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Lindsey Lehman
Sep 11,2023The trip of a lifetime! Everything was amazing from start to finish. Christy was so helpful with organizing and booking, answered all of our questions promptly. The boat was so awesome. The Black Swan crew was THE BEST! I have zero complaints.
Alex Moroz
Sep 01,2023We had an absolutely marvelous time and wanted to thank you again. Apart from the beauty of the country, which we expected, there was not one time when things did not work exactly as planned, nor a single lateness! Simply astonishing. Maybe Croatians are not like other humans, but I suspect it is how you pick your local partners, and meticulous work :) We had an amazing trip, and will do it again!
Linda. S. Armston
Aug 27,2023We travelled with a dozen other friends and family members for a destination elopement/wedding for our son. Thanks to the help and planning with Christy Kranjec at Always Croatia we have wonderful memories to enjoy for many years to come! We throughly enjoyed not only the yacht - the Black Swan, but also the route and the amazing country! Our guide on board, Yuri, was not only a wealth of information, but friendly and humorous making each day a adventure. I cannot say enough about the entire experience- I heartily recommend Always Croatia- you will NOT be disappointed!
L Freeman
Aug 20,2023We decided to do this trip about 5 weeks prior to departure and Christy was outstanding in swift and thorough communication. The ship was very nice (comfortable & spacious rooms, large bathrooms for a cruise ship). The food was excellent and the staff was attentive but gave you privacy. Great ports and there were several tours included in the price which made the value all the better! We had been a little worried that with a small ship there would a lack of privacy but it was fine. Our Cruise Director was fantastic! Helpful, friendly and spoke perfect English so it was easy to communicate and be understood. We would absolutely book with them again!
Barbara Forbes
Aug 10,2023The BEST part of the cruise was the staff. Super friendly, competent and knowledgeable. From the cruise coordinator, to the cruise host, bartender, waitresses all were a delight to be around. I traveled with a friend who did a Croatian cruise the previous summer on a different ship and she said this was so much better! Nicer ship, better food, better staff! ALWAYS CROATIA!
Jennifer Pereira
Aug 04,2023Our experience with Always Croatia was incredible we love every day of our Itinerary, every detail was taking care to make sure we enjoy the experience to the fullest. Getting to know such a beautiful Country with locals is the best. The Staff is allways available and diligent. Specially Cristy, she really make sure her guest enjoy every part of the journey. I will definitely recomended 💯 I personally wanted to do the Islands and other cities, Cristy was able to accommodate my needs and suggest places to visit, so we get to know more tan we expected living us with an exceptional surprise of high standards in Hotels, Foods, knowledge of Local guides and diversity of the country with so many different things to do and see.
Karen Shirley
Jul 30,2023Wow! My daughter and I had the absolute best experience and we have fallen in love Croatia!! I must compliment Christy who was always super efficient, super friendly and always willing to help. She made the organization and preparation for a first time trip so easy. The MS Premier was lovely. It was large enough to have plenty of open spaces for all passengers, but small enough to allow is to go into the harbors of what must be some of the most beautiful islands on the Dalmatian coast. The crew, food and itinerary were exceptional. We especially enjoyed our cruise director, Darko. His incredible knowledge of Croatia added so much to our experience. I would without any doubt recommend Always Croatia to anyone planning a trip to Croatia.
Chad & Hannah F
Jul 27,2023We had such a wonderful experience with Always Croatia. My husband does not love traveling as much as I do, so I wanted to find a mix of "travel" and "vacation". This was it! The MS Premier was a lovely boat, the crew was fantastic, and our Cruise Director, Matija, went above and beyond. Christy was also phenomenal in communicating and planning before and throughout the entire trip. I would highly recommend Always Croatia!
TP
Jul 27,2023Christy put together a fantastic trip for us that was flawless. Sibenik to Hvar to Korcula to Dubrovnik with a day trip to Montegro. We travel a lot in Europe. Our guides, hotels and transport were perfect and i would recommend Always Croatia to anyone.
Gary
Jul 26,2023Where to begin? First of all I must compliment Christy Kranjec who was more than willing to accommodate us, even though we booked at the last minute. The MS Premier was lovely. It was large enough to have plenty of open spaces for all passengers, but small enough to allow navigation into the harbors of some of the most beautiful islands on the Dalmatian coast. The crew, food and itinerary were exceptional. We especially enjoyed our cruise director, Darko. His incredible knowledge of Croatia added so much to our experience. I would recommend Always Croatia to anyone planning a trip to Croatia.
Jacqui Stark
Jul 26,2023My husband and I enjoyed 7 delightful days on the well-equipped and comfortable MS Premier. The cruise was perfectly paced and varied, the scenery stunning, the food delicious, the staff overwhelmingly helpful, and the guides at individual ports both knowledgeable and amusing. Our excellent cruise director Darko kept us well informed and prepared for each day's activities. Excursions to an oyster farm, a national park, and a country farm for dinner were special extras. In charge of the whole enterprise was the energetic and efficient Christy Kranjec, who reliably responded to every email and the most trivial question. It is impossible to recommend Always Croatia highly enough!
Lorena Mandich
Jul 25,2023Our experience with Always Croatia was excellent from beginning to end! Thanks to Christy and her amazing team, our trip sailing through beautiful Croatia was beyond all of our expectations. Our cruise director Darko was exceptional, the chefs were gourmet, and our servers/ bartenders Andre and Zana, went above and beyond to make sure we had a fun time. The entire crew on the MS Premier was professional and friendly! We enjoyed all the islands and excursions on the well planned itinerary, especially wine tasting in Korcula and the authentic Croatian dinner at a prosciutto makers home. If you're considering a Croatian small ship cruise, Always Croatia will not disappoint you. Thank you Always Croatia!!!
Danielle Lauro
Jul 25,2023My friends and I decided we needed to cruise Croatia. So we got together and planned a couples trip. To be honest we were a little nervous at first. It was the first time we went through a company that was not our local travel agent. Thank you Always Croatia for meeting our expectations and beyond! From the moment we pulled up to the boat and left the dock at the end of our trip we were pampered and well taken care of. Everyone was very professional and friendly. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. Made us feel at home and was there to answer any questions that may have arisen. The on shore excursions were not only educational but fun too. Between wine tasting and having our own private dinner party at someone’s home, you couldn’t have asked for a better trip! I highly recommended Always Croatia for your next cruise around the Adriatic Coast. You will not be disappointed!!!
Bill P
Jul 24,2023I found the Always Croatia website when searching for vacation for our family and friends and researched many tour companies offering similar cruises. I chose Always Croatia from my initial contact with Christy answering questions about their cruise and locations. I also compared the amenities and interior layout of the MS Premier against other similar size cruises and companies. Once I reserved, we were always kept up to date by Christy and the Always Croatia team. Our expectations were exceeded from the moment we arrived to check in on the MS Premier. The itinerary couldn't have been better from the fantastic daily breakfast buffet to the daily swim spots before arriving at each location for the night where we the beautiful historic and scenic cities. We as little time as possible in our superb cabin because we didn't want to miss any of the scenic views from location to location. The guided tours were excellent and very informative plus we had more than enough free time to enjoy each location. We really enjoyed the lunches and few dinners on the ship plus the outstanding service provided at any time of day or night by Andre and Janna! What made our trip additionally special besides was the extra effort the Always Croatia team provided to make it all about us and the little things such as short trip to small town for dinner and drinks with local family who runs a Proscuitto farm to all the history provided by our tour guide Sasha. If you are looking for a once in a lifetime vacation that comes with A+ service, Always Croatia should be your choice!
Lori DeAngelis
Jul 24,2023Always Croatia was the most exciting and fun trip I’ve ever experienced. The staff was wonderful, the food top notch, I mean really good!!!. Christy so kind on working on our accommodations guiding us on expectations. Darko was the best Tour Director ever, a walking encyclopedia. He told us great stories about the history on every place we visited. I mean this guy was amazing pure fun.Extremely helpful. The entire staff was lovely, kind, and helpful. I forgot the bartenders name but he was awesome along with the staff that served us….We would definitely consider another tour with this company. We had several companies in mind and are so grateful we picked Always Croatia!
Debbie Kravitz
Jul 20,2023Our trip with Always Croatia was outstanding. The trip was so well planned, organized and every detail covered. Each island we went to was more beautiful than the previous one. We loved having structured activities that Christy planned for us all, and the freedom to roam and discover on our own. A daily swim in the Adriatic Sea was life affirming. The cruise was great. The food was delich. We looked forward to each meal. The wait staff became family like by the end, and made us feel so cared for. We loved being on a small cruise, getting to know new people and sharing lots of happiness and joy with them. Don't hesitate and book this trip with Always Croatia, which will leave you longing for more.
Ashley
Jul 16,2023We had a glorious week sailing the Dalmation coast. The staff bent over backwards for all of the passengers. They were truly top-notch and loads of fun. We were also extremely fortunate with picture perfect weather; not too hot and definitely not cold. The swimming each morning was awesome. I would recommend that the ship purchase a few more quality snorkel and mask sets, as they were a hot commodity. Our room was well- equipped and comfortable for the two of us. (Mother and daughter) We felt very fortunate to have a nice balcony as part of our cabin, as we enjoyed sitting outside on our balcony early in the mornings. Something I would change.... I would have preferred to have the option to eat meals (specifically lunch) outdoors on the decks instead of a formal sit-down meal. Frequently, I did not want to change out of my bathing suit to come in for a sit-down lunch. I personally skipped two lunches because of this. (Although I was given some fruit and cheese one day per my request. THANK YOU for that.) A "to-go" option for everyone would have been lovely and probably well-received. Overall, it was a SPLENDID week, and I have recommended this trip and this company to multiple friends already.
Jake Sanford
Jul 15,2023The crew was wonderful, fun and attentive. Our cruise director, Darko was especially great. Very knowledgeable and caring for our every need. The excursions and tours were fun and informative. My favorite was a trip into the mountains for a home cooked Croatian meal. The family made their own wine and their own prosciutto....super fun! I highly recommend Always Croatia!!
wendy Richmond
Jul 15,2023I’m not sure where to begin on our amazing Croatian adventure, the gorgeous yacht , along with the entire wonderful crew, made this a five star experience! The rooms and the food were outstanding! What really took us to a whole other level was our cruise Director Matija! One of the most incredibly educated , compassionate, exciting , guides you could ever hope for! He knew everything about everything, and taught us more than we could ever imagine about his beautiful country! My daughter, my husband, and I will forever be grateful to Always Croatia for giving us this experience of a lifetime! Christy it was EVERYTHING !!! Thank you thank you 🙏
Jeff Condidorio
Sep 19,2023Christy did a great job putting together our trip. She also worked with a travel guide in Greece to put together our trip there which preceded our Croatia trip. Both trips were incredible. Our Croatian guide, Zoran, made the trip fun and informative and showed us why he and his fellow Croatians are so proud of their country. We are already spreading the word to future travelers that Croatia is a beautiful and interesting country to visit.