- Elizabeth, 24/06/2025 22:36, Travelled with Family

Went on the Split-Split cruise to celebrate a friends birthday. I really had no expectations but was totally blown away by how beautiful the Croatian coastline is. The crew on our boat was wonderful & our tour manager was great. The food & drink service was great but it would have been nice to have a larger window for morning coffee.

- Rebecca, 17/06/2025 02:23, Travelled with Friend/s

We enjoyed each destination, the swim stops and the variety of experiences. Our chief stew was amazing for coordinating activities, both free and paid, but we didn't do many excursions as they are pricey for the value, We still found plenty of fun things to do in each port! The accomodations and food fell short of our expectations though - there were three people on the boat with dietary restrictions or vegetarian, and we were only given extra services of the veggies/starch with no protein substitute. I often left hungry as we were unable to eat a lot for what was provided. The serving staff were also not accommodating, often dismissive or talking over our attempts to sort out alternatives for food. We also ran out of toilet paper a few times, and the showers didn't drain. Overall the itinerary made the trip worth while, but would hope to see a better effort to accommodate guests who don't eat meat.

- Anonymous, 09/06/2025 16:33, Travelled with Friend/s

More comfortable seating and a shaded area on the top deck More time in port - the water is cold in early May so swimming isn’t a good activity. If the ship can’t dock earlier, the option of getting a water taxi or tender to port should be an option. Excursions were over-priced

- Anonymous, 06/06/2025 03:42, Travelled with Family

Amazing scenery, nice boat and wonderful staff.

- Joanna, 02/06/2025 05:52, Travelled with Friend/s

We enjoyed our Split to Dubrovnik cruise; a great itinerary with lovely ports of call. The crew on board were exceptional - Max and Milan especially were so friendly and attentive - they really made us feel welcome. The cruise director, Dino, worked hard to help us with port stops and excursions. Overall, a great trip but there are definitely a few things that could be done to improve the experience: for instance, tea and coffee should be available throughout the day - we had to pay 3.50 euros for each cup of tea, and the trip excursions were very expensive eg we paid 60 euros each for the Vis tour which had 8 of us crammed into a closed landrover and those in the back unable to see anything out of the window or hear anything the driver said. The food on board ship was very carbohydrate heavy - very few veggies eg menu on day 2 was: starter = pasta, main course = rice and bit of meat, dessert = semolina type pudding. I was craving some fruit and veg! Overall a good experience though.

- Anonymous, 19/05/2025 17:27, Travelled with Friend/s

Great experience meeting a number of people from around the world. Crew did a fantastic job ensuring we were kept safe and answered all of our needs. Well done. Klara our cruise director did an outstanding job keeping us informed and did everything she could to ensure we were taken care of regardless of the time. Highly recommended

- James, 12/05/2025 17:08, Travelled with Family

We were a group of friends (8) who joined Sail Croatia for the Dubrovnik to Split 7 day cruise. The cabins were comfortable, the bathroom more spacious than the normal cruise ship. With only 40 people onboard I was concerned that we would be in each others pockets. There is more than enough space onboard to ensure you can read a book quietly if you want. The staff on our cruise (Salve de Mere) were supurb, from the maid throufg to the Captain, we were all in excellent hands. I loved the fact that we docked in small ports each night so we could enjoy local restaurants and bars. Each morning we stopped for a swim...as it was late season a few of us decamped to the jaquizzi where we had pre lunch cocktails...great fun! Each afternoon we were given options of excursions we could take, from walking and exploring, to bike rides and wine tasting. I would probably give the Buggies a miss as you travel in convoy at about 20kms per hour...very boring and a waste of money..

- Simon, 23/10/2024 11:31, Travelled with Friend/s

The trip was great for my restricted mobility. The railings on all walkways and stairwells made walking around the ship possible. The crew were always available to offer a helping hand or arm. One of the sailors - Mario - was exceptionally thoughtful. He carried my mobility scooter on and off the boat, storing and charging it overnight. He was sensitive to my fears, crossing from boat to boat, offering encouragement and praise, as well as physical help. Wonderful intuitive personal skills!

- Alison, 21/10/2024 05:43, Travelled with Family

Ioana and the crew

- Georgette, 14/10/2024 19:24, Travelled with Family

The "Tempera" cruise was interesting bc it stopped every day at a different island unlike other large cruise ships. The boat was small which allowed both the crew and the 36 passengers aboard to get to know each other. The food + its preparation were excellent. Above all, our guide, Ioana was so pleasant and knowledgeable, funny and accommodating. She got to know each one of her guests and always made sure we were happy with her options for us at each stop. Her briefings were engaging. Secondly, our meal server - M_____, was extremely kind and hard-working. Constructive criticism: In order to allow more sightseeing time, serve breakfast and DINNER instead of lunch. We felt a bit shortchanged by the current dining schedule. Overall, it was a lovely way to spend a vacation! Thank you to all for making us feel comfortable and safe!!

- Liz, 09/10/2024 21:13, Travelled with Friend/s

The staff were great on this trip, especially Ioana our guide! Food. On the ship was very good and plentiful. The captain adjusted our itinerary for the weather. We had options to join group activities and dinners. Only wish we had more time off the boat. This cruise would be difficult for someone with mobility issues-especially in lower cabins and needing to cross between boats at ports. We had daily swim stops in am.

- Lynne, 07/10/2024 14:26, Travelled with Friend/s

Small boat, great staff

- Helen , 07/10/2024 07:01, Travelled with Friend/s

Swim stops were cancelled due to weather without consulting passengers. Some activities were cancelled either because of equipment malfunction. A better hostess would be good.

- Malcolm , 07/10/2024 06:54, Travelled with Family

Klara’s energy and enthusiasm was contagious. Every morning she had a spring in her step which set the tone for the entire cruise. She was very approachable and answered all questions and queries with a happy smile. The boat was clean and in good condition. Would have liked a little more time in port and less ‘swim’ time as the towns had a lot to experience. Would recommend Sail Croatia to my friends.

- Amanda, 30/09/2024 08:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Dora was great, however, the recommended dinner - the one not included- was just *fair* and they over charged us and we were left to deal with paying. I feel like payment is something the cruise director should handle. It was chaotic and a bad way to end our evening. Also, I would have done more yoga, but it was usually just a little bit too early- I was on holiday, so I didn’t want to set an alarm. The only other suggestion: have more drinks for non-drinkers. Don’t run out of Coke Zero. I’m sure non-drinkers are not your normal clientele, but it would have been nice to be offered something else to drink when wine tastings were offered. The last dinner (the one that was included did a fantastic job of that. We felt seen, rather than ignored. Thanks so much. Overall I would recommend this yoga cruise.

- Nellie, 19/09/2024 13:02, Travelled with Friend/s

We really enjoyed our trip on Almissa. Our cruise director did a good job informing us of the daily schedule and working with excursion providers to give us the best experience. We enjoyed the yoga sessions. There was a good variety of excursions for all activity levels. We enjoyed exploring the towns. A lot of history, shopping, food options and gelato! The ship was the perfect size. We had a fun group of passengers. The crew did a great job of keeping things clean and organized and the food was good too. We don’t have any complaints!

- Danae, 16/09/2024 00:42, Travelled with Friend/s

Friendly crew and clean boat. Itinerary had more swim stops than expected which was frustrating at 2 places. We should have asked and paid for tender rides to explore the towns longer. Felt like a waste of time. Not enough time in Hvar or Kumiža - definitely could have spent a full day exploring those towns. Bath towels are very thin and there is NO space in your cabin for large suitcases. Our carry-ons just fit under the bed - no idea where larger bags would go. Plenty of fresh water for showers but you need bottled water for cleaning your teeth. No frills but great way to see the Dalmatian Coast and explore the islands.

- KimR , 09/09/2024 02:53, Travelled with Friend/s

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with sail Croatia. I enjoyed being on the boat and exploring all the amazing destinations. The swim stops each day were a massive highlight being able to jump straight in to the beautiful ocean waters. The team were very welcoming and accommodating, especially Branko! If we needed something he was on top of helping out in whatever way he could. I feel that the sheets should be changed half way through the trip and that the bathrooms need more of a deeper clean. The breakfast buffet was great and the food served each day for lunch included a variety of cultural dishes and more and although I don’t eat sea food, there were many that I enjoyed thoroughly. There were many excursions offered which I did, however for the price some were average. Overall I enjoyed myself and the trip was a trip of a lifetime meeting so many amazing people!

- Katelin, 27/08/2024 15:15, Travelled with Friend/s

Have just returned from a week on the Almissa. The boat was lovely and our above deck cabin was perfect for a week, comfortable bed, enough storage for clothes and a lovely en suite. The crew were very friendly and nothing was too much. The islands we visited had stunning scenery and we loved the daily swim stops. Breakfast was plentiful, as was the three course lunch. Can highly recommend this way to holiday.

- Nicky, 08/07/2024 16:29, Travelled with Friend/s

Overall, the trip was great. It's a wonderful way to see Croatia in short period of time. The staff is so fun and friendly. And to be able to relax and swim everyday really added to the experience. While the experiences included are fun, it does not feel authentic but more focused on those on the similar cruise itinerary. It was tough only having a late afternoons and evenings in ports, I would have loved a mixed of mornings/early afternoons at port, and then afternoon swims.

- Lisa, 02/07/2024 19:16, Travelled with Friend/s

The whole trip was awesome! Well organised and staff were fantastic

- Natalie , 25/06/2024 07:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Pero and Branco were great - helpful, friendly, hard-working. We would love to sail with them again! We booked a twin (for our daughters) and a double room (for myself and my husband), but we were given 2 twin rooms, which was not ideal. We booked our trip well in advance and confirmed at the time of booking that we were reserving a twin and a double. The meals were great - however, I would love to see an option of a lighter lunch - maybe some good salads and a protein option, versus the heavy lunch meals. Anna’s lack of experience showed and it would have been nice to have someone who knew the history a bit better. Additionally, she would only give her daily update at the end of lunch, after dessert. If you skipped dessert, you missed the recap. It would be better for her to give the update at the beginning of lunch, as everyone was sitting down and waiting for the food. This way, people could discuss the excursions during lunch. Also, her directions & information were not great.

- Abby, 18/06/2024 04:27, Travelled with Family

A number of the excursions were cancelled and there was no replacements or suggestions to do. This was very disappointing as we specifically booked the trip for the excursions. The limited excursions that were offered were very disappointing.

- Kate, 17/06/2024 11:26, Travelled with Friend/s

Sailed southern Croatia with Sail Croatia for 7 days Dubrovnik to Split. We had a wonderful crew (Klara, Bobbin, Antonio) and group who made the trip amazing. Their cooks made three course meals, we were all fed. Went to some beautiful islands, saw incredible sites and made new friends. I would have loved to have spent more time on some of stops. Glad I did this trip.

- Allison, 24/05/2024 10:05, Travelled with Friend/s

Booked based on Explorer being best suited for couples, young professionals and 'young at heart' travellers. Didn’t expect at 44, to be the second youngest guest, with the majority being 70s. The boat was fine, the bedroom smelled a bit damp and there were broken fixtures in the bathroom. The crew were great, and very friendly. Disappointed the sundeck bar / bbq area wasn’t used. Also, the ‘€25 bbq’ which was cooked in the oven was a poor offering, and unsurprisingly didn’t go ahead. All in all, I had a great time, but had I have been much younger, would’ve been disappointed with so many older guests.

- Jonathon , 18/09/2023 09:23, Travelled with Friend/s

We were a large group of friends/acquaintances travelling together and had a marvellous time. We even met new friends as well. All the guests got along and there were lots of laughs and fun had. Personal thou we had a room with the outer wall from a staircase on one wall and I was always banging my head on it, kind of peculiar! The crew was good but did not do a lot of extras.

- Wendy, 18/09/2023 08:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Our Tour Manager Ivana was so knowledgeable and friendly, she showed us great places to visit and joined the group for dancing and singing on the boat too.... Ivana took us on some great tours. Our waiter Eril on the Princes Diana cruise was very attentive, friendly and smiled even if was up early and to bed late...he couldn't do enough for you. The size of our room was surprisingly larger than I expected and could take the large suitcases under our bed...We had a room on main deck area which all the other boats had to pass to get from one ship to another when docked, but we never heard anyone pass our door late at night so that was a bonus... a wee tip, I felt our room was a bit damp with the air conditioning and door closed, however my brother kept his door open when we were sailing as money locked in safe and trusted our crew and travellers on board and the breeze would flow through which was refreshing.

- Bridie, 01/09/2023 15:57, Travelled with Family

Loves the boat and the crew and our host, Ivanna, was amazing, however food overall, cabin service change over, and upfrontness about our cabin, specifically, could be much improved. Pleasantly surprised at breakfast as more options than we were expecting, however, lunch service was very hit or miss. More vegetables at each meal, ability to know what the meal was ahead of time, in order to decide if we wanted to partake, as well as more snack options available through swim stops. Advised to not bring food on board but ledt hungry with no options until port. Enjoyed captains dinner but wished it had been during a different port that had limited dining. Stari Grad had great options we wanted to enjoy but due to planned dinner, missed, while other ports, such as Pomena, had very limited options. As for cabin, size, privacy, ensuite bathroom, and bed were great, but dealt with such heavy fumes with no way to air out and then had terrible pipe issue that could be proactively managed.

- Britney, 14/08/2023 10:01, Travelled with Friend/s

Staff, food and company was very good. Our tour guide/instructor Ivana was excellent, knowledgeable, informative and very helpful. She did a great job.

- Domenic, 24/07/2023 17:28, Travelled with Friend/s

The staff and tour guide (Ivana) were fantastic and made the trip really great, also mixing it up with the young people was fantastic also. Cheers, Andrew

- Andrew, 24/07/2023 16:55, Travelled with Friend/s

Better coffee Quiet air conditioning More towels Post the menu so we know what we are eating Have excursions into villages in the mornings- swim stops after lunch.

- Cynthia, 10/07/2023 18:15, Travelled with Friend/s

It was a wonderful 7 day trip from Split to Dobrovnik with stops at several islands. Weather fantastic, scenery breathtaking, people so friendly. The cabins were clean and spacious and the food on board excellent. A wonderful way to see Croatia for the first time.

- Ian , 27/06/2023 06:54, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail Croatia offers the best experience to see coastal Croatia w/ their Explorer cruise. As a 2nd time guest, we loved it enough to come back with friends and families and do it all again! Our host Vicko was FANTASTIC, his communication, commitment to creating an inclusive and fun experience that brought all the guests together stood out. The crew remembered everyone's dietary needs with accuracy. The other guests were amazing & everyone got on great! The food was beautiful + tasty. Needs improvement: the lingering sewage smell in the lower deck area that wasnt a problem the last time we travelled on the Almissa. Bedding needs changing mid week along with the towels seemed a bit worn. The crew were nice overall. Loved the swim spots in unique coves for that shallow water swim experience that was great for pics The daily excursions were fun, but wished we had more time in Korcula. Would be great to have sold snacks at the bar. Add the ability to take card payments on board. Thank you!

- Alyssa, 24/06/2023 02:56, Travelled with Friend/s

Much of the trip was fantastic but there are some changes that could improve the experience The food could be better and diners should be told what they are having beforehand. The captain never came to the captains dinner, and although he maneuvered the boat with great skill, he did not interact with passengers at all, even when there were difficulties. Many people had rooms and bathrooms that reeked of sewage. The bar prices were fair, but one of the bartender was completely unskilled and clearly unhappy with his job. The pours were so small we often had to go back or complain. Vishko was very friendly and interacted with the passengers well. The excursions were fun and well timed. The greatest fun was meeting and socializing with others from around the globe. They made the trip fantastic.

- Catherine , 20/06/2023 21:35, Travelled with Friend/s

Crew fab, food fab, majority or stops fab ! BUT drinks FAR FAR FAR too expensive ! Bottle of wine on boat 100 euros, off boat 30/40 euros!! Bottle of grey goose 180 euros , Really ??????? Why not sell more for less ?????

- Sally Rowley , 19/06/2023 09:23, Travelled with Friend/s

A great bunch of people to travel with A great tour guide (Mila) was exceptional The crew were good especially Maryan Good food thanks to the chef One complaint is the fact that there was a spare room and a very shy young lady asked if she could have her own room instead of boarding with a complete stranger. I was discussed to hear that your company charged her an extra $600 euro in cash on top of what she had already paid that was cruel Steve Whitmore

- Stephen , 14/06/2023 11:41, Travelled with Family

A small group of 30 people made our experience intimate and extremely enjoyable. We had an amazing experience with the other travellers and loved the knowledge and company of our tour guide Mila. Our bartender Maryan was also a stand out, so friendly and great service. The only recommendations I would have to further enhance the trip would be more regular changing of towels and sheets and more engagement from the other ship members (captain and sailors).

- Emma, 14/06/2023 11:34, Travelled with Family

Everything was lovely, crew and guide fantastic! Can’t wait to do it again!!

- Christie, 12/06/2023 12:38, Travelled with Friend/s

We travelled as 4 singles and all had our own room. One of the room had a disgusting sewerage smell the entire trip. They do not have a maintenance person on the boat. The BBQ meal at €25 was disappointing. The dining room has plastic tables and chairs and is set up like a school event rather than a cruise. Unlike other boats that we could see, you are not allowed to eat outside.

- Therese, 29/05/2023 02:55, Travelled with Friend/s

The boat, the food and the crew are excellent. The route could be shorter. We spend many days doing nothing in the mornings, we could do more than one island per day.

- Kharina, 15/05/2023 11:02, Travelled with Family

Fantastic cruise with great people who made the experience even better. Dino worked hard to make sure the cruise itinerary was best for the weather which ensured we had the best opportunities to see and do as much as possible.

- Grant, 07/05/2023 21:25, Travelled with Family

Sail Croatia has some fine tuning to work on. Food was mediocre and cold at times. Repetitive breakfast and no options for customers. Rooms were amazing. Sime and Dino were amazing. Overall, I will not be a repeat customer which is unfortunate as I was hoping to be.

- Daniela, 01/05/2023 00:51, Travelled with Family

Very nice boat with good cabins. For the most part, the organization was good however in the last 2 days they sent us back to our final port because they were worried about the weather however they got the weather completely wrong (which id fine), but they made u stay at port for 2 extra days and instead of going out for a swim stop or out of the port they just left us for 2 days in the same port. We were all not happy about that, pity as the rest of it was incredible!

- Anonymous, 04/10/2022 06:33, Travelled with Family

Great cruise, fantastic host in Stjepan, a bit disappointed that we had to spend 2 days in Dubrovnik. A little irritated that you would not accept Credit cards on board. In Croatia ALL ATMs are a rip off and as you accpet payment for the cruise on a credit card, why not onboard? No doubt you dont want the charges to your account but the inconvenience and extra cost we had to bear spoiled a little what was otherwise a great trip

- DAVID, 03/10/2022 08:08, Travelled with Family

It would be nice if the swim stops were shorter (year round) or if a dingy/taxi were available for guests to leave the ship earlier during swim stops, especially in the cooler months since the water temp is too chilly to swim for more than about an hour. SUPs, kayaks or bikes stored on board for guest use would be an amazing addition. Offerings of Yoga, Dance, exercise classes, etc. on the sun deck, daily, would be nice. Some games (cards, etc.) would be nice to have on hand for people who don't swim. The Tour manager should have a comprehensive spreadsheet/list of services at each island (laundry, bike rentals, pharmacies, clinics, etc.) instead of having to Google search for these places/services. This could be shared with guests as the board the boat. Thanks!

- Stephanie, 26/09/2022 15:26, Travelled with Friend/s

Blown away by the beauty of Croatia and the Adriatic coast. Beautiful islands, some much busier than others, but all with beautiful buildings, interesting history, friendly people and delicious food. It was lovely to be able to swim from the boat, but more time on the islands would have been most welcome, as our times there felt limited. The staff on the boat were helpful and friendly and the public spaces on the boat beautiful. Some cabins were rather small. I enjoyed the food. A daily menu would have been helpful, if known in advance, so we could plan our dining better. The coffee machine was not great. Expectations for good coffee are now the norm! There are many other similar boats doing a similar trip, so don't think you are on a unique experience!! They will be moored up beside you every evening, so don't worry about the view from your cabin!! Thank you Sail Croatia for an enjoyable holiday!

- Anne, 20/09/2022 13:18, Travelled with Friend/s

The staff were wonderful and Stephanie took great care of keeping us informed and organized for port calls. The food was great with the minor exception of too much olive oil use for me on some dishes. The tuna steak was perfect! I would suggest shorter swim times to allow earlier port stops. Some excursions were not enough time to do them well. Some activities for poor weather days would be nice also.

- Dean, 19/09/2022 10:41, Travelled with Family

Sailing on the Salve di Mare with 30 other guests was a smashing experience. As the review only allows 1000 words here are the main points . -Positives Relaxing daily routine Excellent sea swimming Good breakfast choices / food quality very good Friendly and accommodating crew Sociable and friendly guests to chat to Beautiful boat very clean Wine tasting and military tours very good -Areas least enjoyed Cabin very small not enough hooks /storage Bathroom flooded everyday , smell from drains No lunch menu or choice - 4 courses, food wasted Rubbish coffee from a machine Expensive bar Poor communication re itinerary changes missed trips due to bad weather and limited activities No access to shore when moored Needed more games and gatherings on board / get to know guests etc

- Anonymous, 19/09/2022 07:27, Travelled with Friend/s

Explorer cruise on the Almissa in June. We had beautiful weather every day & enjoyed the daily swim stops. The other guests were GREAT & made the week enjoyable for us. Ivan, our guide, was informative & shared his love for his country & its history. The boat was quiet & smooth sailing. The Captain was skilled bringing the boat in to dock. The crew was mostly good with Mario, Ivan & the junior deck hand being hard working & friendly. The food was average. Starters were excellent but the mains were hit or miss. Fish was prepared well but other proteins were dry & bland. Lasagna was the best meal. Fruit was old by end of week. Be aware: there is only 1 choice for lunch so if you don't want to eat octopus or squid ink pasta, be specific on your eating preferences as extra portions/options aren't available unless specified ahead of time. Food is only available at meal times & no snacks available to buy. Asst chef wasn't friendly & made some feel uncomfortable. Good Trip overall.

- JT, 20/07/2022 18:09, Travelled with Family

Every place we visited is truly beautiful. Ivana, Daniel, Mario and the rest of the crew were always there to make sure the trip was as pleasant as possible. This was my 3rd trip in the past 6 years on this same boat, so you can imagine how much I like it and strongly recommend it. The friendships you make and the experiences you live can last you a life time if you choose to. Cheers!!

- Cesar , 18/07/2022 10:40, Travelled with Friend/s

The booking team at Sail Croatia was responsive and accommodating in answering my questions and getting together last minute booking requests for me. The most difficult part was finding where the boat was docked but once I made it & met Stephanie, it was smooth sailing. The boat itself is a decent size and nice especially if you book a private room. The air con was off/on. The one turnover service was appreciated. Some meals were adaptable to vegetarians— but not all were accommodating for those lactose intolerant or gluten free. Activities I enjoyed most: National Park in Mljet, wandering the streets of Korcula, taking in views over Vela Luka, shopping in Stari Grad & dancing all night in Hvar! This was a nice way to see a lot in a short amount of time in a safe, fun way while meeting nice people from all over the world. Weather disrupted some plans but overall it was a lovely vacation. The itinerary offered a blend of freedom to explore & structured activities.

- Sonia , 11/07/2022 20:59, Travelled with Friend/s

Ship and rooms should be more in working order . Items shouldn’t be broken or makeshift . Had to ask for new towels after being told they would be changed. Our bedsheets weren’t even changed out. Never bothered to follow up after having to request. Some of the crew’s excellent service made up for others sub par performance . As a parent, Incident on ship was alarming and could’ve ruined the cruise, had to try hard to trust things would be alright . Swimming spots was occasionally sub par. Consistency in swim locations would have made things excellent.

- Rey, 05/07/2022 10:42, Travelled with Family

We had two cabins above deck. One was very nice and quiet, 14 but the twin cabin 19 for our adult children was horrible. It sat right over the engine and was so loud, it was unbearable. It also didn’t have a safe. Overall the week was

- Magi, 04/07/2022 22:10, Travelled with Family

Mia and the crew on the Almissa did a spectacular job! Mia was informative, fun, and very easy to contact and assist. Croatia was beautiful as always, and we would recommend this trip to all of our friends

- Maria, 20/06/2022 04:09, Travelled with Friend/s

A good basic offering from Sail Croatia. We got to see some beautiful islands. Our host, Iona, was fabulous at pulling everything together. For our group, the food and its presentation was an issue. Breakfasts were of poor quality - we gave feedback and for a couple of days it improved slightly. If you have any food intolerances, I believe this would be an issue for them (I am a vegetarian). Simple things like better quality wine on board, water on the table at meal times, side plates for the bread would all help.

- Anonymous, 13/06/2022 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s

Our guide Anna was enthusiastic; warm and helpful. The the other guests were great fun and the islands were nothing short of wonderful Sail Croatia (Cristal) staff did a good job with the food and cleanliness but were not at all friendly or willing to go the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable. This was very disappointing. They did not know our names, smile or ever say hello, and scowled when we asked for something which may have run out or if the coffee was turned off. And the captain only attended the captain’s dinner for ten minutes and did not even say hello. We loved the cruise but for this reason we would be reluctant to recommend this company for fellow travellers. Our only change for the other details was that we would prefer cold lunches such as salads, ham and bread. And we felt it should have finished when we reached Debrovnik as Anna had finished and gone; and it was not nice staying in the port beyond the bridge.

- Jenn, 30/09/2019 14:17, Travelled with Friend/s

The staff were exceptional !! Food was great !! Destinations amazing !!

- Shelley , 18/09/2019 17:26, Travelled with Friend/s

The boat Cristal was a new Sail Croatia boat and was very comfortable with lots of space to unwind. A sun lounger for every guest and a hot tub which was cold but we needed that !! Our group of travellers were great fun and we thoroughly enjoyed our week.

- Sarah, 04/09/2019 07:37, Travelled with Family

We traveled on Crystal for our honeymoon on 7/27.Our host Mia was very hospitable and attentive through out our stay.During our stay on Crystal we enjoyed the swim spots and the spacious layout of the boat.It was a great way to travel about the country.The cruise was advertised as being for "young professionals" however we found ourselves on a boat with the majority of the guests being in their 60's and a family with teenagers, not what we expected nor what we wanted.Bar tending was the most disappointing part of the experience.Both of our servers could pour beer/wine, but that was it.The bar menu listed cocktails, but the 2 employees could only make 4 different drinks (all of which tasted awful).Tatiana would only make an Aperol Spritz, and had a less than welcoming disposition. They both sat on the couch on their phones and made us feel like we were inconveniencing them when we ordered a drink.The trip was lovely but for a honeymoon& price we expected the crew to be more hospitable.

- Rebekah, 15/08/2019 01:58, Travelled with Family

Ana was wonderful and created a fantastic experience. The other staff members could have been a little friendlier but they were also great. We would have loved at least one full length mirror on the boat. The food was fantastic but breakfast was too early. Perhaps if breakfast was served from 9-10 that would have been more convenient. The rooms were wonderful and the rest of the boat was also great. The captain also created a lovely atmosphere and everyone loved him!

- Megan, 07/08/2019 10:23, Travelled with Family

The staff made this trip exceed all expectations. Ana went beyond to cater for any requests and tour changes due to weather. Guest satisfaction was their priority. Special thanks to captain Jure and staff, they were so genuine and humorous. The Almissa itself was really comfortable. The only thing I suggest is adding some shade on the sun deck.

- Sharon, 06/08/2019 07:38, Travelled with Friend/s

Overall the trip was nice. The ports were good and the time spent in each town was very good. Also, the swim spots were fantastic. Service was definitely lacking. Not an overly friendly staff (maybe that's a cultural thing but if you're in the hospitality business you need to train folks to be ...hospitable!). Also the "rationing" of information daily seemed really weird. Just give the information put in a print out in the cabins and leave it at that. The lunch presentations were bizarre. Mia, our cruise director was lovely. Very nice and very helpful. Not sure why they schedule a full on sit down lunch everyday. Why not just a simple buffet? Salad bar, sandwich bar, a hot item and let people come between 12 - 2 p.m. at their leisure would have been perfect. Having to change clothes and go up to do sit down lunch every day was not for our group but maybe some folks would enjoy it. The boat was really nice. The rooms were excellent and the public space on the boat was A+.

- anna, 05/08/2019 17:51, Travelled with Friend/s

This trip was great because: excellent swim tops, excursions, chef & Croatia. I would do it again. NOT GREAT: Terrible scheduling: schedule was set but not conveyed. Ex: We had a swim stop & the tender boat brought me to shore. I knew I had to be back on at 1 pm but the guy who dropped me never said what time to meet the tender. At 12:30 my family and I head back to where the boat dropped us figuring 1/2 hour is plenty of time. We met Ivana the cruise director on the way and she flipped out “ WHERE have you been!? You knew to meet the tender at noon! You are sooo late.!!” We said we didn’t know - no one told us, there’s no written schedule given to passengers & the hand-written schedule Ivana put up didn’t say it either. She nagged the whole way back! “ How did the others know and not you?!!” Dunno - you told them and not us? Instead of saying “Apologies. We will do better to say the schedule. Glad I found you and all’s is well.” Instead she kept nagging. It was awful. No apology.

- Catherine, 29/07/2019 06:33, Travelled with Family

Had a great week sailing with Sail Croatia. Most guests were Australian and we’re lovely people. It would have been great to meet more people from other countries though. The food was ok but didn’t cater very well for vegetarians. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I would recommend Sail Croatia to anyone! Would be great if there were a couple of treadmills and stationary bikes onboard as I saw on some other boats.

- Eva, 22/07/2019 10:03, Travelled with Friend/s

Cristal is one of the newer and largest offered by Sail Croatia. The cabins and baths are very spacious and there are many well designed areas to relax and be with or away from the other guests. The ship is kept very clean by the crew and housekeeping staff. The captain is very welcoming. Our trip had a wonderful group of fellow travelers of all ages from around the world. The food quality could be substantially improved. Many of the port stops are too short and much time is spent at very long swim stops waiting for free public docks to become available at the end of the day. The boat must leave these public docks very early with engines starting at 7 or 8am. The cruse director was enthusiastic, excursion quality highly variable and local port information limited.so do your own homework.

- Steve, 15/07/2019 10:58, Travelled with Family

The tour/cruise director was fabulous. The stops and excursions offered were wonderful!

- Melissa, 15/07/2019 10:52, Travelled with Friend/s

- Anonymous, 15/07/2019 09:07, Travelled with Friend/s

We travelled on the Christal explorer cruise with Steph. We were a group of four single young girls (I’m 28) and steph straight away made us feel incredibly comfortable and made sure she included us in younger events happening on the islands. We decided to do this trip rather that the navigator as we wanted the nicer accommodation on board, and the cristal provided that. Our only complaints really would be for the price we paid ($4000 nzd) we would have expected a little more from the food, staff on board captains night and wine and cheese night. This was I think and issue from the boat rather than sail Croatia. We honestly have nothing but amazing things to say about Steph, she was truly a fantastic representation of Sail Croatia!

- Bianca, 08/07/2019 03:38, Travelled with Friend/s

We very much enjoyed the sampling of islands on this trip. The crew was great, the water crystal clear and relatively warm - swimming off the boat was awesome.

- Helen Wellons, 27/06/2019 19:27, Travelled with Family

Great cruise with anna she was wonderful. Make sure if you start boat trip in Dubrovnik you ask Taki driver to drop you off under bridge at port grizzly? Food great. We asked for house red wine after two days we were given the Dearer red wine double the price so make sure you know which wine you are getting? They must have run out of house red. Great swim stops great islands great captain

- Roxanne, 17/06/2019 06:29, Travelled with Friend/s

The cruise ship Almissa was well planned and organised. I really enjoyed the whole setup and our lovely tour guide Ivana, who introduced us to the perfect way of experiencing island hopping. The food wa great!!! Took me a while to get used to the Black risotto tough... maybe next time will be beter. Thanking the Sail Croatia admin team as well in helping managing our booking, and this was a great and effortless experience.

- Anonymous, 08/06/2019 10:37, Travelled with Friend/s

People.steve who was our guide was so helpful & informative he loved his history &l feel we received a lot of information which helped us understand this beautiful country even more..our chef was fantastic.variety of food & well presented.captain was thoughtful about our comfort.deck hands & bar man/waiter were also friendly & helpful.it was a relaxing cruise.loved our boat Magellan as well.great size.l didn’t want the cruise to end.thankyou to all.

- Florence , 15/10/2018 07:28, Travelled with Family

Great sailing, good food, and timing at each port was wonderful!

- Kelly, 09/10/2018 20:39, Travelled with Friend/s

We had cool people on-board (both crew and guests) and hat a lot of fun with everyone. Everyday we could swim and visit a new city, plus some extra activities. Very satisfied about the whole thing. Thanks

- Anonymous, 01/10/2018 12:41, Travelled with Family

Great boat with amazing views

- Anonymous, 01/10/2018 04:00, Travelled with Friend/s

The crew of the kraljica Jelena made the difference between a simple standard cruise and a great cruise. Dont get me wrong, the boat itself was superb but you still have to have the right team to get the service and the buzz happening. All the crew were there to service OUR needs on OUR boat and nothing was too simple or too complex. Danjiels effort especially in bringing some of the aquatic life up close shouldnt go without mentioning! A great captain from and with a great boat family and a competent crew of simply nice people , To steal a marketing phrase or two, do yourself a faour and just do it, sail the Kraljica Jelena, i would again. Australian contingent September 2018

- Stephen, 24/09/2018 22:13, Travelled with Friend/s

We were on the Cristal, a brand new boat with wonderful facilities and friendly staff. The swim stops, overnight docking were in fantastic locations, with sufficient recommendations from the tour manager, Boris.

- Frederick, 03/09/2018 10:28, Travelled with Friend/s

people you meet stops you go to meals on the boat boat itself

- Anonymous, 07/08/2018 09:27, Travelled with Friend/s

Great cruise companions and great staff on the boat made this trip so easy to enjoy. Australians are people I would travel with anytime anywhere. The cruise stops were all very interesting and our host Antonio was very capable of filling us in on all the history and local information to make our trip so fulfilling.

- John, 05/08/2018 15:07, Travelled with Family

Our boat, Almissa, was beautiful. I let the staff know about my dietary preferences ahead of time and they went out of their way to accommodate me. Meal were basic, but good. The trip was a nice mix of swim stops and time to explore the islands independently. The rafting and kayaking excursions were so-so. The Vis tour, wine tasting and meal at an authentic family restaurant in Korcula were well worth the time / money.

- Susan, 30/07/2018 01:18, Travelled with Family

A group of 8 individuals travelling together always presents it own set of difficulties, the options on entertainment on the various islands as explained by the representative allowed all to be entertained in their own way. Arrangements made for restaurants, bookings and recommendations of local entertainment and sights was outstanding. The crew entertained and was part of a unique travel experience that ensured lasting and fond memories. The food prepared by Tony, the chef, was above expectation. I can highly recommend the the cruise to any future travellers, beautiful people, scenery and the country as a whole will ensure a travel experience not soon to be forgotten

- Anonymous, 16/07/2018 08:47, Travelled with Friend/s

The scenery, swim stops, towns, activities, food!

- Sally, 14/07/2018 14:54, Travelled with Friend/s

Relaxing,great food,lovely crew. Beautiful towns and lots of time to explore. Also great to have Wi-Fi on board.

- Willemien , 11/06/2018 08:13, Travelled with Friend/s

Fabulous way to enjoy the magnificent coastline and explore the beautiful islands. The activities were varied and great fun. Highly recommend!

- Anonymous, 11/06/2018 03:05, Travelled with Friend/s

Our host Ivan was great and the entire crew! Fun swim stops and excellent food!

- Cindy, 09/10/2017 10:00, Travelled with Friend/s

Recommendation from others

- John, 02/10/2017 20:40, Travelled with Family

We really enjoyed our cruise. A truly great way to see and appreciate the beauty of the Croatian islands. Crew an fellow passengers were great fun. Our boat had good sized cabins and the food was good. Split and Dubrovnik were very busy with tourists and difficult for us to really appreciate what those places had to offer as result, However the cruise itself and the islands we visited were beautiful and we really enjoyed the experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

- John , 13/09/2017 21:09, Travelled with Friend/s

Good organized, good food and met lots of cool People.

- Susanna, 11/09/2017 04:23, Travelled with Family

The other cruisers, the staff, the magic of the Croatian islands and the standard of accommodation made the cruise great. We had a mixed group age wise, which made the cruise more interesting and fun for me. The Dalmatian coast is delightful. Water as blue and clear as I have ever seen. Each place visited was different and special in it's own way. I was so relaxed I didn't know what day it was half of the time. My only suggestion for improvement would be to try for swim stops in calmer waters as sometimes the currents were very strong.

- Liz, 01/09/2017 07:45, Travelled with Friend/s

The crew, the weather & the other guests were all marvelous. However, the star of the show was our rep Stan was an absolute revelation. From the outset he was the perfect host introducing us to the boats staff & explaining everything we needed to know. He was on call for any issues which he resolved effortlessly & nothing ever appearing to be a problem. His knowledge of Croatia & all the destinations on our cruise was impeccable & his energy & enthusiasm appeared to be boundless. He most definitely added to the whole holiday experience.

- Stephen, 29/08/2017 14:08, Travelled with Friend/s

I was on the explorer premium plus. The crew were fantastic, we were fortunate enough to be with an amazing group of people which helps. It had the right amount of activities versus down time and everywhere we visited exceeded my exoectations. I am a vegan and the chef and dining staff went above and beyond to accommodate my needs, the food was perfect. I would do so it all over again.

- Tracey , 28/08/2017 08:57, Travelled with Friend/s

It was the perfect balance of party and chill out. It wasn't a full on booze fest like it is on some of the other boats full of 18 year olds. Stan, our Tour manager was awesome. He cares a lot about making sure every has a great experience and nothing is ever too much trouble. The average age on the premier plus was 30 (with one older couple in their 60s, and one family) The next boat up looked more luxurious but was all oldies so I definitely recommend this boat for people in their early 30s. The opportunity to party all the time is still there if you want to. Great week.

- Anonymous, 21/08/2017 05:56, Travelled with Friend/s

Members of the crew were fabulous. In particular Ante the bar man and Marina who cleaned our rooms. Ante went to so much effort everyday to make people feel happy. He got dressed up for every meal and was fabulous!!! marina made our rooms so clean and always had a smile. Our host was a little disappointing and gave little history of where we were and could have been more engaging with the clients. The sail is a wonderful experience however a large gripe is that you cannot sell the tour as a young professionals tour if you have older people who negatively impact the experience of others on the cruise. They broke the speakers on the top level so music could not be played and they were not young at heart at all. Thank goodness I was with my friends because I would possibly be asking for a refund if I had been alone and expecting likeminded people to be on the cruise and got what we had.

- Camilla, 17/08/2017 08:40, Travelled with Friend/s

We sailed Dubrovnik-Split with a lovely group & fantastic rep, Stanko. Stan was very informative and looked after our needs very well. The opportunity to see the islands & swim in lovely clear water from the boat was superb. We combined this with. Game of Thoines tour in both Dubrovnik and Split which made the area even more interesting.

- Simon, 15/08/2017 06:52, Travelled with Family

Our cruise got off to a bumpy start. They didn't register our boat in time in Dubrovnik, so they had us stay a night in a hotel there, then take a bus ride the next day to Split to embark on our trip. This made us miss out on 1 1/2 days on the cruise. They only notified us of the problem a few days ahead of our cruise, they made some amends, but I feel they could have done more for the guests. This is the only reason I have not left 5 stars. Once on board, we had an excellent time! Because they were unable to register the sailcroatia boat, they had us on the Barbara, (barbara-cruising.com), which had a fantastic crew that was fun and friendly. Our tour guide Stan who works for Sail Croatia was the absolute best! If you can suggest him for your cruise, do so. He was a walking encyclopedia on any topic - Croatian history, current events, and celebrity gossip. He made the trip for my family because of his fun spirit and positive attitude. We adored Stan and loved the beauty of Croatia

- Kelly, 14/08/2017 21:05, Travelled with Family

Good espresso coffee would make a wonderful start to the day and should be on offer when passengers are on board. Refrigerated water or a means of cooling water in hot summer weather would add to customer comfort. A change of cabin linen half way through would be great. Meals were good apart from overcooked vegetables. Stan Law was the best part of our trip - Stan put 119% effort.into his passengers comfort. He was knowledgeable (though sometimes too talkative) and willing to assist in whatever way he could. We were not expecting him to give us a tour of the towns we overnighted in - very helpful as a quick orientation; so please keep it up. All staff were courteous and willing, but I do wonder whether they risk burn out having to work 24/7 for 6 months. Perhaps some time off may between 7 day cruises may circumvent this in the longer term - something management should consider. Valuing your staff goes a long way!

- Anonymous, 07/08/2017 07:28, Travelled with Family

Stanko was such a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. He and the crew on the boat made my birthday very special while on the trip. I would definitely recommend Sail Croatia! Thank you for making me fall in love with Croatia. I will be back again!

- Lauren, 24/07/2017 02:04, Travelled with Friend/s

The Almissa crew members are great and fun to be with. Nice bedroom and cleaned, would love to sail on Almissa again.

- James, 17/07/2017 10:43, Travelled with Friend/s

Absolutely loved our time on the boat and saw so much of beautiful Croatia. The boat facilities were amazing and our children loved it. Only change I would have made would be to have more child friendly meals given it was a family cruise.

- Anonymous, 12/07/2017 12:08, Travelled with Family

Great Food ,Great scenery , great swim stops with beautiful clear water .

- Chris, 03/07/2017 08:56, Travelled with Friend/s

Our ship tour guide Stan was amazing - he was informative, interesting and brought all the passengers together with his positive energy. I enjoyed swimming off the boat and visiting the little and big villages along the way. However, the breakfasts were DISSAPOINTING hence the four not five stars. No change of bed linen in seven days and people smoking on board was also a surprise!

- Beris, 08/06/2017 17:23, Travelled with Friend/s

Really enjoyed the cruise as the islands we visited were beautiful, the fellow travellers were very friendly and we all interacted well and Stan the co ordinator was amazing always going that extra mile to ensure we had a good time and so informative. The crew were very friendly and the meals were very good, too good as we all ate too much! The passengers with cabins on the lower level were woken up every morning around 6 am when the boat started up but we were on the top level so we\'re not affected as much. Only negative was the price of the wines, only 2 choices of red and very expensive compared to the prices in the bars or shops on the island. Even a couple of wet days did not dampen the experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit Croatia.

- Karen , 10/10/2016 07:41, Travelled with Friend/s

Helena, the host , fantastic nothing was too differcult for her Places the Captian chose to stop - great **Cabin person could be improved,

- Hazel, 19/09/2016 12:26, Travelled with Friend/s

Good crew and guide, recommend the trip. The Romantic Star is a great boat.

- Julie, 06/09/2016 06:51, Travelled with Friend/s

Firstly I\'ve done your cruise 3 times now on various boats and trips and routes. I think you do a great job and everyone has a really good time. There are a few things I\'d like to mention. One is your website, it\'s a little confusing and I say this as I understand your concept and how it works now but it took me a few trips to work it out, and I can tell the passengers didn\'t understand the levels of boats really and there were some younger ones on the young professional cruise who didn\'t know you could go on the premier plus but do the 18-35\'s and I think it\'s a shame as it would have been better for them. They loved it all the same but I know what they are missing. The young professionals has a lot of couples and for me was almost like going on my own as didn\'t want to intrude and couples like to be with other couples so at times I was alone on the young professionals. I also think rather than book all on line till the website is clearer people should call and it should be explained.

- Nicola , 05/09/2016 07:41, Travelled with Friend/s

The cruise was great as it sailed to a variety of destinations each day which had unique things to do and see. Generally a wonderful experience. The swim stops were in picturesque bays and were really good fun. The staff were lovely and our Rep Ana was so helpful and pleasant. The other people on the boat were great fun too. The food was generally good, however, it could be improved by changing some minor things - pure orange juice for breakfast (not diluted or cheap juice), plain croissants and making scrambled egg without lots of Olive Oil.. A selection of fruits would also be very welcome and a communal iron and ironing board would be a great asset too.

- Carolyne, 15/08/2016 09:53, Travelled with Friend/s

The cruise was a perfect introduction to Croatia! I only wish we had a little more time in Dubrovnik and got to see Vis, but given the massive amount this cruise packed into only 7 days, it was great! The food on board exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this cruise to friends in their mid-late twenties and young couples. Thank you for a safe and enjoyable adventure!

- Charlotte, 08/08/2016 13:13, Travelled with Friend/s

The cruise course from Dubrovnik to Split is well planned and lovely. The staff were great and the guide is well experienced and knew a lot. Food was great and the boat was a good size for 40 people.

- Lisa, 25/07/2016 08:09, Travelled with Friend/s

Ivo our representative and the crew made our trip amazing. The food, cleanliness, organization of activities was fabulous. We will be back to do this again! Croatia is beautiful..

- Teresa , 18/07/2016 06:17, Travelled with Family

My Husband and I really enjoyed this cruise. The crew was wonderful and accommodated any request we had.- specifically my dietary needs for lunch as we both do not eat sea food and I don't eat beef, pork, lamb, etc. Our rooms were clean and spacious for the size of the boat. The swim times/spots were also great! . The only issue I had was the age of the other guests. We are closing in at 60 and the other guests were more in their 30's. My Husband didn't mind; however, I did. Lastly, I think a little Croatian music would have given the atmosphere a more authentic feel..

- John, 04/07/2016 17:15, Travelled with Family

The other people we met on the ship made it fun. The staff were magnificent. The islands we visited were stunning. The food was fantastic, especially lunches.

- Nancy, 08/06/2016 12:35, Travelled with Friend/s

This cruise was fantastic - beautiful and spacious boat with super helpful and friendly staff! The places we went to were amazing and the tour gives you plenty of info on the history, fun things to do in the town and places to eat (as well as handling all the booking for you). The only things to improve is the time spent in each place - the boat departs around 8am every morning so you really only have from around 2pm the previous day to explore. In addition I thought more of the activity prices would be included, so it did become a little pricey, but overall definitely worth it! I had an amazing time and got to become close with lots of fun, like minded people. The boat is perfect for sunbaking and chatting the other people. The swim stops were great and you can jump from the boat which was a blast! I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to see a Snapshot of Croatia (although might suggest staying an extra couple of days to have more time to visit favourite islands!)

- Sophie, 07/06/2016 17:19, Travelled with Friend/s