I had a wonderful time. The cruise was amazing...beautiful food, friendly staff and excellent hike guidance by Marte and Andro. I can't say enough to thank everyone for looking after me so well.
- Sue Ashmore, 27/10/2024 07:58, Travelled Solo
travelling solo for the first time was daunting to me, however from start to finish sailing on the Emanuel with the skilled and friendly skipper, the chef, who treated us with delicious meals, to Ivan and the other hands on board this experience got better and better. Tour guides Mila and Anita were passionate about their beautiful home country of Croatia and their enthusiasm for our day to day activities made this the perfect trip to include daily Hikes, swims in stunning locations, local knowledge and ensured everyone on board this lovely, comfortable ship had the best time. Of cause the highlight for me were the other 25 passengers I met. All like minded people from around the globe and im sure we will all remain friends. We had so much fun ! I cant wait to organise my next Sail Croatia Cruise as Ive never had such a rewarding and much needed life changing holiday.....Until next time
- DALE, 05/10/2024 04:41, Travelled Solo
Had the best time with the most amazing 24 fellow passengers from Australia, U.K., Canada, US, South Africa, and New Zealand, Our guides Mila and Anita were fabulous, professional and knowledgeable-thank you both so much! Ship - Emmanuel. The Captain, crew and chef (captains mum) were wonderful. Always professional, hospitable and safety paramount on board. Thank you all for looking after us like family and showing us your beautiful country and incredible islands! Customer service from Sail Croatia in london were great from start to finish - thank you! Cruise hike has been a fabulous experience and highly recommended. Kindest regards Stacey English
- Stacey, 30/09/2024 09:35, Travelled Solo
The Sail Croatia Team and boat crew were superb from beginning to end. Hiking was challenging and rewarding with spectacular views. Meals are home cooked and delicious. The island ports are charming. We had a captain's dinner one night, a pizza night, lots of swimming, etc. It is a n active trip. But what made this cruise so special was making friends with the other travelers. As one person said, " It's the people. It's the people. It's the people! I have traveled a lot and this would rank as one of the best. Do it!
- Brent, 30/09/2024 06:01, Travelled Solo
Really enjoyed this trip. The boat was extremely well taken care of. The cabin was spacious, shower hot and with strong pressure (important!). IThe boat was spotlessly clean at almost times. The crew were friendly and attentive. The hiking guides did an excellent job of taking care of everyone and went over and above what was expected, with Mila organising extra tours on the islands for those who wanted it. We were 27 on board and there was lots of mingling of desired. I would highly recommend this trip.
- Helen, 13/05/2024 10:29, Travelled Solo
Lovely group of people. Polite hardworking staff Excellent leaders.Nice boat, great weather . Organisation went like clockwork . Some easier walks option perhaps combined with swims would have been welcome
- David, 09/10/2023 08:54, Travelled Solo
Great crew on board the ship from the Captain to Lucy behind the bar. Amazing hiking trips and guides from Mate and Ioana. I would definitely recommend this trip either on your own or in a small group.
- Deborah, 18/09/2023 05:45, Travelled Solo
From start to finish the whole experience was fantastic , all communication very quick , the boat clean, the crew amazing ,food all excellent , great group of people on board There was nothing negative at all
- Nicola, 19/06/2023 05:03, Travelled Solo
Sail Croatia was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. Everything from the crew to the food, the hikes, the fellow passengers we’re excellent. Totally recommend.
- Bev , 10/10/2022 01:04, Travelled Solo
Everything about my Hike and Sail trip was wonderful. The friendliness and helpfulness of the crew and tour guides, the delicous meals and the beautiful islands we visited were all amazing. The trip far exceeded my expectations and I would do it again in a second. The hikes were breathtaking and fun. The boat is in very good condition and well cared for. I was very sad to leave all of the new friends I made during the week. Cannot wait to return for another trip.
- Jennifer, 05/10/2022 12:30, Travelled Solo
Everything was just perfect! Nice swimm breaks, great hikes (Biokovo was the best, even with rain), clean boat, fantastic crew (lovely food), great hiking guide and awsome guest on board! I made lots of new friendships! Thank you!
- Jasmina, 05/09/2022 07:06, Travelled Solo
I m vegetarian and I had a constant monotonous and unhealthy diet of eggs and cheese at each meal of the day. No vegetables, all cheap and badly cooked. To be fair. The ship crew were fine. The guides adequate. The hikes were not interesting bar one trip to a national part. Just uphill to a viewpoint. Every viewpoint and trail looked the same. The other guests were a good and lively bunch. Many felt the same but there was group pressure to say how great everything was.
- Eve, 05/09/2022 06:00, Travelled Solo
Thank you for your review here Eve. I'm happy to hear you found the ship crew and guides to be of good value. We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with the meals served - upon checking the average ratings for your week onboard, the chef was rated 4 stars. Upon request, the chef would be more than happy to offer more of the foods you can eat as they are used to all kinds of dietary requirements. We value each piece of feedback provided and we encourage our guests to share their experience in their own words with no pressure, so we are disappointed to read this. It's reassuring to know that all guests would recommend our cruise and rated us overall 4-5 stars. We thank you for providing your review, as it is only with such comments we can look to improve our services wherever possible. Thank you
The boat plus crew and hiking leaders exceeded my expectations. This may be because the boat was only half full so more room and more service attention. My room was comfortable and the activities were all well organised. The other passengers were a pleasure to be with. The food was plentiful and well cooked. My only request would be for more healthy options at lunch time. Overall it was a most enjoyable experience.
- Karen Carter, 20/07/2022 09:49, Travelled Solo
Loved every minute of my sailing and hiking trip. The hiking routes were challenging but not over the top. Incredible views on every well chosen hike. Our hiking guide Matè was excellent. Very knowledge and capable. Very good company too. He built a very good rapport with the group. The boat crew were very nice too and I was very happy with the accommodation. All the ports we stopped at were very nice too. We saw a lot of beautiful places around the islands. I would definitely recommend Sail Croatia to anyone.
- Stephen, 28/06/2022 08:27, Travelled Solo
The Emanuel, crew and the rest of the travellers..
- Ian, 13/10/2021 18:20, Travelled Solo
Hi Ian, Thank you for your 5-star review!
The captain, crew and guides were incredibly welcoming and ensure our time on the Milini was second to none. Big thank you to Mate and Gordana for making our hiking adventures so memorable with your local knowledge, sense of humours and inclusive enjoyable hikes. For anyone wishing to enjoy the sea, mountains and the great culture Croatia has to offer this is they way to do it.
- Karen, 27/09/2019 08:22, Travelled Solo
Many thanks for your 5 star review of your Hike cruise on board Mlini, one of our Ensuite ships. We are pleased to read what a great job the whole team did on board and will be sure to pass your thanks and kind words onto them, thank you for this and also for a great week on board!
I really enjoyed the Hiking cruise. The hikes are beautiful (but weather dependent). Most hikes were only 2.5-3 hours and be prepared to spend quite a lot of time sailing between islands. I would recommend the trip for solo travelers, whatever age. Our group had a spread of ages from early 20s to 60s.
- Anonymous, 20/05/2019 16:28, Travelled Solo
Thank you for your 5-star review on our Hike cruise. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the cruise overall and were onboard with a variety of travellers. We aim to provide a good balance between hiking, sailing, enjoying swim stops in lovely secluded bays, and also allowing free time at each destination. We are happy to know you found this a great way to see Croatia! Thank you.
Excellent guides,great food, smaller group. And stunning weather and scenery
- Diane, 25/09/2018 16:19, Travelled Solo
Fantastic experience from booking (with no single person suppliment), to the staff involved in the boat and guides. Super affordable when taking into the fact you have accommodation for 7 nights and 2 meals a day, let alone the hikes. Sail Croatia provided me with the holiday of a lifetime and breathtakingly mountain and island port views. Thank you all.
- Stefan, 17/09/2018 08:59, Travelled Solo
the mix of motor cruising, small boat with very friendly fellow travellers from english speaking countries, the delightful scenery, the great weather, the beautiful clear sparkling water supported by a wonderful crew made this trip special for me,
- john, 05/07/2018 06:03, Travelled Solo
The crew was just lovely, So enthusiastic, knowledgeable and sincere, I just loved them all!
- Wendy, 22/05/2018 13:55, Travelled Solo
There were 20 people of mixed ages and from 5 different countries which made for some very interesting conversation. Most people walked each day but there was no obligation to do so and since I have recently been unwell the Crew of 5 looked after me very well when I chose to stay on board. The food was excellent although it was generally felt that an evening meal rather than a 3 course lunch before a walk might have been a better option. The walking was generally steeper han I had expected and we walked at a reasonably fast pace so a good level of fitness is necessary.. I WOULD SAY THAT THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST GROUP HOLIDAYS I HAVE BEEN ON and DONT BE AFRAID TO BOOK IT AS A SOLO TRAVELLER as everybody was very friendly.
- Carole, 10/10/2016 13:10, Travelled Solo