Sailing through Croatia aboard the Salve di Mare was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The vessel itself was spotless and well-maintained, with a crew that took great pride in their work. Every detail—from the gleaming decks to the thoughtfully prepared meals—reflected a high standard of care. The food onboard was a true highlight, each dish freshly prepared and bursting with flavor, perfectly complementing the beautiful views of the Adriatic. The itinerary offered plenty of chances to explore Croatia’s stunning coastline, with stops at charming seaside towns, historic ports, and hidden coves. Swim stops were always a favorite—crystal-clear water, warm sun, and that feeling of pure relaxation only the sea can offer. Our guide, Dino, truly made the trip special. His deep knowledge of Croatia’s history and culture brought each destination to life, and he was always ready with excellent suggestions for local sights, food, and activities. Great trip and would recommend !
- Ian, 20/10/2025 16:13, Travelled with Friend/s
I had an amazing time on the Explorer cruise - Split (return). It exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend. Great crew, passengers, ports, and activities.
- Debbie, 20/10/2025 02:47, Travelled Solo
I absolutely loved this trip! We did the Explorer Split Return on the Almissa. I'm an avid cruiser, but now I'm spoiled and hooked on small ship cruises! It was so nice to have swim stops each day and get to swim right off the bow of the boat in a beautiful cove! Since we overnighted in each port, we were able to enjoy our time there without worrying about getting back to the boat on time! We were docked in the harbor at each port and walking distance to dining, shops, and activities. Food was great and service was excellent. Our cruise director Vin was so friendly and helpful, giving us great tips and advice for each port. My bed was very comfortable and room was clean with good AC! I had an above deck cabin, so I was able to open my window for fresh air, which was very nice since it wasn't very hot during our end of Sept sailing. I would definitely recommend this company and would not hesitate to book another cruise with them if I have the opportunity to return to Croatia!
- Janna, 16/10/2025 22:57, Travelled with Friend/s
Friendly staff Great Food Great service Drinks reasonably priced Swim spots!
- Michelle, 08/10/2025 06:13, Travelled with Friend/s
I must start off by giving a big round of applause to our group leader, Vin, who prepped us everyday to let us know what to expect and where to go when we were sure and arrange all the excursions including the free ones. For those who love the water, the swim stops were amazing, the water extremely blue and clear and it was so much fun. We really enjoyed all the ports, and all of the people were so friendly. We met people from all over the world and it was awesome. Getting to know each other on board the ship. The food was awesome and plenty of it! It was a wonderful vacation and we would gladly do it again! Thanks a bunch, Gina and Janna
- Gina Crane, 07/10/2025 15:52, Travelled with Friend/s
Sailed on the beautiful boat Salve di mare. My home for for 7 nights. Above and beyond my expectations. The boat and crew were impeccable and made us feel welcome. The weather wasn't kind to us every day but all efforts were made to keep us happy. Off shore excursions were varied and there was something for everyone. All round a wonderful time and my only suggestion would be to stock up on more breakfast teabags . I hope to travel again with Sail Croatia.
- Bronwyn, 06/10/2025 08:39, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat was beautiful with a friendly and hard working crew and the cooks prepared delicious food (including the daily breakfast buffet), amazing island stops, swimming/relaxing/exploring every day, etc. and all was communicated through our awesome tour manager, Klara. 5/5 stars-would recommend!!
- Andrea, 02/10/2025 12:04, Travelled with Friend/s
Fantastic crew and people made this a wonderful experience.
- Vicki, 02/10/2025 03:48, Travelled with Friend/s
Dino and all the crew made the trip a great experience
- Darren , 30/09/2025 10:33, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew was fabulous! The stops were gorgeous and we were given great information on the history of the stops as well as great ideas of things to do and places to eat . Boat was clean, well equipped and food was fabulous. I will be back with my family!
- SueAnn, 29/09/2025 23:58, Travelled with Friend/s
Our hiost,Dino, who knew all the right people and places. Attentive, knowledgeable and so hospitable!! Cesar and Christina were wonderful!! Left the cruise with 30 new friends! Food was great. People were awesome. Already planning a cruise in Greece with you❤️
- Maggie, 29/09/2025 23:33, Travelled with Friend/s
I had an amazing and unforgettable experience on my Sail Croatia Explorer trip from Dubrovnik to Split. The accommodations were just as I’d hoped, the food was plentiful, fresh, and delicious, and the crew went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic time. In particular, our cruise guide, Dino, was outstanding—sharing endless insights about the islands, activities, excursions, and even the best restaurants to try. I’ll gladly recommend Sail Croatia to family and friends and look forward to booking another trip with this customer-focused company in the future.
- Jean, 29/09/2025 22:17, Travelled with Friend/s
Such a great week on the Almissa. Dino and the crew were fantastic !!! Loved it
- Karen, 29/09/2025 18:54, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew on the boat were exceptional. Maksi, Milan, Peter, Tom in particular. Dino knew all the tricks and was a good communicator and could guide us at the ports. We all loved it.
- Chris , 29/09/2025 14:38, Travelled with Friend/s
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Sail Croatia. The staff were all great, helpful, and knowledgeable.
- Anonymous, 29/09/2025 13:03, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff, captain and cruise director were all great and truly put forth the effort to make the trip memorable. The Yacht was the perfect size with 20 well appointed guest suites. Croatia is a very well kept, clean and amazing country with beautiful ports and friendly people. This is definitely a must experience destination and I highly recommend you charter with Sail Croatia.
- Darren , 29/09/2025 09:16, Travelled with Friend/s
Croatia proved a wonderful place to visit but it was the on board experiences that made this holiday great. Firstly Dino was a great cruise organiser and entertainment provider. He was always to hand with advice and assistance. He was engaging and shared many stories with great humour. Dino truly drove our experience and I can’t recommend him highly enough. The crew were very good as well, Cesar and Christina’s hospitality and good humour made our dining and beverage experience easy and fun. The food was excellent on the whole. It was an very good holiday, lots of fun and lots of interesting experiences with many thanks.
- Scott, 29/09/2025 06:54, Travelled with Friend/s
We travelled from Dubrovnik to Split on the Salve Di Mare in early September. The crew (Vlaho, Marko and Monika) were attentive and friendly and excellent at their jobs. The kitchen staff were brilliant producing delicious 3 course lunches on a daily basis! Vicko was a fabulous guide and was approachable and informative. The boat was luxurious and the activities were great, although the swim stops in the secluded bays were a highlight for me! Our fellow shipmates from around the world were wonderful, making for an exceptional holiday!
- Angela, 29/09/2025 00:19, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew looked after us so well. A big mention goes to our tour host Klara, and bar staff Blaze & Marco. Also Monica along with the Captain and sailors made our experience fun, enjoyable, and personal. The meals prepared by the chefs were delicious. Moving between the islands and docking at each port was done with great precision. Our swim stops were unforgettable.
- Lyndall, 28/09/2025 17:05, Travelled with Friend/s
The shipmates were great and the crew was outstanding! The food was very good and the cabins were much better than expected. I loved the itinerary, the daily swim stops and ports. Croatia is divine and there is no better way to see than on the water. Hana our tour guide was fantastic and always attentive as well as the crew (bar and food). I am already missing this beautiful country! Looking forward to returning in the near future! 10/10 for sure!
- Wanda, 25/09/2025 13:11, Travelled Solo
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
The crew and staff on our Almissa cruise last week were terrific, providing a great atmosphere and attending to everything that we asked for. A special mention should be made of Hana, our cruise manager. Hana provided exceptional service to ensure we had a great time, no matter what was requested or at what time. Her knowledge of the region, recommendations on places to visit and dinning options were extremely helpful. Thank you for everything you all did to ensure we had such a great holiday. Regards Paul
- Anonymous, 23/09/2025 09:23, Travelled with Friend/s
The scenery, architecture and stunning islands were amazing. Safe and clean everywhere. Outstanding food on board and all staff gave us great service.
- Paul, 23/09/2025 03:56, Travelled with Friend/s
The meals were fabulous. Victo was extremely knowledgeable and really helpful. The swim stops were amazing The whole week was outstanding Highly recommended
- Amanda, 23/09/2025 03:52, Travelled with Friend/s
Travelling on Salve Di Mare with Klara as our host exceeded all our expectations! The ship itself is divine large enough to afford everyone their own space but small enough to get us into the most amazing swimming spots and awesome island ports. The rooms are fabulous the food sublime and the crew wonderful! Everyone went above and beyond to ensure our whole experience was 5 star! Our whole group felt it was a trip of a life time! After seeing other yachts in different ports Salve Di Mare was by far the best! Sail Croatia, Capt France, Klara, Vhlaho, Marco and all the crew we will talk about you for years to come! Simply the best!
- Suzi, 22/09/2025 17:43, Travelled with Friend/s
A dream come true! What an incredible week myself and 5 friends had on the Sail Croatia Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik in September 2025. Weather was great, food incredible and the crew were so friendly and approachable. Nothing was a problem. We had a great bunch of passengers ranging in age from early 20’s to early 70s. Everyone mixed easily and also participated in onshore activities if they wanted to. The activities on offer were varied. Diving off the back of the boat was ‘A DREAM COME TRUE’ . Will hope to come back one day and would pick this exact same size and boat. Karen from Australia
- Anonymous, 22/09/2025 17:01, Travelled with Friend/s
Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the boat was clean and well run. Our tour leader Dino went out of his way to organise amazing extra activities and book restaurants etc. when requested. Particularly enjoyed our tour and meal in the village on our stop in Korcula. I didn't think the wine tour was really worth the money but enjoyed the other activities especially our swim stops in idyllic little bays. I was sad to say goodbye to Dino and the crew..
- Susan, 22/09/2025 16:01, Travelled with Friend/s
Awesome crew and tour leader Dino. The food was delicious. The crew and Dino couldn't be more helpful with anything required or requested. Special mention to the crew and Captain; Maksa, Millan and the chef's for an awesome week on board. Maksa was the best barman and waiter, he was not well for a couple of days but continued with the best service with a smile and always a joke or two thrown in 👏
- Darren, 22/09/2025 12:48, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew were outstanding and very accommodating. The pace and size of the group was always personal and a great mix of people from around the world. I would sincerely recommend this trip to anyone. We visited so many islands which otherwise would not be reached by your usual cruise ships. Croatia is spectacularly beautiful and our experience was simply amazing!! It will forever be cemented in our memories. Thank you to crew at Almissa for giving us these wonderful memories. You were outstanding.
- Carl, 22/09/2025 10:02, Travelled with Friend/s
The Dalmatian islands were so beautiful! Hana our tour manager was outstanding.. She was also always available and prompt in responding back to our questions.. she is a great asset to your company.. the food was great/chef excellent. The crew members had a great sense of humor and were fun to be around.. Cesar and Kristina were very attentive serving food and drinks. I would recommend this trip to everyone..
- Anita, 22/09/2025 06:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Highly recommend this cruise. Food was amazing. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Tour organiser Dino was very knowledgeable and all his recommendations regarding places to go and eating places were on point. Plenty of relaxation time and you could either choose to do extra activities or keep relaxing if you prefer.
- Elizabeth Mead, 22/09/2025 04:19, Travelled with Friend/s
We had a perfect week on Sail Croatia! We loved every minute. The tour manager and crew were excellent, food was fantastic ( we may well be slightly heavier than when we got on 🤣) We we lucky enough to have a fantastic group of like minded people and together with all the crew, it made for one fun week that will stay in our memories forever ❤️
- Sue, 15/09/2025 08:48, 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
I was pleasantly surprised how well this voyage was handled - from boarding, cruising, the food, the crew, and especially the information and suggestions from our cruise director Vicko. Croatia is beautiful and this was such a great way to see it! It was a perfect way for our group to be together while still all having our own unique adventures...
- Anonymous, 12/09/2025 15:21, Travelled with Friend/s
Sasa and the crew made our trip great 👍 All were always attentive and knowledgeable about all aspects of our journey. Couldn’t have enjoyed it more !!
- Merrie , 09/09/2025 11:20, Travelled with Friend/s
Perfect size in terms of fellow passengers (30); Crew (7): Travel time (week); Port locations (easy on -off); Itinerary (a few excursions, daily swim, ample free time); Motor yacht (easily navigated, comfortable). Beautiful locations (Split, Markaska, Hvar, Shipen, Dubrovnik). Great boat / cruise manager (Maliante w/ Sasha). Highly recommended.
- Daniel, 09/09/2025 08:12, Travelled with Friend/s
I’ve just returned from an Explorer holiday on the Tempera. It was just excellent. We had a fantastic guide who was knowledgeable and very engaging with all the guests onboard and even if you ran into him onshore he took the time to point out the best spots to visit. The chef onboard was very good with the dining room set out with four large tables so you got to meet everyone over breakfast and lunch each day. Excursion offered each day were really fun too and very good value. And the bar onboard was well stocked and run very well by two bar staff at all times. We had a lower deck room and the steps were quite steep so keep to flat shoes. But honestly I would 100% recommend this trip and boat. Thank you Sail Croatia for a fabulous week.
- Tonia Gill, 09/09/2025 07:18, Travelled with Friend/s
As a first time solo traveler I could not have been made to feel more welcome. The crew and tour leader Sasa made me feel at home as soon as I got on board. The food was sensational and all the crew worked really hard to look after everyone’s needs. Sasa organised all our tours, dinner reservations etc, he is amazing . Highly recommend 😊
- Pamela, 08/09/2025 19:43, Travelled Solo
And what a trip it was! Toma was very thorough in his daily briefing, speeches and messages. Period very quick to respond to questions. The food on the ship was amazing- the chef is a wizard with sauces. Marco and Vlaho were attentive as waiters and bartenders. We had someone with a dairy allergy in our group and Marco never mixed up her meals. Monica, the maid, bartender and waitress was a delight. The captain was charming at dinner. And I especially enjoyed a chat. I had with him one evening up on the deck. Well, I did not get to know any of the sailors. They were obviously pros at their jobs and always had a smile in a hello when you passed them. The size of the ship allowed you to get to know all your fellow passengers. There was a good mix of onshore activities and the ability to pick and choose and create your own holiday. I highly recommend Sail Croatia.
- Debi, 08/09/2025 18:38, Travelled with Friend/s
Sasa and the crew were the best. My favorite was the chef though.
- Dan, 08/09/2025 15:01, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew was great. The boat was comfortable and immaculate. The Captain kept us safe and took us to many amazing swim spots. Sasa, our tour manager, was awesome. Had lots of tips and recommendations. He was very easy to approach. We loved our trip, thank you!
- Nikki, 08/09/2025 14:57, Travelled with Friend/s
The Mali Ante crew and tour manager were wonderful. The chef prepared amazing food. The crew kept everything running smoothly and clean. Our tour manager made everyone feel included in the group and was always available via mobile. It was a great holiday and would highly recommend a vacation on board the Mali Ante with its crew.
- Lorraine , 08/09/2025 13:00, Travelled with Friend/s
This was an amazing trip! Loved Croatia and every island we went to. I would highly recommend this trip if you’re thinking of going!
- Daphne, 08/09/2025 11:45, Travelled Solo
I was on the boat Mali Ante, and had a great time with the crew. The crew were friendly and helpful, and we even had a disco night. The food everyday was awesome too! Saša, our tour manager was great in offering tips to do on the stops, and organising cocktails/coffe places for us to bond with each other. Will do this again!
- Anonymous, 08/09/2025 09:23, Travelled Solo
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing cruise! The Tour Manager, Sasa was fantastic, the crew was outstanding, and the cook, kept us spoiled with delicious meals.
- Lili, 08/09/2025 09:13, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew were outstanding , the food was fantastic and the locations that we went to were absolutely stunning.
- shane, 07/09/2025 09:12, Travelled with Friend/s
Our Guide, Vicko, and all the crew on Salve de Mare made my Sail Croatia experience a holiday to remember. The knowledge, information, opportunities and service were second to none. The boat itself was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and no request was too big for the Crew. Highly, highly recommend the Dubrovnik to Split sail with these guys.
- Nicole, 02/09/2025 05:25, Travelled Solo
This was such a great trip, I travelled solo but it didn't matter as the small number and nature of the cruise made it easy to meet everyone. The islands are beautiful and the swim stops were perfect. Dino was an excellent cruise leader and together with the fabulous Almissa crew, made sure everything ran great and we were well informed, I will definitely recommend to friends and probably do another cruise in the future,
- Manda, 01/09/2025 17:49, Travelled Solo
Unforgettable experience!! If you're travelling alone and having second thoughts about doing this I'd highly recommend doing it. Dino and the crew we're incredible, making everyone feel at home. The food was delicious , the activities were so much fun and our swim spots were majestic. This is something you have to do atleast once. Thank you all!!
- Renny, 27/08/2025 09:28, Travelled Solo
We had an absolutely brilliant week. Croatian Idlands spectacular. Met some really great people on the boat and the food and drinks flowed all week. Would recommend for anyone.
- Tim, 25/08/2025 15:56, Travelled with Friend/s