The boat was handsome and comfortable. The food was delicious. The crew was responsive and funny and kind. And the islands were a sight to behold.
- Anonymous, 17/10/2024 07:16, Travelled with Family
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
The crew was fantastic, the people that were guests were amazing, and the planning that went into making it all happen was incredible! We felt that the tour was very thoughtful and it made the most of what the weather and the islands had to offer. We have done the Sail Croatia tour once before seven years previous to this trip. We felt just as good about it and that is why we returned.
- Colette, 08/10/2024 15:55, Travelled with Family
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
Friendly staff. Well organized guides. Clean ship
- Anonymous, 02/10/2024 08:07, Travelled with Family
We traveled with family and friends - everyone had a connection to at least one other person and my sister - the organizer - had done a cruise on the Mali Ante the year before, so certainly all of that familiarity contributed, but the trip was just a wonderful combination of exercise, relaxation, wonderful people, perfect weather and idyllic destinations. I don't remember ever being that relaxed and content.
- Debbie, 30/09/2024 18:12, Travelled with Family
The staff MADE the trip! Ivica, Andro, and Andres were wonderful. I will certainly ask to be on their boat when we book again😍
- Alexandra, 30/09/2024 06:14, Travelled with Family
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
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.
- Tracey & Bill, 21/09/2024 15:44, Travelled with Family
Great way to see the islands and the cycling is challenging. Cabin is very comfortable. Crew were extremely helpful and friendly. Guides were very engaging. Definitely recommend this if you come to Croatia.
- Gina, 09/09/2024 19:10, Travelled with Family
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
The itinerary, staff, accommodation and food were all great. The staff were very helpful and accommodating my gluten free diet. Visiting 4 islands was great. The option to have ebikes was good - especially in the heat. The organising of the sailing, where we stopped and the routes we covered on the bikes - were all very well planned out and explained to us every day in detail. The staff were very friendly. Had a fab holiday. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Sail Croatia
- HEATHER, 02/09/2024 10:38, Travelled with Family
From a click on google to a fabulous experience. Combining cycling with a cruise gives you the best of both. Explore the islands on bicycles allows you to see so much more of what a Croatia has to offer. The vessel, guides, crew and food were all excellent
- Kitty, 02/09/2024 08:12, Travelled with Family
We are usually very independent travelers. It was wonderful to have someone else do all the planning! It was a perfect way to vacation, meet other travelers, and enjoy everyday. Karolina & Ilona are the dynamic duo! A+ and a gold star!
- Yvonne, 21/08/2024 20:26, Travelled with Family
Very well organised holiday with fantastic cycle guides
- Anonymous, 19/07/2024 23:20, Travelled with Family
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
This was our first cycling trip and everything went smoothly. The ship was clean, the crew professional, and the bikes were excellent Our guides were outstanding. Mila and Marija were not just cycling guides but historians and helpful in every way. We were a group of 32 older folks, 50+ in age and they were able educate us, motivate us when we saw those big hills and narrow winding roads. They offered good suggestions for cafes, little known pieces of information about the villages and kept us all happy and safe. Highly recommend this route too as we got to see the most amazing scenery along the coast.
- Geramy, 24/06/2024 05:51, Travelled with Family
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
Croatia is beautiful,, the guides were great and the boat was very clean. Food was good and there’s plenty of it!! Don’t be put off by the slightly cheaper rooms below deck. They have better sound proofing as some of the ports can be quite noisy.. There was a concert one night on the pier and I didn’t hear it in my cabin. Pack light as there’s not much storage. The cabins below deck could benefit from some extra hooks and shelves. A fantastic trip overall.
- Lesley , 10/06/2024 07:56, Travelled with Family
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
Fantastic boat, cabins and food. Lovely, friendly crew including guides, captain, chef and others. Good information about areas and wonderful trips on bikes. Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday thank you.
- Jennifer, 30/05/2024 19:06, Travelled with Family
Our Boat, Emanuel, was a top notch boat. It is an older boat that was beautifully restored and had a great crew and Captain. I loved that it was a family run boat and there was a lot of pride in taking are of it. Emanuel was spotless, had a hard working, friendly crew and timely wonderful meals. Our guides were spectacular and very attentive. I loved riding my e-bike daily through the beautiful islands of the Adriatic Sea. Our guide was very clear each day about the length and difficulty of the rides. I felt so comfortable that it was hard to leave. All in all, it was one of my favorite trips. Thank you Emanual!!
- Adrienne, 27/05/2024 15:40, Travelled with Family
The daily cycling routes through the beautiful Croatian islands and countrysides were incredible. Sailing to each island was a relaxing and wonderful experience. Our guides Karolina and Mila worked well with each other.. Karolina outlined our day efficiently and handled any issues or changes in the schedule with a sense of calmness and grace. Mila was passionate about sharing her wealth of information with the group. She has motivated me to research more about Croatia’s history when I get home. The crew on the boat were attentive and kept us comfortable and safe. Thank you SailCroatia for a memorable trip with our siblings.
- Lorna, 27/05/2024 11:34, Travelled with Family
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
Our guides were so kind,helpful and great knowledge of the islands.
- Dorothy , 27/05/2024 05:13, Travelled with Family
I'm so glad I made the decision to join the cycle cruise. It was a beautiful experience in many ways: so many incredible views of turquoise water, olive orchards and terracotta villages... rewarding and well-planned cycle routes... lovely company along the way... delicious meals... and our comfortable boat home for the week. The full team hosting us was so well organised and friendly. I have no complaints and only a big smile when I think back on the experience.
- Kendrah , 18/05/2024 07:45, Travelled with Family
This was a trip of a live time! I selected this trip to celebrate my 60th birthday because I love to cycle. There were a couple of challenging rides with stunning views, so I'm glad I selected an e-bike. The crew and staff were outstanding. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. This was a great way to experience Croatia.
- Anonymous, 07/05/2024 13:05, Travelled with Family
seeing all the beautiful sights of Croatia was amazing and the ebike made it all possible. I would have loved a little book/hand out of our bike paths and information about the culture in each area-It's not easy to remember everything the guides tell us. The room did smell a bit which was unpleasant and I wish we could've opened the windows. I wish we had more leisure time to explore the little towns. I loved the free coffee drinks on board and the staff was great. Loved having this experience staying on a beautiful boat- thank you!
- Anonymous, 04/05/2024 13:27, Travelled with Family
Hi there, thank you for your 4-star review. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you had an amazing time seeing Croatia's beautiful sights, the E-Bikes are certainly a great addition to a Cycle Cruise! Thank you for the feedback. At times if there is bad weather, smell can occur in the bathroom emitting from the shower drains. This is due to the movement of the ships on the water whereby this movement opens up airflow at the back of the pipe and into the bathroom. This is addressed in the Welcome Speech by the Sail Croatia Representative on board. Thank you for the kind words for the staff on-board, we will be sure to pass this on, and we hope to welcome you on-board again in the future.
My husband, siblings and I went on a sailing biking cruise to celebrate. We all bike ride at different riding abilities, and, prior to the trip, some of us were wondering about whether or not we could keep up with our fittest siblings and their spouses. Happy to say that with the option of riding the e-bikes, we all did well! Having a bike ride every day kept me feeling healthy during my vacation. The ship food was good, their coffee, excellent, and I liked not having to spend an additional 30 Euros to cover the cost of breakfast and lunch each day. During the cocktail and dinner hour, we were able to explore the villages and try the local food which was delicious! In terms of learning about a new part of the world, I had never considered visiting a country by bike. After riding through the small Croatian villages and mountains and having leisure time to explore the port towns and cities, I feel I know Croatia more intimately than I do other places I have visited!
- BJ, 01/05/2024 15:20, Travelled with Family
We loved the boat and the travel guides on our trip to Croatia. Our itinerary was well planned, and our cycling guides were experienced and have been doing this for many years. The kitchen catered to our dietary requirements, vegetarian and vegan. Thankyou Sam Croatia team
- Shane, 01/05/2024 05:14, Travelled with Family
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
Cycling over the islands and sailing between is an incredible way to experience the unique and stunning beauty of such a fascinating country. From the guides, to the boat, to the food and the cycling routes, this tour was spectacular!
- Janelle, 30/04/2024 12:41, Travelled with Family
Beautiful biking routes through historic villages, olive groves, and pastural hillsides, to amazing viewpoints. Gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea with its azure blue water, cliffs, and sea life. Lovely beaches, cafes, art exhibitions, wine tasing, and amazing meals both onboard, and in the towns. Outstanding service from the crew, the guides, and the island hosts. The comraderie of the cyclists was a highlight. So much fun! Probably one of our best holidays ever.
- Janice, 29/04/2024 20:47, Travelled with Family
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
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
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
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.
When you travel and are doing rigorous exercise everyday in the heat more than a two towel per week seems necessary. Also the towels were all very old. The bedding needs more frequent changing. The bike ride difficulty needs more specific disclosure. Three hours in the saddle is a long time. Provide beach towels, more fresh vegetables. Also snacks for long hard rides, the riders without e bikes could have used it.
- Jayne, 25/09/2023 01:15, Travelled with Family
Hi Jayne, Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise with us this summer. We are so pleased to hear you found our guides to be wonderful! Thank you for your further feedback which has been passed on to the relevant departments. All information regarding the itinerary and level of difficulty each day can be found on our website and is available before making the selection and booking. Our experienced sales consultants are also available for any questions that may arise during the booking process and assist with making informed decisions. Thank you so much for joining us!
The beauty of the Croatian islands and the extreme clarity of the surrounding waters are well-known. What made this holiday so outstanding was the easy access it provided to all this beauty. We were taken to such perfect locations, enabled to swim in the stunning blue depths of the open sea, handed great bikes to explore with and guided to all the ‘best bits’. Our bike guide Marin was extraordinarily knowledgeable and passionate about the history and environment and the sail Croatia agent Lola was competent, calm and friendly, My only wish would be for a similar experience to be available for solo travellers.
- Miranda, 18/09/2023 05:43, Travelled with Family
We had a great week with Lola and Marin on the lovely boat Emmanuel. The whole crew was so helpful and patient, the bike rides were safe and well organized, and the scenery was out of this world. Meals were well made, even for my vegetarian requests. Would highly recommend Sail Croatia snd the Emmanuel crew!
- Karen, 17/09/2023 02:24, Travelled with Family
Lovely ship, great crew and very helpful and knowledgeable guides
- Sally, 11/09/2023 06:58, Travelled with Family
I should have ridden on an e-bike instead, even though I ride a bike regularly I was not prepared for the challenge of riding the climbs. The guides were extremely supportive and patient with me on this trip. The islands were great to explore on a bike ride, as the scenery was amazing and varied from day to day.
- Anonymous, 04/09/2023 05:51, Travelled with Family
Beautiful places, fun rides, fabulous people! Our guides Nina and Miranda were super friendly, knowledgeable and so fun! The crew were very friendly and helpful as well. A very welcoming experience and I will be back for sure!
- Darlene, 30/08/2023 07:16, Travelled with Family
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
We did the cycle cruise last year and really enjoyed it, so we booked again for this year. I didn't think there was much to improve on but I was wrong. The boat, the food, the crew and especially our guides Nina & Marin were amazing. I can't praise them enough, hugely knowledgeable and all round lovely people. We had a great group of fellow travellers including the lovely ladies we met last year on our boat. Lots of fun was had by all. Thank you Sail Croatia, We will certainly be joining you again.
- Jane, 22/08/2023 19:12, Travelled with Family
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
Enjoyed the trip, the food, the great tour guides, the country with a wonderful group!
- Anonymous, 14/08/2023 09:45, Travelled with Family
We had a great time cycling the Dalmatian Islands with the Mali Ante crew. Our guides Mila and Miranda provided great historical information about the towns and were very fun to ride with. The onboard crew was wonderful as well, taking care of our rooms and providing great food. We even got them to dance with us on the night of Captain's dinner. The only recommendation I have is to consider an eBike. I'm a cyclist at home, but was happy to have an eBike to get over those beautiful (but steep!) hills.
- Julie, 07/07/2023 18:36, Travelled with Family
Facilities Friendly service Locations Cycling
- Brett, 03/07/2023 06:32, Travelled with Family
The beautiful scenery of Croatia Guided daily bike rides Care and attention on board and on our rides Making new friends from all over the world
- Katherine, 19/06/2023 19:03, Travelled with Family
No pun intended! All the crew on board were exceptional. They were all very friendly and offered any assistance needed. The destinations were all very nice and the bike rides were a great way to see Croatia! I also give the chef a 5 Star. The food was fabulous!
- Darlene Wood, 19/06/2023 18:07, Travelled with Family