It was relaxing, it was fun, it was adventurous, it was everything you wanted! Worth every penny. Croatia is absolutely stunning and sailing the seas of Croatia is incredible. Mario the skipper is the man and looked after us so well, lots of love!
- Georgia, 28/09/2024 14:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Our skipper Mario was THE BEST. The experience was like no other, the islands were beautiful but our skipper really made the experience. We definitely want to come back!
- Olivia, 28/09/2024 14:02, Travelled with Friend/s
I really enjoyed my week sailing with sail Croatia. I went mid-september so unfortunately we were hit with some rainy weather but we had some sunny days and made the most of it. I got along well with the other travelers and our group leader was nice and answered our questions when we had them. The cabins were small but this was to be expected on a sailing boat, we all got pretty close sharing the same space for a week. The included breakfast was good and the supplies on board were just enough to make basic food. I would recommend this company to friends looking to have a good time, make new friends and go on adventures.
- Gabrielle, 23/09/2024 16:30, Travelled with Friend/s
The experience of being on the boat, swim spots, and visiting the different islands was great. For those looking for a more adventurous trip might want something different as this has a lot of downtime. Great intro to life on a boat!
- S B, 17/09/2024 13:48, Travelled Solo
Great experience! Beautiful places and people! Unfortunately the weather wasnt the best during the week but our skipper Dino made sure we stay safe the entire time, and even with the changes in itinerary still made sure we get to see everything planned. He also showed us how to put the sails up which was very cool. Would definitely recommend!
- Anonymous, 16/09/2024 13:08, Travelled Solo
What an amazing adventure we got to visit so many beautiful places and have some epic nights out plus our skipper mario was awesome would definitely recommend this trip to anyone thinking about it!!
- Lucas , 16/09/2024 11:11, Travelled in a Couple
We had such an amazing week on Flotilla with Mario as our skipper. He was skilled, funny, filled us in on what to do and where to go and would provide us with an itinerary of each day the night before. We even had a hectic storm and felt super safe under his care. We were pretty rowdy and he never complained or got mad at us. We had the best time island hopping and partying and Mario was definitely one of the reasons for that! Sailing was such an amazing experience and I would love to come back again.
- Ashlea, 09/09/2024 07:51, Travelled with Friend/s
At the end of our trip we were told that they had to hire two extra boats as they had over booked on yacht’s. The boat we were provided with did not have glass doors at the entrance which meant that the aircon did not stay indoors where as in the other non hired boats the air would be trapped in. This meant that it was very hot at night which was very annoying as we had paid extra for the aircon. It was also tricky having the skipper sleep in the lounge room as we couldn’t use that space later for group activities where light was required. Upstairs, there was no light on the deck table on our boat unlike the other boats, so it made playing card games with the group tricky and harder to bond with the others in the group. As soon as we entered the boat there was this smell of sewerage that did not leave the boat the entire trip to the point that the skipper had to buy spray to cover the smell.
- Sarah, 28/08/2024 18:41, Travelled with Friend/s
Dear Sarah, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent Flotilla Tour with us. We’d like to confirm that the yachts used during your tour had been in operation throughout the season and were not added at the last minute. It is quite common in Croatia and across the sailing industry for skippers to sleep in the salon area on these types of yacht tours. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the air conditioning and the need for additional lighting in the cockpit area. Your feedback is invaluable as we continually seek to improve our guests' experience. Thank you once again, and we hope to welcome you aboard for another memorable trip in the future. Kind regards,
We had an amazing time last week with Sail Croatia and skipper Hannah who did a fantastic job leading the way and showing us the ropes. Flotilla Week was a great way to meet other like-minded travelers. Would definitely go again!
- Jack Holmes, 27/08/2024 12:53,
The trip was expertly planned out and allowed us to fully indulge in a true island hopping experience. This experience was amplified by our fantastic team of skippers, especially our personal skipper Andres. His expert knowledge of every place we went, recommendations of local cuisine and experiences to get involved in and his warm, accomodating nature made for a fantastic week of sailing with friends, both old and new alike. Overall, this week far exceeded my expectations of an island hopping yacht week and I plan to return for another week in the future!
- Jack, 26/08/2024 13:38, Travelled with Friend/s
Sail Croatia was recommended to me by someone who had been previously. They spoke of how much fun it was and the friends you could make. I went into it expecting as such but was blown away by the whole trip. I couldn't recommend it more. From the nights out and the excellent food, to the picturesque swim spots and beautiful weather. It was a perfect week. Made better only by our captain Andres. He was well organised and went above and beyond to ensure it was smooth sailing. Giving us a decent breakfast every morning, giving us excellent recommendations for food and sights, having the answer to our every question, and just being an all around great guy/friend. I would like to thank the whole skipper team (Nevis, Bruno, Deano, and Mario) along with Andres for making the trip a once in a lifetime journey. I would do it all over again 1000 times.
- Finn, 26/08/2024 13:34, Travelled with Friend/s
We enjoyed every second of flotilla week! Our group had 4 boats all with 7-8 guests on board. Ages ranged from 18 to 30-something (majority were around 25), and we were pretty much 50/50 on boys vs. girls. There was also a good mix of friends, couples and solo travelers. The nice thing about the flotilla set up is that you can bring your own food and beverages on board. We were able to restock everyday, if needed. This also lent itself to a nice mix of evening activities - some night we just chilled & drank on the boat and other nights we went out in town. Our skipper Hannah was awesome! We felt very safe & take care of while on board. In short, 10/10 - we’re already thinking about planning a Sail Croatia trip next summer.
- Allie, 26/08/2024 07:41,
I enjoyed beautiful Croatia with a group of strangers on the tour with Sail Croatia Apart of my bunk bed (sweat box torture) I loved it all!
- Dmitry , 19/08/2024 19:18,
It was a fantastic opportunity to see all the amazing things the country of Croatia has to offer. The experiences and locations really blew me away! It’s something I wouldn’t hesitate to do again.
- Oskar , 19/08/2024 06:58, Travelled with Friend/s
The advert just makes it look like we are having sea parties with the masses of boats with inflatables that didn’t happen. There was only one time the 5 sailing boats were merged together at sea and happened to be a day it was raining so wasn’t great timing unfortunately. It also takes a lot of timing and our boat was last to get linked but first to leave. The breakfast could be done better as sometimes didn’t know what in the fridge was for the breakfast, although could ask. It did vary but not to everyone’s likings etc. If there is a budget for breakfast then maybe at the start of the week suggest to write a list from everyone of what they would want and keep in a section of the fridge. I was disappointed not doing the zip line. Canyoning was offered as alternative as it wasn’t running but I heard other boats had done the zip line so just unlucky on that day. Although no fault of Sail Croatia, there was around 6-7 males and 33-34 females, so maybe ask before if prefer a mix.
- Anonymous, 12/08/2024 08:42, Travelled Solo
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 4 star review of your recent Sail Croatia Flotilla Week tour. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our tours and ensure our guests have the best possible experience. We are glad to hear that overall you enjoyed the trip, though we’re sorry to hear some aspects didn’t quite meet your expectations. We strive to create memorable experiences, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Factors such as weather conditions sometimes influence the itinerary, yacht link ups and available optional excursions. We are sorry that you were unable to join the Zip Line excursion as a result, however it is great to hear you were able to join Canyoning which is a great, fun excursion! Thank you again for all of your constructive comments and for choosing to travel with Sail Croatia. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
Ante our skipper- shout to him first and foremost. He was the kindest soul & made our week. He took care of us, far beyond his job. Thank you, Ante! The sailing experience, the swim stops, the islands, the meals, the skipper dinner & punch party- all of it- was amazing. I was the only Brit & one of two solo travellers amongst groups across the whole fleet but felt so welcomed and the whole week was so well organised I felt safe & relaxed. Best week of my life honestly! Life long friends & memories. Couldn’t recommend the experience more. Want to live on the ocean now- back to reality is not the same. SO MUCH FUN!
- Sienna, 23/07/2024 13:38, Travelled Solo
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful week aboard the night sky. Sailing is the way to experience this beautiful country. So many beautiful islands, beaches, coves, and bays. Bruno was an excellent skipper with awesome recommendations at every stop. We enjoyed wonderful company onboard and made great memories,
- Alex, 22/07/2024 05:05, Travelled in a Couple
Ante made our trip great, he always had recommendations for what to do and that made the trip easy and stress free.
- Lacey, 18/07/2024 16:04, Travelled with Friend/s
We both loved the experience, had an amazing experience at every stop for different reasons every time. Bruno was an incredible skipper and made the trip 10x better in almost every way. Thank you
- Callum, 15/07/2024 06:26, Travelled in a Couple
The best week with SailCroatia - highly recommend to everyone!!! I was a solo traveller but never felt like one with SailCroatia as everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Great opportunity to meet new people and explore new places by visiting different islands through Croatia!!
- Hannah , 29/06/2024 19:33, Travelled Solo
What a WONDERFUL experience!! I traveled with Sail Croatia for the first time in June 1024. We had a group of 8 girls (all friends) and rented the Flotilla. There were two other Flotillas traveling with us as well. The Sail Croatia skippers were phenomenal!!! Simona led our trip and she was so knowledgeable, simply the sweetest! We quickly all became friends and had the best time traveling Croatia with her and expect her to come visit us soon in the US :) Ivan and Ante were skippers for the other Flotillas and they were simply phenomenal as well. What a fantastic trip, we will surely be back to visit our Sail Croatia friends one day!
- Jessica, 26/06/2024 15:36, Travelled with Friend/s
My friends and I just got back from our Flotilla week and we absolutely loved it! Our skipper Simona (Sim) was AMAZING!! She did everything she could to ensure we had an incredible trip.. also special shoutout to Ivan as he was so kind & helpful to us as well!! We had plenty of space on the boat and saw so many beautiful islands and amazing swim stops. Would love to do it all again & highly recommend for a group of friends!!
- Lexi, 26/06/2024 14:14, Travelled with Friend/s
Overall, I did enjoy my week with Sail Croatia! The cabins are tiny, but what I expected on a sailing boat. The boat was super clean when we boarded and linen/towels were provided. I loved the little swim stops between each island visit. Some things I didn't enjoy was the 'skipper' part of the boat. Maybe I read the trip wrong, but I was hoping the skipper would also be a bit of a guide on each of the islands. Our Skipper would just point out a few restaurants where we docked then we wouldn't see him again. He didn't mention any excursions we could do on the islands or even how to get around the island really. I would say he was more of a taxi driver. The schedule also changed and we were not told. We were never really told what was going on, which was very annoying. Anyways, I had a great time meeting others as a solo traveller and most of the others were super fun and nice. I wished we had more boats in our 'flotilla' (only ours and 1 other)
- Anonymous, 25/06/2024 13:42, Travelled Solo
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent Flotilla Week with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience, especially the daily swim stops and the cleanliness of the yacht upon boarding. We appreciate your comments about the skipper's guidance and presence. Ensuring our skippers are more involved in organizing excursions and providing destination insights is important to us, and we will work on enhancing this aspect of our service. Additionally, we note your desire for more yachts in the flotilla. We continuously aim to expand our fleet and enhance the group experience, and your input will help us in planning future flotilla weeks. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
The locations, yacht crew and expierence of learning to sail was first class.
- Liam, 17/06/2024 07:51, Travelled with Friend/s
Ante the Captain, swim spots, the islands, the team
- Danielle, 18/10/2023 09:41, Travelled in a Couple
Our skipper Linda was incredible - not only was she extremely knowledgeable with our boat but also about each island we stopped at, providing recommendations for activities, restaurants, and bars. She was a delight to hang out with and also made sure we had breakfast foods and knew the plan for each day. We had a blast exploring croatia and look forward to being able to return!
- Heather, 19/09/2023 15:16, Travelled with Friend/s
We had an amazing time making new friends and memories we will keep forever!
- Zoe, 04/09/2023 05:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Our week with sail was made 10 times better by our awesome skipper ante. Unreal knowledge of the islands and super fun to be with. Made every part of the week so much better, 10/10
- Jake, 26/08/2023 01:27, Travelled with Friend/s
From the amazing people on board, the skipper Bruno being so fun and knowledgeable, to the amazing swim stops and food. I’ll be coming back to Croatia for years to come!
- Alex, 21/08/2023 06:44, Travelled Solo
A great combination of fun and relaxation. Our vessel was captains by Danny who did an amazing job each day and made the trip that much better. The beautiful beach stops, hanging out with other boats, we’re my favourite. The things that require improvements to me are: Boat had no cooling - on :32 degree days and 26 degree nights there was no way to escape the heat. The boat needs a few upgrades, such as fans in rooms or an air conditioner , the speaker system wasn’t working properly. Then there was the few little things that made it disappointing, such as the sail only was put up once. The activities weren’t something we were made aware of until the last day.. €85 to go on a zip line.. and then all other activities like the punch party - just a cup of juice on the side of the road. The cave party - just a bar in a cave White and blue night - didn’t happen? Other than that, it was great and would recommend it to everyone :)
- Sean, 21/08/2023 03:26, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi there Sean, thank you for your review and for taking the time to provide your feedback on your Flotilla Tour with us this summer, it was a pleasure to have you join us. We are so happy to read you had a wonderful time and you would recommend the tour, this is fantastic! I will be sure to pass your kind words onto Danny. Feedback is important to us, so we do appreciate this from you and it will be passed onto the relevant teams. I believe some inclusions, like the Blue & White Party you may have read on the Navigator Cruise page as this is not an inclusion on the Flotilla Tour. Thanks again for a great week on board.
I had the time of my life with SailCroatia. A great combination of sailing, swimming and partying. Our skipper Andrés was incredible and such a fun spirit and the group had a great dynamic where I as a solo traveler fit right in. Made friends and memories for life. Definitely a bucket list item and may come back in the future.
- Mark, 15/08/2023 18:07, Travelled Solo
Loved this trip ! Ante, our skipper was incredible. Very professional, he went that extra mile in every situation to make us feel comfortable and safe, recommending us places to visit, restaurants, points of interest and even teaching us how to sail. Would recommend it every time.
- Emiliano Oscar, 08/08/2023 08:55, Travelled with Friend/s
- Kelly, 24/07/2023 07:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Skipper Ante was absolutely incredible. Croatia is amazing and he made the whole week perfect.
- Anonymous, 18/07/2023 11:17, Travelled Solo
Our week sailing on Flotilla was made amazing by our skipper, Sim. She went out of her way to make sure everyone was accounted for and happy. Awesome recommendations and a good laugh.
- Anonymous, 08/06/2023 18:57, Travelled Solo
The crew we had were so good! Made friends for life! And our skipper Sim, she was actually the best! Made sure we all had the best time! My partner and I were in our 30’s and were a bit hesitant about going on but that all changed once we were on the yaught! Best week ever!
- Ingrid, 07/06/2023 15:10, Travelled in a Couple
Lots of fun, Sim was great!
- Graydon, 05/06/2023 01:04, Travelled in a Couple
It was a great way to relax and see Dalmatian islands
- Iuliia, 26/09/2022 08:24, Travelled Solo
Good crew great skipper!! Unreal weather and all the stops were perfect off and on party spots you could pick and choose what you done really enjoyed that ! Swimming every day and on the off chance got too see dolphins!! Unreal experience and would highly recommend! Would definitely do another one!
- Mat , 05/09/2022 06:03, Travelled with Friend/s
We had an amazing trip with Kiko last week! The company provides skipper breakfast everyday, but we only got breakfast about half the days. We had fun on all the excursions but it was unclear the exact plan/ cost until an hour or two before it was happening. My biggest complaint though was that we only sailed for about 10-15 minutes for the entire week at sea. I am extremely disappointed that we only put the sails up 1 time and that is only because I asked. If I wanted to motor around I would have chosen a more comfortable boat to do that in. The best part of sailing is when the sails are up. I understand that the wind was not ideal sometimes but the wind was >10 knots for most of the time! We seemed to be on a time crunch to get to the destination but I would have rather taken more time to put the sails up and go slower. The end of the trip was bad too, we got to split (worst marina) and Kiko took off with no instructions for us. The trip should have ended a day early, it was a waste.
- Elise White , 08/08/2022 23:28, Travelled in a Couple
Hi Elise, thank you for your review! We are really pleased to hear you had an amazing trip with Kiko, thank you. Breakfasts onboard aren't included as our guests have the flexibility to budget for all meals whilst onboard and generally, the group will chip in to purchase groceries for the week. We're really happy to hear you enjoyed the excursions offered. Sails will be raised if winds allow and if the skipper can do so in a safe manner. We aim to get a good balance between land vs sea, so that guests can enjoy sailing on the Adriatic as well as enjoying time at each destination, so getting the balance just right to suit everyone, is what we aim for. We understand that guests were advised that the last night onboard could be enjoyed either onboard or in Split town - we do hope you got to enjoy your evening in Split, as there is so much to see and do. We thank you again for your review and hope to have you join us in the near future.
I’ll start out with the great, our skipper Ivan was fabulous and knowledgeable. He was a competent and hard worker. He was 5 stars. Everyone on our boat was also amazing. The swim stops are incredible and Croatia in general is phenomenal. The boat is 0 stars, the air con of the “premier” doesn’t work well at all, we would wake up sweating. The cabin sizes are extremely tiny, to the point of not being able to fully lay down on the bunks or sit up to enter or exit the beds. There are 2 bathrooms aboard which you must pump to get to work, so basically you want to hold it until you get to a port to use the public restrooms/showers when available. I wouldn’t call the boat a yacht, it’s a sail boat. There should be more transparency in what to expect, including pictures. It’s similar to camping with much smaller sleeping quarters. This is my second time on a sail Croatia cruise, I likely won’t use them again because I felt the cruise and accommodations were misrepresented.
- Anonymous, 01/08/2022 07:33, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased to hear you found the swim stops incredible and Croatia as a whole, amazing. Thanks for your comments regarding your skipper - we're pleased to hear he was helpful and knowledgeable - we will ensure your comments are passed on to him to enjoy. I have checked and can see that air-conditioning is included in the communal areas. The cabins are suitable for two people sharing. The pump for the bathroom is quite common onboard yachts. We have images on our website for both Premier and Standard options, which include images of the saloon, sleeping area, decking and kitchen, we also have the cabin plans visible for transparency. I'm really sorry to hear that as a past guest you wouldn't recommend us. We do hope that you do join us again so that we can ensure your trip is our expected 5-star service. Thank you.
Ivan P., our skipper was absolutely excellent and worked incredibly hard. He acted as the skipper, on board rep, cook (skipper’s lunch), repairman, etc. I have traveled Sail Croatia before in 2018 on a young professional’s boat (~40 guests). Ivan had the job of all of those people. Of course the 2018 boat was a large boat so I was disappointed in the accommodations of this boat. Perhaps I didn’t read the fine print when I booked this trip but having to share a smelly bathroom, rooms one could not completely stand up in, etc….I would not recommend this boat/small yacht style of travel to anyone and will only recommend Sail Croatia for their Elegance cruises and Young Professional Cruises.
- Michele , 01/08/2022 05:50,
My skipper and the whole Sail Croatia team made my experience so amazing and couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks for showing us around the beautiful country and keeping us safe and happy.
- Christian, 01/08/2022 00:36, Travelled Solo
Staff were amazing and facilitators were great
- Lima, 26/07/2022 21:45, Travelled Solo
Hi Lima, thank you for your 5 star review of your Tour on board Incognito!
Had such a great week with sail Croatia. The locations were incredible to visit/stay. I would recommend doing this trip to anyone looking for a good balance between partying and exploring. Our skipper ‘Linda’ was knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we were all happy. Could not recommend her enough. We loved her. Thanks for some amazing memories. Hopefully get to do it again soon.
- Dan, 26/07/2022 09:46, Travelled with Friend/s
Sail Croatia put on a great show for me. I really enjoyed the exploration of many islands we were able to see in such a short amount of time. The skippers were lovely and organised a lot of both beautiful sights and fun activities to give us opportunities to both relax and party. There was elements of disorganisation in communication of plans sometimes, and the included breakfast was minimal to say the least. Was also one of the only solo travellers so would have appreciated more mingling activities to be organised. The way the tour was set up made it difficult to meet people from the other boats. In the end, I did make some connections and met some great people. All in all was a great experience and have no regrets.
- Rebecca , 26/07/2022 07:00, Travelled Solo
We paid an extra $200AUD for an air-conditioned yacht on which the air-conditioning never worked. It was so hot i could not sleep. Sleeping in a small boat is already difficult. I've received no contact from sail croatia about the broken air con. Not impressed we paid so much extra for nothing.
- Eloise, 26/06/2022 18:07, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Eloise, thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you had an amazing time onboard. There are a couple of points in your review that I just need to clarify for other travellers considering booking with us. We have a rigorous process in place for handling any issues that may arise whilst you are on the sail, which is included in the Pre-departure information emailed to you before the tour. It can be found under ‘Resolving Problems Onboard’. Following this process gives us the opportunity to try to resolve an issue during the trip, and work with you in finding a suitable solution to ensure all parties are happy, if given this opportunity. Guests are encouraged to report incidents themselves to their Onboard Representative, and if they feel no action is taken by their Onboard Representative, you are then welcome to escalate this to our Operations Manager and/or Managing Director. This ensures that no incident is left unreported, especially if we are made aware of the issue, and gives us the best chance to resolve this during the cruise for you. Upon checking our internal records, I could not find any reports raised to your representative regarding the air-conditioning. We thank you for your positive feedback rating provided after your trip with us, and we hope that you enjoyed your time in Croatia overall.
Website should be a little more clear to set expectations right. Website said breakfast is provided but we didn't get breakfast made for us. Our skipper just bought a box of cereal, some ham and cheese and a loaf of bread for the whole week. We had to make breakfast for her every morning instead. We expected floaties to be provided but the only thing that was provided was a stand up paddling board, so we had to buy floaties in one of the islands. Blankets should be washed after every charter. Skipper should be more knowledgeable on itinerary and at the beginning of the charter we should have an idea of what we are doing each day.
- Lucy, 21/06/2022 13:35, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Lucy, thanks for your review. That's correct - breakfasts are provided where guests can help themselves to the food onboard. In regards to the breakfasts, we appreciate your comments and this will be passed on to our Operations Manager and Head Skipper. I'm afraid floaties are not included onboard and can be purchased at the local markets. At times past guests may leave theirs onboard. However, there is a Stand Up Paddle board and snorkelling equipment for use. Blankets and linen is changed before every departure. We pride ourselves on providing knowledgeable, friendly and helpful skippers that share their passion for their country and culture, so I'm really sorry to hear that you found that the skipper lacked knowledge. We hope that you enjoyed the trip overall and that the above didn't detract from your overall enjoyment of Croatia as a whole.
We had a great time sailing through Croatia. Our skipper Max was incredible. He was super friendly and our group thoroughly enjoyed his company, expertise and professionalism. The only thing our group wished we had more control over was the itinerary. We would have loved to have more time on the Islands. Other then that everything was great!
- Spencer, 20/06/2022 09:24, Travelled with Friend/s
Great group of people and our skipper Sam was fantastic
- Rhiannon, 13/06/2022 20:24, Travelled with Friend/s