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
Wonderful ship and crew were very accommodating.
- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 08:27, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
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 people
- Steve, 15/10/2024 02:14, Travelled with Friend/s
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
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
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
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!
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
Excellent ship and crew. Tour guide, Mia was superb!
- Scott, 01/10/2024 15:25, Travelled with Friend/s
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
Staff fantastic, totally committed to making the guests experience as good as possible. Boat was clean, well stocked, lots of room to move around!
- Anonymous, 17/09/2024 16:27, Travelled with Friend/s
No snacks and coffee service only a few hours a day? Also couldn’t get a beverage while band was playing? Boat lost revenue during entertainment because couldn’t access the bar
- John, 17/09/2024 05:00, Travelled with Family
Fantastic ship, great crew, fun guest that we met from all over the world and amazing hostess /director. Recommend this trip to anyone that wants a great vacation! .
- Jay, 10/09/2024 10:07, Travelled with Family
The ship was beautiful and comfortable, the cruise director was very funny and knowledgeable and the crew was very professional, competent, friendly and helpful.. We enjoyed it thoroughly! It was extremely hot during the cruise and the swim stops were a wonderful way to cool off but it was hard to stay cool on the boat. The food was good but lunches were a bit heavy for my tastes and drinks were a bit on the weak side. Stops and excursions were interesting and informative - could have skipped Milna -may be replace with Trogir or a night not in port with 2nd swim stop and simple light dinner on the ship.
- Bob , 03/09/2024 09:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Great way to see the islands.
- Ray, 03/09/2024 06:13, Travelled with Friend/s
It was an awesome experience
- Jose Pereira, 20/08/2024 15:39, Travelled with Family
Ioana and the crew where all so friendly.
- David, 20/08/2024 07:01, Travelled with Friend/s
Ten person adult family trip - wonderful way to see the best of Croatia. Cities of Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split as well as smaller island villages. Balanced blend of excursions and free time to explore. Enjoyed our time, met people from Australia, England, and the US, and have already recommended Sail Croatia to family and friends considering a holiday in Croatia. Excellent staff (Mia) and ship crew,
- Mike, 14/08/2024 11:44, Travelled with Family
Captain, Crew, Service and Food.
- John, 08/08/2024 13:09, Travelled with Friend/s
We were blown away by the ship, our room, all the amenities, the places we stopped, the food, etc., but mostly the personnel. Our guide/coordinator Barbara was wonderful. She answered all of our questions and concerns quickly, she was very friendly and competent. For anyone looking for a great experience they should take advantage of what Sail Croatia has to offer.
- Glen, 06/08/2024 14:48, Travelled with Family
The ship was fantastic and the crew/service was very good! A special shout out to the captain, our tour manager, the bar staff and chef! Very relaxing and wonderful week. I would highly recommend this ship and crew!
- Craig, 03/08/2024 16:07, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew was attentive... the captain very accessible. The cruise director was open to suggestions to make the cruise and excursions better meet our expectations.. The daily swim stops were amazing! The places we stopped were unforgettable.
- Robert, 31/07/2024 15:49, Travelled with Friend/s
We just returned from a 7-night charter of the Queen Jelena. Our group included nine families, including those in age from teens to their 60s. It's a group that has traveled together extensively, but this trip was truly extraordinary. The boat was perfect, the cabins spacious and cool, with great outdoor spaces. The itinerary (Elegance route from Split to Dubrovnik) was wonderful, with each island offering something new. The swim stops, as others have said, are truly magical. Above all else, it was our tour manager, Karolina, that made the week so special, handling our large, boisterous group with aplomb. Our group included a number of hotel and restaurant owners, and I don't think any of us have experienced a more capable and caring hospitality professional. She, Captain Gordan, and the entire crew created a wonderful experience our group of friends will never forget. If you're considering a charter of or cruise on the Queen Jelena, don't hesitate - it's extraordinary.
- Anonymous, 30/07/2024 16:43, Travelled with Friend/s
The crew was wonderful. The daily swim stops really added to the experience. Food overall was great, but I would have liked to seen a few more hot breakfast choices. Maybe an optional laundry service would make it even better….(I underpacked) Overall it was an amazing trip and one that I will never forget!
- Greg, 30/07/2024 08:35, Travelled with Friend/s
We were fortunate to share our experience with a wonderful group of travellers.. The crew were excellent and our tour manager was very focussed on delivering an experience we would not forget. We have great memories, new f t iendships and a love of Croatia.
- Julian, 23/07/2024 18:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Everything met or exceeded expectations. The team looked after us superbly. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
- Anonymous, 21/07/2024 18:45, Travelled with Family
Having been on larger cruise ships we were looking forward to trying out a smaller one. The rooms were just as nice if not better, the service was incredible, and we found it's much much nicer swimming in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea than a crowded cruise ship swimming pool. We also found getting around to all areas of the cruise ship took seconds not minutes. Our 7-Day Cruise was the perfect amount of time for exploring the nearby coastline and islands. We were left with many wonderful memories and would highly recommend this cruise to anyone interested in visiting Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands.
- Anonymous, 04/07/2024 12:13, Travelled with Family
As my first experience in a cruise, to share my holidays with people I was meeting for the first time, was a challenge. Ivana, our guide, and the crew worked things out wonderfully and ensured that we all had a great experience. Visiting many Croatia’s best cities by boat and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea has been an unforgettable experience!
- Anonymous, 02/07/2024 07:37, Travelled with Family
This was a family cruise I decided to take my family on to celebrate my 80th birthday. I would like to say we all thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and I personally would like to thank everyone at Sail Croatia for making this an experience we will not forget. The ship ‘ESPERANZA’ was beautiful. crew were excellent with particular mention of TOMO , bar manager who was brilliant, Itinerary was fantastic with some stunning views and your representative on board, ‘ Karolina’ was very knowledgeable, intelligent and willing to spend time explaining and answering all our questions. Sail Croatiashould be very pleased to have her. Last but not least , thank you to all at Sail Croatia UK office who answered my questions promptly and gave out all the relevant necessary information at the right times so I was fully aware of all aspects leading up to our cruise. FANTASTIC, STUNNING and I have no hesitation in recommending Sail Croatia to all my friends. Now it’s DIET time !!!!!!!. Philip Watson
- Philip, 26/06/2024 21:13, Travelled with Family
Every aspect of our trip went well with all the stated timings being accurate. Our Sail Croatia rep, Ioana was excellent, as were the ships crew.
- Kenneth, 25/06/2024 10:40, Travelled with Friend/s
The on board guide (Joanna was brilliant!) The ship and crew and new friends The attention to detail The Croatian coast The weather!! difficult to find fault and only very minor ones at that. (eg the breakfast toaster was slow...free hot water should be available 24/7 for own tea and coffee making...) Ticked all the boxes!
- Stephen, 25/06/2024 06:09, Travelled with Friend/s
From booking to departure, Sail Croatia delivered the best experience. A beautiful boat that was immaculate. The staff on board were friendly, helpful and worked so hard to ensure we had a holiday to remember. Food was absolutely First class, tasty, well presented and such a variety of dishes served Daily. Must not forget our lovely funny knowledgeable tour guide loana. She mixed well with everyone and you knew she was genuinely keen for everyone to enjoy the experience. Her bubbly personality made her a massive hit with all the guests. Would definitely recommend Sail Croatia to our friends and family.
- Maria, 18/06/2024 14:33, Travelled with Friend/s
Overall the trip was excellent. However if you look into the fine details then you can find major issues. For example tipping policy is terrible ad should be scrapped. Company say one figure staff say a different figure and service you receive is not worth either amount. Some staff’s appearance could improve especially first thing in the morning at breakfast. Sail Croatia and crew of Jelena, have forgotten who the customer is, in respect of, a customer works hard to save money to go on holiday and we are all suffering with cost of living being expensive no different to the crew. Excellent on the face but poor in detail
- Pau, 18/06/2024 04:59, Travelled with Friend/s
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to provide your 4-star review. We are pleased to hear that you found the trip overall to be excellent, which is also reflected in the overall cruise rating of 4.8/5 stars. Our tipping policy is clearly outlined on our website and in pre-departure documents, and we apologise for any miscommunication that occurred during your cruise. Please be assured that we have addressed this issue to prevent any future confusion. Additionally, we appreciate your comments regarding staff appearance and service quality, especially during breakfast. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve our services and ensure our team meets the high standards we strive for. Thank you for choosing to travel with Sail Croatia.
We had a wonderful time on our cruise. Superb yacht, great food and staff. Absolutely faultless. Then of course the islands, the swimming in the azure Adriatic, and so much fun. Superb, Andrew & Julie.
- Andrew Wyss, 16/06/2024 10:43, Travelled with Friend/s
The Olimp staff and beautiful vessel exceeded expectations
- Art, 12/06/2024 09:50, Travelled with Friend/s
Karolina, the tour director, made the cruise beyond our expectations on the Esperanza. She was very helpful and accommodating. She would advise us about the restaurants and her favorite ice cream spots in the towns. She and the entire crew were very friendly and efficient. Tomo and Phillipe were great bartender/waiters. The small number of passengers made the cruise very intimate. and one of the most memorable cruises out of more the 50 we have taken over the years.
- James, 11/06/2024 13:54, Travelled with Friend/s
The food and service were great! We truly enjoyed the swim stops at very scenic and quiet locations. Our tour manager worked very hard keeping us informed and ready for each new day. It was a wonderful cruise.
- Keith, 11/06/2024 13:22, Travelled with Friend/s
Small size ship gave access to best parts of Croatia as well as great relationship building with crew and fellow travelers. Great attention paid to needs of passengers- like having your own yacht!
- Anonymous, 11/06/2024 11:48, Travelled with Friend/s
We spent a week on the OLIM boat on the Elegance Dubrovnik return itinerary. The boat was beautiful, and the experience was fantastic. The crew was outstanding. The cruise director, Vedran was wonderful. Our Captain and the chef were outstanding. The food was great. We loved cruising in the morning which gave us most of the day and all evening to explore our destinations. We were able to find great dinner spots that gave us a beautiful view of the sunset over the Adriatic Sea. . We bonded with the other passengers on the ship almost immediately. We became close friends. Creating a strong bond between all of us only enhanced our experience. I would highly recommend this cruise.
- Jonathan B Rubenstein, 10/06/2024 14:31, Travelled with Family
What we liked about Sail Croatia: The boat was beautiful and the staff was courteous and helpful. We enjoyed the overnight stays, and the optional UNESCO dinner. What we did not like about Sail Croatia:: The hot tub was not hot, lukewarm at best. Meals choices were limited if you did not like the day’s meals you were out of luck as there were no other choice. No activities or music on board other than a swim stop (weather permitting). The included traditional dinner venue was nice but the food was too bland for our taste. The bar staff charged our account for a bottle of wine and several drinks that we did not order. They need a better accounting system for the onboard liquor. This cruise is better suited for people who want it quiet and with minimum people. For people who enjoy lounging in the sun reading books as there is little else to do when you are onboard. This type of cruise is not for us.
- Anonymous, 09/06/2024 18:27, Travelled with Friend/s
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your beautiful ship, that you found the staff helpful onboard, and that the overnight stays were a memorable experience! We're sorry to hear that some elements of the cruise weren't as you expected. A daily buffet breakfast and 3-course lunch are included daily on all cruises. Set menus allow the onboard chef to prepare meals to a high standard using fresh, local ingredients. Unfortunately due to the size of the galley onboard our luxury small ships, an a la carte menu is not possible, however we are more than happy to accommodate dietary requirements. Unlike large cruise liners, Sail Croatia cruises are all about experiencing an authentic side of Croatia onboard luxury small ships, being shown the secrets of this incredible country by local, welcoming staff and experiencing culture, food and historical sights with like-minded travellers. Our cruises dock overnight in each destination, bringing guests into the midst of each town/harbour by mid-afternoon. After enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard, relaxing at a swim stop and cruising towards your next destination, ships are docked along the waterfront, ensuring guests are able to explore each destination at their leisure, participate in optional activities or indulge in local cuisine in one of the local restaurants.
We had a great week with Sail Croatia. Everything from the food, to the accommodations, crew, and excursions all exceeded our expectations. We will definitely book again.
- Craig, 29/05/2024 16:38, Travelled with Family
I couldn’t fault the cruise. Nothing was too much trouble for the crew, the food and accommodation was excellent and I would love to go. Again.
- Mick, 14/05/2024 06:51, Travelled with Friend/s
Fabulous boat Incredibly polite , friendly and efficient staff The meals and the presentation of the same were five star The captain and his crew were wonderful - interacted with the guests making everyone feel not only welcomed but also safe The sail Croatia rep was well organized, presentations were informative, always willing to assist, was friendly humorous and fabulous personality - definitely 5 star! Overall, an incredible trip and experience Don’t miss this cruise - highly recommend!!
- Ed, 14/05/2024 06:00, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat was immaculately clean The crew could not been nicer Knowledgeable and kind tour leader Mia Great food at lunchtime Spacious cabin Great friendly people on board Interesting itinerary and tours So fun… great way to see Croatia
- Joseph , 23/04/2024 05:11, Travelled with Family
Very nice staff, great food and good company
- Steven, 26/10/2023 17:36, Travelled with Family
Our experience on the Queen Jelena from Split to Split, was wonderful and went above and beyond our expectations. Captain Gordan, his crew and staff made our trip one of our most memorable.The ship was very clean, the meals excellent and the swim spots perfect. Stjepan our guide was well organized, very knowledgeable on the history of Croatia and had a great sense of humour., always putting a smile on our faces with his stories and notes on the itineraries. We met some wonderful people and made friends in our group, which made the cruise so much more enjoyable. Croatia is a beautiful country and we’ll always look back at this trip with fondest memories. Thank you!
- Wanda and Vic, 24/10/2023 12:25, Travelled with Friend/s
Ioana, Our lovely and attentive Tour guide. Gordon our Captain who adjusted sailings to suit weather, Safety was as it should be always Number q.1. The Queen Jelena, a beautiful classic style boat. The crew who looked after every detail from mooring to serving, always cleaning, always there. Great food beautiful Islands, wonderful people, options always options at every stop.. We were slso blessed with amazing sailing companions. And of course the food, as a Ceoliac ( Gluten Free) I was superbly looked after. Thank you Ioana, Sail Croatia and Captain Gordon and the crew of the Elegant Queen Jelena. Thank you also for making such an effort to ensure my wife's 60th was a most memorable occasion..
- Des, 24/10/2023 12:03, Travelled with Friend/s
Every thing from the vessel to the crew to the itinerary and fellow passengers. A wonderful way to experience the charm of Croatia.
- Mark, 24/10/2023 06:57, Travelled with Friend/s