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Great option from BIG Cruise Ships

We were a group of friends (8) who joined Sail Croatia for the Dubrovnik to Split 7 day cruise. The cabins were comfortable, the bathroom more spacious than the normal cruise ship. With only 40 people onboard I was concerned that we would be in each others pockets. There is more than enough space onboard to ensure you can read a book quietly if you want. The staff on our cruise (Salve de Mere) were supurb, from the maid throufg to the Captain, we were all in excellent hands. I loved the fact that we docked in small ports each night so we could enjoy local restaurants and bars. Each morning we stopped for a swim...as it was late season a few of us decamped to the jaquizzi where we had pre lunch cocktails...great fun! Each afternoon we were given options of excursions we could take, from walking and exploring, to bike rides and wine tasting. I would probably give the Buggies a miss as you travel in convoy at about 20kms per hour...very boring and a waste of money..

- Simon, 23/10/2024 11:31, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic Croatia!

What an adventure! Sailing on the Olimp was fantastic. First, the cruise leader, Ioana. Wow. Dynamic, organized, fun. Not sure the cruise would have been the same without her leading the way. The ship itself was beautiful and well maintained. The staff was helpful to make sure all our needs were met. Beautiful destinations and fun history tours. Even though we were traveling with friends, the new friends we made helped make things even better. Would be happy to go again.

- Gary, 22/10/2024 15:13, Travelled with Friend/s

Split

Wonderful ship and crew were very accommodating.

- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 08:27, Travelled with Friend/s

Small ship sailing

The ship, Olmp, was immaculate and the crew always helpful. With only 36 passengers the experience was very personal and we were fortunate to have a very interesting and homogenous group . The meals served were all delicious but the service was a little too efficient for me. I prefer a slower pace while eating. The only meal that I would avoid n the future is the so called "BBQ". Definitely not up t the chefs usually high standards. The Sail Croatia cruise is a great way to sample all that Croatia has to offer. Our cruise director, Ioana, added another dimension to our touring experience. We all had a wonderful and educational experience on the cruise

- Jay, 22/10/2024 08:22, Travelled with Friend/s

Fantastic trip, Exceeded expectations

Everything just came together beautifully. Fantastic weather, a diverse interesting group of friendly really nice passengers, a warm friendly crew and fantastic host Anita. On board food was great. The timing of events, swim stops and activities each day was well, thought out and just worked. Anita did a really good job of keeping everyone updated throughout the day both personally and via a group chat including extra things to do, places to eat etc. To top it off, the boat, Salve de Mare, was fantastic, with lots of space, very clean and comfortable with everything operating as it should. Would definitely travel with Sail Croatia again!

- Brian, 22/10/2024 07:36, Travelled with Family

Location, location, and people

Our group of six experienced an amazing week of beautiful scenery and wonderful people. We had 26 other tourists from six countries, and we all enjoyed each other's company. The tour guides -- Miranda and Tonka -- made it all happen. From the start, they encouraged mingling. They challenged us with the rides, and they engaged us with their stories. Super memorable trip. Pomalo!

- David, 22/10/2024 01:24, Travelled with Friend/s

Cruising the Dalmatian Islands

We sailed the Dalmatian islands off the coast of Croatia on board the luxury cruise yacht Olimp. The accommodation was exceptional comfortable and roomy. Captain Jure and the crew of the Olimp were outstanding, providing an awesome experience, while cruise representative Vedran took great care of us explaining (each day) historic/cultural significance of each port we stopped at and leading us in some of our on-shore tours. Even though our cruse was in late September / early October we still managed to stop periodically in quiet coves to swim and enjoy the waters of the Adriatic.

- Donald, 18/10/2024 15:09, Travelled with Family

Fantastic Cycling Cruise

Ivice and Anita did a fantastic job planning our cycling activities, telling us about the various towns and their highlights, and providing considerable assistance with restaurants, additional experiences, and answering innumerable questions. They were SO customer focused and really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The ship's crew was similarly helpful - from Captain Ivan's thoughtful route updates to keep us in good weather to Paola's friendly service in the galley/bar and Olga's attention to detail in keeping our cabins clean and comfy. The meals were tasty and nutritious, and the e-bikes were new and very effective at assisting us up the sometimes steep inclines. This was a great way to see the Croatian islands - highly recommend!

- Bill, 17/10/2024 16:05, Travelled with Friend/s

Best Vacation Ever!

Not only was the location - scenery, natural beauty, food etc. - memorable, the way the biking tours were planned and the exceptional guides - Ivica and Anita - were a major part of this amazing trip. I can’t say enough about the friendliness and the warmth both demonstrated. It’s line all of us made new friends. They were an integral part of the fun we had. I wouldn’t mind doing the trip over again but only with these 2.

- Arvind, 16/10/2024 21:01, Travelled with Friend/s

Dubrovnik-Split Bike and Sail

Marin and Mila were great guides on all of the rides. The food was very good, and the captain and crew did a great job. I would very much look forward to going on a future bike and sail cruise.

- Brendan, 15/10/2024 19:15, Travelled with Family

Private yacht review

A great way to see the little towns on the islands of Croatia. We were very pleased with the yacht. Our skipper sim was awesome and made us feel comfortable. Very easy going and knew what she was doing.

- kadus, 15/10/2024 06:51, Travelled with Friend/s

Great Time on Olimp

Every aspect of the cruise was great: the ship, the itinerary and of course the staff, especially Ioana, the representative from Sail Croatia. Lots of great memories and pictures!

- David, 15/10/2024 05:33, Travelled with Friend/s

The cruise was my first and I hope to do another in the not so distant future. The captain and crew were so amazing so friendly and so helpful. The lady chef put out the most incredible food. As good as if not better than any restaurant we visited. Our tour leader Ivana was also amazing, she made us feel so welcome and to watch her professionalism was truly get to see. I highly recommend Sail Croatia to anyone who wants to enjoy beautiful sights, great food and beautiful people.

The people

- Steve, 15/10/2024 02:14, Travelled with Friend/s

Wow

We researched well and glad we did - it was well worth it. We selected the Katarina with Sail Croatia. The booking process was simple and efficient. We had the assurance the vessel we selected would be the one we sailed on. To our pleasant surprise, the vessel and crew exceeded our high expectations. Overall, between bareboat charter and cruise ships, this is the right size boat, right size crew and right size of guests. That we could tie up every night and free to come and go without water ferry made it extra special - like yachting. Very pleased and we highly recommend Katarina and her crew with Sail Croatia. Ron & Jen H.Oct 2024

- Ron H , 14/10/2024 14:25, Travelled with Friend/s

Highly recommend

Great Staff member who made it really enjoyable, boat was clean and we got a free upgrade which we wrapped with.

- Kyle, 14/10/2024 09:55, Travelled with Friend/s

Bikes and boats - the perfect combination.

Cycling is a fantastic way to see the beautiful scenery of the Croatian coast and islands. E-bikes make it easy and being based on a boat means you don't have to re-pack every night. The crew were fantastic; cheerful and helpful at all times. Our fellow passengers were also great - I guess self selecting for an activity based trip. Our cabin was small but clean and comfortable - with a bit of engine noise in the bottom of the boat. Food on the boat was plentiful and fresh, if a little basic. We loved the trip and are trying to decide which route to do next.

- Richard, 14/10/2024 08:06, Travelled with Friend/s

Spectacular

The staff, the food, the itineraries, the tours and the beautiful and spacious rooms made this cruise a number 10 in our book. We needed for nothing. It was very organized, clean and the food and service was excellent. Would highly recommend it as a must do. Thanks to the staff members. We appreciate all your hard work. Paul and Lorraine

- Paul, 14/10/2024 06:23, Travelled with Friend/s

Your bucket list to tick off - Sail Cycle Croatia! 😊

Put Sail-Cycle Croatia on your must do bucket list. One of the best holidays imagineable if you enjoy stunning aquamarine water, breathtaking island scenery and great food & wine... with some exercise (ebiking) adventures thrown in. The Sail Croatia crew were friendly & attentive to everyones needs. Our 2 tour guides (Dora & Lucia) were simply brilliant - professional, informative and humourous. Do yourself a favour - book a Sail-Cycle Croatia tour for some unforgetable experiences.🌞✨️❤️ Dugald & Julie

- Dugald & Julie, 11/10/2024 12:23, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail Croatia week ending 10/06/13 on Olimp

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

An amazing adventure!

Our tour hosts Ivan and Lucija were wonderful hard working guides. Thanks. Lucy and the rest of the kitchen staff were amazing. Thanks. The ship, crew and captain were amazing. Thanks. To be at a beautiful Croatian port, on the Adriatic sea in the morning and not allowed to have any type of coffee on the ship till 7:30 is a sad fact.

- Rob, 09/10/2024 16:36, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail & Bike Island hopping

A great adventure with a great on board crew and cycle leaders. Cycling was challenging and scenery was fantastic. A couple of small things that could have made the trip even better. Cabins - they are small as expected and it would have helped to have lots of hooks on the walls to hang clothing on. Shower curtains were too short which meant there was water all over the bathroom floor after showering. Biking - My wife's bike broke down twice and there did not seem to be a good backup plan in place for replacement or repair while out cycling. The group was split up once and half the group went the wrong direction at an intersection. Still a great trip and it deserves a 5 star rating.

- Larry, 08/10/2024 16:52, Travelled with Friend/s

Loved Sail Croatia

Great trip, wonderful scenery, super food, amazing tour guide (Karolina), friendly staff, and helpful sales team (we had to postpone our original trip for a year due to a knee replacement)..

- Peter, 08/10/2024 15:01, Travelled with Family

Rick Ball

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

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-10-17:

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!

Mlini

Great crew and great organisation! Great fun and would do it again in a heartbeat

- Adam, 07/10/2024 13:38, Travelled with Friend/s

Navigator Cruise

Couldn't recommend it enough! The crew were great, loved to have a joke and always had a smile on their faces. Couldn't have asked for a better rep, Lozza was so welcoming, fun, imformative, and always knew the best places to eat and drink! Can also do a pretty good cartwheel. Think she needs a raise.

- Jordan, 07/10/2024 13:21, Travelled with Friend/s

Family cruising in the Adriatic

Great yacht, excellent team, beautiful islands. The ops team were superb - extremely helpful and responsive throughout the booking process, departure and sailing trip. Thank you!

- Daniel, 07/10/2024 08:37, Travelled with Family

Great skipper and boat

The boat was very clean and in great condition. The area is stunning, the food and islands were great and most of all our skipper, Simona, was great.

- Liam Sanders, 07/10/2024 08:26, Travelled with Friend/s

A good company to travel with

Swim stops were cancelled due to weather without consulting passengers. Some activities were cancelled either because of equipment malfunction. A better hostess would be good.

- Malcolm , 07/10/2024 06:54, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-10-09:

Hi Malcolm - thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you found us to be a good company to travel with. For everyone's safety, we were sorry to see that a swim stop wasn't possible due to the unusually poor weather conditions, and we understand this affected your experience. We’re pleased to see that the hostess received all 5-star reviews for your departure. Once again thank you for your feedback.

Bike ride

Excellent Staff & guides

- Dave, 07/10/2024 06:11, Travelled with Friend/s

Perfect!

From the first day to the last day everything went as planned, the areas we visited were fantastic. The food on board was great and the staff were all very nice and helpful. Would definitely do a cruise with you again.

- Stephen, 05/10/2024 23:50, Travelled with Family

Slice of Heaven

even in the face of less than perfect weather our group had a wonderful trip . the boat was amazing and Captain Tony & Mattea were simply the BEST ....

- scott , 04/10/2024 19:48, Travelled with Friend/s

A fun way to visit Dalmatia

Lots of activities yet plenty of time to explore on our own.

- Mel, 04/10/2024 06:22, Travelled with Friend/s

Great Wek

Great crew with a great group of people on the boat!

- Harry, 04/10/2024 03:47, Travelled with Friend/s

Great trip. Boat was fun - though not terribly comfortable.

Lots of great people on this trip including two great guides and the ships crew. The biking was challenging and fun though 32 people are rather a lot to organize. The boat was not as good as we hoped, but probably our fault as we thought we had gone premium plus rather than premium. Cabins were very small and the food was OK but not great.

- Peter, 02/10/2024 23:12, Travelled with Friend/s

A Memorable Journey on Kingfisher (Our Crew Was the Best!)

We loved the style of ship and destinartions. Our skipper Ana and host Danijel are so knowledgable and fun. We trusted them to take us to beautiful places and to show us a great time, and they delivered -- BIG TIME! The eight of us sailing on Kingfisher had what many described as the best vacation ever -- with brilliant meals, days of swimming and learning a little about the places we visited. Thanks so much! We'll make sure to try it all again ASAP!

- John, 02/10/2024 16:38, Travelled with Friend/s

Another excellent holiday with Sail Croatia

Brilliant format. Some exercise, great scenery and hospitality from the Croatians. Good food on-board and in the towns. Lovely friendly and interesting other guests/passengers. Excellent crew and travel guides.

- Alistair, 02/10/2024 16:29, Travelled with Family

Great Family Get Together

Friendly, competent, accommodating Skipper (Tony) and Hostess (Nina) as well as a great yacht made this Croatia coast line sail a wonderful family reunion.

- Jean, 02/10/2024 14:04, Travelled with Family

Fantastic crew

Friendly, helpful crew. The one week bike cruise exceeded my expectations. Andro, Ivica and the crew made our trip memorable. Thankyou

- Robert, 02/10/2024 13:49, Travelled with Friend/s

Great time in Croatia

We began every morning at 7 for breakfast. By 8:15 the bikes were waiting for us on the dock beside our boat. We rode through fabulous scenery, mountains down to the Adriatic, vineyards, olive groves and medieval villages. Coffee break in a cafe, then riding back to the boat for a great lunch. Generally, then it was off to the next island. We stopped a couple times for a swim on the way. After docking, we walked into the village for wonderful Croatian dinners. Sleep, repeat. Small adventures all day. Excellent leaders in Marin and Ilona who provided guidance and history. Couldn't have been better.

- Jeffrey, 01/10/2024 21:13, Travelled with Friend/s

Great sailing holiday

Sailing Croatia on a catamaran is the best way to experience the beautiful Croatian coast line. Amazing swimming spots, lovely dinners at each island and interesting culture and heritage. Hrvoje (Jack) was a brilliant skipper. His knowledge, friendliness and experience was excellent. The sail Croatia team made the booking of the holiday an easy process with great communication.. I can highly recommend the Sail Croatia team if you are looking to sail the Croatian coast line.

- Edmund, 01/10/2024 15:59, Travelled with Family

Great trip!

Excellent ship and crew. Tour guide, Mia was superb!

- Scott, 01/10/2024 15:25, Travelled with Friend/s

Andrew

- Anonymous, 01/10/2024 08:00, Travelled with Friend/s

Amazing holiday

The Captain n crew. The fun and very informative and lovely hostess Klara. The Ship ( Salve de Mare) the itinerary and all the nice fellow passengers.

- Rossco, 30/09/2024 19:14, Travelled with Friend/s

Split to Dubrovnik

Good communication before trip. Attentive staff during our trip. Nice hand off after our trip.

- Paul, 30/09/2024 14:35, Travelled with Friend/s

So close to being good

Firstly I would like to point out I have absolutely no issues with the staff whatsoever - they each deserve 5 stars as they were all so welcoming and helpful throughout the trip. Special mention for Marin, the best host we could have asked for arranged some great nights and made sure everyone was included. My main issue was that the week was poor value for money, the food was ok but I have to mention the BBQ night, 25 euro for what can only be described as a car crash. When I was offered it I was expecting a real bbq on the port but no - the meats (poor quality I’ll add) were grilled in the usual kitchen not on any sort of bbq - genuinely left me feeling ripped off. Drinks on the boat are extremely expensive for what they are, poor quality sprits other than real JD, and still charging full price. Excursions are overpriced we did the canyoning and it was not worth 75 euros at all. Any transfers to ports clubs or bars are always charged and EVERYTHING is cash only - disappointing.

- Anonymous, 30/09/2024 10:45, Travelled with Friend/s

Kapetan Jure

Crew were all wonderful, Marin went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time

- Anonymous, 30/09/2024 08:27, Travelled with Friend/s

Great trip

We travelled Split to Dubrovnik on the Mali Ante on a sail/cycle. The boat is great, cabins were comfortable and the boat was clean and well maintained. The crew were excellent, they did their jobs very well, with a smile, and were always helpful. Our cycling guides, Marin and Ilona, were fantastic. Safety was a priority which we appreciated, but they also went out of their way to be helpful and informative. Despite some bad weather, we had a great trip.

- Malcolm, 28/09/2024 16:12, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail Croatia review

I think our leader Toma is who and what made my week. He had his back up against the wall with bad weather and having to change plans to try keep us as happy as possible. We had a few antisocial people on our trip that tried ruining it for everyone, but he made sure not to let that happen. He was fun to hang out with and really knew what he was doing. The boat crew were also great people and special shoutout to Dino for pouring those drinks a little bit extra strong for us lads. I would recommend this trip to every single one of my friends back home and ask them to personally request Toma.

- Patrick, 27/09/2024 15:50, Travelled with Friend/s

Sail and Cykling on the Croatian islands.

The cabins were cold and the first nigt on board the boat we could hardly sleep due to the chill in the cabin. We could not control the tempreture in the cabin. The cabin had lower standard than we expected. The food served on board was not good.Breakfast was good but lunch and grill could have been better.. I had the feeling during the trip that we were alwayes in a hurry. and the cykling tours not relaxed.Not much time for fotos or to observe the scenery etc. Nevertheless we enjoyed the trip.The staff was friendly and helpful at all times.

- Pall, 26/09/2024 17:53, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2024-10-02:

Hi Pall, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip and found our staff friendly and helpful, though we're sorry to learn that some aspects didn't meet your expectations. Regarding the temperature in your cabin, we’d like to mention that the AC units onboard also have a heating function. Our Onboard Rep would have been more than happy to assist with this, had they been made aware of your discomfort. We appreciate your feedback on the meals. While breakfast met expectations, we'll pass your comments on to our team regarding the lunches served. In terms of the cycling pace, our Cycle cruises are designed for the more active traveler who enjoys a faster-paced itinerary. However, for those seeking a more relaxed experience with plenty of time to take in the scenery and capture photos, we offer other options such as our Explorer or Elegance cruises. These might be more suited to a leisurely travel experience in the future. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back onboard soon for another adventure.

Croatia Adventure

Croatia is a great place to explore and sailing is a great way to vacation. The ship is beautiful and has a wonderful crew to insure your time spent is enjoyable. We met fabulous people on the cruise and in every port.

- Jeff, 26/09/2024 15:44, Travelled with Friend/s