The guide, Anita, was excellent. Charming, efficient and most helpful. It was a joy to have such service. I cannot recommend her too much. The crew were very helpful. Food not so good- too much overcooked meat, just one fish dish in 7 days.. Good bar service. Most enjoyable party after the captain',s dinner- lots of dancing ! I did not engage in excursions, as too strenuous for my age.. Others enjoyed them.. Cabin fine and very efficient and pleasant cleaner.

- Michael, 24/10/2024 13:59, Travelled Solo

The trip was great for my restricted mobility. The railings on all walkways and stairwells made walking around the ship possible. The crew were always available to offer a helping hand or arm. One of the sailors - Mario - was exceptionally thoughtful. He carried my mobility scooter on and off the boat, storing and charging it overnight. He was sensitive to my fears, crossing from boat to boat, offering encouragement and praise, as well as physical help. Wonderful intuitive personal skills!

- Alison, 21/10/2024 05:43, Travelled with Family

Ioana and the crew

- Georgette, 14/10/2024 19:24, Travelled with Family

It's ok

- Navi, 30/09/2024 05:10, Travelled Solo

Tonka and Loana were great cruise leaders . They and the rest of the crew were very friendly and always available to answer questions and /or help in any way. They were also very flexible with regard to on-boat activities . The swim stops were beautiful and safe. The boat was steady .It was a wonderful way to explore the small islands along the Croatian coast. It was great that the bar was open to the wee hours. However, a more diverse cocktail menu is suggested.The wines were great. There were a few snags on the boat. E.g. intermittent unpleasant sulphur-like oder in the cabin. The cabin could use brighter lighting , especially in the bathroom. Also, I would suggest washable flooring in the cabins to make them less prone to mildew. The Sail Croatia experience was spectacular! I would do it again.

- juana, 01/09/2024 13:27, Travelled Solo

For the price that you pay which is quite exorbitant I don’t think this experience lives up to the cost or the hype. While the crew and the staff on board as well as the guide are absolutely lovely and the service was great the boat is old, creaky and smelly.. The air-conditioning barely worked and people complained non-stop about the Aircon not working. There were no fans even on deck which are desperately needed to combat the unbearable European summer heat. Unfortunately it did not live up to the expectations and certainly not to the reviews I’ve seen on site. The boats need full renovations and need to be fully updated in order for them to be able to get a higher rating.

- Anonymous, 25/08/2024 14:46, Travelled Solo

Pero and Branco were great - helpful, friendly, hard-working. We would love to sail with them again! We booked a twin (for our daughters) and a double room (for myself and my husband), but we were given 2 twin rooms, which was not ideal. We booked our trip well in advance and confirmed at the time of booking that we were reserving a twin and a double. The meals were great - however, I would love to see an option of a lighter lunch - maybe some good salads and a protein option, versus the heavy lunch meals. Anna’s lack of experience showed and it would have been nice to have someone who knew the history a bit better. Additionally, she would only give her daily update at the end of lunch, after dessert. If you skipped dessert, you missed the recap. It would be better for her to give the update at the beginning of lunch, as everyone was sitting down and waiting for the food. This way, people could discuss the excursions during lunch. Also, her directions & information were not great.

- Abby, 18/06/2024 04:27, Travelled with Family

First up, Ana, our guide, was top notch and probably the best guide I've had on any trip. She provided comprehensive maps at each stop of good restaurants, museums, attractions and bars, carried herself very professionally, and was always polite and informative. She is an asset for Sail Croatia. The staff, were also brilliant. Particularly Branko on the bar. You want your bar staff to be funny, eccentric and great to have a conversation with, and Branko exceeded expectations on all three! The food was also impeccable. The Explorer cruise was also a very good crowd. Perhaps slightly older and more couples than I expected, but it suited me well. The only parts where Sail Croatia fell short for me was some of the experiences. Not having an alternative option instead of rafting (which was unavailable in Makarska on my trip) was disappointing. Even a short walk along the Cetina would have been OK. The Korcula buggy tour was also short and expensive for what it was.

- Lewis, 17/06/2024 20:51, Travelled Solo

Our Tour Manager Ivana was so knowledgeable and friendly, she showed us great places to visit and joined the group for dancing and singing on the boat too.... Ivana took us on some great tours. Our waiter Eril on the Princes Diana cruise was very attentive, friendly and smiled even if was up early and to bed late...he couldn't do enough for you. The size of our room was surprisingly larger than I expected and could take the large suitcases under our bed...We had a room on main deck area which all the other boats had to pass to get from one ship to another when docked, but we never heard anyone pass our door late at night so that was a bonus... a wee tip, I felt our room was a bit damp with the air conditioning and door closed, however my brother kept his door open when we were sailing as money locked in safe and trusted our crew and travellers on board and the breeze would flow through which was refreshing.

- Bridie, 01/09/2023 15:57, Travelled with Family

The boat was clean and very comfortable The bar crew were super friendly and the service was excellent. The food I found was not good, too heavy and over cooked. A lunch buffet would have been so much better similar to breakfast, greasy and light. Klara our guide was great, super friendly and always there for you. My only suggestion would be some more activities especially for the solo traveller. Some days were same same. I found in Split we were left with no guidance or suggestions on what we could do while waiting for our late afternoon plane departure Thanks Sail Croatia and Klara

- Anonymous, 14/08/2023 11:14, Travelled Solo

Overall, I had a very lovely time and the Adriatic sea is beautiful. The highlight of the trip was our tour manager named Ivana. She was excellent, was giving great and truthful advice, and even helped me book my taxi to the airport. Without her, my trip would not have been as good. The captain was also very friendly and helpful! The boat was also in good condition and the sundeck was my highlight. The crew kept us safe and were very mindful that we always had water and electricity (a task in itself when we are sailing every day and the docks were extra busy during peak season). The food and cleanliness was ok. Given the price and the overall experience, I had a really great time and would recommend to others.

- Veronica, 24/07/2023 08:46, Travelled Solo

A great bunch of people to travel with A great tour guide (Mila) was exceptional The crew were good especially Maryan Good food thanks to the chef One complaint is the fact that there was a spare room and a very shy young lady asked if she could have her own room instead of boarding with a complete stranger. I was discussed to hear that your company charged her an extra $600 euro in cash on top of what she had already paid that was cruel Steve Whitmore

- Stephen , 14/06/2023 11:41, Travelled with Family

A small group of 30 people made our experience intimate and extremely enjoyable. We had an amazing experience with the other travellers and loved the knowledge and company of our tour guide Mila. Our bartender Maryan was also a stand out, so friendly and great service. The only recommendations I would have to further enhance the trip would be more regular changing of towels and sheets and more engagement from the other ship members (captain and sailors).

- Emma, 14/06/2023 11:34, Travelled with Family

The boat, the food and the crew are excellent. The route could be shorter. We spend many days doing nothing in the mornings, we could do more than one island per day.

- Kharina, 15/05/2023 11:02, Travelled with Family

Fantastic cruise with great people who made the experience even better. Dino worked hard to make sure the cruise itinerary was best for the weather which ensured we had the best opportunities to see and do as much as possible.

- Grant, 07/05/2023 21:25, Travelled with Family

Very nice boat with good cabins. For the most part, the organization was good however in the last 2 days they sent us back to our final port because they were worried about the weather however they got the weather completely wrong (which id fine), but they made u stay at port for 2 extra days and instead of going out for a swim stop or out of the port they just left us for 2 days in the same port. We were all not happy about that, pity as the rest of it was incredible!

- Anonymous, 04/10/2022 06:33, Travelled with Family

Great cruise, fantastic host in Stjepan, a bit disappointed that we had to spend 2 days in Dubrovnik. A little irritated that you would not accept Credit cards on board. In Croatia ALL ATMs are a rip off and as you accpet payment for the cruise on a credit card, why not onboard? No doubt you dont want the charges to your account but the inconvenience and extra cost we had to bear spoiled a little what was otherwise a great trip

- DAVID, 03/10/2022 08:08, Travelled with Family

The best part of the trip was the company of others who attended the same week, but everything else about the trip that was handled by Sail Croatia was pitiful. Horrible food, poor planning, disgusting cabins, and more than evident cost-cutting. The wifi was nonexistent and no soap, shampoo, or conditioner was provided. The bath towels provided were dirty and disgusting. I signed for a triple occupancy cabin and it ended up being a mattress on the floor. That is unacceptable. The other participants bonded on the boat over Sail Croatia's failings as a cruise liner. If I knew the lack of amenities provided and the poor organizing, I would not attend.

- Kalee, 01/10/2022 18:52, Travelled with Family

My shipmates were great!

- Anonymous, 28/09/2022 19:58, Travelled Solo

The staff were wonderful and Stephanie took great care of keeping us informed and organized for port calls. The food was great with the minor exception of too much olive oil use for me on some dishes. The tuna steak was perfect! I would suggest shorter swim times to allow earlier port stops. Some excursions were not enough time to do them well. Some activities for poor weather days would be nice also.

- Dean, 19/09/2022 10:41, Travelled with Family

The crew, the boat, the quality of food was amazing. The itinerary was incredible the tours well planned however I booked a Game of thrones cruise and that was not delivered. The Cruise manager Ivana was awesome and she tried to solve it. But I expected more if you are selling a GOT cruise. Nobody on the boat was aware of this. Not the guests nor the crew.

- Daniela, 29/08/2022 02:31, Travelled Solo

Explorer cruise on the Almissa in June. We had beautiful weather every day & enjoyed the daily swim stops. The other guests were GREAT & made the week enjoyable for us. Ivan, our guide, was informative & shared his love for his country & its history. The boat was quiet & smooth sailing. The Captain was skilled bringing the boat in to dock. The crew was mostly good with Mario, Ivan & the junior deck hand being hard working & friendly. The food was average. Starters were excellent but the mains were hit or miss. Fish was prepared well but other proteins were dry & bland. Lasagna was the best meal. Fruit was old by end of week. Be aware: there is only 1 choice for lunch so if you don't want to eat octopus or squid ink pasta, be specific on your eating preferences as extra portions/options aren't available unless specified ahead of time. Food is only available at meal times & no snacks available to buy. Asst chef wasn't friendly & made some feel uncomfortable. Good Trip overall.

- JT, 20/07/2022 18:09, Travelled with Family

Ivan, our tour guide and the crew on board were amazing! Ivan's knowledge of his country and the history is superb, matched by his friendly nature. It was such a great opportunity to visit multiple places in style and make new friends along the way. The week was quite busy but you get to pick and choose what you want to do each day. I recommend staying an extra day in Dubrovnik to ensure you have enough time for activities and exploring. My lower deck room could become quite cold and the rooms don't have great ventilation for drying items, so pack more than recommended on the website. I'd do it all over again, thank you Sail Croatia!

- Claire, 30/05/2022 13:04, Travelled Solo

The Almissa was immaculate, cabins were basic but extremely comfortable with a superb shower. All the staff worked hard and long hours including the tour managers. They were always polite well mannerd but also fun. We had daily informative briefings about our next stop and the captain always managed to find the most beautiful swim stops in the morning. We were well fed at breakfast and dinner time, breakfast was a buffet, lunch was 3 courses and we experienced some super delicious dishes.. There was always someone at hand to answer any queries either on the ship or off the ship via a wassap group. All in all i 100% enjoyed this cruise and would do it again in a heartbeat. I went as a solo female traveller of 53 which i was very nervous about to begin with but all my fears were soon put to rest, there was a varied range of ages and everybody just got on with everyone. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Elaine , 16/05/2022 16:54, Travelled Solo

Relaxed and played back staff Skipper good guy

- Steve, 16/09/2019 01:10, Travelled Solo

The boat Cristal was a new Sail Croatia boat and was very comfortable with lots of space to unwind. A sun lounger for every guest and a hot tub which was cold but we needed that !! Our group of travellers were great fun and we thoroughly enjoyed our week.

- Sarah, 04/09/2019 07:37, Travelled with Family

Ana was wonderful and created a fantastic experience. The other staff members could have been a little friendlier but they were also great. We would have loved at least one full length mirror on the boat. The food was fantastic but breakfast was too early. Perhaps if breakfast was served from 9-10 that would have been more convenient. The rooms were wonderful and the rest of the boat was also great. The captain also created a lovely atmosphere and everyone loved him!

- Megan, 07/08/2019 10:23, Travelled with Family

This trip was great because: excellent swim tops, excursions, chef & Croatia. I would do it again. NOT GREAT: Terrible scheduling: schedule was set but not conveyed. Ex: We had a swim stop & the tender boat brought me to shore. I knew I had to be back on at 1 pm but the guy who dropped me never said what time to meet the tender. At 12:30 my family and I head back to where the boat dropped us figuring 1/2 hour is plenty of time. We met Ivana the cruise director on the way and she flipped out “ WHERE have you been!? You knew to meet the tender at noon! You are sooo late.!!” We said we didn’t know - no one told us, there’s no written schedule given to passengers & the hand-written schedule Ivana put up didn’t say it either. She nagged the whole way back! “ How did the others know and not you?!!” Dunno - you told them and not us? Instead of saying “Apologies. We will do better to say the schedule. Glad I found you and all’s is well.” Instead she kept nagging. It was awful. No apology.

- Catherine, 29/07/2019 06:33, Travelled with Family

Cristal is one of the newer and largest offered by Sail Croatia. The cabins and baths are very spacious and there are many well designed areas to relax and be with or away from the other guests. The ship is kept very clean by the crew and housekeeping staff. The captain is very welcoming. Our trip had a wonderful group of fellow travelers of all ages from around the world. The food quality could be substantially improved. Many of the port stops are too short and much time is spent at very long swim stops waiting for free public docks to become available at the end of the day. The boat must leave these public docks very early with engines starting at 7 or 8am. The cruse director was enthusiastic, excursion quality highly variable and local port information limited.so do your own homework.

- Steve, 15/07/2019 10:58, Travelled with Family

We very much enjoyed the sampling of islands on this trip. The crew was great, the water crystal clear and relatively warm - swimming off the boat was awesome.

- Helen Wellons, 27/06/2019 19:27, Travelled with Family

All good

- Jens, 10/06/2019 07:00, Travelled Solo

People.steve who was our guide was so helpful & informative he loved his history &l feel we received a lot of information which helped us understand this beautiful country even more..our chef was fantastic.variety of food & well presented.captain was thoughtful about our comfort.deck hands & bar man/waiter were also friendly & helpful.it was a relaxing cruise.loved our boat Magellan as well.great size.l didn’t want the cruise to end.thankyou to all.

- Florence , 15/10/2018 07:28, Travelled with Family

We had cool people on-board (both crew and guests) and hat a lot of fun with everyone. Everyday we could swim and visit a new city, plus some extra activities. Very satisfied about the whole thing. Thanks

- Anonymous, 01/10/2018 12:41, Travelled with Family

Great cruise companions and great staff on the boat made this trip so easy to enjoy. Australians are people I would travel with anytime anywhere. The cruise stops were all very interesting and our host Antonio was very capable of filling us in on all the history and local information to make our trip so fulfilling.

- John, 05/08/2018 15:07, Travelled with Family

Our boat, Almissa, was beautiful. I let the staff know about my dietary preferences ahead of time and they went out of their way to accommodate me. Meal were basic, but good. The trip was a nice mix of swim stops and time to explore the islands independently. The rafting and kayaking excursions were so-so. The Vis tour, wine tasting and meal at an authentic family restaurant in Korcula were well worth the time / money.

- Susan, 30/07/2018 01:18, Travelled with Family

Travelling solo in mid-Sep 2017 on the return Split route on Premier Plus. Pros: Friendly crew and fellow passengers, great food (3-course lunches everyday), comfortable bedrooms with daily housekeeping service, Nice sunbathing area when the weather is good and swim stops. Also it's great to be able to explore the different places in Croatia without lugging around your luggage! Cons: We were very reliant on the weather - when the weather is bad, there is nothing you can do on the boat other than catching up on your books, napping etc. Also, my biggest sore point is we spent way too long on the boat vs on land. For example we only had one afternoon and the evening in Dubrovnik (leaving first thing the next morning!), one of the biggest attraction of Croatia! That is definitely not enough and I wonder how the schedules were arranged. All in all, lovely trip but not for those who really want to explore each place.

- Lisa, 25/10/2017 16:01, Travelled Solo

Recommendation from others

- John, 02/10/2017 20:40, Travelled with Family

Good organized, good food and met lots of cool People.

- Susanna, 11/09/2017 04:23, Travelled with Family

What a fantastic experience, a great mix of adventure and total relaxation. Our guide Petar was exceptional, so friendly and knowledgeable.

- Viyanna, 28/08/2017 00:42, Travelled Solo

We sailed Dubrovnik-Split with a lovely group & fantastic rep, Stanko. Stan was very informative and looked after our needs very well. The opportunity to see the islands & swim in lovely clear water from the boat was superb. We combined this with. Game of Thoines tour in both Dubrovnik and Split which made the area even more interesting.

- Simon, 15/08/2017 06:52, Travelled with Family

Our cruise got off to a bumpy start. They didn't register our boat in time in Dubrovnik, so they had us stay a night in a hotel there, then take a bus ride the next day to Split to embark on our trip. This made us miss out on 1 1/2 days on the cruise. They only notified us of the problem a few days ahead of our cruise, they made some amends, but I feel they could have done more for the guests. This is the only reason I have not left 5 stars. Once on board, we had an excellent time! Because they were unable to register the sailcroatia boat, they had us on the Barbara, (barbara-cruising.com), which had a fantastic crew that was fun and friendly. Our tour guide Stan who works for Sail Croatia was the absolute best! If you can suggest him for your cruise, do so. He was a walking encyclopedia on any topic - Croatian history, current events, and celebrity gossip. He made the trip for my family because of his fun spirit and positive attitude. We adored Stan and loved the beauty of Croatia

- Kelly, 14/08/2017 21:05, Travelled with Family

Explorer option will sail croatia was great! Able to make friends easily as it wasn't party party party all the time like other boats. Had a great time and probably still drank too much but never missed breakfast which is a good sign. Was disappointed that our original boat was not finished in time and we got downgraded and after seeing the model we were meant be on at one of the dock was disappointed in the amount refunded as there was a significant difference in boats. However, the staff we had on Almissa were absolutely amazing!!!! Ana, Ivan, Parvo and the team made sure we had a great time and we were given all the knowledge of local spots to go with some fantastic history thrown in. Would definitely do it again!

- Anonymous, 24/07/2017 10:12, Travelled Solo

Absolutely loved our time on the boat and saw so much of beautiful Croatia. The boat facilities were amazing and our children loved it. Only change I would have made would be to have more child friendly meals given it was a family cruise.

- Anonymous, 12/07/2017 12:08, Travelled with Family

As a solo traveler you never know what kind of experience you will have or people you will meet. My fellow passengers were welcome and inviting, they made it easy for a solo traveller to fit in! The cruise exceeded my expectations in terms of cabins and food, it was very high end for the price. I do wish that breakfast was later, it was hard to get up some mornings to make breakfast but if you did not make it, you waited until 1 for lunch. A midmorning snake would have been great! I know ports had restrictions on times we could dock, I wouldh have liked however either water taxis for those that wanted to go earlier or onboard activites to help pass the time, their was a lot of down time and swim stops. I know that is what you do on a cruise but for me, I would\'ve liked more time on shore. I will definately recommend Sail Croatia to solo travelers and friends as an unforgettable experience, I hope to join you again one day for another Croatian adventure! Shout out to the crew, amazing!!

- Beth, 26/08/2016 04:48, Travelled Solo

When I first walked onto the boat and checked out our cabins, I literally thought I'd hit the jackpot. Was so super stoked with the size of the rooms and the cruiser in general! The whole trip is chilled but we had a few fun party nights and there are activities/ excursions to do each day which cost but worth it if it's something you like. I did the wine tasting and it was so nice :) I highly recommend the Wednesday departure from split to split as you are on a different route to the navigator boats. The food was also way above my expectations. Maya (our host) was amazing and knowledgable and came out for drinks a few nights too. The sail Croatia recommendations for restaurants/ bars etc are not the best, so I would do your own research rather than skimp out for small discounts/ free dessert etc. Age ranges from mid twenties to sixties also, which made things really fun!

- Lucy, 07/08/2016 17:52, Travelled Solo

Ivo our representative and the crew made our trip amazing. The food, cleanliness, organization of activities was fabulous. We will be back to do this again! Croatia is beautiful..

- Teresa , 18/07/2016 06:17, Travelled with Family

My Husband and I really enjoyed this cruise. The crew was wonderful and accommodated any request we had.- specifically my dietary needs for lunch as we both do not eat sea food and I don't eat beef, pork, lamb, etc. Our rooms were clean and spacious for the size of the boat. The swim times/spots were also great! . The only issue I had was the age of the other guests. We are closing in at 60 and the other guests were more in their 30's. My Husband didn't mind; however, I did. Lastly, I think a little Croatian music would have given the atmosphere a more authentic feel..

- John, 04/07/2016 17:15, Travelled with Family

The islands, Dubrovnik and Anna.

- David, 20/06/2016 06:18, Travelled Solo

After touring around parts of Europe for 4 weeks, we needed a rest, so glad we chose Sail Croatia. Not only was it relaxing but we got to see a lot of Croatia's coastline and islands. We had a lovely host Ivana who was very knowledgeable and was always there if there were any questions., we had several swim stops and plenty of time to explore the islands. Breakfast and lunch were included and the cabins were comfortable, only thing I wish we'd had an above deck cabin., not a lower deck cabin. Apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend Sail Croatia as a holiday getaway.

- Anonymous, 11/06/2016 11:34, Travelled Solo