6 independent reviews for Dubrovnik to Hvar sailing vacation
Reviews for Dubrovnik to Hvar sailing vacation
LYNETTE SAX review 3 Sep 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Fantastic spots to visit and swim.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be agile enough to manage small boat accommodation and getting on /off the boat.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic and a highlight of our European vacation.Nikki Grieve review 30 Aug 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
By far the couple skippering and hostessing on our boat. They were incredible and made everything so special and effortless. They looked ahead at the weather and redesigned our trip to give us the best possible experience despite poor weather at the end.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Definitely ask for the boat (the 46ft option) and our skippers, Stefan and Maja. We met other travelers, also booked on along the way who were not happy with their experience3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I’m not sure that it did this entirely. Our skipper used biodegradable cleaning products for the boat and anchored at piers so as not to disturb the seabed whenever possible. We ate at a number of small local restaurants too.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We honestly had the most wonderful time-largely because of the fantastic couple we had in charge of our boat.William Wilson review 29 Aug 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
For me seeing my daughter take on things she would have considered scary before the trip. My daughter loved the boat stopping in different places and swimming from the boat and playing cards & other games with the other guests after our evening meal.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack light, most places take card, relax and take in the view3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I’d have liked to have sailed more, but the wind just wasn’t there. We loved the trip to Mljet and that definitely supported the National Park as did the walk on the walls at Ston. In terms of food, we ate at 4 different restaurants, all were excellent.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Brilliant trip, Marko and Darija were super and as a parent I’d describe it as one of the best things I’ve done with my daughter.Brett Imlay review 9 Oct 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
So many: sailing on a small group yacht, beautiful scenery, daily activities including e-bikes for first time, well organised, good crew and relaxed.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Travel light, keep an open mind, try new experiences.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We ate at local restaurants, crew were local (Croatian), walked, swam, cycled, sailed. Small groups have distinctly less impact on small local villages than larger boats. Minimal use of water on yacht.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Perfect for the limited time we had. Relaxing, interesting and lots of activity - or plenty of time to do nothing, as we chose.Lucy Roberts review 27 Jul 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Many amazing experiences we thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Highlights would be cycle tour, hidden bays, traditional dinner with locals, sailing through the windsurfers.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Single cabin occupancy for teens.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Somewhat examples include the environmental levy (would of been nice to understand how this is being invested) electric bikes on mijet, local dinner. Would have been great to sail more than motor but very weather dependent.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A brilliant experience with teenagers. Just enough adventure. Our Skipper and Guide (Daniel and Tijana) were amazing. Really set the tone for the vacation, fun but relaxing. Thoroughly recommend. Croatia is a lovely country to sail, we will be back.Debbie Shuttlewood review 18 Aug 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Just sailing out at sea away from the crowds. Also meeting new people who were also traveling on the boat2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Just enjoy, be chilled and relaxed3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Have to be honest. Not really. Croatia was so expensive though am sure someone benefitted!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was good. Accommodating for our kids, nice mix of people, more adventure would have been good. There was no kayaking! Daniel and Diana were good and looked after us well.Read the operator's response here:
Thank you for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed the tour. The way our tours benefit locals, reduce environmental impact and support conservation are:
- eating in local and locally owned restaurants
- using small, authentic, locally owned accommodations (on tours where they are used)
- small groups have much less impact on local communities than large groups of tourists
- activities we promote are human powered and we try to use wind power if and when possible.
We will, of course, do our best to continue improving in these areas.
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