The ship was immaculately fitted out, crew were friendly, helpful and courteous. Food was substantial and generally good standard. But not gourmet as photography on brochures suggested. The islands were interesting and great to explore, however, a couple had very little to keep us occupied and exploring( notably Brac). Sail Croatia events coordinator was always helpful and available to help and plan for each stopover.. We felt that more entertainment in evenings even one more early on in cruise would have brought guests and crew together . The evening dinner on one of the islands was extremely disappointing, both for location and the meal itself.
- Peter, 29/07/2025 15:00, Travelled in a Couple
The weather was very good, the boat was very clean, the Captain & crew were hard-working, friendly, helpful and professional. And our fellow passengers were great. The variety of tours on offer was good. We would have liked one night at anchor in a sheltered bay. And we would have preferred longer breakfast time from, say, 8am to 10am. The bed in our cabin wasn’t very comfortable, too hard a mattress for us. However all-in-all we had a great trip and we would recommend it to others.
- Michele, 22/07/2025 12:47, Travelled in a Couple
The boat, the crew, the swim stops and overnight stops and excursions made this a trip to remember. The only down side that let the cruise down and the reason we didnt give it 5 stars was the food was not what we had hoped. There were good days like the first day and the Captains Dinner but sadly some of the lunches were not of the standard we would expect from a cruise at this price point. Most days the protein offered was well overcooked and given their were only 14 passengers this was disappointing
- Karen, 22/07/2025 02:15, Travelled in a Couple
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
Romantic Star Cruise (June 21-29, 2025) Pros: -Ship was new and clean. -Swim stops were perfect. Cons: -Staff, except guide, looked unhappy (no smile). -Cleaning day didn't do a good job cleaning. Towel were not changed in the 7 days' stay. -Food was OK, not interesting. -Coffee and juices were charged if consumed outside the 1 hour for a meal time - outrageously cheap!! -Captain's dinner (lame) and dinner in town were had in Hvar, so we didn't get to eat out in beautiful Hvar. They should have been held in Dubrovnic (where we stayed 2 nights) and Planikovak (which didn't have good restaurants).
- Eunjae, 02/07/2025 16:15, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Eunjae, Thank you for your 4-star review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our clean and well-maintained ship, as well as the beautiful swim stops – both are highlights we take great pride in. We also appreciate your comments regarding staff experience, cleaning service, and dining arrangements. These have been reviewed by our team and improvements have already been implemented, as reflected in recent customer feedback. We value your constructive feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future with an even better experience.
I wish we could visit the ports in the morning instead of being on the boat. The weather was so hot we just didn't want to go out exploring the port until 7PM. Food and crew on the boat were excellent, as well as our Sail Croatia rep really trying to make the afternoon excursions work smoothly.
- Matthew, 17/06/2025 22:08, Travelled in a Couple
The boat was comfortable, the food beautifully prepared the shore stops were very interesting and we had a very organised cruise director. We were lucky to only have a small group of 18 on a boat that caters for 36.. The spoilers were the boat crew did their job efficiently but nothing more. There was never a smile or any other pleasantries. Only Dragon ever engaged with anyone. It often felt awkward. It was the first time we have encountered this on our many cruises. Also, it was pretty savings to only have coffee available from 7.30am and only instant coffee available for free at morning tea. If we wanted an express it cost €5 which is exploitation when on sure we had many coffees for less than half that price.
- Dina , 17/06/2025 08:14, Travelled in a Couple
Great service
- Anonymous, 28/05/2025 10:32, Travelled in a Couple
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 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
We enjoyed having a relatively small group of fellow travellers being 36 in total from Australia, Canada, South Africa, UK and USA. Our cabin was comfortable although the quality in pillows and towels was poor. The chef and catering staff did a magnificent job with meal preparation it’s was always delicious The dining saloon however was very noisy during meal times and made conversation difficult The islands/towns visited all had something different to enjoy and we soon chose our favourites. The staff were all friendly and courteous and the boat comfortable and in good condition .We were disappointed that smoking was allowed in the inside deck area which was enclosed with plastic coverings. and attached to the dining saloon. This was especially unpleasant and meant many of us could not utilise this area. This issue was reported to the staff however we felt the resolution unsatisfactory. Regardless of these issues we did enjoy the experience and had a lot of laughs.
- Anonymous, 20/05/2025 16:42, Travelled in a Couple
Overall, a very good experience. We both enjoyed our week on the Olimp, it is a beautiful ship. Our rep was amazing, he worked hard to ensure we had a good week. The food , especially lunch, was beyond exceptional. Breakfast wasn't bad but I expected some good fresh fruit options instead of canned peaches and unripe pineapple every morning. Included in the cruise price we had two really excellent wine tastings and two that were average. Having said that, we would still recommend cruising with Sail Croatia. The team really went above and beyond
- Shelley, 13/05/2025 17:17, Travelled in a Couple
Karolina and the Crew Only down side was the Hot Breakfast was always cold and disappointed the Captain only sat on one table and did not move to each table after each course.
- Greg, 13/05/2025 07:42, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Greg, thank you for 4-star review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with Karolina and the crew. We’ve taken note of your comments regarding the breakfast and the Captain’s presence, and will be sharing them with the team to ensure we continue to deliver the high standards of service and quality we strive for. Thank you.
The cruise had a nice relaxing pace but there was still lots to enjoy The food was great. Vicko was very helpful and entertaining.
- Glenn, 13/05/2025 05:59, Travelled in a Couple
Beautiful islands, clear water, great crew & comfortable accommodations.
- Greg, 13/05/2025 01:47, Travelled with Friend/s
Please see detailed feedback in an email to Monica but some improvements could be made
- Anonymous, 09/05/2025 16:35, Travelled in a Couple
The cruise was great. This survey is a pia. I had written a glowing review but the program erased it because I didn't want to include my name. So there you go.
- Morpheous, 09/05/2025 13:34, Travelled with Friend/s
Tour guide Mia was wonderful. Very attentive to the group and great communication. Wine tour sail trip was incredible. Great side trips on each oof the islands.
- Clifford, 29/04/2025 17:57, Travelled in a Couple
- Anonymous, 02/11/2024 23:01, Travelled in a Couple
Our cruise was very relaxing with the right balance of activities and interaction with other guests. We really loved the swim stops each day and the meals were of premium quality and presentation. There was plenty of space on the boat, Esperanza, to feel like you could have some privacy and then interact when we wanted to. We would recommend the cruise and we had a great time., the crew was very helpful and friendly.
- Fiona, 26/10/2024 02:01, Travelled in a Couple
Wonderful ship and crew were very accommodating.
- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 08:27, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. We were kept informed on a daily meeting about changes and weather situations concerning our travels. V our guide was great, suggesting restaurants and other things about the Croatia people. I would choose to do this trip again. It was a vacation of a lifetime! Most people were not happy that coffee couldn't be have after 9:00 am.
- Rick, 10/10/2024 17:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Staff was great. Especially Klara and Pamela. We enjoyed the swim stops and island stops. The meals were so so too much fish for my liking. They’ve in our room didn’t work for 1/2 the week. The tours were great, Capains dinner/dance and wine tours as well I would include gratuity in the price and/or arrange for credit card payments for on board liquor purchases for some people I spoke to were surprised they needed so much euros at the end of the trip which may have an effect on gratuity’s We would highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone that asks us
- Rick, 08/10/2024 13:54, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Rick, thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the swim stops, island visits, excursions and Captain's Dinner, and we appreciate your compliments about Klara and Pamela. Our chefs always aim to provide a variety of exciting dishes, however we understand that tastes can differ. Your comments will be passed on to our culinary team. Regarding gratuities, we want to clarify that tipping is entirely optional and at our guests' discretion. While we provide guidance for those who inquire, there’s no pressure, and any amount is appreciated by our crew. Thank you for your recommendations, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Great crew all round. Extremely professional and courteous. Very high standards of comfort and cleanliness. Very professional Tour guide , perfect touch and interaction with all passengers. Only complaint is breakfast is too early to close at 9.00am, also it was a direct shut down at that time. Even at 9.o5 am the coffee and tea was closed, leaving the only option was to purchase. Tea and coffee. That station should be available all day subject to cruising condition.
- Graham, 08/10/2024 09:07, Travelled in a Couple
Beautiful scenery and history of Croatia!
- Cathy, 04/10/2024 15:35, Travelled with Friend/s
We enjoyed each town we visited. The ship was beautiful and clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
- Denise, 01/10/2024 10:39, Travelled with Friend/s
The lovely people we met on our boat. Wonderful staff looked after us. The ports were great.
- Susan, 27/09/2024 00:59, Travelled in a Couple
We had a great group of passengers that made it a really inclusive, friendly and fun first cruise.
- Paddy, 26/09/2024 14:17, Travelled in a Couple
Mia our boat coordinator made sure we had the best experience. Very relaxing way to cruise around the islands.
- Rachel , 24/09/2024 06:56, Travelled in a Couple
We reserved a few years ago but then the COVID Pandemic landed. We had to cancel and Sail Croatia were so great to deal with. A full refund no hassle. We rebooked six months ago and just returned home. We were on the ESperanza Dubrovnik return. Boarding was easy. We met with Mia the cruise director. Such a lovely warm kind person. She was so organised . We got great information and recommendations where to go when ashore. The food was very good . Anna and Antonio were our servers and bar tenders. Nothing was too much trouble to them. The weather was not the best but the captain and the sailors had to rearrange the itinerary to avoid the rough seas at times. We felt safe at all times and managed swim stops in secluded bays every day. Overall we loved it. We made new friends who we will keep in contact with. Two small areas that could improve. The hairdryer in the room wasn't great so I'm told. Also the ladders for getting back onboard after swimming need to be longer. Excellent.
- John Philip Collins , 19/09/2024 18:40, Travelled in a Couple
Great staff. Made friends with other passengers. Meals on board were great. Beautiful scenery. The boat was expertly steered through storms. Not so good - tour of Vis, Verdan sold it to us as a scenic tour. I didn't expect most of it to be going through military bunkers. I wanted to see the island, not the inside of some old military thing. Dinner at Korcula was not good or tour of Korcula - that woman was painful in her terrible attempts to be humorous.
- Judith, 17/09/2024 18:06, Travelled in a Couple
Captain very good at choosing swim locations and avoiding some inclement weather. Food/drinks/service & guides all good and great choice of ports of call. Engines noisy with downstairs cabins at back of boat.
- Anonymous, 17/09/2024 07:55, Travelled in a Couple
Vedran Ovčar was fantastic. Our crew and itinerary. The ship and our weather were lovely. Can't say enough. We all had such a memorable, great time!
- Anonymous, 03/09/2024 14:55, Travelled with Friend/s
Well it wasn’t Great, the crew were bored
- Brian, 03/09/2024 06:56, Travelled in a Couple
Great people, amazing places and relaxed pace. Accommodating of dietary requirements. Need better beds and pillows. Noisy airconditioner and noise from boats alongside at night.
- Anonymous, 14/08/2024 09:57, Travelled in a Couple
Wonderful crew and an amazing Sail Croatia representative ( Barbara 😊) The boat (Esperanza) was beautiful, and perfectly maintained. The food was delicious. The drinks were fairly priced. My husband and I celebrated our 40th anniversary . It was a trip of a lifetime. All and all the itinerary was good. I would skip Mijet. There was not enough to do on the island.
- Jean, 06/08/2024 16:11, Travelled in a Couple
Our tour/customer representative, Barbra, was great. The islands were good with a couple of things. We didn't get to explore Vis much since we stayed korcula.. Korcula was great. We stayed in Mijet which was not worth the stop. As for the food. Breakfast was good but could have had more options instead of eggs. Lunch was over the top each day. The food was good. The night before and the day of decorating, we felt rushed off the boat. We had to be off by 9am. Jacuzzi was emptied the night before and could not be used. Did not understand why decorating time could not have been around 11.. The staff was great and the swim stops we a pleasure.
- Steve, 06/08/2024 15:56, Travelled in a Couple
Sail: beautiful Islands. Cove swimming 5 of 7 days were spectacular. Last 2 days large open water. Perfect if you prefer that environment Food: breakfasts were substantial and full of choice. Well done. Lunches offered no choice so difficult to please everyone Room: plenty of wing room on above deck room. Clean sheets and towels were offered after 4 days.
- Anonymous, 06/08/2024 06:12, Travelled in a Couple
On arrival we were greeted by Ioana who welcomed us in a very professional and courteous manner. The ship Olimp was amazing. Very modern and clean. The crew were equally professional and a special mention must go to our housekeeper. She was the BEST. Our cabin was always cleaned with fresh towels which made our experience even more enjoyable knowing that everything was clean. Ioana who was in charge of cruise went over and above to ensure everything was perfect for all the guests on board. She was a true professional and I cannot thank her enough for making our cruise so very special and memorable. Thank you!
- Nigel Fawkes , 23/07/2024 11:01, Travelled in a Couple
The places we visit the people we met and the crew were exceptional.
- Sandra, 23/07/2024 10:58, Travelled in a Couple
Great cruise, great places and islands visited. More customer service focus required with drinks service available on deck (not just order at bar) and free tea and coffee all day. Some water sport equipment ie paddle boards masks & snorkels would have been great.
- Veronica , 11/07/2024 04:31, Travelled in a Couple
Location location
- Joanne, 09/07/2024 11:55, Travelled in a Couple
My wife and I had a wonderful experience sailing on Olimp. Beautiful vessel with everything being first class. Couple of minor things they could improve the experience with but overall wonderful. Excellent food, beautiful clean cabins, excellent staff/crew and stopped in fantastic swimming locations.
- Geoff, 09/07/2024 05:03, Travelled in a Couple
We really enjoyed the entire week. The swim stops and ports are perfection. Our host for the week was so lovely. The only negative was the food. It was mediocre quality and taste.
- Melissa, 22/06/2024 10:28, Travelled with Friend/s
But the cabin was too close to the engine
- Maria, 20/06/2024 16:04, Travelled in a Couple
Overall the trip was excellent. However if you look into the fine details then you can find major issues. For example tipping policy is terrible ad should be scrapped. Company say one figure staff say a different figure and service you receive is not worth either amount. Some staff’s appearance could improve especially first thing in the morning at breakfast. Sail Croatia and crew of Jelena, have forgotten who the customer is, in respect of, a customer works hard to save money to go on holiday and we are all suffering with cost of living being expensive no different to the crew. Excellent on the face but poor in detail
- Pau, 18/06/2024 04:59, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to provide your 4-star review. We are pleased to hear that you found the trip overall to be excellent, which is also reflected in the overall cruise rating of 4.8/5 stars. Our tipping policy is clearly outlined on our website and in pre-departure documents, and we apologise for any miscommunication that occurred during your cruise. Please be assured that we have addressed this issue to prevent any future confusion. Additionally, we appreciate your comments regarding staff appearance and service quality, especially during breakfast. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve our services and ensure our team meets the high standards we strive for. Thank you for choosing to travel with Sail Croatia.
The ship is lovely and the meals were great. It would have been better if we could have spent more time in port. We could have done without the stop in Vela Luka since there was nothing there. We thought the tour manager could have provided more timely updates on what to do in each port and spent more time with the group rather than just dropping us off and leaving. We are used to tour manager being more involved that what he was.
- Anonymous, 14/06/2024 19:04, Travelled in a Couple
- Barry , 11/06/2024 21:31, Travelled in a Couple
Good boat, nice crew, good food.
- C, 11/06/2024 09:23, Travelled in a Couple
The service from the arrival to leaving everything was smooth and personalized It was a first time cruise for my self . Really enjoyed the experience of sailing on smaller vessel.
- rumela, 11/06/2024 04:49, Travelled with Friend/s