Always CroatiaReviews of alwayscroatia.com

The guide , staff, itinerary all was tremendous ! Highly recommend !

Our clients RAVED about how wonderful their Croatia family cruise was through Always Croatia. 11 people, 6 cabins, everybody happy. Thanks Christy for making it easy.

The Croatia trip was truly AMAZING and far exceeded our expectations. Everything about the experience was fantastic – the cruise, the hotels (Hotel More, Hotel Forza Mare), the drivers, our tour guides, Zoran (our cruise director), and crew….all top notch! We loved the pace of the itinerary, the swim stops for relaxation, and the ports of call. We liked having the mix of dinners on board with dinners on our own. And also loved dinner with the Croatian family, that was one of our favorite activities. We wouldn’t change a thing! Only issue we had was a slight delay in getting our itinerary but Sarah Diaz, who is excellent to work with, took care of the issue pretty quickly. We would definitely book with Always Croatia again.

We did the 8 day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik July 12th -19th. EVERYTHING about this trip was fantastic aboard the MS Premier. Our director Lejla was absolutely fantastic. From her education and knowledge of the area to taking great care to keep us entertained and comfortable were exceptional. Vesna our bartender.. Fantastic. What the folks in the kitchen were able to put out from an area the size of a bathroom was amazing. ALL the crew worked hard to keep things seamless. The cabins were clean and extremely comfortable. Hot water showers with plenty of pressure. The scenery and the towns were fantastic with plenty of outside excursions to the best this beautiful country has to offer. Anyone could go on about this country but this is a review about Always Croatia. Anyone looking to explore this beautiful country, this the way to do it. If you are looking for the right group, boat, outfit… stop now and book. You’ve found it!

This is not a review about Croatia itself, because I don’t think that would be useful. I mean if you’re reading this, chances are you already know enough about the spectacular country to want to visit. The question then becomes which company do you want to place your trust in to deliver an experience that will live up to your expectations. Thinking about Always Croatia? Well, stop thinking. Book before somebody else grabs your cabin. Really. As a seasoned traveler with my own travel business, I do a lot of research and comparison. Always Croatia stood out right from the start. The itinerary, the ship, the amenities all appeared stellar (and were!) but the people behind the company are what sold me. They aren’t just interested in getting you there; anyone can do that. What immediately impressed me was the way employees spoke about the company with obvious knowledge, pride and enthusiasm; Always Croatia is run by Croatian-Americans who clearly know and love their heritage. They genuinely want to provide outstanding, memorable services tailored to client preferences. They more than did that for me. Not surprisingly, the employees on board were professional, friendly, fun, and appeared to love what they were doing. Laila, without question, has to be one of the finest tour directors in the business. Yes, Croatia is a magnificent place to visit. Visiting it with Always Croatia made it absolutely phenomenal.

Our time in Croatia aboard the MS San Antonio was absolutely magical — the perfect introduction to the country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and welcoming people. The breath taking scenery left a lasting impression, and we learnt so much from the brilliant guides. The crew couldn’t have been more friendly or accommodating, and every meal was a delight. It truly was a trip we’ll treasure forever.

Really nice-sized boat with only 35 passengers. Small enough that we got to know everyone and enabled us to anchor in towns and locations that the massive cruise ships can’t go to. This way, we avoided stops with thousands of tourists. (Other than Dubrovnik) Very well organized, with friendly staff, guides and crew. These types of small boat cruises are an excellent way to see the islands of Croatia. Otherwise, we would have been taking ferry after ferry and checking in and out of one hotel after the other. Recommend highly!

We had a wonderful experience with Always Croatia on the San Antonio ship. The crew and our guide were all lovely and lots of fun, as were the tour guides at various stops. The whole experience was very well organized. There were several unique outings that were special experiences (cooking with a warm and welcoming village family, biking around the Mljet park/lake, a farm-to-table dining experience in a lavender field). Being on a small ship was great, nothing like a humongous cruise, as it was an intimate experience where you get to know everyone (approx 30-35) and the best was that most stops were in small ports where the massive cruise ships couldn't dock. There are daily swim stops in calm, clear water inlets and plenty of relaxing downtime to read and sun though plenty of shade on boat too. The rooms aren't that big but but was worth it having a small ship like a yacht. I probably would have preferred lighter lunches than 3 courses but the meals were excellent. We much preferred the smaller port stops like Hvar, Korchula, Makorska, Brac Sibenik, than the big ones like Split and Dubrovnik which were very crowded with cruise people. I would have liked more time in the villages and less daily time swimming but the itinerary needs to please many types of vacationers. Would highly recommend the experience.