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Kathleen Krueger
Aug 23,2024Before we took our Croatian cruise with Always Croatia we contacted them several times with questions that they answered promptly. We spent a week on our own before the cruise in both Croatia and Slovenia and they gave us excellent suggestions as to things to do and see. The cruise itself was fantastic. All the staff and guides were friendly, informative, and ready to offer assistance if needed. They set up excursions for us such as sailing which we thoroughly enjoyed. The food was great and the size of the ship was perfect. Unique excursions were included such as going to an oyster farm which was educational and FUN! We had dinner with a Croatian family which proved to be a wonderful evening. We felt as though we were part of the family. We felt that we were in excellent hands with Always Croatia and can’t recommend them highly enough.
Richard Nelson
Aug 22,2024We had a fantastic time on the Always Croatia cruise. The food was outstanding, we did not expect a different expansive lunch each day! The breakfasts were great and the 2 dinner nights were just delicious! Stefan, the Cruise Director, was just perfect! So friendly and knowledgeable and each activity he had planned was well thought out and so fun and interesting. We especially liked his talk on the boat about the history of Yugoslavia. He definitely made the cruise very special. The rest of the staff were very kind and hard working. We enjoyed all the itineraries and the additional swim stops in the beautiful, aquamarine sea. Would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting Croatia.
Rachel
Aug 21,2024As a US Travel Advisor with a heavy focus on Europe, I've had incredible feedback from my clients when working with Always Croatia. This summer I was lucky enough to experience a 7-night cruise on the beautiful MS Premier, sailing from Dubrovnik to Split and look forward to sharing my knowledge of this fantastic and unique experience with more of my clients in the future! From our wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide Sasha, to the awesome daily swim stops, to the EVERY night in port allowing us to enjoy and explore the city or island at our own pace with no rush back to the ship needed, to the well-organized, interesting and fun excursions, all of this, and so much more, make this Always the way to do Croatia in my opinion! Christy and her team at Always Croatia are rockstars!
Dave
Aug 16,2024We were ecstatic with everything about our cruise on MS Premier; the personal attention, the included excursions and especially the crew! Always Croatia offered an exclusive adventure to the home of a family that makes prosciutto that was totally unexpected and an incredibly unique experience. Simply stated, everything was great!
Valerie Madarasz
Aug 05,2024Our trip to Croatia exceeded all expectations. We had wanted to visit this beautiful country for a long time and Always Croatia made our dreams come true! We worked with Sarah Diaz and she created the perfect land and sea experience. The 7-day cruise on MS Ban was outstanding. The cruise director, Zoran, and all the crew went out of their way to ensure that all the guests felt special. The food was excellent and we loved all of the ports of call - our favorites were Korcula and Hvar. We stayed at wonderful hotels in Dubrovnik and Split and were particularly impressed with the private transportation from Split to Dubrovnik which included a visit to Korta Katarina, an American owned winery where we enjoyed a private tour and wine tasting. Our day trip to Montenegro was hampered somewhat by the storm that swept through the region that day, but it did not stop us from appreciating the dramatic beauty of this small country. We congratulate the staff at Always Croatia for their attention to detail and amazing customer service. We have already recommended them to several of our friends who were blown away by the photographs we shared on Facebook.
Robert Duke
Aug 03,2024We loved our trip planned by Always Croatia and enjoyed working with Sarah to create a custom itinerary for my wife and I. The hotels were all very luxurious and we absolutely loved the boutique 5 star hotels that were handpicked for us. All our drivers and guides were friendly and we loved talking with them about their beautiful country on our rides. And of course, Croatia blew us away with its beauty, architecture, and food! Thanks for helping to make it an unforgettable experience.
Chris Stach
Jul 31,2024Our trip with Always Croatia was an amazing experience! We flew in to Split and began our cruise to Dubrovnik with stops at Trogir, Vis, Hvar, Korcula and Mali Ston. From the minute we boarded our ship to our final goodbyes in Dubrovnik, our stay was a five star adventure. Our room and the amenities were all very nice and comfortable and the meals were delicious. We loved meeting the other passengers and enjoyed participating in the tours of the towns. We will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to cruise the beautiful coast and explore the historic cities of Croatia.
Sheila
Jul 31,2024I don't even know where to begin! This was such a one in a lifetime magical trip! From the second we stepped on the ship to the time we took our luggage off, I was smiling from ear to ear. The rooms were bigger than I ever would have imagined and after one day of our A/C not working, Sinesha took care of it IMMEDITALY! It's hard to pick a "favorite" part because there was a surprise at every turn, but I think what made it the best week was the schedule/itinerary. Unlike other big cruises, it was the most relaxing and wonderful itinerary. The ship would set sail every morning and you could sleep/rest, you could get up and workout or just sit outside and marvel at the beautiful scenery as you cruised. You didn't have to hustle off the ship first thing in the morning! Breakfast was very good every morning with tons of options and the AMAZING swim stops in the most beautiful bays was the highlight of every day. You could soak in the sun, use the paddleboards or any of their floaties and just enjoy the beautiful day and surroundings. After lunch on the ship, we would dock and have more than enough time on each small island. Sometimes there was a guided tour and sometimes you were on your own. It really was the perfect blend of both into the itinerary. The tours were no more than 1.5 - 2 hours, which I think was PEFECT for each stop. Have I mentioned the beautiful water?? WOW! I could never get enough of it. Each island was unique and had it's own charm and just like out of a movie. Highlights were a couple of the excursions we did - Krka National Park was a major highlight for us - but the singing, dancing and homemade prosciutto at the family farm was a very close second. I really cannot say enough about this trip! I would be remisced if I didn't recognize the people that made it all happen during the week....the crew!! Because really - they made the experience. About 15 minutes into the trip and the staff knew our names and room numbers and how and what we liked. Sinesha is a GEM! His knowledge, his passion for his job and country and just his overall persona were such a joy to be around every day. We met some of the most wonderful people on this cruise and that's always an added bonus. I would 20 out of 10 recommend this week long cruise to any and EVERY one!
Ariel Reiter
Jul 27,2024Our trip to Croatia was beautiful!! We had an amazing time there. We explored Split, Krka, Hvar, Vis, and Dubrovnik. All the local guides and drivers were fantastic, friendly and very knowledgeable. We worked with Sarah, and she was amazing!! She was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable of the country, and listened and planned exactly what we wanted! She did an amazing job planning our trip!!
Paul and Beth
Jul 25,2024What an amazing trip! The Always Croatia Team did an incredible job of putting our vacation together. We worked directly with Christy and Sarah through their San Francisco office. We told them what we knew of Croatia and what we wanted to experience, and asked for additional recommendations. Always Croatia completely scheduled our most memorable vacation. From a fabulous walking food tour in Zagreb, to the stunning beauty of Plitvice National Park, to Diocletian’s Palace, to island hopping with snorkeling and sea kayaking in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea, to the magnificent old city of Dubrovnik. We experienced all of this and so much more. Always Croatia arranged outstanding tour guides, transportation and first class hotels. Having never been to Croatia, we really didn’t know how to make this adventure work. Thankfully, the team at Always Croatia knows the country like nobody else. We give Always Croatia our absolute highest recommendation.
Evis Weizenecker
Jul 24,2024We had a wonderful trip and a very relaxing vacation. Croatia is beautiful country, safe, and full of friendly people and delicious food. The boat was very clean and modern. The entire staff vas very friendly and helpful. Siniša and all the tour guides were knowledgeable and thoughtful. Having Goran on board made it easy for us to book restaurants and ask questions about our trip. We loved the food experiences in different islands like at Adio Mare in Korcula, traditional dinner of Peka in Viz, Gariful in Hvar, Dvork in Split. Everyone enjoyed having dinner at the farm house, tasting traditional food and the dalmatian singers added so much excitement to the evening. Thank you to Always Croatia for making our vacation relaxing and memorable.
Linda Stone
Jul 24,2024The Croatia trip was top notch all the way. Hotels, drivers, guides, and the boat trip - all so special. Zoran was great. Very personable and also helped me get my delayed luggage sent to our second port in Slano. The whole crew was wonderful. Was sorry to seee Croatia loose the soccer match in the Euro 24 competition. We watched on the boat along with the crew! I took so many photos!!! I will always recommend your travel agency for anyone looking to experience the beauty of Croatia. I am ready to go back again for more adventures!
Donna Koenker
Jul 24,2024We absolutely loved our trip to Croatia. We have traveled extensively throughout the world and this was our very favorite trip. The ship was immaculate. The crew was very loving and caring. Our cruise director Sasha was so amazing! He gave us many interesting facts and history of Croatia as well as being helpful, funny and a joy to be with. All the food was delicious and beautifully served. The excursions were informative and well planned. The definite high point was the daily swim stops. This made the trip so different and enjoyable. It gave you a chance to socialize with the other travelers as well as relax in turquoise sea. We are so glad that we took this trip with you!
Ruth Ann Middleton
Jul 23,2024Our recent vacation with Always Croatia on board the Premier was absolutely fabulous. The staff was very pleasant, accommodating and clearly interested in assuring that everyone had a good time; the food was excellent and the other passengers wonderful. Our daily swimming stops in the Adriatic Sea were a highlight of the morning and added to the very relaxing feel of the vacation. The stops we made along the journey from Split to Dubrovnik were so interesting and made special by the visit to a prosciutto farmer's home for dinner, the trip to an oyster farm, a wine tasting and the Blue Cave among others. We would highly recommend this experience with Always Croatia.
Maudean Peysson
Jul 22,2024This was truly one of the best travel experiences I have ever had. Working with Always Croatia was a pleasure. I would not change a thing about this trip. MS Ban is beautiful, comfortable and it's crew excellent. Each stop we made was different, entertaining, even educational. And so, so beautiful from Dubrovnik, Vis, Hvar to Split, all amazing! For me the very best thing was our morning stop to swim in the Adriatic Sea. Only this type of ship can provide that. We also visited a lovely family that works in agriculture and spent a few magical hours with them. You leave loving everyone and having hope for humanity. Just what a trip should do
Helen Greis
Jul 09,2024We cannot say enough about our experience on the MS Ban with Always Croatia. We have cruised on a variety of ships - from largest 7,000 passengers to river cruise with 140 passengers to a bike and barge with 25 people. However, this was one of our most pleasant experiences on this lovely yacht! From our wonderful and helpful booking experts to the cruise director Djoka as well as all the friendly staff on board we felt very well taken care of. Going to Croatia was a bucket list for us, however, little did we know what a beautiful coastline and the country islands were! Most people have heard of Dubrovnik, but there are so many beautiful islands that we also got to visit. Everything was very organized and the excursions were wonderful. Visiting a local family who provided the BEST dinner for us along with wonderful music was truly a highlight! Rooms were exceptional and cleaned daily, food was wonderful and the daily morning swim stops at our private "coves" were delightful. There was a perfect blend of touring time vs. personal time allowed to explore on your own. Would highly recommend this company if you want a wonderful way to see Croatia and sail on the beautiful waters of the Adriatic.
Beth Williby
Jul 09,2024Before we left on our Croatian vacation, we knew it was going to be amazing. But there's no way we could've anticipated just how perfectly everything was going to go and that is all thanks to Always Croatia, especially Sarah Diaz! We spent a magical 2.5 days in Zagreb and Slovenia before heading to Plitvice Lakes and then onto Split where we boarded our seven day cruise on the MS Premier. The team at Always Croatia lined up all of our transfers, an exceptional hotel, a fabulous food tour of Zagreb, a small group tour up to Slovenia and Lake Bled with an outstanding tour guide, and another amazing hotel near Plitvice Lakes. Truly, no detail was left to chance or mishandled in the least and each provider was top notch in every way. We could've ended our trip there and been satisfied. But no! More excellence awaited us on the MS Premier for our cruise from Split down to Dubrovnik. The small ship cruise experience was new to us and we can't wait to travel like that again. Our cruise director and the hospitality staff (Sinisa, Andrej, and Zanna -- apologies for misspelling their names) knew us by name and were so kind and accommodating. Our balcony stateroom was always clean and fresh after a daily visit from the housekeepers, too. And the food onboard was delicious! I can't not mention the swim stops in beautiful bays of the Adriatic -- stunning! The visits to island towns were topped off with fantastic walking tours that were just long enough to familiarize us with the town before giving us ample time to explore on our own. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Always Croatia and hope to travel with them again. It truly was the trip of a lifetime.
Rich
Jul 08,2024We had a great rip with Always Croatia. They were responsive and helpful as we arranged things and the trip, the boat, the staff and the country were all super. Transfers were on time and pleasant, the boat was very nice and the food on it was very good. The daily stop to swim from the boat was lots of fun and the tours at each stop were very worthwhile. Our favorite stop was Hvar a beautiful town. Least favorite was Dubrovnik simply because there were just too many people. Our favorite “event” was the dinner and evening we spent with a local family enjoying great food, lots of wine and local music. We highly recommend this trip, Always Croatia, and the country itself.
Bill Downey
Jun 20,2024The cruise was wonderful beginning with the seamless transfers to and from the boat the boat before and after the cruise. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted and went thereafter on a guided walking tour of Split which along with all the other tours offered were fabulous. Every island destination we traveled to during the voyage was beautiful with a lot of interesting historical sights to be enjoyed. The boat (MS Ban) was modern, clean, well equipped and we can't express enough the quality and professionalism of the crew and tour guide (Djuka). Our stateroom was large and comfortable and the service was excellent. The crew and Djuka did everything possible to insure our comfort and enjoyment during the cruise and tours. This was definitely a cruise vacation not to be missed.
Todd and Lisa Graham
Aug 31,2024Our 7 day cruise through Always Croatia was nothing less than spectacular! Always Croatia was very responsive to our questions and concerns before the trip and also after we booked our cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. Our boat was great and we met great new friends. Each day we woke up to a great breakfast, wonderful swim stops (the most beautiful and refreshing water ever), stops in the best ports and toured new cities. The food on the boat was wonderful and we had great meals in the cities we visited as well. The excursions that were included were fun (and we saw things we would have missed on our own!). We added a couple of wine tastings too and they were both great! We didn't know what to expect as this was our first time on a smaller boat, but we are now fans! Thank you Always Croatia for a wonderful wonderful trip!