This was such a fun, relaxing and memorable time and Marin & Johnny as well as the rest of the crew worked so hard to make it easy and smooth for us every day of the week. Everyone was so receptive to suggestions and feedback and always ensured that all of us were having a great time - which we were. <3 sail Croatia
- Daria , 27/05/2025 19:29, Travelled Solo
I would give Sail Croatia two thumbs up, 10 out of 10, 100% — or whatever else I can say to express just how amazing this experience was! The cruise was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The crew was top notch — friendly, professional, and always going above and beyond. The food was nothing short of spectacular, with delicious meals that exceeded all expectations. It was truly an unforgettable trip, and I can't say enough great things about the entire experience. If you're thinking about booking with Sail Croatia, do it — you won’t regret it!
- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 18:06, Travelled with Friend/s
A big shout out to Captain Franco for his sailing expertise. All the staff and crew were great especially Max who looked after the dining and bar area. The chefs were extraordinary and all the meals were terrific and my weigh scale at home tells me so! If I had one complaint…..maybe some replacement of the duvets and bed pillows.
- Renee R., 27/05/2025 17:41, Travelled in a Couple
What a great itinerary, with a fabulous bunch of people! Everyone was so friendly. Our hikes were a good variety, ranging from flat to vertical (possibly a slight exaggeration, but there were some steep bits!) We hiked along clifftops, over rocks, through woodland, in National Parks with waterfalls galore (and some very noisy frogs!), and through small towns. All different, all gorgeous. Our guides Ivica and Lucija were brilliant, watching out for everyone, giving us lots of snippets of information, and sharing their obvious love for their beautiful country. They gave us some pretty good restaurant recommendations too!
- Paula, 27/05/2025 17:33, Travelled in a Couple
It was a wonderful week made extra special by our wonderful guide Vedran!
- Madeleine, 27/05/2025 16:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Our week with Sail Croatia was absolutely fabulous. Our guide was very attentive (and funny), the activities were excellent and the food was wonderful. We had great fellow travelers. I highly the cruise. 😎
- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 16:35, Travelled with Friend/s
This trip was my first time to Croatia, and I couldn't have had a better experience. I was on Kaptean Jure with tour guides Marin and Johnny. Both went above and beyond sharing all they know about Croatia. I enjoyed all the optional excursions and Marin's recommendations if we decided to do our own thing. The boat crew was very friendly as well. They made sure we had everything from toilet paper to special meals, as I'm a vegetarian, to just a good laugh. I have to give my kiddos to Marin for putting so much effort into making sure everyone had a good time. He read the vibe of the passengers very well. Marin also went above and beyond to make sure my friends and I got our luggage back. He made a good liaison between the airport and us. Marin also helped me get a hair clip back that I had left behind on an excursion. Overall, I'd recommend Sail Croatia to anyone wanting to get away and have some fun.
- Paige B, 27/05/2025 16:15, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything was near perfection. The Sail Croatia Reps, Mila and Lola were fantastic, knowledgeable, knew how to keep things moving with grace and good does of humor. The Cabin Crew and Deck Crew were super friendly and acted with concern as a was recovering from a bout of food poisoning (not Sail Croatia's or the Emanuel's Fault). Fellow passengers were super friendly and everyone got along well. Suggestions: 1: Cabins are a bit Spartan and could use a design refreshment 2: Make hiking poles available (I could not bring mine due to carry-on luggage rules) 3: Serve lunch after the hikes
- Ken, 27/05/2025 15:54, Travelled with Family
Small boat with limited people.
- Bob, 27/05/2025 15:20, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew starting with the cruise director and the captain.
- sandra, 27/05/2025 14:45, Travelled with Friend/s
Numerous swimming stops and excursions and daily briefs on Croatia history and culture. Nightly stops at interesting ports with historical and cultural heritage relevance. Captain and crew members professional service ensured a worry free rememberable experience.
- Scott, 27/05/2025 14:24, Travelled in a Couple
Organization, correspondence, accommodations on the boat, and our guide who stayed on the boat and delivered daily short information talks with us were all superb. A couple suggestions.... The village dinner in our Dubrovnik to Split sailing was bery disappointing. Main course definitely weak and very ordinary...pasta with very little beef bits. Also it was so loud in there due to very poor acoustics you could barely have a conversation with the people right across from you. The bedding on our beds on the boat was ok but you should add a second or thicker blanket
- Sandi, 27/05/2025 14:21, Travelled with Friend/s
My partner and I recently sailed with Sail Croatia alongside a group of 20 friends and acquaintances—and what an unforgettable experience it was! From the moment we stepped aboard, it was clear we were in for something truly special. The other passengers onboard became fast friends. There was a wonderful sense of camaraderie and shared adventure that made every moment even more enjoyable. The crew were outstanding—professional, warm, and attentive. The food was consistently amazing, and the itinerary struck the perfect balance: breakfast and lunch onboard, with plenty of time to explore the stunning ports each day. A special shoutout to our program director, "V," who was a truly delightful human being and played a big role in making this one of the most memorable vacations we’ve ever had. Highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone looking for a unique, joyful, and well-organized adventure!
- Jan, 27/05/2025 14:04, Travelled with Friend/s
What a wonderful week, the crew was great! Food was great! Mia was the best tour director, so friendly and attentive! Just a wonderful enjoyable week with friends.
- David, 27/05/2025 11:49, Travelled with Friend/s
Great and plentiful food, great bike trips were carefully planned for our interest and safety.. Staff was receptive and helpful throughout the trip. The islands visited were magnificent visually and people were friendly and helpful. Learning the history added to the trip as well.
- Stephanie Battjer , 27/05/2025 11:43, Travelled with Family
The staff
- Jane, 27/05/2025 11:23, Travelled with Friend/s
We enjoyed a wonderful week on the Esperanza taking in the beauty of the Croatian islands. Staff went above and beyond. It was wonderful to meet new friends from different parts of the world. I encourage people to consider this as a vacation option…you won’t regret it!!
- Madeleine, 27/05/2025 11:20, Travelled with Friend/s
Karolina took great care and made everyday run smoothly. Perfect holiday in everyway
- Hayley, 27/05/2025 07:48, Travelled in a Couple
I found the trip incredibly well organised, good back up plans in place when the weather was not as planned, whilst still feeling very relaxed and enjoyable. Excellent island stops, incredibly scenery/views and great bike rides on well maintained bikes.
- Debbie, 27/05/2025 07:39, Travelled with Family
Wonderful connections with all the guests— Great food, beautiful islands. We’ll organized & explained by Vedrun our fearless leader!
- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 07:20, Travelled with Friend/s
Our tour director Klara was exceptionally helpful & organized. The Olimp captain & crew were fantastic & very friendly. Thank you for showing off your beautiful country Croatia! Brock & Anna
- Anna, 27/05/2025 07:16, Travelled in a Couple
The small cruise experience was wonderful. We went into small ports that large cruise ships could not go and were able to explore many more fabulous destinations. The food on the ship was plentiful and top notch. The hiking tour was a good mixture of easy walks and challenging hikes. Our guides were well informed and a pleasure to spend time with. My only constructive feedback would be to better describe the terrain and required fitness level for some of the hikes because I feel they were too challenging for a few of our companions and it required that the more able hikers were spending their time assisting rather than enjoying the hike. Thank you for a fabulous vacation!!
- Joy, 27/05/2025 06:15, Travelled with Family
Everything! Beautiful boat, amazing staff, including captain, boat handlers, bar and dining staff and cleaning staff. Couldn’t fault them. 👏🏻😃
- Monika, 27/05/2025 05:43, Travelled with Friend/s
The people we met and the places we travelled to!
- Lori, 27/05/2025 05:29, Travelled in a Couple
The boat was in excellent condition and very well maintained by the crew. The meals were consistently tasty and served promptly. Our cabins were surprisingly larger than we thought and cleaning service was amazing.
- Michael, 27/05/2025 05:21, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything was just perfect, the Olimp boat, staff, food, cleanliness, absolutely perfection. We had the best time and met some lovely people. Highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone.
- Vicki, 27/05/2025 05:10, Travelled with Friend/s
Great crew and good company with fellow travelers
- Gwyn, 27/05/2025 04:02, Travelled in a Couple
Everyone on the ship’s staff was amazing. Our fellow guests were friendly and of course the island visits were beautiful.
- Sharon , 27/05/2025 02:02, Travelled in a Couple
My friends and I had such an amazing time on the Kapetan Jure for our Sail Croatia trip! The crew was great at accommodating for inclement weather and made sure that every sailing stop was special and memorable. I want to leave a big thank you to our cruise director Marin and cruise director trainee Johnny who went above and beyond to ensure my friends and I had a memorable trip! They did everything from tracking down our missing luggage to helping me celebrate my birthday! All of my friends are incredibly grateful for all they did and we will definitely be recommending Sail Croatia to our friends back at home!
- Kaelyn, 27/05/2025 01:16, Travelled with Friend/s
We had the best trip, it exceeded our expectations Our Leader was so much fun and was extremely knowledgeable about all the areas we visited. Food was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment on the evening of the Captains Dinner. I would highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone.
- Sue , 27/05/2025 01:13, Travelled with Friend/s
The group got along so well to the point we have new friends. Our cruise coordinator Vedran on Esperanza was outstanding, humorous, communicated with us on every detail. Food was very good - variety, presentation All day coffee & tea available Rooms were clean, spacious and made up quickly each day
- Anonymous, 27/05/2025 01:13, Travelled with Friend/s
From making the reservations to answering our questions to providing us with fantastic reps, Mila and Lola.... everything was fantastic and we can't wait to explore more of this beautiful country using Sail Croatia. The Emanuel ship and crew were comfortable and made our experience top- notch. 5- stars all around!
- Jodi, 26/05/2025 20:32, Travelled in a Couple
Mila and Lola were great leaders and assistants. They went out of their way to regain my lost suitcase. Their planning, enthusiasm, knowledge and sense of humour made this first solo trip special. Our servers/ assistants were helpful and caring. All team members were respectful, and went out of their way to make sure that all sailors were happy. The hikes were challenging but so satisfying to know that I met the challenge Amazing trip and I’m recommending others to go! Thanks to all!
- Vicky, 26/05/2025 20:26, Travelled Solo
Everyone was amazing during our trip. Caesar and Christina were very attentive at the bar. Vicko was amazing and very knowledgeable about each stop with great recommendations. Overall incredible trip and I would strongly recommend to anyone visiting Croatia.
- Chrisi, 26/05/2025 19:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Our sail/hike Split Southern Islands week was a perfect mix of activity on our hikes and time to relax either onboard beautiful Emanuel or onshore at one of the picturesque towns in which we spent the night. Food provided onboard for breakfast and lunch was plentiful and tasty (thanks to our on-board Chef). Our cabin was roomy and well presented. The whole crew and our two guides looked after us really well and Croatia and the Adriatic Sea were just stunning. We could not have asked for a better week. Thank you to our crew and our awesome guides and thank you Sail Croatia.
- Andrea and Gary, 26/05/2025 18:51, Travelled in a Couple
Croatia is a beautiful and cruising the islands is stunning. The food, locations, our amazing tour guide Dino and the people we met.
- Karen, 26/05/2025 18:22, Travelled with Family
I had the most amazing week on my Navigator Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik! Croatia is a beautiful country, the activities were amazing, the people on the cruise with us were so friendly and welcoming, and the food was outstanding! This amazing week wouldn’t have been possible without our wonderful guide, Marin. He did a phenomenal job handling some uncontrollable bumps thrown our way (lost luggage, delayed flights, and bad weather), and ensuring that we still had a great, worry-free week! He was very knowledgeable on all of our destinations and activities and made sure that everyone had nothing short of the best experience!
- Hannah, 26/05/2025 16:26, Travelled with Friend/s
Marin had everyone feeling comfortable and as though nothing was a big deal or a stress to ask. He went above and beyond to look after everyone and make it the best experience and create the most amazing week. I would do it again in a heartbeat but only I'd Marin was our croatia guide. He was incredible. We now have some of our best memories for life. Thanks again
- Erin , 26/05/2025 16:02, Travelled with Friend/s
My navigator cruise from Split to Dubrovnik was an amazing week. The crew was great, the food was delicious and our tour guide Marin was awesome. Despite a few changes to the itinerary due to weather, Marin made sure we had a great time and organised the week perfectly. Definitely would recommend this to anyone looking into Sail Croatia!
- Monica, 26/05/2025 14:56, Travelled Solo
It was certainly a good time; many of the activities were new experiences to my friend and I. The tour guide, Marin, was excellent and really made the trip. Even what would be a minute detail to us, was a make or break factor of trip to Marin. He takes it very seriously, and treats everyone like family. Thank you, Marin.
- Jesse, 26/05/2025 13:41, Travelled with Friend/s
The tour team and ship crew were A1. on all accounts. We had some weather to navigate through and again the captain and crew made it all work. We did wish the ship was a tad more updated. Beds were too hard and hot water was not reliable (only a 400 liter tank for all 40 of us). All part of the adventure. Marin and Mario were great tour leaders and kept us all safe. The Croatian food was first rate and plentiful each day. A great time had by all.
- Robert, 26/05/2025 13:22, Travelled in a Couple
I did the navigator en-suite cruise on kapetan jure boat and it was quite literally the time of my life. There was a good mix of solo travelers and groups and everyone was so fun and kind. The crew was truly phenomenal. They were so accommodating and understanding and helpful. The food was so so good I came in with low expectations and was blown away by lunch everyday! A special shoutout and thank you to Marin our fearless leader! He was so amazing and honest with us about what we would enjoy and what we wouldn’t. He handle course changes with grace and always made sure we were all okay and having fun! I trust that man with my life! I’m leaving with only the very best memories and lots of new friends!!
- Grace, 26/05/2025 13:15, Travelled Solo
Overall, my wife and I had a wonderful trip on our bike-boat trip in May 2025. The guides were very good and kept us well informed. The bikes were very good quality and easy to ride. My only criticism is that my wife and I slept in separate small beds in our cabin. We would’ve clearly preferred to be in a single bed together at night as we have been for 40 years. All in all, this was a very successful vacation for my wife and myself.
- David, 26/05/2025 12:42, Travelled in a Couple
Perfect blend of cruising, cycling and free time to get a beautiful experience of Croatia. Crew were very proficient and friendly. Size of the boat was nice with just 32 guests and 8 crew including cycling guides. Choice of islands and cycling routes were really excellent. Would have enjoyed more cycling too!
- Mark, 26/05/2025 12:31, Travelled with Family
We had a blast, and weren't disappointed
- Katie, 26/05/2025 12:20, Travelled with Friend/s
Enjoyed the scenery and hikes. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides.
- Julie, 26/05/2025 12:15, Travelled with Friend/s
We originally considered using ferry service to see the Croatian islands, but ultimately chose Sail Croatia because it covered all the islands we wanted to see and made it so easy! We were happily surprised by how delicious the food was on board, and felt that we had the perfect amount of time in each location. The accommodations were also perfect for us. Would recommend and travel again ourselves! Vicko and the whole crew gave us a great experience.
- Julie, 26/05/2025 11:52, Travelled in a Couple
Salve di mare is a beautiful ship with an amazing and professional crew. They looked after us with attention and care. The food on board was delicious, a big thank you for the chef and his team! Our hiking guide Matte was very knowledgeable and provided full description not only about the hikes but also about the villages visited. Ioana, leading the guests was very approachable and friendly.. Despite the extra charge for the upper cabin booked, we found out that it was on top of the engine making it very noisy and other cabins at a cheaper rate, were way more spacious than ours. Tea and coffee was free of charge only until 1pm, which we did not understand the reason, as it was an average coffee maker, not a barista style at all for the extra charge. We definitely recommend our hiking tour and we will be happy to come back and choose Sail Croatia again!
- Anonymous, 26/05/2025 11:24, Travelled in a Couple
My wife and I had an incredible time on the 7-day Sail Croatia tour from Split to Dubrovnik. The islands were stunning, and each stop had something unique to offer. Our tour guide, Marin, was fantastic—super helpful, honest, and fun to be around. He gave great local tips and even hung out with us in the evenings. The crew was great too, and the breakfast and lunch served onboard were always delicious. Highly recommend this trip if you're visiting Croatia!
- Akash, 26/05/2025 11:10, Travelled in a Couple
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