8.0 Very good
maximiliano M
United States

Convenient

Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik

Recommended for: Great places we visited, the fun people we met and the tireless crew

9.2 Superb
Frank M
United States

Wonderful vacation, excellent crew, exceeded my expectations

The daily swims, all the different islands, and the friendliness of the crew and chef's cooking. And all the other guests on board were awesome and made the trip extra special.

Recommended for: The food (chef), the crew, and the whole thing.

9.2 Superb
Gerhard D
South Africa

Great holiday

Blue cave

Recommended for: Friendly, helpful and qualified crew and tour manager

8.0 Very good
Lisa C
Australia

Comfortable and very relaxing

The beautiful waters of Croatia.

Recommended for: Swim stops, evening stops and cabin

8.8 Fabulous
Iain M
United Kingdom

Croatia Ahoy! Happy Days Afloat.

The chance to experience a variety of places in Croatia by sea rather than on busy roads. Swim stops. The crew were friendly and relaxed but also professional at all times which I think was instrumental in creating a happy and friendly relationship among the other guests on board. Everyone got on.

Recommended for: The staff and the guide (all of them); variety of places visited, relaxed atmosphere

9.6 Exceptional
Maria N
United Kingdom

Wonderful from beginning to end

Sitting beneath the stars with the illuminated church in Magarska behind me whilst I was eating ice cream and watching a performance of Klapa singers - a magical memory. The absolute beauty of Korcula with its waterfront areas and the 'fishbone'' streets running off the main street, it's designed for exploring. Both of these are places I never knew of but which I would love to return to.

Recommended for: Lovely mix of people, great crew, stunning places we visited.

8.8 Fabulous
Brenda W
Canada

Experience the Beauty of Croatia

Swim stops, the vistas from the boat, Sipan, Hvar, meeting new people.

Recommended for: Swim stops, Hvar, meeting new people

7.6 Good
Hilde A
Norway

Great ship and really amazing crew.

Great ship and really amazing crew. Cabin (twin beds on upper floor was nice and quiet big). However, the aircon didn`t work - so too warm the whole week even thought it was October.

Recommended for: Crew, food and places we went too.

10 Exceptional
Alain B
France

Great View of Croatia islands

All

Recommended for: Islands, crew, food

10 Exceptional
Henriette H
Denmark

We had a phantastic Dalmatian-Paradise-trip on the Ave Maria

The food and the drinks were excellent, the daily swim stops a highlight especially for the kids (but also us adults), and the overnight stops in the beautiful towns well planned. The other travellers on board were also nice, and even our kids (14 and 18 years old) had other kids of similar age to talk to.

Recommended for: Difficult to mention only three best things - this trip was perfect. But here three things: 1) The Ave Maria is a luxury vessel, 2) the chef indeed knows how to cook, and crew was always friendly. 3) As we travelled during corona-times there were not that many other tourists in the ports, and the cruise was very good value for money.

8.8 Fabulous
Jeff D
Canada

Absolutely perfect!

We’ve had a fantastic time on the Meridijan. The itinerary was very well planned, it was relaxing, fun and beautiful! We would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you for making our holiday so special despite all the travelling restrictions we’ve had to overcome to travel to Croatia! It was so worth it!

Recommended for: Great itinerary, many swimming and snorkelling opportunities along the way, fantastic crew

10 Exceptional
Jaana E
Finland

Super

Whole cruise, luxory boat

Recommended for: Very nice boat, cabins and food

9.2 Superb
Erika K
Ireland

Excellent

Getting to see so much of the beauty of Croatia in such a short space of time. The boat traveled from Dubrovnik to Split and we stopped in Dubrovnik, Slano, Mijet, Korčula, Vis, Hvar and Split overnight. I loved being able to relax on board the boat and be transported to each destination with the luxury of having breakfast & three course lunches included. My trip also included guided tours on the islands, wine tasting, oyster tasting, olive oil tasting, a welcome dinner, captains dinner with entertainment among more. I was traveling solo so it was lovely to have these group activities included and I left Croatia after meeting new found friends. We had a very nice group on board the Aurelia and a very interesting tour guide who was passionate about Croatia and taught us so much about the country’s historical past. I enjoyed exploring each island in the free time we had there also & I loved the top deck of the boat with jacuzzi and deck chairs to relax on as the boat traveled to the islands. It was extremely relaxing and for someone who is used to planning their own trips and itineraries it was just wonderful to sit back and relax and see and do so much without the stress of all the organising. I found a company that did not charge me a solo supplement for my cabin so this was an added plus. The trip was better than I expected abs would definitely recommend.

Recommended for: The variety of beautiful islands we explored, the group organisation & included activities & being able to relax in comfort while meeting others from around the world while I seeing so much of the country

9.2 Superb
Duncan K
South Africa

fantastic

we got everything, and more, than what the advertisement promised

Recommended for: swim stops, places we visited, friendliness of the crew

6.8 Review score
Lois C
United Kingdom

Something different

Arriving at the dock, I found many boats, and no clear indication as to how I would find mine. A guy in a Katerina T shirt helped me to find it, and it was right there on the quay. The boats are moored one after the other, so we are obliged to pass through one boat to find another. I was just happy that my boat was the first one. My luggage was taken on board and I was offered a nice cocktail as a welcome drink with other passengers, and we began to chat and introduce ourselves, so we were soon set for the voyage. Once we were all aboard, we were allocated cabins, and our luggage was taken there for us. Every morning a bell would ring to indicate breakfast, and again at lunch time, otherwise we would occupy ourselves on the different decks and look forward to swimming stops and then the port for the night, where we would disembark to find a restaurant to eat. Many different Nationalities were on board, but generally, most people had some English. Friendships were formed and people would leave in groups to explore and look for a restaurant. Our guide left notices about tours on offer at each port, and also the menu for the day. She would offer advice and often spoke at lunch time to introduce us to the next port of call. There was also a video screen with details to follow. Our jolly cook provided a good selection of dishes, and even made cakes for the odd birthday and anniversary celebration. The bar was run by a really hard-working young lady who was always there to help, from six in the morning to revive us with a cup of tea, until we retired for bed with a happy night cap. Our tour was in Croatia, but I understand tours can be had in other destinations. It is a good idea for a holiday, where you have good scenery, variety of destinations, and can join in or not as the mood takes you.

Recommended for: A new experience

7.6 Good
Julie C
United Kingdom

Exceptional

The beautiful Country, Swim Stops Meeting new ppl Peace & quiet on top deck whilst sailing. Staff were nothing was too much trouble

Recommended for: The stops, The sailing times, The swim stops

8.0 Very good
Kelly S
United Kingdom

Amazing trip!

Visiting Dubrovnik, makarska and Bol. I would have liked to stay in Bol longer as this was my favourite place but we were only there a few hours which was disappointing. It felt as though our tour ended on the Friday early afternoon rather than on Saturday as we sailed back to Spilt early without a swim stop and it all felt a bit of a rush and not the best way to end the trip.

Recommended for: Comfortable and roomy accommodation, variety of places to visit, group size.

8.8 Fabulous
Jan P
Denmark

One big happy family

Bol , Mjet, Vis and all the swimstops

Recommended for: The beatyful nature ,the water and the wiews from the ship when we came to a new port

10 Exceptional
BRIAN C
United Kingdom

Absolute value for money

The swim stops and the blue cave

Recommended for: Everything was wonderful the staff were very helpful for non fish eating people an alternative could have been offered

8.8 Fabulous
Ellen B
Australia

Katarina ❤️❤️

Seeing the magnificent Croatian coastline in a relaxed and well informed manner.

Recommended for: Small group Great itinerary Excellent crew

10 Exceptional
david E
Australia

Excellent on every points

Everything

Recommended for: Time for swimming, excellent food,serviceand crew, great times at each stops

8.8 Fabulous
WILLIAM W
United Kingdom

Good value chill out

The more rural islands

Recommended for: The guide and it being a small group

9.2 Superb
robert O
United Kingdom

the gentlest and most comfortable way to explore places you would normally never get to

seeing my first wild dolphin - just a fin, but that still counts: great evening venues with live music and bars with Tamoslav beer, my new favourite: for connoisseurs of handmade ice cream this was a real treat: luxury on board with constant hot water and generous food beautifully prepared and served

Recommended for: the intimacy of passengers and crew, the fabulous fortress towns, the swimming stops for snorkelers

8.4 Very good
Richard M
United Kingdom

Lazy days

Dubrovnik, Makarska and Jesla were all great.

Recommended for: Weather was good. The food and drink was great and the staff made for a comfortable cruise

8.8 Fabulous
Maria D
Italy

Worth it!

Great experience in a beautiful country

Recommended for: Crew, food, confort

8.8 Fabulous
DAVID U
Canada

Excellent cruise

The croatian towns and villages were lovely.

Recommended for: The cruise director/guide was excellent. The itinerary was great. The cruise was excellent value.

6.4 Review score
Gérard F
France

À cruise always very near the coasts and a daily swimming stop

Split Korcula Dubrovnik

Recommended for: The choice of the stops, the rythm of the cruise. The very soft navigational maneuvers by the captain

8.8 Fabulous
GIUSEPPE L
Australia

gret time and very relaxing

stopping in a different place and getting to walk around and dine in a different place each day

Recommended for: the passengers, the food, the sights

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