We enjoyed 7 days of beauty, history, hiking, and wonderful service! The staff of Salve di Mare were top notch. Servers Marko and Vlaho, Housekeeper Julija, Representative Nikos, Trail Guide Illona, and Chef Bojan and Sous Chef Fani were all extraordinary. They were friendly, attentive, and well-organized. The deck hands kept everything ship shape, constantly cleaning or anticipating our next move. The daily breakfast buffet and 3-course lunch were top notch; thank goodness we were hiking so much!! Each day/port was amazing with the hikes, sightseeing, food, amazing Croatian history "lessons" from Nikos, incredible swim stops, and just feeling the breeze in our hair as we sailed each day. I recommend Sail Croatia's Luxury Hiking Cruise wholeheartedly. It more than met my expectations!

- Craig, 11/06/2026 13:42, Travelled with Friend/s

The sail and hike cruise was great and Natasha and Sasa were perfect in leading us on the hikes while providing history of Croatia along the way. Highly recommend!!

- Anonymous, 08/06/2026 16:46, Travelled with Friend/s

The Salve di Mare is a beautiful yacht. It does not have sails rigged, so "sailing" is a misnomer, but it was smooth and the food and atmosphere were lovely. The staff were very helpful. We enjoyed seeing the unspoiled islands as well as the busy, uniquely scenic cities of Dubrovnik and Split. The hikes were not too taxing. We would have liked to learn more about flora, fauna, and history along the way. The water is stunningly beautiful. The critique we have is that we were not told we might get portholes above our eye level, not windows, in the most expensive cabins (above deck). We would not have paid extra for these cabins, had we known.. I requested above-deck cabins because one of us is claustrophobic and the other needs to see the horizon to avoid seasickness. We could not see anything but the sky. Some guests did have cabins with windows. We booked quite early and did not know we might get stuck in a non-window cabin. It was disappointing to pay so much for no view.

- Jenni, 02/06/2026 12:19, Travelled with Friend/s

The scenery of sailing along the islands off Croatia is nothing short of breathtaking. The only thing that surpasses the view from the ship are the views from the hikes along the glistening sea, cozy harbor coves, and distant islands. This cruise offers the perfect blend of activities, including good hikes, floating in the sea, and lounging in the sun. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. They covered everything from the terrain to Croatia’s rich history and the best-kept food secrets of locals on the islands. The ship was well-maintained, the cabins were comfortable, and the food was delicious. It was a really good vacation.

- Sue, 01/06/2026 09:42, Travelled with Friend/s

We had great trip aboard the Frodita with Sasa, Natasa and the whole crew. They were committed to making our experience memorable

- Anonymous, 01/06/2026 08:05, Travelled with Friend/s

The staff, the boat, the guides, the food .... everything was wonderful!!!

- Anne, 27/05/2026 19:47, Travelled with Friend/s

I had a week on the Salve De Marie cruise ship. From the moment I stepped on the boat I knew it was going to be amazing. The boat was beautiful, It was very clean and all the staff went out of their way to ensure the trip I had with my nine friends was absolutely brilliant. Sasha the tour guide and Mate our walking/trek guide were fantastic! The food was out of this world and the ten members of crew were a great team. I would definitely do this again. Loved the kayak, paddle boarding and swim stops every day. Definitely a holiday to remember! Thank you!

- Sue, 25/05/2026 14:15, Travelled with Friend/s

Everything about the trip was five stars. I couldn’t fault it. Special shout out to Sasha & Mate for making the trip and hikes so special.

- Adrian, 20/05/2026 17:47, Travelled with Friend/s

Very well planned and executed. The tour guides Mario and Matilda were very considerate and informative. We enjoyed the food and great hospitality. The walks after eating were really well thought out.

- Nancy, 18/05/2026 13:13, Travelled with Friend/s

Brilliant Guides who were very knowledgeable and fun, perfect weather for hiking, lots of variety and a fantastic boat with delicious food served all week.

- Anonymous, 18/05/2026 12:56, Travelled with Friend/s

Awesome! Great food, staff and boat! Overall experience was top notch would do again!

- Anonymous, 18/05/2026 12:38, Travelled with Friend/s

The crew aboard the Salve di Mare looked after us from start to finish with great attentivness and humour. The boat was beautiful and spacious and I loved watching the skillful captain bringing us in and out of port. Wonderful food- (how do they do that in such a small kitchen)?! And of course, the spectaclar scenery of Croatia- crystal clear waters, majestic mountains and the idyllic port villages and towns. And finally a special mention for our hiking guide, Mate and our customer care and everything else, Sasha. Both were excellent at their job and looked after us very well and with great humour, which I loved. A wonderful experience and great memories made.

- Anonymous, 18/05/2026 08:14, Travelled with Friend/s

This trip far exceeded our expectations. We knew the scenery and history along the Croatian Coastline was impressive but add to this a beautiful boat, wonderful crew and Sail Croatia reps and delicious food - what more could you want? We loved that you could find your own evening meal on shore and that you could join in the hiking or relax on board with a book. No pressure. Thank you to all for such a great relaxing and enjoyable trip.

- Helen & Simon, 18/05/2026 08:08, Travelled with Friend/s

Really enjoyed the time spent with old friends and meeting new ones! Sail Croatia crew were friendly, helpful, and attentive. Hiking guides, Mate and Mario, were great and did their best to ensure everyone was able to enjoy the hikes whatever their ability.

- Karen , 07/10/2025 16:52, Travelled with Friend/s

2nd Sail Croatia On board crew fantastic like visiting friends

- Catherine, 06/10/2025 09:48, Travelled with Friend/s

What a great to experience the Dalmatian coast. Staff couldn’t be better on. Thank you, thank you thank you

- Chris, 30/09/2025 11:50, Travelled with Friend/s

This was a return cruise for me and my friend, we sailed the Split return route in September 2021, with only 7 guests on board the Mali Ante. This year we were 31 guests and sailed from Dubrovnik on the Mali Luka. Everything about our trip was exceptional and we had a wonderful adventure. Our fellow mariners, the crew, Natasha and Ilona our trusty guides and local experts, the weather, the food, Croatia!!! Everything was perfect. Thank you!

- Heather, 25/09/2025 18:13, Travelled with Friend/s

First time to Croatia, and was so completely captivated by the country, beauty, and people. This ship and crew gave us an experience like no other....took us to spots that take your breath away. We had a great group and we enjoyed each other's company in the adventures. I experienced a knee problem just before the start of the trip so could not hike well like so many others, but my guide Elona always had options. Tashi gave us history and stories, and the food was amazing. This # of passengers is perfect, and I am telling everyone this treasure we got to be a part of , Thanks you for so many memories ❤️

- Eather, 22/09/2025 07:32, Travelled with Friend/s

All went well as expected and promoted by friends and literature. Always enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. Wish we had a little more time for water activities, but hiking kind of chews up that time. Thanks for a great trip.

- ROBERT G., 17/09/2025 12:57, Travelled with Friend/s

My partner and I, along with family members and friends, took this trip. Great onboard atmosphere. The crew and dining service folks were great. Wonderful cuisine (always more than enough) provided by the onboard chef. The hikes were more challenging than I expected. I would like to have trained for hills, and tricky terrain in the heat. Our tour guides were very supportive, though. Would definitely recommend.

- Kristin, 10/07/2025 23:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic week hiking in Sail Croatia. Great captain, Crew, and reps/guides. Would thoroughly recommend it

- Jo, 30/06/2025 20:03, Travelled with Friend/s

The guides Mate and Ilona were terrific and well versed with the area and history. The ship’s crew were attentive to all our needs. The swimming off the boat was an added fantastic bonus!

- Anonymous, 17/06/2025 18:43, Travelled with Friend/s

There isn't one particular thing - the staff, the accommodations, the FOOD (we had to hike or else get fat!), the guides, and the destinations - it was all beyond what I ever expected.

- Lisa, 02/06/2025 17:44, Travelled with Friend/s

This was one of my best vacations ever! A perfect combination of activity, connecting with nature, and relaxation. The itinerary (northern route from Split) was expertly selected and planned, the crew was friendly and attentive, and the guides were knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend!

- Christine, 26/05/2025 11:00, Travelled with Friend/s

We were a group of twelve family and friends coming from all around the globe. Our two guides Mila and Lola were fantastic. Their knowledge and enthusiasm for their country was to be admired and their sense of humour and their laughter was infectious. We had a great time and I would recommend it to anyone.

- Denise, 26/05/2025 10:46, Travelled with Friend/s

Everything worked like a well oiled machine. Those who wanted to walk did and those who didn't didn't. There was no pressure on anyone. Staff were thoughtful and attentive. Thought was put into what people wanted to do including consultation as to preferences due to weather issues.

- Martin, 26/05/2025 06:03, Travelled with Friend/s

The crew, guides & boat were fabulous. The pictureques coastline & islands we visitied were asolutely amazing. A fun & engaging time was had with fellow travellers who were from Australia, Canada & USA. The onboard catering was excellent although not sure we needed dessert after every meal. A bowl of fresh fruit would have sufficed. As an Aussie coffee lover, the machine coffee & its cost made be worth some tweaking. A barista style coffee machine would be the only improvement I could recommend on our cruise.

- Miriam, 15/05/2025 09:46, Travelled with Friend/s

The overall experience was outstanding! The tour leaders, Anita and Mate, engaged positively with everyone as they introduced us to beautiful Croatia. The crew of the Salve de Mare were professional, friendly, and contributed to the overall wonderful trip.

- Heather, 14/05/2025 13:28, Travelled with Friend/s

This hike cruise was fabulous! Amazing ship and crew, tasty food and our hiking guides Lola and Ilona were just awesome, the hikes were stunning everyday with optional add on activities if we wanted to do them. The other guests made the cruise so sociable, I have belly laughed a lot! To be honest the whole experience was better than I could have imagined - there’s no doubt I’ll book again! Can’t wait to come back and explore Croatia more! Especially if we can have Lola and Ilona again, they really made the week special!

- Kaye, 12/05/2025 11:32, Travelled with Friend/s

Our sail/hike trip will be remembered as a favourite because of the people. Our two guides, Karla and Mate, shared their knowledge and passion for Croatia helping passengers appreciate the living history all around us. We sailed on the ship Columbo which was extremely well run by captain and crew. Thank you all!

- Cynthia, 07/10/2024 07:40, Travelled with Friend/s

Had the best week ever. Perfect in all ways. Guides were so friendly and passionate and knowledgeable about their country. The crew of “Emmanuel “ were amazing as well, with a clean well equipped boat and friendly and helpful at all times. Food was fabulous. Amazing trip and can’t recommend highly enough.

- Hazel, 06/10/2024 11:54, Travelled with Friend/s

We had a fantastic time, met great new people and felt good getting in a bit of walking and swimming whilst still having some time to explore the towns we stopped in. Many thanks to the staff who were all so friendly, helpful, great guides and of course fabulous cooks. We highly recommend sailing on the Emanuel with Sail Croatia.

- Kirsten, 01/10/2024 19:55, Travelled with Friend/s

Thus was one of the best holidays that I have ever had and I have traveled expensively in my life to all continents. The organizing of the hikes was especially impressive. Dealing with various levels of fitness and skill would have made this a challenging task but Mate chose hikes that could appeal to all levels and mixed the intensity each day giving those who needed a rest. There was plenty of opportunity to swim creating the perfect fitness balance. I especially loved the carefree and historical stories told by Andro that displayed his passion for country. The boat was beautiful and very clean, the service top notch and attentive. The food was tasty, plentiful and creative. We had one bad day of weather and I truly appreciated the choice made by the captain to come in a day early, I felt safe in his hands. Because of this experience we are planning to book another Sail Croatia from Split for next year. We started searching for a similar trip when we returned but Sail Croatia wins

- Sharon , 30/09/2024 15:50, Travelled with Friend/s

What a great way to see the islands and learn so much about the history and geography of the area. The Emmanuel is a great ship to travel on with great , friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent and plentiful and the twin bedded cabin we had was more roomy that I expected Our guides Mila and Anita are so knowledgeable and shared many facts along the hikes . The hikes were a all manageable length and the ascents worth it , for the amazing views. I loved being able.to swimming the ship daily, what a great holiday. Mila's enthusiasm and passion for her country , traditions and history and love of walking in nature is contagious. Thank you

- Ruth, 30/09/2024 05:31, Travelled with Friend/s

We did a Sail Croatia hike trip. Sail Croatia knew ahead of time some of the people were unable to hike but were interested in the islands we were visiting to see the towns and the history. I would have expected that the coordinators would have given suggestions for things to do and historical information. If you weren't hiking you received limited attention.

- Greggory, 26/09/2024 03:02, Travelled with Friend/s

We did the sailing/hiking tour around the south islands of Split and every day got better and better! The scenery is spectacular, the water is amazing to look at and even better to swim in! The hikes were such a wonderful way to see the country. Mila and Lola were our fantastic guides and they made every hike incredible. We learned so much and got a great workout in each day. The crew is superb! We had some weather but the Captain did everything he could to avoid it and get us to our next destination. Every other crew member made sure our accommodations, food and drinks were great! ! I would definitely go back and sail/hike with this group of people any day!

- Tracey, 18/09/2024 20:23, Travelled with Friend/s

Excellent staff and very clean boat. Itinerary was great despite changes due to weather. (The only thing I would change is to have more salads and fish at lunch - too much heavy meat). Wonderful week!

- Joanne, 16/09/2024 00:37, Travelled with Friend/s

The team was amazing, nothing was to much trouble. Food and the hiking was top class! Glad we hiked as it was something to do at each stop. Best way to see Croatia is on a cruise and 7 nights is just perfect.

- Barbara, 08/07/2024 07:52, Travelled with Friend/s

Really well organised from start to finish. Maria our Sail Croatia rep was friendly and helpful nothing too much trouble. Mate our hiking guide was also fab sharing his passion for his homeland on our hikes. The boat was comfortable, food excellent and our swim stops one of the highlights. We met some amazing people from around the globe we had plenty of laughs and each day we discovered another gem of an island. Croatia is truly beautiful I would recommend this holiday to all my hiking loving friends.

- Sharon , 24/06/2024 16:14, Travelled with Friend/s

The staff made our trip a dream come true. They were very attentive to the guests, helping to solve challenge when luggage was delayed. Enjoyed the food, activities, swimming and company of other guests. It was a great way to see lovely Croatia. Highly recommend.

- Debra, 18/06/2024 13:40, Travelled with Friend/s

The accommodations were better than I expected. Helpful and knowledgeable staff Wonderful guides Would have liked better directions to where the boat was docked, we had to pay a €50 taxi ride to get to the other side of the harbor. We never received the “live feed”, Fortunately they held the boat for the 4 of us.

- Anita, 17/06/2024 18:37, Travelled with Friend/s

Friendly and helpful staff! The chef made the best begie meals for me!!!

- Sandi , 17/06/2024 03:43, Travelled with Friend/s

This is a terrific cruise. Our hiking guide, Mate, was friendly, knowledgeable and willing to work with each person's skill level ensuring everyone had a great time. Our cruise manager was Lucija. She was well-organized, always smiling and very willing to go the extra mile to help passengers arrange tours, transportation, etc. The ship was extremely clean and the crew were outstanding. Highly recommend!

- Anonymous, 06/06/2024 23:36, Travelled with Friend/s

The guides were knowledgeable and fun! Lucy went above and beyond in making arrangements for our group after the trip was completed.

- Kim, 03/06/2024 19:32, Travelled with Friend/s

The team onboard Afrodita made my experience onboard the best I could ask for. Truly an amazing crew which gave the highest of care to everyone on board. Andre the waiter was amazing at making sure I didn't lift a finger to get anything. He reminded me I was on holiday saying I will do it for you. He was truly amazing. They all were to be honest such lovely kind people. Our hike guides Mila and Andro were also amazing, with their amazing guidance they brought the fun factor also which is important when you are on holidays. This has been my best holiday to date and I will forever remember my time and crew onboard Afrodita. Thank you everyone and hope to meet again one day x.

- Mary Hackett, 23/05/2024 10:16, Travelled with Friend/s

Thankyou everyone I had an amazing time!! The hikes were hard but wonderful. Our guides were so friendly (Ilona and Mila) and helpful and were so happy sharing information about each island and where to visit and eat. Thankyou lovely ladies!! I was happy with the service from all of the guys on the boat too. There was always enough food which I enjoyed. The boat was very clean and you could see the captain really looks after it and has pride in this, thank you boys!!

- Kim, 13/05/2024 04:07, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic daily treks with amazing knowledgeable guides Mila and Ilona. Clean boat with plenty of relaxing areas. Nice room. Fabulous attentive staff.

- Susan, 13/05/2024 04:05, Travelled with Friend/s

My trip with Sail Croatia was a wonderful adventure. The staff's exceptional hospitality made the journey truly unforgettable. They were not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cared about our well-being, ensuring we had a fantastic experience. The ship itself was clean and comfortable. It was well-maintained and the food was plentiful and delicious. The hikes in Croatia were nothing short of spectacular, with breathtaking views and diverse terrain. The camaraderie among fellow travelers added an extra layer of enjoyment to the trip, and I made lasting friendships along the way. This sailing and hiking adventure exceeded my expectations. It's a perfect escape for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life. I can't recommend it highly enough, and I'm already dreaming of my next journey with this outstanding team.

- Alison, 23/10/2023 01:58, Travelled with Friend/s

I travelled with a friend on the Hike & Swim trip onboard The Emmanuel. All the other guests were a fabulous bunch & very diverse. The hikes were challenging for me - some more than others - however no one is hurrying you & you can choose to sit some out if you need to. I felt a tremendous sense of achievement for managing to complete the majority & of course enjoy the beautiful countryside. Our guides Mila & Maria were just brilliant - knowledgeable, humorous, kind & the crew of the Emmanuel were also the same - it felt like a family. The food was excellent & we particularly appreciated the special efforts made for us as a Vegan & Vegetarian. One thing to note - if you are checking a bag in, bring walking poles - the ascents & descents are steep & rocky. Cabins are very basic & very small but all we did was sleep in them so it was no problem & tbh there is all we need. Definitely would return to some of the islands & would consider a different Sail Croatia trip (different islands).

- Rebecca, 10/10/2023 11:11, Travelled with Friend/s

Our ship’s friendly crew and staff on board the Mail Ante were all wonderful., especially our waiter Mario. He was very welcoming, and helpful.. I had some dietary requirements and he looked after meat every meal. All the food we had on board was delicious. There was so much variety. Our hiking guides Mate and Andro were friendly and very informative. We learned lots about the places we hiked to. The hikes were challenging but doable with amazing views. The swim stops were glorious. We met lovely fellow passengers and we all got along really well. Thank you for a fabulous holiday. We would highly recommend this trip and would love to return to Sail Croatia in the near future.

- Anonymous, 09/10/2023 20:49, Travelled with Friend/s