I had a wonderful time. The cruise was amazing...beautiful food, friendly staff and excellent hike guidance by Marte and Andro. I can't say enough to thank everyone for looking after me so well.
- Sue Ashmore, 27/10/2024 07:58, Travelled Solo
Our plan was to do the E-bike trip but it was full so we decided to jump on the hike trip! We definitely made a good decision!! Mate and Karla did such an amazing job accommodating everyone! They both really love their country and love to share it with everyone!! We were able to go off on our own and rent bikes/mopeds if we chose to change things up a bit! We met so many great people from all over the world! We highly recommend sailing with this group!
- Carol, 08/10/2024 10:02, Travelled with Family
We were on the Colombo boat with Bruno and an excellent crew. They were polite, efficient, hard working, friendly and very good at their jobs. Our guides Mate and Karla were fantastic! They were knowledgeable, fun, interesting and dealt with our group exceedingly well. They were motivating and lovely. They really made the trip special. We also had a group of wonderful like minded people taking the tour which made it even more fun. Thank you Sail Croatia for a very memorable holiday. 🤗🙏
- Sue, 07/10/2024 19:18, Travelled with Family
travelling solo for the first time was daunting to me, however from start to finish sailing on the Emanuel with the skilled and friendly skipper, the chef, who treated us with delicious meals, to Ivan and the other hands on board this experience got better and better. Tour guides Mila and Anita were passionate about their beautiful home country of Croatia and their enthusiasm for our day to day activities made this the perfect trip to include daily Hikes, swims in stunning locations, local knowledge and ensured everyone on board this lovely, comfortable ship had the best time. Of cause the highlight for me were the other 25 passengers I met. All like minded people from around the globe and im sure we will all remain friends. We had so much fun ! I cant wait to organise my next Sail Croatia Cruise as Ive never had such a rewarding and much needed life changing holiday.....Until next time
- DALE, 05/10/2024 04:41, Travelled Solo
Had the best time with the most amazing 24 fellow passengers from Australia, U.K., Canada, US, South Africa, and New Zealand, Our guides Mila and Anita were fabulous, professional and knowledgeable-thank you both so much! Ship - Emmanuel. The Captain, crew and chef (captains mum) were wonderful. Always professional, hospitable and safety paramount on board. Thank you all for looking after us like family and showing us your beautiful country and incredible islands! Customer service from Sail Croatia in london were great from start to finish - thank you! Cruise hike has been a fabulous experience and highly recommended. Kindest regards Stacey English
- Stacey, 30/09/2024 09:35, Travelled Solo
The crew were fantastic
- Joan, 14/05/2024 07:06, Travelled with Family
Really enjoyed this trip. The boat was extremely well taken care of. The cabin was spacious, shower hot and with strong pressure (important!). IThe boat was spotlessly clean at almost times. The crew were friendly and attentive. The hiking guides did an excellent job of taking care of everyone and went over and above what was expected, with Mila organising extra tours on the islands for those who wanted it. We were 27 on board and there was lots of mingling of desired. I would highly recommend this trip.
- Helen, 13/05/2024 10:29, Travelled Solo
I am not a fan of big ship cruising so this was perfect!!! Small boat and small number of passengers with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the sun, great crew, beautiful food, drinks and service, relaxed schedule with plenty of free time at each port. The other passengers were from all over the world, we got to know everyone and we all got along so well. The destinations were some of the most beautiful places I have ever visited....the islands OMG!! The water is the cleanest and clearest in Europe. Mate, our hiking guide lead us on 7 fabulous hikes, some quite challenging which I was hoping for. All had amazing views and destinations. I am definitely coming back to do the new hiking cruise route. Thank you to everyone and thank you beautiful Croatia xxoo
- Kathleen, 02/10/2023 03:09, Travelled with Family
Great crew on board the ship from the Captain to Lucy behind the bar. Amazing hiking trips and guides from Mate and Ioana. I would definitely recommend this trip either on your own or in a small group.
- Deborah, 18/09/2023 05:45, Travelled Solo
From start to finish the whole experience was fantastic , all communication very quick , the boat clean, the crew amazing ,food all excellent , great group of people on board There was nothing negative at all
- Nicola, 19/06/2023 05:03, Travelled Solo
Our trip was great because we had excellent guides in Mila and Mare. Rainy weather meant the boat couldn't follow the itinerary but we were still able to hike everyday. The hikes were challenging; the views were spectacular and I noted that the guides were very alert to conditions on the trails so I never felt the hiking was unsafe. I also appreciated that the guides shared the best things to do and places to eat at every port.
- Elizabeth, 23/05/2023 11:42, Travelled with Family
Sail Croatia was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. Everything from the crew to the food, the hikes, the fellow passengers we’re excellent. Totally recommend.
- Bev , 10/10/2022 01:04, Travelled Solo
Everything about my Hike and Sail trip was wonderful. The friendliness and helpfulness of the crew and tour guides, the delicous meals and the beautiful islands we visited were all amazing. The trip far exceeded my expectations and I would do it again in a second. The hikes were breathtaking and fun. The boat is in very good condition and well cared for. I was very sad to leave all of the new friends I made during the week. Cannot wait to return for another trip.
- Jennifer, 05/10/2022 12:30, Travelled Solo
We had a wonderful week on Emanuel, the crew on aboard were fabulous could not do enough for us. The food was top-notch I would return if only to eat Zeljka's stuffed peppers one more time! The destinations we visited were amazing, each place was unique and the landscapes varied. The hikes were fun, some more challenging than others and nothing better than jumping in the sea after a sweaty hike. Our reps Mila and Mate were superb, looked after us, gave us plenty of information and their passion and enthusiasm for Croatia and hiking was always apparent. Lastly the other guests were great fun, we all made new friends, really was the best week!
- Kate, 05/09/2022 13:24, Travelled with Family
Everything was just perfect! Nice swimm breaks, great hikes (Biokovo was the best, even with rain), clean boat, fantastic crew (lovely food), great hiking guide and awsome guest on board! I made lots of new friendships! Thank you!
- Jasmina, 05/09/2022 07:06, Travelled Solo
I m vegetarian and I had a constant monotonous and unhealthy diet of eggs and cheese at each meal of the day. No vegetables, all cheap and badly cooked. To be fair. The ship crew were fine. The guides adequate. The hikes were not interesting bar one trip to a national part. Just uphill to a viewpoint. Every viewpoint and trail looked the same. The other guests were a good and lively bunch. Many felt the same but there was group pressure to say how great everything was.
- Eve, 05/09/2022 06:00, Travelled Solo
Thank you for your review here Eve. I'm happy to hear you found the ship crew and guides to be of good value. We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with the meals served - upon checking the average ratings for your week onboard, the chef was rated 4 stars. Upon request, the chef would be more than happy to offer more of the foods you can eat as they are used to all kinds of dietary requirements. We value each piece of feedback provided and we encourage our guests to share their experience in their own words with no pressure, so we are disappointed to read this. It's reassuring to know that all guests would recommend our cruise and rated us overall 4-5 stars. We thank you for providing your review, as it is only with such comments we can look to improve our services wherever possible. Thank you
The boat plus crew and hiking leaders exceeded my expectations. This may be because the boat was only half full so more room and more service attention. My room was comfortable and the activities were all well organised. The other passengers were a pleasure to be with. The food was plentiful and well cooked. My only request would be for more healthy options at lunch time. Overall it was a most enjoyable experience.
- Karen Carter, 20/07/2022 09:49, Travelled Solo
We went on a Sail & Hike cruise around the islands of Split on the Mlini boat. Although it was a basic and small boat it suited our needs and was very satisfactory. It was very casual and no need to dress up for our meals onboard. We loved that we were able to anchor down in secluded bays and swim for several hours a day. We then had the bustle of the small historic villages in the evenings to explore, after our late afternoon hikes. The hikes were easy for the most part and very enjoyable. Our guides were very efficient and provided little anecdotes of all the places we visited, The crew were fabulous and very professional. I would love to go back again and do it all over !
- Sally, 06/09/2021 12:53, Travelled with Family
The captain, crew and guides were incredibly welcoming and ensure our time on the Milini was second to none. Big thank you to Mate and Gordana for making our hiking adventures so memorable with your local knowledge, sense of humours and inclusive enjoyable hikes. For anyone wishing to enjoy the sea, mountains and the great culture Croatia has to offer this is they way to do it.
- Karen, 27/09/2019 08:22, Travelled Solo
Many thanks for your 5 star review of your Hike cruise on board Mlini, one of our Ensuite ships. We are pleased to read what a great job the whole team did on board and will be sure to pass your thanks and kind words onto them, thank you for this and also for a great week on board!
Staff was very friendly and supportive! Variety of activities were available.
- Anonymous, 19/09/2019 20:01, Travelled with Family
Thank you for your review of your Hike cruise with us this season on board Milena.
We thoroughly enjoyed our first experience with Sail Croatia. We had a wonderful welcome from our host Stephanie and we were really pleased with our cabin, quite spacious. Visiting the islands on a boat was brilliant, the guided walks were very enjoyable but our guide needed to take into account the different fitness levels in the group and take more frequent stops. We really enjoyed our swim stops and would have liked a few more. The breakfasts and lunchs were good and they catered for my non-dairy requirements well. There was such a great mix of international people on board too. Will definitely recommend to friends and would definitely consider doing again.
- Wendy, 19/06/2019 22:07, Travelled with Family
Hi there and thank you for the 5-star rating. It was a pleasure having you onboard our Hike cruise and we're just happy to know you enjoyed your first experience with us, and all aspects of your cruise. We would love to have you back for another adventure!
Friendly staff lots of places lovely boat
- Hazel , 17/06/2019 05:32, Travelled with Family
Thanks for your 5-star review!
I really enjoyed the Hiking cruise. The hikes are beautiful (but weather dependent). Most hikes were only 2.5-3 hours and be prepared to spend quite a lot of time sailing between islands. I would recommend the trip for solo travelers, whatever age. Our group had a spread of ages from early 20s to 60s.
- Anonymous, 20/05/2019 16:28, Travelled Solo
Thank you for your 5-star review on our Hike cruise. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the cruise overall and were onboard with a variety of travellers. We aim to provide a good balance between hiking, sailing, enjoying swim stops in lovely secluded bays, and also allowing free time at each destination. We are happy to know you found this a great way to see Croatia! Thank you.
We had a great week with our wonderful guide Lubjo who was extremely engaging and knowledgeable. He was ably assisted by Gordana who couldn't do enough to help us. In the saloon was Dino who was very entertaining and funny. The crew worked tirelessly to make sure we had a great time and catered for all our needs. If you are lucky enough to have Lubjo as your tour leader you will be in for a great week - he is a very interesting and funny guy! Croatia is a beautiful country with stunning landscape. We felt very safe and the people were very friendly. Our group was made up of hikers from all UK, US, NZ, SA and were quite a mixed ability group. I would say that all were catered for well. I would definitely recommend Sail Croatia to anyone. More so I would recommend Croatia as a destination, it was absolutely beautiful and unspoilt. I can't wait to go back.
- Eugenie, 08/10/2018 14:32, Travelled with Family
Excellent guides,great food, smaller group. And stunning weather and scenery
- Diane, 25/09/2018 16:19, Travelled Solo
The crew was just lovely, So enthusiastic, knowledgeable and sincere, I just loved them all!
- Wendy, 22/05/2018 13:55, Travelled Solo
The crew of the ship was great, and our Tour Guides Ljubo and Jelena were beyond amazing - their enthusiasm, knowledge and overall organising ensured a very memorable holiday! The beauty of the islands leave one breathless, and the less frequented trails we hiked gave us unspoilt views and photo moments. Thanks so much for a wonderful holiday!
- Michelle , 11/07/2017 20:11, Travelled with Family
The islands and the weather in Croatia are incredible! Meeting interesting people from all over the world! Great staff and crew on the ship! The food was delicious and the ship was fun to be on!
- Maryse, 27/06/2017 14:49, Travelled with Family
There were 20 people of mixed ages and from 5 different countries which made for some very interesting conversation. Most people walked each day but there was no obligation to do so and since I have recently been unwell the Crew of 5 looked after me very well when I chose to stay on board. The food was excellent although it was generally felt that an evening meal rather than a 3 course lunch before a walk might have been a better option. The walking was generally steeper han I had expected and we walked at a reasonably fast pace so a good level of fitness is necessary.. I WOULD SAY THAT THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST GROUP HOLIDAYS I HAVE BEEN ON and DONT BE AFRAID TO BOOK IT AS A SOLO TRAVELLER as everybody was very friendly.
- Carole, 10/10/2016 13:10, Travelled Solo