If you dream of sailing then this trip is for you. To see Croatian islands while sailing is a unique experience. Start with breakfast, Cruise in beautiful clear waters, swim for a couple of hours, eat a 3 course lunch and then explore a beautiful different island each day for 7 days. Plenty of activities to choose from as you go. A family run boat so service is key and they pride themselves on making your journey an exceptional one. I will recommend to all family and friends.
- Sally, 12/09/2025 11:16, Travelled with Friend/s
Unforgettable holiday visiting many beautiful islands. Captain and Crew were fantastic and our trip was made even more special with our host Ioana both knowledgeable and fun very helpful going above and beyond booking not only our group tours but also booking and advising restaurants as so many to choose. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the food was fabulous highly recommend Favourite memory of the holiday the dolphin pod swimming along side the boat travelled the world and not seen so many dolphins at once 🐬🐬
- Caroline Wild, 09/09/2025 09:21, Travelled with Friend/s
The queen jelena was a small beautiful vessel Staff were all fantastic and worked hard to make everyone feel comfortable. The north Split journey was outstanding so many beautiful islands. Iwona was an amazing tour manager so informative and a brilliant personality bringing fun into every day
- Sha, 09/09/2025 06:33, Travelled with Friend/s
- David , 09/09/2025 06:11, Travelled with Friend/s
our guide, very clean boat, social environment, great weather and scenery.
- alfred, 09/09/2025 05:56, Travelled with Friend/s
My friend and I traveled on the Katarina from August 24 to the 31st. The yacht was absolutely beautiful. The dining room is stunning and all the shared space, upper deck with lounge chairs, hot tub, to the couches on the main level, we’re extremely well designed and comfortable. We stayed in the lower level and the rooms were spacious. I can’t say enough great things about the crew. The captain was readily available. Our host, Nikos, is amazing. He provided daily itinerary, along with suggestions for tours and restaurants. Nikos recommendations were excellent, in addition to being a great person and enjoyable to be around. The daily breakfast and lunch were spectacular. The staff is top-notch from the hostesses, cooks, housekeeping, and deck hands. We enjoyed the format. Sailed mornings, had breakfast and then a swim stop at every destination. The captains dinner was so much fun with live music and dancing all night. I really enjoyed the guest that we sailed with.
- Doreen, 04/09/2025 19:29, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew, the food and boat was beyond fabulous!
- Joanne, 03/09/2025 22:05, Travelled with Friend/s
Our Elegance Cruise on the Romantic Star was perfect, great tour guide in Ivana, knowledgeable and friendly,, a crew that run the ship efficiently.. beautiful locations to visit and lots of swim stops in the clear beautiful Adriatic waters., and to top it off a great bunch of people on the cruise.
- Anita, 03/09/2025 18:07, Travelled with Friend/s
The friendliness of all crew members immediately made everyone feel comfortable and ready for an enjoyable, relaxing and memorable time. Nikos the tour guide was extremely patient, informative and funny. Nothing was too much trouble. Captain Ivan was very approachable and happy to have you learn more about the runnings of the boat. Ivana and Angela were the hostesses that always knew what we wanted and needed. Their smiling demeanour was so welcoming morning and late at night. The cleanliness of the entire ship was outstanding. The food was plentiful and extremely tasty. I honestly cannot recommend the Katarina crew and boat enough. A fantastic week with wonderful memories.
- Leonie, 03/09/2025 13:17, Travelled with Friend/s
The experience from the day we arrived at the wharf in Dubrovnik to the time we departed in Split was truly unforgettable. The crew from Ivan the captain down to Ivana and Andela who looked after everyone were extremely professional, polite and helpful. Nicko the cruise guide was simply the best you could hope for. He was informative, friendly and went out of his way to make sure things ran smoothly for everyone. I would recommend Sail Croatia and the Katarina to anyone
- David, 03/09/2025 12:47, Travelled with Friend/s
Top class tour guide and a beautiful boat. Excellent sailors and staff.
- Anonymous, 03/09/2025 05:14, Travelled with Friend/s
We travelled with another couple, when meeting the other guests on the cruise we knew that we had made the right decision in booking Sail Croatia. The staff were exceptional and we made 13 other beautiful friends. Thank you so much for your hospitality! 💞🤗💖!
- Sharyn, 02/09/2025 18:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Ivana and the crew made the trip pleasurable, always making the effort to see all our needs were met
- Christine , 02/09/2025 15:39, Travelled with Friend/s
Great boat, great crew, great tour guide & great experience. Awesome food, scenery & company. What else can one hope for.
- Peter , 02/09/2025 09:27, Travelled with Friend/s
Attention to detail and to safety by sailing crew and cruise director and staff.
- Anonymous, 27/08/2025 21:41, Travelled with Friend/s
Amazing crew and staff and such a relaxing way to see Croatia
- Peter, 27/08/2025 00:17, Travelled with Friend/s
We sailed from Split to Dubrovnik on the Olimp. A group of friends celebrating significant birthdays. George and his crew made our sail so seamless., They keep the boat absolutely immaculate and Nikolina managed to keep our cabins neat and tidy with regular linen changes. Nothing was too much trouble. Amina and big H were so gracious when we’d come back on the boat for ‘one more drink!’ A big shout out to Ivana, who’’s briefings were so informative, her restaurant suggestions always on point and her manner gentle and warm. For us, Sail Croatia was a travel highlight and a big hit! We love Croatia Helen and John
- Helen, 26/08/2025 16:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Stellar service by all staff Wonderful guests who have become friends Excellent dining and bar service Lots of options at each port Tour director was able to accommodate many requests Boat was beautiful Swim stops fantastic
- Mary, 12/08/2025 20:18, Travelled with Friend/s
The Boat, Destinations, The Crew, The Passengers and the weather.
- Chris, 05/08/2025 17:48, Travelled with Friend/s
We did the trip with family for our mother's 80th birthday. The vessel was excellently equipped, the food high quality and the service excellent. We had swim stops that were my favourite parts...Towns along the way were busy but retiring to the vessel was like a little oasis. The Queen Jelena parked in the center of all the towns which gave us prime access to the towns and sites to visit. It was like having a hotel in the best location in every town that we went to, with luxury transport included. Staff were professional and friendly and our host Nickos was always available to provide advice or answer questions. For someone who enjoys more solitude and time away from the crowds, this trip represented a 'happy medium' between the busy towns of Europe in summer and the solitude provided by the vessel and sailing. Thanks Sail Croatia,
- Roy, 05/08/2025 09:28, Travelled with Friend/s
The beautiful ship. The amazing swim stops. The clean and spacious cabins. The ‘welcome on board’ canapés. The opportunity to experience some beautiful, picturesque islands. The Captains dinner. The itinerary. Mio & the lovely cleaning lady who cleaned our cabins. Only having 14 guests on board. Room for improvement:: The staff could be more friendly (except Mio and the cleaning lady - they couldn’t do enough for you); there should be more fish served as part of our lunches as we are out at sea and in the Adriatic! The lunches were lovely but certainly could be improved; the breakfasts and fresh fruit needed to be replenished as you were scared of having too much and not leaving enough for other passengers. It was not clear that you could have more. The chief female waitress in my opinion didn’t want to be there and that was more than obvious at times. As there was only 14 guests on board, it felt like most of the crew were ‘on a jolly’ and did not make enough effort to satisfy.
- Anonymous, 05/08/2025 08:53, Travelled with Friend/s
We really enjoyed the itinerary and The Esperanza was very well maintained. However some issues need addressing. The staff don’t appear to be very happy in their work place. Deck hands rarely smiled, the waitress in the salon was at times most inappropriate and borderline rude. It’s not every day you hear the F word or gestures using an arms whilst talking to passengers. So totally unprofessional and disrespectful to the Captain.. We appreciate that crew are able to go ashore for free time but please don’t tell the passengers that drinking of alcohol was consumed whilst ashore and then come onto deck to work; Safely for guests and crew surely should be paramount. The salon steward Mio went above and beyond to make every moment a pleasurable experience. The food lacked any wow factor, breakfast tepid, cold ravioli not nice, lettuce leaves as a salad, fruit bowl not replenished until we complained Only 14 guests in total and that shouldn’t mean less effort.. Representive did his job.
- Anonymous, 05/08/2025 08:47, Travelled with Friend/s
We arrived at the boat in Dubrovnik and met the very welcoming host Vedran. We were made to feel at home instantly and explored the boat which had all the facilities you would expect and a splendid hot tub on the sun deck. To say we had a blast is probably a bit of an understatement. We all got on very well as a group, and the staff were excellent – including Mio, Martina, Sylvie and the captain Vlado. We were lucky with a very hot & sunny week so the daily swim stops in coves were always welcome. And then there was the wine….. Whilst by no means experts we can now distinguish our Grk from our Vugava and discuss the styles of Posip! And for red, the ubiquitous Plavac Mali (literally ‘little blue’) was made in all sorts of styles. We visited family wineries in various locations including a fun jeep safari on the island of Brac and a local Peka dinner on Hvar. Thanks Vedran for your knowledge, unflappability and company during the week. Keep on singing those songs!!! živjeli!
- Paul & Clare, 31/07/2025 09:44, Travelled with Friend/s
From the minute we boarded our vessel, Esperanza we knew it would be a great holiday. The service from all of the crew was exceptional, with Dino, our tour guide providing us with valuable information and he had very sound knowledge of every destination we visited. I would place Dino as one of the best tour guides I have ever had. Martina, our front of house hostess, did an amazing job of keeping all of the guests happy in every possible way. Nothing was too difficult for her and made everyone feel happy. I would highly recommend this cruise for anyone looking for an educational and fun holiday in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Thank you Sail Croatia for the wonderful experience.
- Harold , 26/07/2025 13:27, Travelled with Friend/s
We had an absolutely fantastic time. Our Cruise Director Ioana was so professional, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for her to organise. She was always available and communication was great. The crew were great, efficient always smiling 😃 and friendly. Almira and Ivo were very attentive in the dining and bar areas. Hard working crew all around the sail crew were great in getting the best swim stops every day and Nickoletta was wonderful with housekeeping. The Chef and his sous chef prepared delicious food for us and the variety was excellent and very tasty. Thank you SAIL CROATIA for an amazing trip. We made some special friendships and all the places we stopped along the way were great with many different experiences.
- Eugenie, 22/07/2025 13:21, Travelled with Friend/s
Vi hadde en super ferie fra start til slutt. Mannskapet ombord var veldig proffesjonell og hyggelig Rent og pent ombord og nydelig mat Cruise verten vår Ivana yter 110% En sann glede for oss. Hun var både kunnskapsrik og omtenksom. Vil helt klart prøve å få hun som vår vert på neste cruise Takker for en fantastisk opplevelse
- Stig, 22/07/2025 07:42, Travelled with Friend/s
From start to finish the wine cruise was of the highest standard. Helped by the friendly crew and Captain the holiday was an unforgettable experience. The fellowship created was infectious on the trip and feels like we have made real connections onboard.. a must do!
- Michael , 22/07/2025 06:25, Travelled with Friend/s
From start to finish it was fantastic the crew the Captain all the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Ioana our guide was the life and soul of the boat. Nothing was to much trouble for her and she Explained every day what we could do ie trips Excursions ect. We met many new friends from USA to Australia. And the food was out of this world We’re already looking at next year. Regards Glenn
- Glenn, 16/07/2025 19:50, Travelled with Friend/s
We loved Klara, our guide - she was knowledgeable and fun and had a great sense of humour. We were surprised by the size of the cabins - very comfortable! And we very much enjoyed the company.
- Terri, 16/07/2025 11:31, Travelled with Friend/s
The week on Sail Croatia was a wonderful experience. From the beautiful layout, staff and in particular our host Iona from Romania. She was truly amazing and went out of her way to accommodate our every need. Highly recommend this trip!
- Tania, 16/07/2025 00:49, Travelled with Friend/s
The whole experience was just faultless We had the best time & will definitely book again Ioanna was so professional & nothing was a bother . We had the most incredible experience & met wonderful people what a way to travel 💕
- Clare, 15/07/2025 18:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything from pre-cruise planning with the Sail Croatia staff, to our Sail Croatia representative Vicko, to the staff and crew on Romantic Star was exceptional. Our cruise had shipmates from all over the world and everyone got along fantastically and had a wonderful time. I can honestly say that everything about this cruise was terrific and I will recommend Sail Croatia to anyone interested in visiting Croatia!
- Robert, 14/07/2025 16:34, Travelled with Friend/s
Boat was great ! Vico was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic ! Pace was perfect ! Swim stops were amazing ! Loved the whole trip and will highly recommend !
- Katherine, 14/07/2025 15:46, Travelled with Friend/s
We travelled with some dear old friends and the other passengers on our cruise became new friends. Our great cruise director Vicko gave us keen insights and brought Croatia front and center.. A beautiful country with fabulous food, wine and rich history made it an unforgettable trip.
- Army , 10/07/2025 13:49, Travelled with Friend/s
boat was fantastic as were the wonderful crew and the Sail Croatia rep. overall food was very good although it would have been nice to be able to dine on deck rather than on the dining room - certainly for the onboard barbecue. we had a lower deck cabin which was well appointed although it could do with a washing line to hang wet clothes on . stops were great especially the swim stops - although i think this could be improved by offering a late afternoon swim stop. i appreciate the logistics of arranging moorings may make that difficult. overall a great holiday we had a great group of fellow travellers who all socialised together and this made the holiday.
- Anonymous, 08/07/2025 18:36, Travelled with Friend/s
the entire sales team was top notch and made the whole process seamless. we were a group of 15, with many first time travelers to croatia, and the team was incredibly professional and responsive. fantastic experience start to finish!
- elisa davis, 08/07/2025 11:58, Travelled with Friend/s
The staff on the boat were delightful, enthusiastic, helpful, informative and efficient. The boat swim stops were at phenomenal places, the Island visits were spectacular and the tours were fun and informative, the shopping was awesome, the food and local wines were full of variety and flavor. A five star recommendation this cruise.
- Diane, 08/07/2025 11:26, Travelled with Friend/s
We loved our trip on The Olimp. We made new friends from across the world, had excellent daily swim stops in quiet coves - getting on and off for those stops was made easy by a platform which lowers into the sea (no nasty ladders) The crew of 9 were amazing, nothing was too much trouble. They had an excellent grasp of English too. The holiday was effortless because of them. Breakfast at 8-9am in the restaurant daily, followed by a daily briefing at 9. Swim stops were about 2-3 hours after breakfast. Coffee, cake and fruit was available after 11am. A 3 course lunch was 1-2pm, after which we landed at our destination and the day/night was our own til 5am. On ship bar closed at 12 midnight. It all worked wonderfully. Our host Ivan was fabulous. Some stops had free walking tours, others had bookable excursions the day before. The Captains dinner and village meal were both excellent and included We had daily advice on local wines and restaurants. I highly recommend this cruise.
- Mary Yvonne, 08/07/2025 10:16, Travelled with Friend/s
More outdoor meals would be great. More and better pillows definitely. Some type of equipment for swimming stops, stand up boards maybe? Captains dinner earlier on in trip so everyone mingles more earlier on. Staff were great, boat comfortable and well maintained/clean.
- Mark, 05/07/2025 12:47, Travelled with Friend/s
Our tour leader (Mia) - first class, great communicator The other guest on the trip - a great mix of people The captain and crew of the boat - they were excellent The above items created a wonderful atmosphere The food onboard - excellent The quality of the boat (Katarina) - well designed and maintained in spotless condition The daily itinerary
- Jim, 03/07/2025 15:28, Travelled with Friend/s
Mia our guide and the entire crew of the Katarina worked so diligently to give their guests an unforgettable experience. The ship was beautiful and was kept in pristine condition. The food was gorgeous and catered very well also for we vegetarians. We enjoyed the daily swims, and of course the excursions on the islands in the fabulous weather. A highlight for us was meeting very interesting and lovely people from all over the world. The holiday of a lifetime!!
- Gerry, 02/07/2025 17:29, Travelled with Friend/s
We sailed on the Katarina from Dubrovnik to Split. This was our second Sail Croatia trip on the same route, but a different ship last time. The ship is family run and you can tell it's their passion. The Katarina is a great ship, plenty of sun beds, and seating areas, perfectly working air conditioning in the cabins and a good shower. Of particular note were the excellent crew. The Captain Ivan and the girls Ivanka and Angela serving us particularly need a special mention. They were all great fun at the Captains Dinner and seemed to be having as much fun as we all were! Cleanliness on the ship could not be faulted. The sailors were always cleaning, and we usually had the shiniest cleanest ship in the harbour. The food was excellent - quite large portions but that's hardly a complaint by most! The Tour Manager was Mia and she was absolutely fabulous, she was knowledgeable and friendly, with an excellent sense of humour. We will definitely be back!
- Caroline, 02/07/2025 10:42, Travelled with Friend/s
We’ve just returned to the UK after what can only be described as a fantastic holiday experience onboard the Katarina. The boat was lovely as were all the staff who went out of their way to make us so welcome. Mia our Sail Croatia representative was very helpful and knowledgeable. The holiday was out of this world and we don’t believe you will find a better experience anywhere else. We will be back.
- Roger , 01/07/2025 08:03, Travelled with Friend/s
The whole package
- Ian, 01/07/2025 05:20, Travelled with Friend/s
The ship was fantastic, roomy and stylish! The cabins and in particular the bathroom was also very spacious! Much larger than I expected. The staff were so happy, professional and friendly 100% of the time. Our cruise coordinator Ana needs a special mention! She was unbelievably welcoming and extremely helpful and professional. I was unfortunate enough to have my suitcase not turn up in Split. Ana was unrelenting in trying to locate it and have it returned to me!! I can’t thank her enough - she was amazing! I will definitely be recommending Sail Croatia to everyone! It was one of the best experiences of my life!! Thank you and I hope to be back again with your company! Simply wonderful!!
- Nadia, 28/06/2025 09:49, Travelled with Friend/s
My friends and family had the best time with Ana and the entire crew on Esperanza!!! Ana was amazing about coordinating events/excursions and making sure that we were all having a great time, and the crew of Esperanza made sure that we all felt so taken care of the entire week onboard, This will be such a hard vacation to top. The swim stops every day were beautiful and each port in Croatia was unique and fun in their own ways. 10/10 would recommend.
- Jamie, 26/06/2025 18:58, Travelled with Friend/s
Sailed on the boat Katarina which was an amazing boat and my wife kept comparing the experience to 'Below Deck'!. Mia was great and really kept us informed and very helpful. Crew were friendly and the food was amazing. Great locations too and Croatia really is beautiful. Thanks Sale Croatia!
- charlie, 24/06/2025 08:53, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew, Ivo G, the tours, and travel routes were amazing.
- Shelley , 24/06/2025 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s
I have been reluctant in taking any cruise but this trip was just perfect. Nico was a perfect host along with the whole crew. I highly recommend this trip.
- Anonymous, 16/06/2025 21:22, Travelled with Friend/s
My husband andI traveled with another couple. We had a wonderful week. It was our first cruise and I was apprehensive. For me, the small number of people was essential. We were lucky that the other travelers were all kind and fun. And our leader, Anita, was terrific. Always eager to help, fun to talk with and very knowledgaable about so many aspects of being in Croatia.
- Mary, 13/06/2025 03:31, Travelled with Friend/s