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4.8 from 2089 reviews
Relaxing and Memorable

Our cruise was very relaxing with the right balance of activities and interaction with other guests. We really loved the swim stops each day and the meals were of premium quality and presentation. There was plenty of space on the boat, Esperanza, to feel like you could have some privacy and then interact when we wanted to. We would recommend the cruise and we had a great time., the crew was very helpful and friendly.

- Fiona, 26/10/2024 02:01, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp - Split - Dubrovnik Retun

Excellent Ship with wonderful crew. Chef prepared meals were great. Our tour manager Ioana was fantastic. Destinations were wonderful made even more memorable by the other passenger where everyone got along famously.

- James , 24/10/2024 00:53, Travelled in a Couple

Great sailing on the Dalmatian Coast

Our tour manager. Ioana was so engaging and had a great sense of humour. She was inclusive and well organised. The crews were great and the food was delicious.

- Susan, 22/10/2024 19:54, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp elegance

- Anonymous, 22/10/2024 17:43, Travelled in a Couple

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

Olimp

We had the best time on the Olimp especially having a great tour guide, Ionna. The only thing I would have liked changed was to have coffee and tea readily available. Thanks for a wonderful holiday and very memorable.

- Anne, 22/10/2024 06:29, Travelled in a Couple

The highlight of our six week holiday!

The Elegance cruise aboard the Olimp was such a delight! The holiday was effortless and the onboard food an absolute standout. Our tour guide was very entertaining, helpful and always available. The swim stops were a highlight for me. The cabin was roomy and the Olimp is beautifully maintained by a committed crew. I’d go again in a heartbeat!

- Maureen, 22/10/2024 04:30, Travelled in a Couple

Elegance Cruise on Olimp

My husband and myself signed up for this cruise with 5 other friends and we had a fantastic time. The Olimp is very clean, well maintained and comfortable. The crew was awesome- Ioana was an organized and fun cruise director who kept us informed and provided great recs for each stop of our cruise. This was our first time on a cruise and we found that the size of the ship and number of guests was just perfect. We enjoyed getting to know other guests on the cruise. Sail Croatia did an excellent job of communicating before the cruise as well.

- Michelle, 22/10/2024 02:01, Travelled in a Couple

Fantastic voyage in Croatia

Great ship, great guide, great crew, great experiences, and great companions, made for a remarkable journey and wonderful vacation.

- Philip, 22/10/2024 01:16, Travelled in a Couple

Cruise Croatia

The Olimp yacht was beyond amazing! And our tour director Ioana was the best we have ever had! She was amazing and catered to all our needs above and beyond!

- valerie scherer , 21/10/2024 14:10, Travelled in a Couple

So much better than we expected

We had a wonderful time on our Elegance Cruise. We've only been on one cruise before and that was a huge ship; it was so impersonal. With Sail Croatia, there were just 18 cabins, it was so much more intimate and we made new friends from around the world. The captain, crew and our cruise director Ioana couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. The Croatian coastline and islands are spectacular; we saw architecture and history we never knew existed; and the people were a joy. We highly recommend you do the same if you get the chance.

- Anonymous, 18/10/2024 17:57, Travelled in a Couple

Great trip!

The tour director, Ivana went over and above- very responsive to people. So kind and knowledgeable! The meals were amazing- better than most restaurants. I liked having the down time in the morning to relax and a good overview of what was available in town made town visits enjoyable. The captains dinner with dancing and singing after was a kick. Thank you for everything!

- Janet, 18/10/2024 08:28, Travelled with Friend/s

Happy Cruiser

My first experience on a yacht/small cruise ship. All of the crew aboard the Olimp were fabulous in their efforts to make our cruise enjoyable. It was obvious that all of the crew take pride in their work and they were all excellent in executing their duties. Our Sail Croatia host, Ioanna, was also fabulous. She kept us informed and fostered camaraderie amongst all of the guests. She was exceptional at that! Ioanna also planned some excellent walking tours of Croatia which included visits to historic sites, national parks, family farms, beaches, jeep tours and restaurants. The food on the yacht was great! Great chef! Great Captain! Thank you for the several swim stops at beautiful, remote locations. That was something that one rarely gets to do. All in all, a great vacation and I highly recommend a cruise on the Olimp!

- William, 17/10/2024 11:02, Travelled in a Couple

October Surprise

We avoided the extreme heat and crowds that summer in Croatia usually brings. We were still able to swim in the mornings and enjoy walking around the smaller towns. The food on the Esperanza was quite good. Our tour director Ivana did a good job keeping us informed and on schedule.

- Patricia, 17/10/2024 05:35, Travelled with Friend/s

memorable

i certainly would recommend sail Croatia , we sailed on the Olimp the staff and tour guide were great, nothing was problem

- jamie, 16/10/2024 22:51, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp Cruise 6th-13th October

Fabulous 7 day cruise on the beautiful Olimp. Travelled with close friends and was everything we hoped for and more. Captain and all the crew were great and special mention to our cruise director Ioana who was brilliant with everyone. Shipmates were from USA, Australia, New Zealand and UK and all interacted brilliantly. Many happy memories and friends were made and we would recommend Sail Croatia to anyone who wants to see the Croatian coast and Islands. A simply stunning and memorable trip which we fully recommend !

- David, 16/10/2024 16:35, Travelled in a Couple

What A Perfect Week!!!

This was a trip we had anticipated and looked forward to for almost a year. Traveling with lifetime friends, this was the last week of a 3 week Croatian experience. The ship Esperanza was lovely and so well maintained. Our cabins were adequate and spacious as ships go. The beds were great!!! Our crew and cruise director Ivana could not have been more helpful. The daily briefings ,and restaurant recommendations prior to making port were so helpful and much appreciated . It was everything we hoped and more.

- Mary, 16/10/2024 12:39, Travelled in a Couple

Awesome Vacation

Location, location, location...Croatia is absolutely beautiful! The boat and the crew was fantastic as well. The passengers (36 of us) got along extremely well and we made some amazing friends. I would highly recommend this location, company, boat, and crew.

- Michael, 15/10/2024 11:06, Travelled in a Couple

Exceeded all expectations

The Olimp was a beautiful ship with a warm and professional crew. The other passengers also helped make the experience fun and memorable. Top the vacation off with the stunningly beautiful country of Croatia and the friendly people and you have a magical combination. We enjoyed seeing ports that the large cruise ships do not get to stop. We loved that there were only 36 passengers on the Olimp, and we got to know all of our shipmates. Airport transports were seamless! Accommodations, meals, and service were all superb. We felt safe and well cared for, so that all our focus was on enjoying the time on the ship and in the various ports. We would definitely book again with Sail Croatia.

- Mary, 15/10/2024 10:59, Travelled in a Couple

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

Journey of a lifetime

- Sandra, 15/10/2024 01:40, Travelled with Friend/s

Did not disappoint

Had a wonderful time on Esperanza. The crew were spectacular., especially the tour director Karolina. She was very personable and accommodating. The ship was very comfortable and the food top notch! I highly recommend there services.

- Kelle, 14/10/2024 00:55, Travelled in a Couple

Excellent 7 days

Our guide Karolina was professional, well organized, friendly, always smiling, helpful. One could not ask for more! The food was very tasty and prepared with care. The entire crew was just great. Only compliments to all. We enjoyed our vacation with Sail Croatia and would recommend it to anyboby. With thanks Barbara and Piotr Boni

- Barbara, 11/10/2024 12:34, Travelled in a Couple

Croatia Sail

- Kathy, 11/10/2024 07:33, 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

Super Sailing

I am totally impressed with Sail Croatia's attention to detail in all aspects of our adventure. All staff members respond quickly and are always there to help. On the boat, our guide, Karolina, was knowledgeable and very personable. All the crew was pleasant and enjoyable. The ports were great and gave us a sense of Croatia's past history. This is such a great company we brought along another couple as this was our second sailing with Sail Croatia. Kudos!

- Dennis , 09/10/2024 20:31, Travelled in a Couple

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!

Exploring Croatian Island treasures

We enjoyed exploring the small islands of Croatia, each has its own character and personality. The boat had every comfort, cosy bed, proper bathroom with plenty of hot water. Breakfast had a great choice, lunch was delicious. Lots of space on top deck for sunbathing or relaxing. Very friendly staff and tour manager, who organised cycle hire in Mijet. Free time in the evenings was appreciated, to explore at your own pace.

- Anonymous, 08/10/2024 12:36, Travelled in a Couple

Overview

Great crew all round. Extremely professional and courteous. Very high standards of comfort and cleanliness. Very professional Tour guide , perfect touch and interaction with all passengers. Only complaint is breakfast is too early to close at 9.00am, also it was a direct shut down at that time. Even at 9.o5 am the coffee and tea was closed, leaving the only option was to purchase. Tea and coffee. That station should be available all day subject to cruising condition.

- Graham, 08/10/2024 09:07, Travelled in a Couple

Unbelievable experience!

Amazing tour of different Croatian towns/cities, daily swims, smaller cruise ship that allows getting to know your cruise partners. Klara is terrific as our tour guide. Great leadership and communication skills. Would highly recommend it. Definitely more intimate and exciting than the larger cruise ships.

- Patrick, 08/10/2024 00:36, Travelled in a Couple

Pleasure sailing with Sail Croatia

Firstly I was nervous being on a small cruise (36 pax) as I have had bad experiences with cruises before. But the vibe on the boat when we arrived welcomed and exhilarated us with the extremely high standards and quality of the Olimp and it's fine crew. The captain (Yure) was every friendly, inviting and pleasant to spend time with. The rest of the crew were similar. Vedran was very pleasurable to listen to, knowledgeable about the places we visited and funny in his deliveries of daily instructions and when also answering any of a miriad of questions thrown his way. We met as strangers but after 8 days of fine cruising, dining and activities we all left as good friends! I cannot recommend this trip highly enough and will look forward to my next trip on the Olimp.

- Christopher, 07/10/2024 08:39, Travelled in a Couple

St Louis duo

This was one of the best vacations in all of my years of traveling. Our guide, Karolina, was spectacular . The cabin was small but manageable. The food, especially lunch, was healthy and delicious. The islands were all beautiful and different.

- Debbie, 06/10/2024 11:50, Travelled in a Couple

Sheer Enjoyment

From the first moment stepping on board the holiday engendered a sense of anticipation and excitement. A delightful boat welcoming crew and guide what more could be wanted. The following days fulfilled all the initial promise. Excellent accommodation, superb food along with crew and staff who worked hard to provide the perfect holiday. Every day provided new experiences from swimming off the boat to the rich tapestry of each island visited. Croatia is a beautiful country with a long history and a very friendly welcoming people. The colour of the sea has to be seen to be believed. A holiday to remember.

- Peter, 04/10/2024 19:21, Travelled in a Couple

Croatia

Beautiful scenery and history of Croatia!

- Cathy, 04/10/2024 15:35, Travelled with Friend/s

Relaxing, Adventurous Fun!

The trip was a perfect balance of r and r and unique adventures! The Croatian islands are so beautiful and offered some very fun activities, balanced by wonderful time on the boat to swim in the Adriatic, great food and time to relax with our friends. The perfect get-away!

- Jill, 02/10/2024 11:35, Travelled in a Couple

Olimp Cruise

Our cruise was made fantastic by the amazing staff on the boat. They made sure everything was 1st class and made us feel happy. Boris and Stella were amazing and friendly towards us. The Chef and his staff did a fantastic job and every meal was presented 5star and tasted delicious. The sailors were friendly and always up for a chat and would help/do anything for us. Our room was kept clean daily by the maid she was lovely. The captain was fantastic and made sure we were always safe, very professional and great experienced operator for a young man, the captains dinner was a fun night. Last of all the magnificent cruise director Ioana (Jo) she was brilliant, entertaining and funny. We meet some very nice people from all over the globe, I highly recommend this to anyone

- Shane, 02/10/2024 07:40, Travelled in a Couple

Great trip!

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

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

Mrs. S

We enjoyed each town we visited. The ship was beautiful and clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating.

- Denise, 01/10/2024 10:39, Travelled with Friend/s

Wonderful Teip

Beautiful boat, charming crew, delicious food, great host and fun passengers. Good excursions too. Crew and guide really tried to make the trip as good as possible given the sailing conditions. Really enjoyed it. Thank you! Some ideas: Be nice to have had breakfast outside on the boat deck Would rather have paid the bar bill on a card than in cash Tables of 8 or 10 better than 9 one couple had to split up Excursions accompanied by detailed printed material.

- Hector, 01/10/2024 08:40, Travelled in a Couple

Wonderful Adventure

I can’t say enough. The boat was designed for passenger comfort, the rooms were large with nice accommodations, the crew had a warm, caring attitude, kept the boat spotless and the food was just delicious. We had a terrific time traveling from Split to Dubrovnik, very scenic islands, and calm waters. Our host, Vedran, was exceptional. He was informative with a great sense of humor. We loved our table mates from Australia and had many lively discussions about our travels. It was just so enjoyable to be on a smaller boat in such a beautiful area.

- Kathy, 30/09/2024 15:01, Travelled in a Couple

Sept 8-15 Dubrovnik to Split

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loana was a great cruise director. The ship was well maintained. We would recommend this cruise to anyone.

- James, 30/09/2024 14:27, Travelled with Friend/s

Just needs some tweaking but cruise & size was lovely with amazing ports

Breakfast hours to be extended with better coffee, too weak! Shouldn’t have to purchase at ar to get good coffee. Overall the food needs improvement, meat was overcooked & repetitive. Also need to provide water in the cabins to be readily available especially through the night. Cabins could use updating, get rid of carpeting. Also replace lumpy pillows & improve mattress. Also provide snacks outside of meal hours or to purchase at bar. Lastly Captain’s dinner is nice idea but the entertainment overtook everything & too long, people couldn’t socialize as a result of being too loud. Our cruise Director & staff were good to us

- Erin & John, 29/09/2024 18:29, Travelled in a Couple

Great Time

The olimp was outstanding and the captain was a real asset and a really nice guy ! Great crew members ! Great service from ioana who was very helpful , knowledgeable and extremely hard working in the pursuit of happy passengers A few areas that would have made the cruise better were to have water in the cabins daily and access to tea and coffee at all times ! ( for the price you have paid ) The day the ship was In Dubrovnik I think it should have docked earlier to allow more time to see the city

- Lynn, 29/09/2024 13:36, Travelled in a Couple

Bucket List Cruise

Everything about our cruise on The Olimp was fantastic. The cabins were very comfortable, great showers and quite roomy. The food was amazing - every meal absolutely delicious. The boat was beautiful we had lots of space to relax and the captain chose excellent swim spots. The stops at the various towns were great and V we had time to wander and see the sights.. I have wanted to do this cruise for a long time and I was not disappointed - it was absolutely 5 star ⭐️

- Meredith, 27/09/2024 19:22, Travelled with Friend/s

Dubrovnik to Split 7 day cruise

Our September cruise on the Queen Jelena was wonderful. The ship is as depicted and very clean. Highlights include: - stops to swim in the Adriatic Sea - delicious meals - Mia, our tour manager, was very helpful, knowledgeable and available - charming ports and excursions in Dubrovnik (old town), Split ( the palace), Mljet ( biking through National Park)

- Chris, 27/09/2024 14:03, Travelled with Friend/s

Anonymous

The lovely people we met on our boat. Wonderful staff looked after us. The ports were great.

- Susan, 27/09/2024 00:59, Travelled in a Couple

Memorable Cruise

The Olimp crew was fantastic and the sail exceeded Our expectations. Having only 35 guests allowed us to meet and engage with everyone. All of the guests were super friendly, fun and interesting. Loved every minute of the cruise.

- Peter, 27/09/2024 00:41, Travelled in a Couple