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We enjoyed a fantastic week of sailing and cycling with Sail Croatia. Our room was super clean and very comfortable with aircon. Plenty room for clothes and cases. The crew were outstanding, food delicious and our ship mates were the best! We enjoyed so much, we didnt want our week to end.

It was an amazing adventure.
Very relaxing.
Boat was very comfortable.
The island stops were great as well as the swim stops along the way.
Would recommend to others.

We started and finished our cruise in Split. This was our second time with Sail Croatia and as our previous cruise the whole experience was absolutely superb, Lead by their Captain every member of the crew work so hard to make your trip memorable. The ship is spotlessly clean, food is excellent and every day you have wonderful friendly service. The swim stops and sites are so well selected. The week was orchestrated by our guide Ivan, who kept us so well informed about interests at our destinations and restaurant recommendations. You can’t fail but love your week on Katarina.

Princess Diana was a beautiful ship with an amazing crew! Our meals were delicious with a great dessert everyday! Mario, thank you for taking care of helping out with all our excursions, restaurant suggestions and help booking our transportation to the airport. Tea and Denny were the best bartenders/servers! Always with a smile and making sure all our needs were taken care of. You all were amazing and made the trip unforgettable! Captains dinner was so much fun! Especially my dance with the captain! Highly recommend this ship and crew! 🥰

We had the most fabulous week traveling with Sail Croatia! The crew was outstanding! They attended to every small detail, had wonderful personalities, and made our trip extra special. We were sad to leave the boat. Can’t wait to return!

The absolute best Holiday. Everything was top notch and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a fantastic experience.
The food was excellent and boat super clean and beautiful.

Our guides Miranda and Matilda were exceptional!!! We saw the best of Croatia on our bikes and learned about the history and culture. Treasured memories of a life time!!!!

We had an amazing week with our friends on board the Esperanza under the expert guidance of Dino. We met new friends, had great experiences and learned so much about Croatia from the guided walks. Dino was a fantastic tour manager suggesting places to visit and where to eat on our stops. The highlight for me was the walking tour in Zadar with Paula- she enriched our experience with the history of the area. We thoroughly enjoyed the Captain’s dinner and the evening at the farm in Hvar, Many happy memories.

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Don’t even hesitate about booking this trip. We sailed on the Princess Dianna for 7 days with a crew that bent over backwards for us to make sure we had a good time. The food was amazing everyday. Mario was our main tour guide. Mario is extremely knowledgeable about the areas that we visited and just a great guy to hang out with. Our bartenders and wait staff Teia and Danny also took care of us getting us any and many drinks. Thank you to the entire staff for making this trip so memorable.

We had a group of 15 couples doing the Split return to Split sailing on Princeza Diana. We had the absolute best trip ever!! Mario and the boat staff were incredible. From food to the boat accommodations everything was incredible.

Can't decide what made this holiday so special. Was it? The beautiful boat, amazing food, excellent cycling routes, knowledgeable guides, friendly crew or were we just lucky to be with 28 fun holidaymakers that made us laugh from dawn to dusk.

A holiday we will never forget.

Thanks to all the crew on the Mali Luka and a special mention to the captian who one morning presented me with a coffee on deck at 6.30 a.m while I was taking in the views.

Calum and Srdan our guides, were always there to help, kept us updated, shared their knowledge and organised extra trips that enhanced our experience.

We have already recommended Sail Croatia and will continue to do so.

Thank you

Our trip with Sail Croatia was excellent and exceeded all our expectations.This was our first visit to Croatia and was so much more.
We were fortunate to have two lovely guides Dora and Andro on our biking trip.They were very knowledgeable and so proud about their country.Their enthusiasm made the trip even more special. Thank you we would love to return.

We had the most fantastic time aboard Katarina. The crew worked so hard to ensure everywhere was spotless on board and everyone had a great time. The captain was happy for you to go and see the wheel house and explain some of the equipment. The food was delicious and bar well stocked.
The swim stops were amazing in crystal clear waters and all the places we visited were absolutely stunning. We had the trip of a lifetime and would love to do it again one day. This was our first visit to Croatia but won’t be our last - a truly beautiful country.

Overall I had such a positive experience on sail Croatia. From the crew running the boat to the other passengers we had such a great group of people and we really became a family. All the staff were so friendly and willing to accommodate whenever they could. It also helped that they were genuinely great people and could have a good laugh. Our tour guide Ante did such a great job at helping us see the most beautiful parts of Croatia and keeping a professional relationship while also being a really nice guy who we all grew to love. He is very very good at his job and deserves a raise!!!! I couldn’t recommend the experience more. Food was yummy, showers and toilets were clean, all the swim spots were insanely beautiful and the staff were just great people (Ante and all the other crew). Thanks for having us! Love from Aus xx

We were a group of 4 siblings, plus spouses, traveling on the Split to Dubrovnik sail/cycle route. We loved everything about the trip. I highly recommend an e-bike which helps on the long hills. Our daily guides were very knowledgeable about the islands we cycled. Each morning before we cycled, the Guide would explain some history of the island, and what to look out for on the upcoming day's ride. One Guide led and the other followed the group. The scenery was spectacular. The food was very good, and the accommodations were comfortable. We stayed in a different port each night so between cycling and walking around the different ports, we got a flavor of each individual island.

We’ve just come back from our second sailing adventure around the stunning Croatian Islands on the Salve Di Mare, and it truly exceeded our expectations; everything was perfect. We had an incredible time, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones along the way.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire crew for making our journey so happy and unforgettable. Their service, dedication, and genuine sense of fun throughout the trip were absolutely top-notch!

A huge shout out to; Sasa, Marko, Vlaho, Bogan, Zadojko, Julia, Captain Frane, Fadil & Rici, you are all amazing!

We wholeheartedly recommend this sailing voyage to everyone. We’ve returned home feeling relaxed and filled with many happy memories that we will cherish forever. We boarded the boat as strangers and disembarked as friends… THANK YOU!

Just back from a fabulous holiday sailing around the Croatian islands. Sailing on the yacht Katarina - which was absolutely immaculate - brilliant crew, swim stops, beautiful islands, food and service - could not fault it. Supported by a great tour director - Anita. She was good fun, gave us so much information and was so genuine in wanting us to have the best experience. I would highly recommend this trip - it has given us some fantastic memories. Superb in every way.

We loved it, the cycling was excellent, bike easy to use and we were kept safe. Croatia is beautiful, clean and welcoming. The boat was lovely and clean and the capt was incredibly proud of his boat, and very accommodating for the guests. Food was amazing, healthy and filling

There are not enough superlatives to describe our family's experience on a private 7 day catamaran charter with skipper, Mislav and hostess, Fani! The cabins were clean and comfortable, and the common areas were comfortable enough to eat or congregate in and enjoy the journey while underway. Fani prepared incredible feasts for our breakfasts and lunches, using pastries and breads she bought each morning from an island bakery, and produce and meats that she shopped for each day.
Mislav shared his knowledge of the 4 islands we visited and set us up with locals to take us on terrific island tours, wine tastings, and incredible dinners. We explored ancient small towns, enjoying the history, shops, and local food and drink.. Mislav also stopped for us to swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. What a treat!
While we spent time in Croatia for a few days before and after this cruise, we all felt these 7 days of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, were the highlight of our visit!

Our bike cruise aboard the Mali Luka exceeded our expectations. Our tour guides Calum and Yosko were excellent in every way. They were very knowledgeable about the islands and Croatian history, and it was inspiring to see the passion they have for their country and its beauty. Every morning they gave us an overview of our ride after breakfast, and it was a joy following them across beautiful landscapes and small, charming villages, with some incredibly breathtaking views. Both of them were accommodating, fun, and a real pleasure to be around. You can tell they enjoyed their job and made sure all their guests were happy and fulfilled.
The captain and crew were top notch as well. They were attentive to the guests and provided great service for meals, drinks, luggage (on and off the boat) and whatever other needs came up.
Cheers to the Sail Croatia for providing a wonderful trip with an awesome staff!

We’ve just completed a hike tour on the MS Emanuel in a so called premier cabin. It seems to me we encountered a bait and switch marketing technique. The boats we saw online when booking were premier and premier plus boats. These were of a much higher standard than the downgraded version, the MS Emanuel. This boat more closely matches their standard level.
Specifically, the cabins pictured online were nothing like the one we ended up with.
Most people experienced poor sleep quality on this boat because the MS Emanuel is 70 years old and consequently the engine was very noisy. The engine started at somewhere between 6 and 7 a.m. most days. It was impossible to sleep through the noise.
In a number of ports the boat was rafted up with other boats including loud party boats, in the main I assume because it is usually used as a part boat. Nocturnal noise pollution could be extreme.
There was an issue with noise at both ends of the day. You would need to be deaf, or in one of the badly ventilated lower cabins, not to hear noise from adjacent boats, at night. In which case the engine and anchor related disruption would be louder in the morning. Additionally clothing, bedding etc would be wet because ventilation in the lower deck cabins was dreadful.
Cabins in general were not as depicted on line. They were cramped and badly laid out. As an example at night my husband’s head was about 5 foot from the toilet in cabin 17. When I complained about this on board the tour manager lied and told me this lay out was shown online. It isn’t.
Additionally the aircon in the cabin caused throat irritation, I imagine the aircon unit wasn’t well maintained.
The MS Emanuel is a ‘standard’ level boat which is mostly used as a party boat for 18 to 35s. Consequently, it is scruffy. The plastic loungers etc are in a bad state of disrepair.
If you want to go to Croatia I’d avoid this company. They appear to be unscrupulous and dishonest in their online practices. They allocate boats late and don’t adhere to their online description. I’d describe what they present online as blatant misrepresentation.
Other than that, I’d say the food we had was reasonably good, but no choices were offered. Drinks onboard were expensive.
Hike leading good.
Overall management of the boat by Sail Croatia was lack luster especially in the area of noise management.
Complaints weren’t managed at all.
The parent company suggested a 20% tip for staff … absolutely no one left that percentage. Nothing about the service warranted that tip.
Croatia is delightful, the other people on the boat were lovely and itinerary was good.
I’d advise using a the ferry to island hop the itinerary locations! The walks were easily located and well marked. You could look at the itinerary and do the whole thing independently without the bad boat experience.