Our Commitment to Sustainable Tourism

In 2016 Sail Croatia founded Green Sail, a non-profit organisation that promotes and supports sustainable tourism in the Croatian nautical industry.

In 2024, Sail Croatia donated €3 per passenger to Green Sail, further funding the non-profit's grassroots sustainability efforts.

"We started Green Sail as a way to lead initiatives that will protect and promote sustainable tourism along the coastal communities we rely on and we're proud to do our bit to promote and engage in sustainable nautical tourism" - Grant Seuren, Sail Croatia Director.

Sail Croatia funding helps Green Sail to:

OPERATE ECO WALKING TOURS

Green Sail offers Walking Tours to Sail Croatia guests, allowing the organisation to highlight the environmental challenges arising in Split from tourism. All money raised from Walking Tours goes straight back to Green Sail.

Educate Partners

Green Sail educates the nautical tourism industry through its education and training programs for partners. It is proud to have educated over 800 Marina staff members since 2017.

MEASURE THEIR IMPACT

The Green Sail Footprint verification system is used to measure and reduce the environmental impact of nautical tourism.

SPREAD AWARENESS

Green Sail participates in key industry events, advocating for policy changes that address the practical challenges of sustainability. Green Sail also provides access to free online sustainability courses.

Coordinate Community Initiatives

Green Sail coordinates community initiatives and events such as Recycling Programs at Partner Marinas and Beach Clean Ups with the support of volunteers and sponsors.

IMPLEMENT THE GREEN SAIL FLAG INITIATIVE

The Green Sail Flag initiative drives awareness for the protection of the seas and oceans we rely on.

Sustainability initiatives at Sail Croatia

Onboard Representative Training

Sail Croatia Representatives undergo mandatory sustainability training to ensure they can effectively convey our environmental values to customers.

Clear Guidelines for Protecting our Seas

Environmental Policies are present on each of our ships and yachts, reminding guests how to cruise with care.

Crew Education

Every crew member must complete Green Sail's Marine Sustainability Course before the cruising season, ensuring they understand the issues impacting Croatia's nautical tourism industry.

Client Education

Sail Croatia guests are educated on eco-initiatives through Green Sail’s Walking Tour, which highlight local history and sustainability efforts.

Reducing Single-use Plastics

We encourage guests to reduce their use of single-use plastic bottles by ensuring water refill stations are available onboard our ships. Guests are advised to pack a reusable water bottle that can be re-filled onboard.

Local Partnerships

Sail Croatia partners with small family businesses and restaurants that prioritise locally sourced produce for an ethical & authentic experience.