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4.8 from 42 reviews
Enjoyed the Cruise

The other passengers were lovely and kind. The staff were very professional and helpful. Ivana was a brilliant Tour Manager too.

- Julie Bozicevic , 15/10/2024 15:36, Travelled Solo

Esperenza Elegance at its best

Everything about this trip was better than I could have hoped for. The boat, the cabins and amenities were excellent. But what made it extra special were the dedicated team onboard who went out of their way to make our holiday a memorable occasion. The cooking was superb, the team serving us were amazing, the captain and crew the best. The swim stops each day were a big highlight and a magical experience. The islands each had their own charm. I felt so well looked after on this holiday. Another bonus was the great mix of similar age groups on the boat. I would definitely recommend this boat and team. A special callout to our Tour Manager, Ioana, who made it all happen, incredible co-ordination and management skills plus a charming personality to match. Great job Ioana and team. Thank you, Sail Croatia, until next time!

- Kay, 20/08/2024 12:33, Travelled Solo

Amazing

The trip on the Olimp was an amazing experience, the food, the boat, the staff, the cabins everything was excellent, Also the Sail Croatia staff were very attentive and accommodating right through the booking process

- Christine, 15/08/2024 02:31, Travelled Solo

Magical Trip with Fantastic Crew

My solo cabin was clean and comfortable, with an outside door to let in the breeze and hang clothes outside. Air conditioning was strong. Food at breakfast and lunch were fantastic and Vedran’s recommendations for dinner and drinks were spot on. The smaller ship allowed us to have magical swim stops every day and explore small islands. Each day varied depending on the island, with some days more chill and others full of sightseeing or hikes. I was traveling solo but we had an incredibly warm and inclusive group of travelers from different generations. The smaller setting and a week together made it easy to connect.

- Evelyn, 23/07/2024 10:09, Travelled Solo

Fantastic

The Esperanza crew were absolutely amazing, Ivana was fantastic at organising all our tours and information for our stops . I would highly recommend this cruise for solo travellers as it is small group and easy to socialise The food was excellent also,

- Lynda, 02/07/2024 09:27, Travelled Solo

A 'bucket list' adventure!

Travelling solo for the first time in years was always going to be an adventure but I knew the intimate feel of this holiday would work for me. Lovely fresh food, Vedran our attentive coordinator and the whole crew and guests made me feel very included on this Split North tour capturing so many UNESCO gems. The weather was kind, the sleeping quarters very well sound proofed and the shower fab! My nut allergy was carefully catered for and Stella and Boris' cocktails divine! I didn't turn the TV on once and the walking tours helped me burn off those varied meals prepared by the two chefs. All staff were approachable and took feedback seriously. Krka Falls was so lovely in the last week of May and teeming with wildlife. The swim stops ticked off dolphins, flying fish, 2 species of starfish and sea urchins plus was amazing to see a decent sized octopus and cuttlefish outside of an aquarium. Comparing Olimp to similar vessels we were clearly very blessed! Thank you Sail Croatia!

- Tams, 04/06/2024 18:35, Travelled Solo

Best trip

This was the trip of a lifetime for me. Our boat was a beautiful 100 metre wooden ship and the crew kept it in tip top form. They were very welcoming and happy, and made me feel so comfortable for the whole trip. The food was absolutely the best ever and so beautifully presented. The captain was incredible and so precise with his dockings and the running of his ship. Our host was really fun and, before we went out on an excursion, would fill us in on the history of where we were going and tell what we could do there and where to eat. The lady who looked after our berths was very good and I'd come back to a wonderful and clean room each day. We were very well looked after! The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms with the shower were very roomy! I will sail with Sail Croatia again.

- Heather, 29/05/2024 16:51, Travelled Solo

Absolutely fabulous!

Great crew, tour manager (Vedran), food was lovely, and a great group which made the trip really special. So relaxing, I'll most definitely be booking a cruise in the future. The Queen Jelena is beautiful and so full of character, lower deck room very comfortable, private and quiet. Breakfast could probably be improved - a little "samey" but lunches were delicious, as was the Captain's Dinner, and the village dinner was great fun. I missed Split because of joining the cruise late, but would suggest having more time there (overnight) and having less time in Milna as there was very little there. Also suggest having village dinner somewhere other than Korcula as there are so many dinner options there and perhaps having that dinner in one of the quieter places might work better. And would be good to spread these events over the week rather than 2 nights in a row. Excursions I went on were great - wine tasting in Vela Luka and walking tours in Korcula and Dubrovnik.

- Fiona, 30/04/2024 08:10, Travelled Solo

Marijana, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-04-30:

Hi there, thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the islands and found your onboard representative Vedran, to be excellent and that you had a really special experience onboard bonding with other travellers. We value your input regarding breakfast options and will use your comments to ensure a wider variety of options are available in the future. It is great to hear you enjoyed overall food provided and that you have enjoyed the Village Dinner in Korcula. We appreciate your suggestions for an alternative destination for the dinner which have been passed on to our operations team. Your feedback helps us enhance the experience for future guests and is very much appreciated. Thank you once again for choosing Sail Croatia, and we hope to welcome you on board again in the future.

Esperanza Bliss

I had such a great week sailing the Dalmatian Coastline. The crew were incredible as was our tour director, Ivan. We saw so much and had time to wander off to see the wonders on our own. Would definitely recommend for solo and couple travelers.

- Fran, 24/10/2023 22:36, Travelled Solo

Heaven

Lovely company, great crew members, lovely tour guide, good food, spotlessly clean cabin etc

- Susan, 17/10/2023 10:05, Travelled Solo

Wonderful, relaxing week on board a beautiful ship.

Ship was beautifully maintained. Spotlessly clean. Lovely food. Spacious, quiet cabin with air conditioning. Very kind, helpful tour leader - Mia. Friendly crew.

- Barbara , 03/10/2023 06:35, Travelled Solo

Solo in Croatia

overall great cruise format. goods: excellent food - almost too much food. most meals I couldn't finish the main course. very attentive to my food allergies. crew excellent. great service team. accommodations - excellent. room was nice size with plenty of storage. shower/toilet combo was good size and always cleaned. all the stops were fantastic - whether swim stop or port stop. Our guide manager Boris was FANTASTIC. Adapted to our group vibe and adjusted tours and stop recommendations accordingly. I went from D to S --- fantastic option to maximize travel to islands. others: The only land based tour I was a little disappointed with was in Vis. The Vis military tour. We didn't do the subpens, as described. The rest of the tour was fine, but there was too much time spent herding folks to get the full tour. NOT a Sail Croatia tour, but maybe they can pick another provider.

- Dee, 26/09/2023 09:33, Travelled Solo

Nice cruise

Nice boat ! Shared a cabin with a stranger and it worked out great Food on boat was hit or miss. Coffee should’ve been served with dessert Chef accommodated my gluten free status very nicely. Beautiful swim stops every day. Turquoise water !! It would have been nice if boat had paddle boards or. Kayaks but it was fun anyway My only real criticism was of 2 of the stops Mjlet only had a park to go to and nothing else Milna was a very quiet island with a very small town and just restaurants Hvar was amazing and we didn’t arrive until 4:30 pm which stunk Local village dinner very good Staff was accommodating Tour guide very friendly and informative Oh and the pillows stink too! Needed two of them!!! Overall a good deal for the price

- Alyce, 11/09/2023 21:37, Travelled Solo

Excellent Food and Staff

I appreciated the staff and culinary efforts for my Elegance Cruise. My accommodations were as expected. I would have appreciated more information or recommendations for off-boat experiences throughout the cruise. It would have also been appreciated if the bar stayed open past 11pm on the Captain's Dinner evening (when we were told it would be).

- Michelle M., 10/08/2023 17:54, Travelled Solo

Great adventure.

The people onboard were great. Everyone was lovely the Cabin was clean and comfortable with good air conditioning. The service was good at meal times Food was exceptional Tour rep was very informative in terms of history of the places

- Suzy , 08/08/2023 09:08, Travelled Solo

Magical

Absolutely loved everything about this trip on the magnificent and immaculate Queen Jolena . Captain Gordan and crew so professional and helpful . Boris our guide also so attentive to everything . Just a wonderful way to spend a holiday relaxing - eating lovely food - swimming in the sea every day from the boat which actually has a staircase to descend from making it so easy to go to swim . Stopping off at different ports to stunningly beautiful islands with great tours offered . I will do this kind of trip again for sure

- Andrea, 25/06/2023 21:33, Travelled Solo

Dynamite experience!

Crew, small group experience & port cities were beautiful and unique from any other cruise I have been on All guests were engaged in having a great time and tour guide on board was super honest & knowledgeable on each city.. As a solo traveller I felt very safe and included in what I wanted to be involved in. When I was "peopled out" my cabin was very comfortable & quiet.. Will definitely recommend to friends & family..

- Lise, 30/05/2023 19:03, Travelled Solo

The best of Croatia

The Kraljica Jelena is a wonderful ship. The Croatian islands are so beautiful and full of history. The two combined with the experiences provided by Sail Croatia made for an amazing holiday.

- Anonymous, 15/09/2022 17:29, Travelled Solo

Ideal Escape

Sailed on Roko with a wonderful group of people. We arrived as strangers, but the experience left us as friends. Mia, our host, was wonderful. She knows the sites and the country. She took care to be sure we had the best tour of Croatia. The captain and his entire crew were outstanding. Everything on the boat was clean, in tip-top shape and meant for our enjoyment. The cabins are well appointed and laid out for good use. Housekeeping made sure they stayed clean. The chef and dining staff prepared delicious meals, catering to special needs but always serving exquisite meals, evenid-morning baked goods. The bar was well equipped and the staff kept us well served. The crew was professional and paid attention to all duties, making sure we sailed safely and that our daily anchoring was a lot of fun. It was a delightful escape from a rushed and hurried life to a gracious escape in a beautiful country!

- Lynn, 03/06/2022 17:11, Travelled Solo

Perfect Hospitality

Just back from a fabulous week aboard Esperanza. The Crew of this ship made this holiday. The welcome, the spotless Cabin, the excellent food, and in particular the hospitality of Thommo and Boris meant that I had a perfect break. I met some great friends and found this to be a perfect holiday for a solo traveller. Croatia is an astonishingly beautiful country.

- Kirsteen , 19/10/2021 06:46, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-10-20:

Hi Kirsteen, Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your time onboard Esperanza and found the crew made the holiday - we have to agree, they are fantastic and very hospitable, so we are really pleased to read your comments. Thank you so much for your kind words - this is the perfect holiday for all travellers, and to know you enjoyed your time with us as a solo traveller, is just fantastic. Croatia is simply beautiful and we are pleased you got to experience its beauty with us.

Fabulous Solo Holiday

From start to finish my holiday was super - Ivana our guide and all our crew were fantastic. Travelling on the Alfa Mario was a dream holiday and made more special by the friends I made on my 7 days - a holiday to remember.

- Samantha, 05/10/2021 10:18, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-10-20:

Hi Samantha, Thanks for your review - we're glad to hear you enjoyed your time on our cruise. We hope to have you join us sometime in the future.

Discovering Croatia and making friends

The discovery experience of the beautiful and historical Croatia aboard the Alfa Mario was simply a perfect combination. The staff, the guide were warm and always helpful. The swim stops were majestic. And the company of a small group of travelers, couples, families and solos like me, was a great way to get to know people around the world and make friends that I will cherish for a long time.

- Suzanne , 05/10/2021 05:25, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-10-20:

Hi Suzanne, Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the cruise onboard Alfa Mario and found the experience valuable, I hope you managed to learn some wonderful historical facts about the country and culture! We have to agree, small ship cruising is absolutely the way to go - you are able to interact with a smaller group of people from all over the world and make connections ,which we hope do indeed last a lifetime. Thank you.

Fab week

I loved every minute of this cruise. The small ship experience is amazing in that you dock in places huge ships can’t access and even better you get to swim off the back of the boat from a swim platform every day . Our cruise director Ivana was simply brilliant- extremely competent and knowledgeable as well as personable and friendly . The Captains dinner was a real highlight for the food the music and a real pleasure chatting to Captain Drazen who had looked after us so safely for the previous week. I hope to return next year for another Sail Croatia cruise - the whole small ship experience has resales been a game changer in my thinking about cruises

- Andrea, 03/10/2021 20:30, Travelled Solo

Excellent way to see Croatia!

Boat was nicely appointed and new. Rooms and bathrooms were much bigger than expected. Crew was wonderful and the crowd jelled fairly well. Breakfast was good but could have been a little more variety but the lunches were always multiple courses and very well done. Beautiful swim stops during the days and I liked being in a new port every afternoon. This was my first cruise like this and I would absolutley do it again.

- Cassandra, 25/09/2021 18:23, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-09-29:

Thanks for your review Cassandra - it's great to hear you enjoyed your time onboard Alfa Mario. Being a lovely new boat, it offers generous cabins and modern furnishings, so we are glad you enjoyed your accommodation. Buffet breakfasts and 3-course lunches are provided daily, and the chef always aims to provide the perfect variety of hot and cold food selection at breakfast - your feedback will be passed on to the chef, thank you. We're happy to know that as a first time cruiser, you enjoyed your time in Croatia! Thank you.

The best tonic ever!

This holiday is just THE BEST combination of relaxing/looking at the scenery/lying on a lounger/reading a book/enjoying a drink from the bar - to exploring the islands/walking/hiring bikes and socialising as much as you have the energy for - if you wish! The boat is of a very high standard and the crew do their very best to look after you - in the background!

- Jenny, 01/11/2019 21:27, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-11-04:

Hi Jenny, Thank you for your review, and for sharing such an awesome experience with us! We're so glad that you decided to join us this season, and I'm sure it was thee best medicine! We hope you feel rejuvenated and ready to plan your next chapter! We hope to see you again soon! Thanks again.

Beyond expectations!

This cruise was a first for me and I could not be happier with my experience from start to finishing. Your reservations staff were responsive and helpful from the moment I reached out with many questions about the trip. Once on board, the ship, the captain and his crew were absolutely first class in every regard. They bent over backward to ensure that every guest was well taken care of in every possible way. Lastly, our Sail Croatia host, Antonio is an absolute gem! His knowledge, professionalism, humor, and his genuine concern for each and every passenger was clearly evident and very much appreciated. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday!

- Judy, 09/10/2019 19:57, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-10-10:

Wow Judy! Thank you for all your lovely words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first cruise, especially as you chose us to show you around Croatia! We appreciate your comments and so happy to know that from start to finish, you had 5-star experiences with our Sales Team, Onboard crew and your host Antonio. We thank you for choosing to travel with us and it was a pleasure providing you with an unforgettable holiday!

Solo travler from Ontario Canada

Right from the beginning enquiring about the trip, Sail Croatia office staff (Cayley and Aly) were great, followed up and I have to say, it was the follow up email made me move forward and book. I was encouraged to take the trip because of the option of a 'solo' traveller and get matched up with like kind traveller. Unfortunately there was no other solo travller booked but Matio, (our guide) immediately seeing my disappointment at check in, said to me that he has never seen anyone left out and assured me it will be fine. Matio was correct, and I had a great time, lots of laughter and cold beverages too. Although there was lots of land time at each of the stops, I think it would have ben fun to have other option to have entertainment on board. I would rate the trip 3.5 out of 5.

- Susan, 09/10/2019 18:58, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-10-10:

Hi Susan, Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to know that from your initial enquiry with Cayley and Aly, right up to stepping on our cruise, the service was seamless and professional, and that our follow up email encouraged you to book! Being a solo traveller, we understand that joining a cruise full of new people can be somewhat daunting, but this was all laid to rest with our rep Extraordinaire Mateo! We're so happy to hear you had a great time and we appreciate your comments of more entertainment onboard, we take this onboard, thank you!

Delightful Solo Voyage

Traveling alone, I met a terrific group of people onboard the Kraljica Jelena who were accomplished, intelligent, funny, and kind. They welcomed me, a solo traveler, and the conversations were thoughtful and interesting. The crew was terrific, as well as our cruise director, Antonio. Great food, leisurely pace, awesome swimming in the sea -- I loved it all. Terrific voyage in September, south from Split. It was my second time in Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik, and I loved visiting new places, especially Korcula. Thanks so much for this fantastic week.

- Donna, 17/09/2019 20:56, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-25:

Thank you for such a great review! It is wonderful to hear you had such a fantastic week exploring beautiful Croatia with us this summer on board Queen Jelena for your Elegance cruise. Your fellow travellers really can make the trip sometimes, so it is amazing to hear that you all got on so well. Thanks so much for joining us.

Olimp August 11-18 2019

Ana and the crew were so friendly and welcoming. As a solo traveller I was a bit nervous about how I would fit in but there was no need to worry. Ana and the crew couldn’t have been more inclusive. My fellow passengers were fantastic and we all gelled together quickly, enjoying all the islands had to offer in one another’s company. I have had a brilliant time, laughed a lot and eaten fabulous meals on board all against a backdrop of stunningly beautiful scenery. I can’t recommend Sail Croatia enough for a fabulous holiday.

- Sally Rafferty , 21/08/2019 17:57, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-09-06:

Hi there, thank you so much for your 5 star review of your cruise with us this season on board Olimp. We are so pleased to hear that the crew and your on board Representative Ana were friendly and welcoming, especially as you were to start with a nervous solo traveller. It is also wonderful that your fellow travellers were fantastic too. Thank you so much for joining us and for your recommendation.

RIDDLE

Very happy with the organisation, management & communication made available to us passengers. Staff very professional and courteous at all times. Thank you

- MIRJANA , 10/07/2019 14:14, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2019-07-17:

Thank you so much for your 5 star review!

Amazing cruise through Croatia!

This cruise was amazing! Claire made the booking very easy and promptly answered all my questions. The instructions for finding the boat etc were precise. It’s a beautiful, well kept boat with larger rooms than I had expected. From the moment I arrived on the Romantic Star, I was well taken care of by the crew. Marco (waiter) made sure I had everything I needed every day. He and Tomos (waiter) were very attentive to our group and were a lot of fun. The meals we had on the ship were great and they accommodated various dietary restrictions. Vedran was our guide for the week and he was amazing! He is very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. He provided suggestions at each port and they were perfect. I will be recommending the Elegance Sail Croatia cruise to everyone that is visiting Croatia!

- Heather, 29/08/2018 07:43, Travelled Solo

just book it!

We sailed Split to Dubrovnik on Esperanza - a lovely boat. I had a spacious above deck cabin with a well sized bathroom with a fabulous shower with adjustable power settings. (Note - although hairdryers are in the bathrooms, they are the on the wall type - maybe take your own if you have hair like mine that takes forever to dry!!) Good selection of food at breakfast and a lovely three course lunch every day. Mia, our fabulous crew manager delivered a briefing every lunchtime on the island we were about to come into and gave a heads-up for the following days island and activities available. Ivana kept our cabins immaculate and Tomo looked after us all very well both in the saloon and at the bar. . I went on the cruise alone but it was like being at a very nice house party! Can't wait to try another Sail Croatia itinerary.

- Mel, 11/05/2018 10:38, Travelled Solo

Amazing Experience

I was on the Elegance Cruise on the Romantic Star (Which was a stunning modern ship). I highly recommend the excursions especially Buggying and Water rafting (You'll certainly come back with great stories). As a 18 year old solo traveller the elegance cruise was phenomenal and I made great connections with people I was on board with.The crew were exemplary and the food was faultless.

- MWITUMWA, 27/10/2017 07:44, Travelled Solo

Highly recommend!

Everything was great! From the crew to the experience.

- Sandra, 17/10/2017 05:17, Travelled Solo

Solo Cruising

I just completed my first Sail Croatia cruise. I enjoyed it immensely. Staff were amazing. They were very eager to please without being in your face. For such a young man, Rinalto was amazingly attentive & very polite to every passenger on board. It was nice to see that the crew were actually enjoying our company. I loved that Sail Croatia offered Twin Share option, meaning that I did not have to pay the single supplement. I was paired with a lovely lady, a bit older than myself, but not by much. We actually got along very well and there were absolutely no problems in the shared arrangement. My only negatives were that the hot tub was not ready for use till the second day, but I used it every day after that. Definitely needed a second mirror in the bedroom, as the only mirror was in the bathroom. I think a Sail and swipe card system, or similar, should be employed for the bar tab. Too much room for error with the current system. Even a signed receipt for each purchase, would work.

- Caroline, 03/10/2017 07:51, Travelled Solo

The best way to travel

The Elegance cruise was fabulous. Everything was extremely clean and comfortable, They days were arranged such that you could maximize relaxing in the morning when the boat cruises, and then make your own adventure once you reach the port. The boat was the perfect size, not so small there is lots of rocking, and not so big that you have to trek a while to get from your room to the sun deck. I can't imagine enjoying the islands in a more relaxing way. I recommend this highly.

- Anonymous, 05/09/2017 04:59, Travelled Solo

Terrific Week

Great scenery, staff and company. The sea water was pristine, perfect to swim in. Food was excellent as we're the restaurants the group visited at night. The other passengers on the cruise were friendly and we intermingled well. The ship was very clean and looked new.

- Joy, 20/06/2017 06:08, Travelled Solo

Captain Croatia!!

It was wonderful staff and good routines of course; and the delicious food and beauty of Croatia. But I was expecting to be seasick ...as I always am! And the captain managed the boat and prevailing conditions very gently. My fears were unfounded, I was not even queasy once; So that has to be up there as a major factor in our enjoyment. The Croatian people are a special people cherishing their freedom and exploring their creative enterprise. It is so exciting to see the quality of what\'s on offer and the ability of the lovely people we met and had dealings with. Thank you so much for a wonderful time.

- Caroline, 11/10/2016 22:31, Travelled Solo

Allana ( Mrs )

Everything was just great! The staff were wonderful, the food was to die for and fellow travellers were rally friendly. My cruise ship was called Diamond

- Anis, 20/09/2016 13:34, Travelled Solo

Wonderful time overall thank you to the crew- we really enjoyed the elegance cruise on esperanza

The company, crew

- Suzanne, 13/09/2016 13:12, Travelled Solo

Wonderful

The ship was absolutely amazing and the destinations were awesome!!!

- Beverly, 08/09/2016 05:02, Travelled Solo

Lovely Trip

* The ship was lovely and clean - brand new * Nikoletta was a lovely guide, very sweet & informative * Luba & Josef were also wonderful & friendly * They were willing to work around our needs/wants * Highly recommend this trip as it was relaxing and enjoyable

- Jaimi, 02/08/2016 10:03, Travelled Solo