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4.8 from 73 reviews
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

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

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.

Superb holiday in beautiful location

A comfortable ship crewed by an exceptional team and hosted by lovely knowledgeable hosts. The itinerary with cycling included was and varied and just the right distance and the information provided by our hosts prior to and during the rides was relevant, helpful and interesting. Although we had weather interruptions towards the end of he week, our crew and host did all they could to ensure we still had a fulfilling trip. The food was superb and plentiful prepared by an excellent chef who was a wonderful character and served by a most well mannered and delightful waiter who kept a clean and tidy salon. All crew were friendly, helpful and for whom nothing was any trouble. These are great holidays for meeting and spending time with new people who become friends. This is the second time I have taken a holiday with Sail Croatia and have loved both trips. I would book again in a heart beat if there was an itinerary that gave greater variation from the two trips I have now done.

- Steve, 16/09/2024 22:32, Travelled Solo

Memorizable Unique Journey in Croatia Coast

Our yacht is well maintained, modern, clean and spacious. Hosts, Crews, and guides are friendly polite and knowledgeable. Meals are delicious. Croatia coast sea is calm. Sleep in the yacht is pleasant. No worries for sea sickness. Every night in different towns, different beaches without packing, unpacking and bus around. A truly must have experience.

- KC, 10/09/2024 10:01, Travelled Solo

Miller family biking vacation

Bartul and Miranda were the best guides! They did a great job discussing the history and culture of the areas we were biking through. They were charismatic, patient, fun and genuinely interested in everyone on the ship. The presentations of the upcoming bike rides were informative and prepared us well for the difficulty of each ride. Bartul and Miranda went above and beyond to make our vacation amazing!

- Zach, 09/09/2024 17:02, Travelled with Family

Fun in Croatia

The people, staff, Biking, Swimming, and the Croatian towns we visited, The whole package was wonderful.

- Vincent, 26/06/2024 01:20, Travelled with Family

Beautiful People and Beautiful Country

The ability to see the Islands of Croatia by boat and bike was great. The people are honest, hardworking and wonderful. The boat crew and cycle leaders did a great job even though this was a larger group. The conversations with the other travelers were informative and educational!! It was an awesome experience!!

- John, 17/06/2024 10:47, Travelled with Family

Swim, cycle, sail

Rare, exotic locations in a very nice, stable boat. Lots of tasty food and a very kind and helpful crew on board.

- Richard , 10/06/2024 06:22, Travelled Solo

Another Great Sail and Cycle trip

Everything. The guides were terrific, the accommodations excellent and the food fantastic.. great rides, beautiful scenery, wonderful restaurants; everything we could ask for. A special shout out to Miranda and Ivcia; the captain. And crew, especially Mario.

- Nicholas, 03/06/2024 09:24, Travelled with Family

A Fantastic Way to See the Islands

The weather was beautiful and perfect for cycling. Meeting so many amazing and interesting people (both guests and crew) made for a wonderful experience too. There is no shortage of chef prepared food both on the ship and at any of the port of calls. It is possible to gain weight on a cycling tour! Our guides Karolina and Mila are a dynamic duo! Karolina is dedicated and professional and made certain that we were safe and understood our plans for the day. Mila was a fountain of information at each stop or historical sight. All in all a fantastic trip where you will make some new friends, some of whom will be friends for life.

- Stuart, 27/05/2024 11:26, Travelled with Family

Chief consumer

Staff, crew, guides and fellow consumers all awesome. The sea and land and activities -superb. Food was great.

- Daniel, 30/04/2024 20:05, Travelled with Family

Croatia Bike tour

This is an excellent way to see Croatia. We enjoyed a stunning boat that catered to our every want/need. The crew was exceptional, food spectacular and the accomodations were excellent. The entire crew was focused on making this a memorable crusie along with the opportunity to see so many sights and experience what Croatia has to offer. The biking tour was excellent. As an avid cyclist you can get to experience some new challenges with incredible scenery. The small number of people on board made it easy to make friends from all parts of the world. We met so many wonderful people and made some lifelong friends along the way.

- Mike, 29/04/2024 08:13, Travelled with Family

Good trip.

We always felt safe and supported when on the boat or riding on the islands. The guides were fantastic and made the trip fun and informative. The bikes were good quality. The rides were challenging and fun and always very interesting.. The food was always fresh and tasty. The cabins were clean and comfortable. Our dock positions were always convenient. Croatia was a beautiful place to do this type of trip I’”d recommend this company for travellers.

- Michelle, 09/10/2023 00:53, Travelled with Family

Croatia boat and bike tour

Mt wife and I enjoyed our cycling trip from Dubrovnik to Split. The boat crew and Sail Croatia team were very accommodating and the sites we visited were splendid. My only complaint was my wife and I asked for a twin bed but were given two singles when one of the Sail Croatia guides had a room to himself in a double bed. That was not right. Other than that the trip was a wonderful experience.

- Frank, 02/10/2023 04:54, Travelled with Family

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-10-05:

Hi Frank, thank you for sharing your 5-star experience with us! It's wonderful to hear the crew and Sail Croatia team were helpful and friendly, we will pass your comments on, thank you. We agree, the islands are simply breathtaking - it's great to know you enjoyed the sites. I have checked our correspondence and can see we advised that bedding requests cannot be confirmed due to the individual setup of each ship and reiterated that bedding can either be twin beds or a double bed. It's great to hear that this didn't detract from your overall enjoyment Frank, and you were able to enjoy your time on the cruise and in Croatia. Thank you for joining us this season and we hope to welcome you back for another Cycle adventure.

Superb holiday

Friendly and well organised hosts, efficient and helpful crew, comfortable and spacious ship, great food (but lunches a bit too big). Great itinerary with visits to a variety of locations, but would be happy for cycling routes to be a bit longer. Great bunch of fellow holiday makers who made to holiday all the more enjoyable.

- Steve, 18/09/2023 23:14, Travelled Solo

Fantastic Experience

To the crew and guides of Mali Ante I would like to express my sincere thanks for a brilliant week spent with you. Every aspect of the trip was handled with precision and professionalism. I had a fantastic time and will be back again in the future. Kind regards Ivan

- Ivan Medak, 14/09/2023 23:22, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-09-15:

Hi Ivan, Thank you for your 5-star rating and all your lovely comments. We would love to have you back onboard with us and we thank you for joining Sail Croatia this season!

The people are what make this so memorable

I had such a great time on the Mali Ante with guides Miranda and Josko. From the first minute of arrival they both worked to ensure the entire group was having a good time, and understanding the timeline for activities. Miranda and Josko brought great energy and humor to the entire trip that the whole group appreciated. Even when the weather was unpredictable, Miranda and Josko had alternative plans in place to ensure our time in Croatia was balanced with adventurous outings and beautiful scenic time to relax. They also provided interesting historical context to each island we visited by briefing us before and during our outings so we truly left with a better understanding of this amazing country of Croatia. Sail Croatia provides a great vacation on the Adriatic, but Miranda and Josko go above and beyond to provide an exceptional memory that will last a lifetime. Thank you!

- Mark, 05/09/2023 23:18, Travelled Solo

Family Croatia Trip

The trip was well planned and executed. We loved seeing different islands and we loved exploring them on bike. It's a perfect way to get a workout and experience the area. The guides (Marin and Nina) were awesome and took great care of us while making it fun and teaching us history. I would highly recommend this trip anyone who likes to get off the beaten path. Super fun ship mates too.

- Randy, 25/08/2023 16:41, Travelled with Family

Don't hesitate - you won't regret it!

We are Canadians working and living in the Netherlands. Avid cyclists, we wanted to spend time in Croatia in the cities of Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik, but also experience the islands and coastline you hear and read about. A boat with bikes for day trips, was the perfect solution. We'd eat breakfast between 7:30 & 8:30 eCh morning, and meet at the bikes for 9 am. We'd typically bike until around noon when we,'d return to the boat for a swim and lunch, followed by R&R on board as we sailed for our next gorgeous town. We'd have the late afternoon/evening to explore and find supper and then back to the boat only to repeat it again the next day! The food on board was excellent and the staff were top shelf! Cabins were comfortable - all you can hope for. We had a tour Director and a Bike Guide ... both were professional, observant to needs, and positive energy. They were a joy. So don't heistate ... it's well worth the money!

- Jeff, 14/08/2023 17:58, Travelled with Family

We had a great time

Enjoyed the trip, the food, the great tour guides, the country with a wonderful group!

- Anonymous, 14/08/2023 09:45, Travelled with Family

Great fun and active experience

Facilities Friendly service Locations Cycling

- Brett, 03/07/2023 06:32, Travelled with Family

Perfection! Even the weather...

The attentive, courteous crew, the entertaining, caring guides, the food, our fellow guests, the itinerary, the accommodations, the equipment, the...everything made this vacation trip one of the most memorable ever!

- Cathy and John, 27/06/2023 05:17, Travelled Solo

Great sail and cycle trip

Beautiful scenery, great food on ship and excellent cycle guides.

- Bob , 29/05/2023 19:43, Travelled with Family

As Good as It Gets

I had such a great time on the trip with Sail Croatia. From the boat and how well kept it was to the delicious food to the fantastic itinerary - hard to even know where to begin. But what really made it such a great experience was the guides - shoutout to Marin and Ivan - who both took great pains to ensure we were having a good time and they never failed to answer questions or accommodate requests. I can not recommend Sail Croatia's cycle and sail trip enough! Its a great experience!

- Anonymous, 29/05/2023 11:49, Travelled Solo

Fantastic trip

We met with an interesting and lively mix of people from different parts of the world. The two Guides Nina and Ivica were knowlegable and very encouraging towards the different levels of cyclists on the trip. Because of wet and windy weather the first couple of days they had to adapt routes. They kept us well informed of changes. The crew and restaurant staff were always on hand and friendly. The food was good quality and well presented. We also had a good amount of time to explore the towns where we stopped. It was interesting to learn the local history and see some of the very old buildings. Overall a very enjoyable week and new friends made.

- Pete, 22/05/2023 05:28, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-05-24:

Hi Peter, thank you for your 5 star review. We are so pleased to read you enjoyed your time with us in Croatia.

Mali Ante North Croatia

The guides, Marin and Nina were excellent throughout the trip, and so are the crew, and everybody looking after us on board the ship. Loved the trip and will definitely do one again soon!

- Tommy, 15/05/2023 07:01, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-05-15:

Thanks so much Tommy - we hope you will join us again in the future.

cycling

very well paced riding with good, knowledgeable guides and helpful crew

- Anonymous, 15/05/2023 06:37, Travelled with Family

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-05-15:

Wonderful - thank you!

First cycle sail Croatia trip for April 22-29 2023

The scenery was incredible , the tour host Andrej and Dora extremely knowledgable the Captain and bar staff Ivan and Duke were so welcoming , we had unseasonably good weather , the bikes provided were perfect , great job crew and hope your busy long season goes equally as well.

- Peter, 01/05/2023 09:33, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2023-05-04:

Hi Peter, thank you for your review - we were so happy to have you join us in Croatia with us this season.

Best way to see Croatia

Every aspect of the tour was well thought out by our hosts. The accommodations were comfortable, the crew was professional, and the selected routes and destinations were beautiful. Our tour guides clearly enjoy sharing their knowledge and love of their country and were a blast to hang out with for the week.

- Javier, 16/11/2022 18:45, Travelled with Family

Great tour of Dalmatia in just a week

The best way to explore Dalmatian coast is to sail between islands. Great meals served on board, great relaxed vibe and company of guides. A lot can be seen on each island cycling from point A to B, often with boat waiting at point B. Great evenings with good local wine and food. I loved that, meet some great people on this trip, got a lot of invites too. Very keen to try other routes with Sail Croatia!

- Maciej, 17/10/2022 13:31, Travelled Solo

Outstanding, Comfortable Adventure

The sailing route, cyling on the beautiful islands with likeminded people, great crew and guides, food was fabulous and the weather was very nice.

- Stuart , 10/10/2022 15:10, Travelled Solo

Croatia sail/cycle

Amazing trip. The concept of living on a boat and cycling each day worked perfectly. Great boat, other passengers, fab guides and boat employees, island scenery beautiful. The BEST way to experience Croatia!

- Michael , 10/10/2022 04:17, Travelled Solo

Spectacular trip

Personable, knowledgeable, caring guides; comfortable accommodations; great itinerary and scenery; wonderful seafood; gorgeous towns.

- Clark, 26/09/2022 15:08, Travelled with Family

Fantastic

All the journey was better than expected. Very good guides and good service.

- Lars Bjarne, 20/09/2022 09:42, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-09-21:

Thank you for your review Lars, we were pleased to have you join us on board Mali Ante!

Croatia is Beautiful

26 friends and family sailed on the Emanuel from Split to Dubrovnik. Nina from Sail Croatia was a great guide the food on the Emanuel was delicious and each port was somehow nicer than the last. I only wish was spending more time on the bikes exploring the islands. The schedule keep us fairly tied to the A To B trip with little time for side trips. Also, much of the biking day was spent waiting for slower riders which would have made my trip even better…..

- John, 19/09/2022 08:57, Travelled with Family

Awesome Trip!!

I must say what a wonderful trip we had. To the entire staff of the "Mali Ante" thank-you. A special thanks goes out to Mario the waiter/bartender he was such a great host and the Chef Antonio was amazing with his meal preparations. Our cycling guides Vania and Srdan were great as was as the Captain Vladimir and his deckhands. This was an amazing trip saw some wonderful sights and the cycling was great. In addition, we made some great friendships along the way. Overall a must do if you are a cyclist and want to see the Croatian countryside!! Thank-you for the wonderful trip Sail Croatia!!!

- Anonymous, 13/09/2022 17:41, Travelled with Family

Sail/cycle review

The islands of Croatia were spectacular and the cycling while cruising on a boat gave me the perfect chance to explore them. Our guides Ivan and Mila were great. One had great knowledge of the local history while the other was one of the best lead cycle guides I've ever had.

- Marek, 13/09/2022 13:07, Travelled Solo

Brilliant trip

Cruising and cycling must be the best way to see the Croatian islands. Made even better by my fellow shipmates, guides and crew. Cycling on a classic hybrid bike was very tough on a couple of days, with long 'Tour de France' type climbs. Unless you're used to such climbs and in good shape, opt for an e-bike (even though it's cheating!!). Food and accommodation were good, Ports stopped at were wonderful and varied with amazing restaurant options (especially Korcula, which is unmissable)

- John, 12/09/2022 16:50, Travelled Solo

Cycling southern

Crew, fellow travelers,weather, guides! I had a wonderful experience with your company lead tour! The guides Julie and Dora were great! Very personable and knowledgeable of all aspects of this trip. Cudos to them! They made the trip memorable There wasn’t as much cycling as I had thought there would be, but with the high temps this week it was fine as it was. We did get shorted one day because the boat had to move earlier than planned. The food was good! Breakfasts perfect combination. Lunches too heavy for this activity. Captains dinner was great! I am spreading the word on how much I enjoyed this. Steve Williams

- Steve, 18/08/2022 18:54, Travelled Solo

Top of the range in every way

So many incredible things about thos week with bikes and boat in Croatia. The scenery was a new paradise around every corner. The organisation of the bpatvtop notch. The crew excellent. Our guides on the bike Ivan and Hrvoje just the best bastards you could possibly have. The accommodation and boat superb and the chef pilot on excellent food

- John , 08/08/2022 08:22, Travelled Solo

Fantastic experience

Our trip was delightful. The Croatian coastline and islands via a cycle tour is the way to go. The Mali Ante crew, captain, and guides made the experience special. Nothing was too big and the service and food were excellent. Our guides Hrvoje and Ivan were knowledgeable and colourful personalities. In short, this is something I would highly recommend. We initially planned to ride on standard bicycles being reasonably fit but fortunately changed to EBikes which I think is essential in the heat. We took our teenage children with us and it worked out really well and they integrated with the other guests. Lastly, the administration run by Sail Croatia is first class. Well done!

- Brendan, 11/07/2022 07:42, Travelled with Family

Bike Croatia is a fantastic holiday

The trip in May 2022 was fantastic. The ship is great, the meals wonderful, the biking was interesting and neither overchallenging or underchallenging. The island sites for riding were beautiful and the roads used were mostly without cars. For our bike holiday from May 21 to 28, 2022m the weather was terrific. We had one high wind crossing but mostly flat calm seas. The people in our bike group were lovely, kind and mutually supportive. I would recommend Sail Croatia for others to consider if you want to have an active holiday in Croatia, a very beautiful country.

- Stephen Beerman, 30/05/2022 02:14, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-06-09:

Hi Stephen - thanks for your review. Thank you for the recommendation - we're happy to know that you found there was a good balance of cycling challenges between each daily schedule, and even better when the roads were clear most of the time! Thanks again for taking the time to review our Cycle cruise.

Mostly Great Trip

Staff on board is A+++, and the food, was exceptional, along with the wine choices. The rooms are quite nice, and the envy of other cruises we met along the way. I would suggest for a group of 24 cyclists, that 2 guides are not enough. Plus on a short incline to reach a busy road, we should have pushed our bikes up. Instead, many cyclists fell back, and pushed me into the bramble. Serious injury had i landed on the road rather than the bushes!!! Xrays to come shortly.

- Gerry, 28/05/2022 12:28, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-06-09:

Thanks for sharing your experience Gerry. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and wine onboard. Thank you for your feedback on the rooms! At maximum capacity, we operate with 2x guides and this is suffice for such groups. I have checked our incident reports and can see that this was highlighted to the guide and that we offered a hospital visit however, medical treatment was declined. Do feel free to contact our Head Office should you wish to discuss.

Emanuelle Excellence

A very friendly crew and captain on board a lovely boat that has charm and character. Good nourishing meals helped us prepare for our daily rides and a filling 3 course lunch upon return never failed to disappoint.

- Graham, 17/05/2022 10:06, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-05-24:

Hi Graham, Thank you for your review - we are really pleased to know that you had a lovely time onboard our Cycle cruise and were well-fed onboard to prepare you for daily cycles. The onboard crew are amazing - we totally agree!

Braw wee cruise with neeburs

Company, crew, food, croatia, boat, sun organisation. All 5 star

- Iain MacAulay , 16/05/2022 07:29, Travelled Solo

Cayley, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2022-05-24:

Thank you for your 5 star review Iain!

Best ever

The staff, the boat, the islands, the country and the sites to see!

- George , 09/11/2021 13:08, Travelled Solo

Truely Incredible

Loved every moment of this adventure. The history, the cycling, the views, the challenges but mostly the crew and the cycling guides. H and Marin were the best and meeting a bunch of wonderful folks for all around. New friends, new adventures and a great way to see several of the over 1000 islands. Off on another day of solo cycling adventure on the mainland. Go for it you won't be disappointed.

- Jeff, 25/10/2021 05:32, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-10-25:

Thanks for your 5-star review Jeff. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on our Cycle cruise and all the wonderful memories made. We totally agree - the best way to see the beautiful islands! Thank you.

Made great friends

The people on board, the crew. the routes, the country!

- Carl, 04/10/2021 08:56, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-10-07:

Hi Carl, thank you for your 5-star rating and kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the cruise and your overall experience in Croatia!

Splendid

Excellent boat for this type of holiday. Clean, well presented, comfortable, choice of a number of socialising areas, good sized and facilitated cabins. Captain and all staff including Sail Croatia cycling guide, were outstanding doing everything to make this trip so enjoyable. In particular the chef was outstanding in producing really lovely meals. The atmosphere created by the whole staff and crew was extremely friendly and all were endlessly helpful. My third trip with Sail. Croatia and whilst all have been really good, this has been the best. If we had been on the Southern Route with this boat and crew then it would have been a most outstanding holiday. Thank you Sail Croatia and appreciate the office staff too to accommodate the wishes of customers through this very difficult trading time.

- Colin, 27/09/2021 07:28, Travelled Solo

Ceira, Sales Rep at Sail Croatia replied 2021-09-28:

Thanks for your review Colin. It was a pleasure having you join one of our cruises for the third time so we truly appreciate your comments and hearing that this was the best out of the 3! We love the fact that you enjoyed all aspects of the cruise, including the accommodation, crew, and Cycle route. We will be sure to pass your comments on to our office staff also, as we know they have worked hard during this difficult time also. Thank you!