Staff were excellent. Food excellent. Trip route excellent Organization excellent
- Glynn, 08/11/2024 18:34, Travelled with Family
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
Sailed on the Olimp from Split to Dubrovnik and back. It was great to visit some smaller destinations. We were extremely well looked after by all the crew. A special mention has to go to our guide Ioana who brought her energy every day.
- Wendy, 16/10/2024 08:13, Travelled with Family
We travelled up the Croatian Coast in Oct. 2024. The trip was simply terrific. The itinerary was first rate, the crew could not do enough to accommodate us, the ship was beautiful, and the food was better than restaurants. Overall we are recommending this type of travel, with Sail Croatia, to all of our friends.
- Anonymous, 15/10/2024 02:27, Travelled with Family
The ship was comfortable and quite luxurious. Staff were very helpful and always pleasant The food was excellent. Congratulations to the chefs The cabin was cleaned daily and towels and bedding changed. Well done to the maid The captain changed the route when necessary to enjoy a safe venue and sheltered areas to swim. Being able to use the drop down platform enabled me to enjoy the daily swim stop. I would not have been able to do the swimming without it. Captain and crew did everything to enhance our experience. The travel guide V was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly with a great sense of humour. All in all a very positive and memorable trip. I woul highly recommend this trip to anyone. Thank you Sail Croatia and staff of Olimp.
- Jean, 14/10/2024 10:05, Travelled with Family
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
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
Not sure where to even start - we had smiles on our faces from the moment we were greeted by our cruise rep for the trip, Vedran. He made us feel welcome and we knew we were in a fabulous trip! The staff of 7 (not including Vedran and Captain Gordan) did everything they could to make our 7 days the best they could ever be. Everyday we went to a new island full of beauty unlike anything we've ever seen! Vedran gave us some much education, information and recommendations at each location which was extremely helpful! His passion for Croatia is infectious! Our room was cleaned every morning by sweet Ella (a thank less job but very appreciated). Our room was very comfortable - we opted for a room on the lower level and it was perfect! The chefs - Frane and Ana, created a lovely breakfast and delicious, large lunches every day and they were great! Our waiters/baretenders - Tomo and Pamela - were so professional and so fun to get to know. I miss everyone so much! Until next time.
- Cristina, 20/09/2024 18:05, Travelled with Family
Mia, the team leader, and all of the crew. Together with the captain the made the whole experience. The captain navigated to ensure we missed nothing on our itinerary. We are looking to book another cruise next year.
- Catherine , 17/09/2024 06:14, Travelled with Family
Honestly every member of the staff was friendly and welcoming. Karolina was amazing and so warm.. we happened to board with a fantastic group of travellers all very kind and friendly. The boat is very comfortable and clean. The daily swims and perfect weather the cherry on the top.
- Catherine, 10/09/2024 10:32, 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
Beautiful weather, fantastic crew and such a perfect start to our adventure. Couldn’t fault anything
- Cathy, 10/09/2024 05:25, Travelled with Family
I could not have asked for a more relaxing and enjoyable experience. The crew were wonderful, especially the guest co-ordinator Karolina. The boat is beautiful, clean and well appointed. The ports we visited were beautiful and each offered a unique experience. The daily swim stops were stunning and really made each day wonderful. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone needing a break or wanting to see and learn about beautiful Croatia. I hope to come back and do it again.
- Leslie, 10/09/2024 04:57, Travelled with Family
- Kristin , 06/09/2024 19:12, Travelled with Family
Everything about our Elegance Cruise on Olimp was 5 star with wonderful staff, dining and ship facilities. The swim platform on our boat was the best we saw in Croatia. Wouldn’t hesitate to return on another trip.
- Beth, 26/08/2024 07:21, Travelled with Family
The Olimp and its crew were amazing, friendly and attentive . The yacht is gorgeous and the whole experience exceeded my expectation. The daily swims were fabulous, the daily lunches delicious and the excursions that Mia recommended were a lot of fun. Fellow passengers were a lot of fun and made it memorable as well. Thanks again to a wonderful captain George, his crew and Mia!! Looking forward to another trip in the future.
- Maria, 23/08/2024 18:21, Travelled with Family
It was an awesome experience
- Jose Pereira, 20/08/2024 15:39, Travelled with Family
The staff was excellent in every way. The ship was clean and comfortable and the places we sailed to were exceptional.
- Amy, 14/08/2024 12:19, Travelled with Family
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
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
Cruise delivered as promised, a trip that had something for everyone and we were very happy with our decision to go with Sail Croatia! Vedran, our cruise director kept everything running like clockwork from the airport transfers to the excursions, responding to questions right away and making it all appear effortless though I am sure behind the scenes this was not easy! The other crew were very cheery the entire week and the ship was very clean. The chefs made us custom omelettes each morning for breakfast which were delicious! We also enjoyed getting to know the other travelers on the boat who were very friendly and nice. Would recommend to others looking for this type of experience.
- Anonymous, 28/07/2024 18:51, Travelled with Family
Esperanza is a beautiful boat, with excellent crew who were so friendly and attentive in just the right way. My holiday was dreamy, a time to enjoy every moment, it was great fun, full of surprises and all set within the beauty of the Dalmatian Islands. Our guide was great fun and a mine of information, and the food was really lovely. It was nice to escape sometimes to our cool cabin as we travelled through a heatwave. Thank you to everyone who made my holiday so very special.
- Joan, 23/07/2024 18:23, Travelled with Family
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
Ivana: Great Guide! Professional crew, discreetly watching every detail, even passengers while in swim stops. A lot of hard work behind the scene to ensure that we all had a wonderful time! Congratulations!
- Ana, 02/07/2024 07:24, Travelled with Family
Our Sail Croatia trip was the perfect way for my husband and I to holiday with my parents for a week. Our Dubrovnik to Split trip on the beautiful Queen Jelena boat is a trip we will never forget. The staff were amazing, with special mention going to our wonderful host Mia. Mia had 37 passengers to look after, yet made us all feel special and well looked after. We were so lucky to have her as our host. The food was outstanding and the scenery wonderful. Loved our daily swims when our captain found a beautiful spot to anchor up for a few hours. Magic memories made, thank you Sail Croatia.
- Mandy, 02/07/2024 05:13, 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
The boat was beautiful and clean, well maintained. The staff was courteous and helpful., friendly. The food was exceptional.
- Jennifer, 11/06/2024 18:22, Travelled with Family
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
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
My sister and I recently had the incomparable pleasure of sailing on the OLIMP with 26 other passengers ,,, I was taken by the brilliance of its design and then realized it reflected the knowledge of 5 generations of captains sailing the Adriatic ~ Captain Juri actually designed this ship as well as expertly held the helm. The food was also nothing short of exceptional ~ especially accommodating my inability to have butter used in any dish ~ The quality of the food and its presentation was the better than any fine dining I have enjoyed on terra firma The entire staff were impeccable in their professional manner of attending to our needs. The morning swimming stops where we anchored in quiet coves was another special highlight as the stern of the ship transformed into a lovely walk into the water platform. The fact that the mornings were spent sailing from island to island, with a swimming stop when possible and our afternoons were our time to explore a new island each day with the extra offering of knowledgable walking tour guides and then enjoying our evening meals in the small destination towns gave us enough time to get the feel and flavour of each separate island. And after seven days on the Adriatic it felt like I had been away for three weeks.
- Jody, 23/05/2024 08:23, Travelled with Family
Sailing on the Queen Jelena through the islands of Croatia was a perfect vacation! The combo of relaxing in the morning as the ship sailed and exploring a new island each afternoon and evening was just what I wanted. The crew were all helpful and couldn't do enough to make us comfortable. The chef, in particular, is to be commended- the food was amazing. Special kudos to Mia who kept us informed about the places we were visiting and had great suggestions for restaurants and things to do.... even after we left the ship. She was our 'Momma Mia'! I highly recommend a Sail Croatia trip.
- Sharon, 22/05/2024 15:21, Travelled with Family
My sister and I spent a week sailing on Captain Jure’s Olimp in May 2024 and we had the time of our lives. To begin with, Croatia is stunningly beautiful and the azure waters never cease to amaze. Croatians were all so kind, friendly and fun loving everywhere we went, and this applied to every member of the Olimp’s crew as well. Everything shined throughout the ship, including our stateroom which was clean, comfortable and spacious enough and the bathroom boasted the biggest shower I have ever seen on a ship. I loved the fact our stateroom had multiple power outlets enabling us to charge our devices every day. Dining was always a five star event every day and the chef accommodated for my sister’s food sensitivity each and every meal. And the plated presentations? A work of art! Our Cruise Manager Vedran was largely responsible for the success of our week. Not only was he always well organized and helpful with every aspect of our cruise and excursions, his humour and warm hearted
- Tanya, 22/05/2024 13:16, Travelled with Family
Small group experience on beautiful ship. We had great food,, with allowances made for persons in group with food allergies and vegetarian restrictions. The crew was friendly and we had a great cruise director Mia who kept us organized and had spot on information about our itinerary, options in port. Don’t think we could have had a better week!
- Jan, 21/05/2024 18:26, Travelled with Family
Everything about the cruise was wonderful!! The staff were all very attentive and very friendly!! Vedran took great care of us. The food was excellent!! The boat was immaculate!! The rooms were big and well appointed. It was such a fun cruise!!
- Peggy, 16/05/2024 01:26, Travelled with Family
Our small group of 12 very compatible friends, family and new acquaintances were joined by 10 other people who had signed up separately for Queen Jelena. This small size allowed everyone to easily socialize from meals, to impromptu card games, to dancing to relaxing in different deck areas. The boat is very efficiently designed with a nice amount of room in cabins. I also thought it was a beautiful boat. The crew is friendly. They served wonderful meals and kept the boat meticulously clean. Vicko, the Sail Croatia representative , provided lots of information on Croatia’s history and the history and points of interest for individual island stops. Frane and Teo provided wonderful food, Leo and Tom were delightful and efficient waiters. Gordon ,the captain, and sailors Mateo and Josie provided a good boat experience on the water and during swim stops. Thanks to all for a lovely experience.
- Maryanne , 14/05/2024 17:29, Travelled with Family
A beautifully appointed small and elegant ship run by a delightful captain and crew. Tour Guide, Vedran, was always incredibly cheerful and smiling, and worked incredibly hard to keep us happy and things running smoothly, explaining everything beforehand. The accommodation is excellent, shower rooms even b The excursions were very good indeed I enjoyed our trip on Military History and our own guide here was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The wine trip was equally good. Our walking tour of Dubrovnik whetted our appetites and we are determined to return. I found the meals adequate. Some were very good indeed but others not so. The desserts excellent. I was sorry that the fresh fruit for breakfast was not very ripe . I think the bacon and sausages could have been placed on a rack so they were not swimming in fat,. The sliced cheese and cold meats were good, bread and croissants excellent. You have really good bread in Croatia!
- Lenore, 02/05/2024 09:08, Travelled with Family
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
The Crew, the boat, the tour guide Ioana! Their attention to detail was top notch! The bar staff kept the glasses flowing in evenings and the crew was always helpful and provided the best care possible. The chef was serving wonderful three course meals that kept you fueled up and ready to go! This was such a relaxing experience, I’d 100% recommend and would do it again in a heart beat and much preferred over a larger cruise line any day! Iona kept us busy with exciting excursions at a leisurely pace. I felt like family with the smaller guest list and make wonderful new friends along the way!
- Anonymous, 01/11/2023 07:00, Travelled with Family
Very nice staff, great food and good company
- Steven, 26/10/2023 17:36, Travelled with Family
The Olimp was sparkling at all times! Best cook ever! Ample time to explore at the Ports we stopped at. Our crew was attentive, fun, perfect in their chores! We’ll be back!
- Claudia, 17/10/2023 07:38, Travelled with Family
We sailed from the 7th Oct to 14th. The weather was amazing. I was with my 18 year old daughter on Queen Jelena a which had a great mix of ages, as I was concerned it my be a little older group on elegance. The crew and captain were all very helpful and friendly, Stjepan was outstanding guide his knowledge communication skills were tip top and he had a great sense of humour. Thank you
- Patricia, 17/10/2023 07:25, Travelled with Family
Everything about this cruise was top notch. The captain, the crew and especially our cruise director, Vedran, he was the best. The boat was clean, the food was great, the excursions were perfect. I definitely recommend Sail Croatia to anyone who is looking for a fun vacation.
- Stephanie, 06/10/2023 19:46, Travelled with Family
It was a very nice relaxing (daily swim stops) cruise and the crew was wonderful. Very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. Boris our Cruise Director also knew his guests well.. He arranged for several wine tastings and dinner gatherings on various islands instead of the tours and excursions that were scheduled since many of us were not signing up to participate in them. Spending evenings in the towns and tasting local food and wine was very enjoyable. One thing I would suggest a slight alteration on is cutting back on the portions of food for the daily lunch. There was way too much food being served, they could have cut the portions in half for each course and it still would have been enough for everyone. However it was all very delicious and I especially loved the desserts!! I would recommend Sail Croatia to family and friends for a nice cruise vacation to see the coastal islands of Croatia.
- Anonymous, 02/10/2023 19:45, Travelled with Family
Amazing coordinator, crew and ship, not to mention the gorgeous country destinations— all pleasantly shared with friends and family! What a great trip!
- Chuck, 26/09/2023 19:55, Travelled with Family
Excellent trip. The places we've been to never cease to amaze us. The staff are all very polite and friendly. Philip always has a sweet smile and Anna is the same. But Boris stood the most. Any requests my group asked, big or small he made it so easy for us. He is the flavour of our trip. Lots of knowledge to share and made the impossible requests possible. Boris is the man to turn to this making our trip soooo wonderful. We had the best memories and great experiences to share.
- Schmalacker , 20/09/2023 16:19, Travelled with Family
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay aboard the Esperanza. The boat was well maintained and looked as if it was just launched. All its facilities we excellent and our cabin simply great! The entire crew were very knowledgeable and enjoyable to be around. Our on-board Representative was exceptional and kept us informed of all our daily events. He also knew all the great spots to visit and superb places to eat. Truly a great experience!!
- Carl, 19/09/2023 18:29, Travelled with Family
The quality of the boat and staff made it 5 stars
- Terron, 19/09/2023 08:39, Travelled with Family
This was such a fantastic sail thanks to a truly kind and thoughtful crew. The boat was beautiful and clean. The variety of of longe areas was wonderful. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Each island that we visited had something unique and special to offer. Our onboard tour guide, Vedan had us prepared for everything at every island stop. He was a great help and had an easy humour that we all appreciated. Thanks to all at Sail Croatia.
- Patricia, 19/09/2023 07:39, Travelled with Family