The Sail Croatia Team and boat crew were superb from beginning to end. Hiking was challenging and rewarding with spectacular views. Meals are home cooked and delicious. The island ports are charming. We had a captain's dinner one night, a pizza night, lots of swimming, etc. It is a n active trip. But what made this cruise so special was making friends with the other travelers. As one person said, " It's the people. It's the people. It's the people! I have traveled a lot and this would rank as one of the best. Do it!
- Brent, 30/09/2024 06:01, Travelled Solo
We did a Sail Croatia hike trip. Sail Croatia knew ahead of time some of the people were unable to hike but were interested in the islands we were visiting to see the towns and the history. I would have expected that the coordinators would have given suggestions for things to do and historical information. If you weren't hiking you received limited attention.
- Greggory, 26/09/2024 03:02, Travelled with Friend/s
The team was amazing, nothing was to much trouble. Food and the hiking was top class! Glad we hiked as it was something to do at each stop. Best way to see Croatia is on a cruise and 7 nights is just perfect.
- Barbara, 08/07/2024 07:52, Travelled with Friend/s
Lovely group of people. Polite hardworking staff Excellent leaders.Nice boat, great weather . Organisation went like clockwork . Some easier walks option perhaps combined with swims would have been welcome
- David, 09/10/2023 08:54, Travelled Solo
We had a great week , enjoying well guided hikes and sensational swim stops .
- Anonymous, 19/09/2023 08:57, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat was wonderful. Crew terrific and the scenery spectacular.
- David, 12/06/2023 10:02, Travelled with Friend/s
Excellent staff and guides, all very friendly. However I would like to make some recommendations. Much better if all walks started after breakfast. The first two days starting at 5pm meant the evenings were very rushed. A lot of the walks were up and back down the same track, would be better if they were of a circular route. Pace of walks was very slow but I realise this was to accommodate everyone. Could the group be divided into two one being faster paced and one slower? Would have been nice to spend the afternoon in Omis rather than sail back to Split at lunchtime. Omis was a beautiful resort with a nice beach, would have been nice to relax there for a few hours before the short trip back to split. Finally perhaps a bedding change midweek. Other than that a brilliant week and thanks to all the staff and crew who helped to make it such a great week.
- mark, 10/09/2022 16:06, Travelled with Friend/s
The lovely staff aboard the Meliante especially Mario ( waiter), Antonio (chef) and Marte (our hiking guide). The food and catering for special diets and the availability of fruit and water all day. The weather was stunning in June and the beautiful islands. The hikes are very challenging, not for the faint hearted, but well worth the achievement of completing them. The swimming off the boat was great and it meant we saw other beautiful areas of the islands not readily accessable to others by land. We could have sometimes stayed a bit longer in those areas. The boat is maintained to a high standard and was clean. Compliments to all the staff for making this one of the best holiday experiences me and my wife have had.
- Glyn, 18/07/2022 08:37, Travelled with Friend/s
Loved every minute of my sailing and hiking trip. The hiking routes were challenging but not over the top. Incredible views on every well chosen hike. Our hiking guide Matè was excellent. Very knowledge and capable. Very good company too. He built a very good rapport with the group. The boat crew were very nice too and I was very happy with the accommodation. All the ports we stopped at were very nice too. We saw a lot of beautiful places around the islands. I would definitely recommend Sail Croatia to anyone.
- Stephen, 28/06/2022 08:27, Travelled Solo
The companionship of our fellow travellers made the week a really enjoyable experience. The crew were excellent from the captain to the deck hands. The food was exceptional. Our guide Mate was excellent in the way he oaced the walks and he was excellent with his communication skills. Things I would consider changing are: 1) for better walkers give them an option of extending the walk, so provide a map/gps route for them. Ask that they sign a disclaimer so Sail Croatia is protected should they have a mishap. 2) provide more buffet lunches. This was my first experience of sailing and trekking and I was really impressed with the quality of our vessel and hopping from island to island was enjoyable. I would certainly recommend to anyone that if they enjoy sea travel and hiking this experience would be very enjoyable
- Trevor, 20/06/2022 14:44, Travelled with Friend/s
The Emanuel, crew and the rest of the travellers..
- Ian, 13/10/2021 18:20, Travelled Solo
Hi Ian, Thank you for your 5-star review!
Well organized by friendly staffs and suited to us.
- Nancy , 17/09/2019 02:31, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review and for joining us on board Milena!
Visit to 5 Islands - with a variety of Hikes including walking part-way down from Sv.Jure Mountain (1762m) in Makarska. Swimming in the warm Adriatic sea every day. Good mix fellow passengers, from different countries and ages (ranging from 30 to 80yrs). Overall, a most enjoyable social experience and relaxing holiday. The 'Sail Croatia crew' provided good food and service throughout the voyage.
- Robin, 16/09/2019 16:10, Travelled with Friend/s
Thanks so much for a great 5 star review and of course for joining us this season on board Milena for your Hike cruise!
Wonderful staff and boat. Hikes with Ljubo and Gordana were particularly exceptional. Great choice and mix of port locations. All in all, just a wonderful time.
- Eric, 15/10/2018 14:02, Travelled with Friend/s
The boat was comfortable, the crew was very friendly and helpful, the food was tasty, the scenery was great and island towns were delightful. Swimming off the back of the boat in sheltered bays with crystal clear water was fantastic - and the water was so buoyant, that you couldn't sink. Thank you to the crew of Magellan.
- Karen, 24/09/2018 07:15, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for your review. We are really pleased to hear you have enjoyed yourself on board our Hike cruise. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the crew and food on board. Thank you again and do visit with us again!
Revamp the itinerary to exclude Korcula to enable walks to take place in the mornings not in the heat of the day after a hearty 3 course lunch (delicious as it was with such a variety prepared by Renata in her tiny kitchen!) Some of the walks very challenging. Miranda and Tea were excellent hosts, friendly, smiley, informative - a credit to Sail Croatia. They work so hard on a punishing schedule. The captain and "sailors" looked after us well, as did Angie supplying copious glasses of cold beer and chilled wine! Cabins were adequate with the bonus of air conditioning - something we hadn't expected. The towels had seen better days but were replaced on request, but surprised they were not changed during the course of the week.. The boat itself was kept exceptionally clean (Marija Magdalena), spacious, just 19 of us on board. Upper deck with deck chairs and large table and chairs with sun shaded areas. Lower deck where breakfast (again excellent) and lunch taken provided shade.
- Kathy, 17/09/2018 09:35, Travelled with Friend/s
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your review! Feedback is extremely important to us, as it helps us to improve our products and services. I have passed your comments to our Operations Manager, who will address the points raised with the appropriate parties directly to see where improvements can be made. It is great to hear you have enjoyed the food, the accommodation provided and that you were well looked after by our whole team. We hope to see you with us again soon!
Fantastic experience from booking (with no single person suppliment), to the staff involved in the boat and guides. Super affordable when taking into the fact you have accommodation for 7 nights and 2 meals a day, let alone the hikes. Sail Croatia provided me with the holiday of a lifetime and breathtakingly mountain and island port views. Thank you all.
- Stefan, 17/09/2018 08:59, Travelled Solo
the mix of motor cruising, small boat with very friendly fellow travellers from english speaking countries, the delightful scenery, the great weather, the beautiful clear sparkling water supported by a wonderful crew made this trip special for me,
- john, 05/07/2018 06:03, Travelled Solo
Our hiking guides Lyubo and Ana were wonderful and knowledgeable, and the accommodations on our ship were very comfortable.
- Anonymous, 03/07/2018 12:45, Travelled with Friend/s
We had a wonderful time on “The Magellan “. Our Sail Croatia rep, Ljubo was excellent and worked very hard to keep a diverse group of hikers happy. The ship was clean and comfortable. The food on board was very good. We went on some fantastic hikes on beautiful islands. Swimming off the boat was definitely a great memory. The group on board ranged from people in their 20’s to people in their 60’s from all around the world. Everyone got on really well which made for a great atmosphere all week. I would highly recommend this holiday to anyone with an interest in hiking.
- Brendan , 22/06/2018 16:23, Travelled with Friend/s
Great people in the group. Hikes were challenging. Accommodations on the ship were not plush, but adequate. Crew and guides were helpful and friendly. Biggest problem was at night with the noise from party goers on other ships docked next to ours.
- Anonymous, 26/06/2017 19:36, Travelled with Friend/s
What made this cruise so great was the combination crew, host and guide. As a returning customer I was familiar with Sail Croatia and generally knew what to expect.
- Gregg, 19/06/2017 11:46, Travelled with Friend/s