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Gary Pearson
Sep 28,2023This trip turned out to be one of our best trips ever. The ship was beautifully exceptional and the crew made our trip perfect. Nina, our tour director was just the best. She made every attempt to address any of our needs. I would recommend Always Croatian to anyone interested in the islands of Croatia.
LYNN KENNEALLY
Sep 26,2023Recently returned from our wonderful cruise with Always Croatia! Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect trip! Small group sailing is the way to go! From the accommodations, (Mama Marija II) to the food ( Michelin style) to the ports of call to the crew ( really hard workers!) to the swimming stops and weather….everything was perfect! Croatia is stunning, and the only way to go is small cruise!
Sydney Berry
Sep 26,2023This was the BEST EVER TRIP!! Always Croatia and our boat crew did everything possible to facilitate impeccable highest level of service! First, THE CREW, service focused and extremely conscientious! The rooms, beds are so comfortable with the bathrooms with a normal sized shower! THE FOOD, creative, beautifully plated three course meals AND DELICIOUS…with half board allowing for discovery of local incredible food, as well! The other passengers were adventurous with age ranging early 20’s to 80’s plus from across the USA with a 1/3 from Australia! Being in an environment with 38 passengers allows for new friendships to form with likeminded travelers! LOVED Croatia and the blue green water of the Adriatic Sea is mesmerizing!
Darlene Condidorio
Sep 25,2023Christy from Always Croatia is a gem of a travel agent! We worked with her to book our trip up the Croatia coast from Dubrovnik to Split for the 7-day cruise on the Premier with Zoran. We were having trouble finalizing our Greece portion of our trip to Athens and mainland Greece archaeology sites along with a stay on the island of Santorini for a group of 10 travelers. Christy stepped in to assist us and finalize the 12-day tour with her contacts in the industry. Our Croatia experience on the Premier with Zoran was fabulous! We did not know what to expect, but it was just what we needed! Every day we would swim off the back of the boat in a small cove that the captain and crew would find for our enjoyment! Then we would continue to the ports and take a tour with the local Croatian experts who would share their knowledge with us! The tours were a great balance of local knowledge shared with us and then personal time for us to explore on our own! The captain, crew, chef and wait staff were terrific! Croatia is a country that should be on everyone’s bucket list and I would recommend you using Christy from Always Croatia!
Janice Gray
Sep 25,2023We loved this trip. Always Croatia has created a very special opportunity to be entertained and educated by local families and businesses. We would not have access to several once in a lifetime experiences on our own. Especially loved the special meal with a local winery and another with a Prosciutto family business. Croatia is a fascinating country, filled with friendly & polite citizens.
Stacey kramer
Sep 25,2023We had an amazing experience with Always Croatia. Our itinerary was so well planned out. So many fun excursions. It was a trip of a lifetime.
Susan Miller
Sep 25,2023Perfect balance of guided tour time and free time. Excellent communication of what to expect, helpful tips for dinners, and places to shop or avoid. Amazing authentic dinners and lunches at local families homes and winery. We had an amazing time!! Darko, our cruise director, was amazing! He was so knowledge and fun!
Anthony Versace
Sep 25,2023Had a great week of cruising on the Mama Marija II. The entire crew was attentive and hospitable. The food on board was amazing!! . They made the trip extra special I would recommend and return!! Definitely a lifetime memory!! The staff from Always Croatia set up a wonderful itinerary and were extremely knowledgeable and entertaining If your planning on going to Croatia the way to do it !!!
Susan Mazzucca Saia
Sep 23,2023Once in a lifetime!!….Those are the first words that we use when people ask us how our trip was. Croatia is a beautiful, safe, clean country with friendly people and fabulous food. The crew on Mama Marija II was amazing. The chef was exceptional! Our tour guide, Darko, was extremely knowledgeable. He had the perfect personality for this job. The trip was the right mix of relaxation and touring. Being on the yacht enabled us to go to small ports and step right off into towns. No need to board buses/taxis/ubers to go places. Thank you to Always Croatia for a wonderful trip! A special shout out to our US travel agent who did all of the leg work to set this up. Maria Albano at Skies the Limit Travel. We are ready to go back!
Bernadette P.
Sep 23,2023Hi Always Croatia was trip of a lifetime. From the moment we arrived on board it was wonderful, the boat was beautiful and clean, the staff was accommodating and professional, the food excellent. Everywhere we went and all of the guides great.We enjoyed every moment.
LCLESQ
Sep 22,2023This was no ordinary cruise. No, this was like being adopted by a long lost family who made you feel at home from the moment you stepped aboard the Mamma Mariija II. The crew, the chef, the sailors all went above and beyond. The yacht itself is beautiful with comfortable cabins and surprisingly large showers. Our cruise director Darko was an absolute wealth of knowledge, with an exceptional sense of humor. Just think of your favorite College professor-someone you could still hang out with after school. As to the ports of call-Wow-Croatia is a perfect blend of the best that Europe has to offer. Like being in Greece, Ancient Rome and St. Tropez all at once, with one huge difference, each town/city/village was sparkling clean!! The cleanest European country we’ve ever visited by far. Food? Amazing-from sidewalk Burek stands to Michelin Star restaurants-they have it all. Spoil yourself-take this trip!! You’ll never forget it!
Karen
Sep 22,2023Always Croatia Cruise was the most amazing week of my traveling life. The crew was professional, our captain was amazing, Darko our cruise director was top notch. I would go on another cruise with Cristy planning any time. The place we went to were so beautiful and the people were so nice. Truly a wonderful experience.
Amy Brunson
Sep 22,2023Wonderful experience from the initial planning to the actual trip! Everything was clear and detailed as far as the booking. Everyone we worked with from the planner, to the cruise director, to the captain and the cook was top notch. We loved our trip and would go back again and again. It was filled with truly unique and authentic experiences we never could have booked on our on.
Mike Pirzinger
Sep 22,2023The ship was really nice. The crew was amazing, and the chef was the best. The whole experience was pretty amazing, and Croatia was beautiful. I would recommend this trip for anyone looking to experience the islands of Croatia. Thay are the best!!!
Maria Albano
Sep 21,2023I own a travel agency in NY and have been in this business for over 35 years. I would say I am well travelled with very high expectations. Working with Christy at Always Croatia was a great experience from start to finish. She really knows her stuff and made every effort to make this a seamless and easy process. We sailed Croatia for 7nt . When in port ,the itinerary itself laid out by Always Croatia was a perfect combination of history, culture,and down time. The tour director and guides hired by Always Croatia were professional and so knowledgeable. Thank you Christy, for meeting my expectations and for making this one of my most memorable trips for me and my family/friends of 21. Maria Albano Skies the Limit Travel LLC NY
Cheri Reeves
Sep 21,2023We were impressed with this entire trip. The attention to detail was outstanding from our overall needs to minor touches such as water bottles. Transportation, tours, & daily agendas were organized & communicated clearly. The entire crew was professional, yet fun & genuine. We also loved learning about the language & culture in an immersive & engaging setting. I highly recommend Always Croatia!
Cheri Gerwig
Sep 20,2023What an amazing trip!! Croatia is such a beautiful country and Always Croatia was the perfect way to see it. Christy was fabulous in how she worked with us getting everything set up ahead of time and Zoran was the BEST cruise director! We felt ever port offered wonderful experiences. We never felt like we’d rather be doing something else. Weather got in the way of our itinerary a bit but the crew did a great job adjusting to that. The whole trip was a great balance in organized activities and your own free time. I’ve already recommended Always Croatia to a couple friends asking about vacationing in there now! Highly recommend 10 out of 10.
Grace Watson Navera
Sep 19,2023Just a quick note so say how much we enjoyed our cruise. Zoran was an excellent tour director and the crew on the Premier were top notch. I couldn’t believe the meals created in that small kitchen. Somehow, our captain managed to get the best docking spot in each port. The itinerary was a great balance between structure and free time. The pick up and drop off experience was smooth and much appreciated. The pre-trip materials were very good and helpful. We also made good use of the water bottles in the welcome gifts!
Sharon Davison Ratliff
Sep 19,2023Everything was amazing! We had wonderful tours, drivers and hotels. The cruise was so relaxing and fun. The staff was wonderful and always helpful. The only suggestion that I might offer is a choice of two main entrees at dinner, one fish, one meat and possibly a vegetarian dish. You could even send out menus before the cruise and ask people to choose their entree. Anyway, it was an amazing trip and we so appreciate everything you and your staff did for us, Christy. I highly recommend Always Croatia to anyone planning a trip to Croatia and the surrounding countries.
Carl Touhey
Sep 28,2023I've traveled the world & been to 60+ Countries & The trip to Croatia with Always Croatia went well beyond our expectations! It turned out to be one of our best trips ever! The ship was Awesome & Nina the cruise director was amazing & the Crew was great too! I would recommend Always Croatian to anyone interested in the islands of Croatia.