Loved the itinerary, people, yacht & food!!!

There was nothing not to like nor enjoy!

It was well organized, food was good, excursions were right on par with the area. Boat and rooms were clean. You provided good options when we could not travel out of port, because the seas were too rough.

I HATE SURVEYS. COLLETTE IS VERY ORGANIZED AND ALL DETAILS ARE COVERED COMPLETELY.

I was hurt by one of the crew members on my right ring finger, and even though hurting a lot, I tried not to let it affect my demeanor so as not to impact the rest of the groups fun, I have yet to hear from Collette regarding my cut finger and possible refunds for tours not taken.

Great tour. Great manager. Great people to travel with.

Boat experience was great but could have had 2 meals a day instead of 3. Krka park waterfalls were fantastic. All in all a very good tour.

A perfect representation of Croatia. It’s beauty, it’s history and it’s hope for the future

We should have spent more time in Zagreb. At least two days! Vodice hotel was terrible. Not near the town, restaurant service was horrible. Strongly suggest another hotel in Vodice, or frankly, go to the national park and then head to Zagreb. Too much time in Vodice!!!!! On another note, our tour guide Jegor, was excellent! He was knowledgable and made sure that all of our needs were met. He had excellent recommendations for dinner and his educational seminars while we were on the ship traveling were excellent! The ships crew were friendly and tried to meet our needs. The one issue that I had was the hot tub/jacuzzi was unusable most of the time. I wanted to use it at night or first thing in the morning and it was NEVER hot! I spoke to the ship staff and there were always excuses. VERY DISAPPOINTED!

The history and beauty of the country. The tour guides were excellent as were the accommodations.

Perfect trip, perfect boat, perfect destination.

Elizabeth Simmons, the boat and crew

The Yacht and crew were exceptional. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous! We loved swimming off the yacht in the Adriatic Sea. All of our local guides were informative and entertaining. Nasrin, our Croatian tour manager, was friendly, helpful, handled any ‘hiccup’, and became a friend to us all. We consider this trip one of our best!

All was very nice and most likely due to our tour manager who did a fantastic job !

EVERYTHING WAS ABOVE EXPECTATIONS

Lots of info and beautiful country and very friendly people.

It would have been 5 if we didn’t have all the messy drama about the mix up with the rooms on the ship

Other than a room assignment disaster on the first day on boat, the tour was excellent.

The SanSpirito was great, had plenty of room to unpack and lots of deck space.

I have been on many cruises and this, by far, was the worst. In the room the air conditioning was poor, the TV was intermittent as was the wifi. When we arrived, they couldn't find a key to the room. Then they couldn't find the key to the safe. Information provided by Collette was misleading, at best

Croatia was great and our tour guide made everything so special

It was a wonderful experience and the Crew on the ship was exceptional. From the Chef's cuisine to the Crew members who were so accommodating to all our needs, it made the trip memorable. Our tour manager was a doll and so informative and helpful with all our special requests and needs.

The tour was wonderful but you get us there sucked

Extremely expensive and the tour are very bad

The tour was marketed as a first class tour- The land accommodations were good , the boat was less than deluxe and a deal for Collette, It was nothing fancy like other boats and the food was average at best. Needed more coffee machines and there was no expresso machine. It was unexpected that no bottled water was provided for land tours (had to pay for water bottles) and you had to pay for non-alcoholic drinks (soft drinks) as well as alcoholic drinks. No hosted gatherings with pu pus and drinks. Could have provided Wine bottles on meal tables etc. Far from first class. The crew of the ship was most polite. No accommodations were made for rain like it or lump it, we would have brought rain slickers that were packed away in the bus if knew, however the bus could have driven the first rain tour with the guide. The bus rides were longer than expected and not set forth in the information. For me, setting out the anticipated time of each bus ride would have been invaluable as to my decision to take your tour. The length of each bus ride has been set forth on other tours I have taken. The best thing about the bus rides was the chosen bus driver who was excellent, and the rides were quite safe. I suggest that the earphones be used on the bus which would have lessened needing to listen to questions and answers which I did not need to hear which droned on for a lengthy period of time (it was obvious that others felt that way too). While we had weather issues which interfered with our itinerary., this is to be expected. Collette added a trip to Bosnia which I did not choose to go on and add the several hours plus of a bus ride for a meal, two customs stops and return was not satisfactory for me. So the only option was just to stay back and a wasted day (we made the most of it, but not because of Collette). No optional tour guide for the town was provide etc. Collette approved and set up the Bosnia trip and they could have also considered those of us that stayed behind. We were not picked up as contracted for upon arrival and the first evening informational meeting was cancelled and that should have been our warning to just travel on our own. Then we were told we had to be on the bus the next morning at 8:30 am or we would be left, which was not correct. To say the least this was not a fun trip, the itinerary had the potential to be a lasting memory. I have travelled a lot and would be happy to share with you my lasting memories from fantastic trips. The trip was not worth the money we paid or the value of the time we spent. I feel that Collette misrepresented the trip and that Collette owes us a full refund for the trip that I expect immediately.

because it was EXCELLENT!!!!

This was a very relaxing vacation, due to the staff of the ship and our guide, Stefan, who made sure everyone was well taken care of.

The yacht and the crew were great! And our tour manager was very knowledgeable and excellent. We had tours on every island as well as a lot of free time. Collette did a great job in organizing this trip.

Every place we visited was beautiful.

The BEST! Pace, tour, accommodations - all was wonderful! What a beautiful country!

Beautiful place, eating is delicious, walking a lot , Tour girl is very nice, when we walk all day outside back hotel, but the hotel no air condition because central control temperature, that’s no good.

It as fun visiting all the different stops and the scenery was beautiful.

Extremely disappointed in accommodations on the yacht. The cabin was hot even though had air turned cold and fan as high as possible. Very difficult to sleep because it was so hot. Only allowed ONE free drink with each meal provided. The one drink could be either soda, coffee or alcohol. If wanted any other drinks you would have to pay extra. As expensive this trip we should have been able to have unlimited drinks. The dining room barely had any air conditioning and at times doors had to be opened to get any air. Each meal provided you didn’t have any options to choose from. You either ate the one meal provided or nothing. For example, steamed octopus was the dinner option. We chose to eat off the boat that evening. Other guests who chose to stay told us later the octopus was rubbery and didn’t eat it. Croatia is beautiful but very hot and no air conditioning in stores and restaurants. Definitely do not recommend going in mid August! My favorite part of whole trip was The Blue Cave. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of the country, patient with everyone and friendly.

I enjoyed this tour very much. Our Tour Director, Mirna, was outstanding. Her knowledge of Croatia and her enthusiasm sharing it made the trip an enjoyable and educational experience for me. One of my favorite experiences was visiting Dubrovnik (Konavle). We happened to be there during the Food and Wine Festival and it was a wonderful and colorful introduction to the array of Croatian foods and delicacies.

Our flights were horrible. Thank goodness we got there before the ship left but we had such a difficult time with the four flights we had to take. Our flight leaving Reno was the first mistake that we had. We weren't advise of the different flight and airline to begin with. We barely got on all the other flights from there on. This was just part of our experience with our trip.

I loved walking trhrough the smaller cities, villages and fortresses (ie Korcula) exploring the narrow streets and stone steps. We climbed and walked every wall available and enjoyed the local beer at nearby cafes. Dubrovnik is the well known destination but the endless tourist shops lining every street off the main plazas took away from the beauty of this ancient area. The optional tour to Vis was another highlight. Our tour guide, Gorman(sp?) was the best. He was so knowledgable about the area and its' history and he kept us entertained with with some local humor, too. Our trip to the Blue Cave far exceeded our experience at the Blue Grotto in Capri. It was more relaxing and the guide was not rushed so we could really take in the beauty of the cave. Our tour guide Mirna was a delight. I would love to take another tour of the area to explore the northern islands with Mirna as our guide. We had a few very needy obnoxious members of the tour (who should not have signed up) that she handled with tact and patience. I am recommmending this tour to any that ask.

We missed 2 areas that were on our tour because of what, I don't know. One was for weather. But there was nothing that filled in that time. Too much down time. Most fun is what the people on the ship provided which was game night. Then we go complaints for being docked and having too loud of Music. Mind you, I was the youngest at 66 yrs old so the music couldn't be that loud, yet the Captain felt he had to storm up to deck and show his anger. Super memorable was the woman that fell between the boats. Thank God she wasn't hurt. This was for lack of safety.

Too many to mention. Everything was superb. Jacor was amazing!

Our tour guide was amazing. She was always able to help - no matter the problem. The tours were all very good and certainly worth while; I especially enjoyed the trip to Mt Hum. I felt that the accomadation on the boat was a bit sparse - no shampoo, no conditioner, no lotion, no washcloths, - you get the picture - but the food was very good and way too plentiful, Staff on the boat were excellent and enjoyable to be around. I did not feel that we had enough “pre” information - it felt a bit unorganized.

Highlights were KrKa National Park, tour of Vis, and walking the Walls in Dubrovnik. Jelena was a fabulous tour guide.

Overall the tour was grand. Because I love the outdoors, my favorites were the national parks. Traveling along the coast was also very enjoyable. The cities were full of history and wonder. Local tour guides were informative and entertaining. Locals were always friendly and the food was delicious. So, I really enjoyed all of it the best!

The islands were so interesting. It was like walking through history. The guides were excellent. I loved swimming in the Adratic off the boat. It was exhilarating. It was such a beautiful experience.

Croatia was beautiful but the ship was not luxurious as advertised! There was little or no service from the crew members. They changed the bedding once in seven days and NEVER made your bed! This is not luxury! The food was below average and breakfast was the exact same thing each day. Never again!

Tour was a disaster. The boat was switched on us and we got a substandard vessel. The tour guide ignored us and focused on a small number of participants. . Communication with tour guide before trip was nonexistent.

I LOVED learning the history of the cities and the country. I did enjoy the oyster tasting trip to Ston. I do not like Oysters, won’t have them again, but it was a great trip. The food at the restaurant was very good…in fact all the restaurants that the tour booked were excellent. Staff was great…and getting to know the people on the cruise was truly delightful!

It was a great tour. The landscape is beautiful. The water was cool and clear. The "old town" sites are interesting. However, the air conditioning on the ship didn't cool the room and dining room down enough for our liking. But other than that we had a great time!

Worth every penny. One tbe best vacation tours i have ever been on.

Would highly recommend this trip! Accommodations and crew aboard Kapitan Boata were top notch. Our tour guide Petra was amazing! The Croatian people and tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.

While Croatia is a beautiful country and local guides and excursions were beautiful and our tour guide was outstanding, the accommodations and atmosphere on the boat we were assigned ruined many aspects of the trip. Crew except for a few were unprofessional and unfriendly. Food was inedible and limited in availability. Roma were like dorm rooms with no amenities. We had to purchase our own shampoo and room assignments were inaccurate as to bed configuration. There were also safety concerns as no evacuation procedures were noted in case of emergency. More of a concern was the lack of timely response by Collette and its representatives and what they offered to us to address the disappointing situation. This was our first time with Colette. We expected much more.

A beautiful coast line and country! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and always available. Captain Bota was a great experience. Enjoyed the small group.

Our ship was changed and the replacement ship was not a luxury ship. The original ship was 4 star luxury, we were sent photos of the cabins. The cabins on the replacement ship were small and cramped. Several of the cabins had black mold in the bathrooms. The service and food on the replacement ship were unremarkable, not at all luxury.

The food on the boat was not good. There was only one choice at each meal. The accommodations for those with allergies were horrible. The staff would serve me items unsure if I could eat it. There needs to be at least another choice. Several other people did not eat seafood and there was no other option. The ATV excursion was not that. It needs to be discontinued. We paid extra to do an off road excursion. Instead all of us were crammed into the back of covered trucks. It was 100 degrees outside. My truck broke down at the end of the road. We had to wait for a bus to come get us. My husband and I and the other 4 people should be refunded for that excursion. Our flights were canceled on the return home. We made a claim to travelex. Travelex says Collette is responsible and Collette says deal with travelex. It has almost been one month and we have not received any compensation. Lastly, in our brochure it was stated that there weee no baggage fees for single bags. Part of the group had to pay $75 per checked bag in San Diego. We were told we would be reimbursed as the Collette brochure stated differently and only some of the group was charged. We still have not received that money.

Overall, my wife and I had a wonderful time in Croatia. This tour was a great venue for touring Croatia for the first time. Our tour manager, Alan Staresin, did an excellent job guiding our group during the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in visiting Croatia.

Seeing all the cities in the ports we stopped. The stories, history, and the beautiful architecture.

Tour manager was great. We spent 7 days/nights on a 41 meter boat with 18 cabins touring several islands. The boat was nice. The cabin on the boat was somewhat spartan but it had everything we needed. Food and service on the boat were not great. It wasn’t bad but I expected better food with more of a local vibe. Nope. Our hotels were outstanding. The rooms were top tier. The food was great. Ground transportation was excellent. Locations we visited were really quite stunning. We visited several UNESCO sites. Very nice. Croatian people were very welcoming. Unfortunately, our air flights to and from Croatia were not great. Collette handled all of the flights. We did not have any flight information until 2-3 weeks before departure (on a trip booked a year in advance) so securing upgrades was difficult or not possible. Upgrading seats through Collette were extremely expensive…approximately 3 times the cost of upgrading seats on our own though the airline. We were fortunate to secure upgraded seats on the long flight to Munich. We were unable to secure any other seat upgrades although we did try. We could have purchased seat upgrades through Collette at a steep premium which would have added $10,000-$12,000 or more to the trip (which was under $7,000 per person). The long layover on the way to Croatia were very challenging. 24+ hours of travel was unexpected and not fun. Having upgraded seats on the way over as a life saver. It took 3 flights to get home. Another 24+ hour travel day. For some reason, we were not seated together on the 2 long flights home. Also, on the final flight we seated separately in middle seats in the back of the plane. *** Collette? So far, Collette has responded to our concerns regarding the flights and seats by saying it’s not their fault. It was one of their partners responsible for scheduling the flights and Collette had no control. Really poor form Collette! Due to our airline experiences we started and finished the trip with frustration and disappointment. My advice would be to avoid Collette or, at the very least, schedule your own air travel. Collette really dropped the ball on flights/seating. I will not give them another opportunity to drop it again.

The Blue Cave and the island of Korcula were highlights! Traveling via the San Sporito to the islands was fabulous and the swim stops in the Adriatic Sea made the heat more bearable.

Wonderful place. Great food, people, scenery. Enjoyed it very much. Airline lay overs however were too much. 4-6 hours! Croatia air not preferable, either. Actually gave me assigned seat with my wife, away to another family! Traveling as a couple we wanted a regular full bed but always got two single beds. Otherwise. Great trip.

What a wonderful trip! Special shout out to our tour manager, Ivan, who excelled at his job and who made the trip such a memorable experience. The crew did an amazing job - their hard work and friendly personalities greatly added to our boat journey. Favorite experience was the island of Korcula and swimming in the sea off the back of the boat on our island cruise. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone!

Everything was great. The Tour manager was amazing and very knowledgeable on all aspects of Croatian life in the past up to current. Local guides were great.

Croatia is a Beautiful country, I enjoyed the private ship and staff, traveling daily provided a different experience, but always I felt safe. My favorite event was the pig farm in Vodice and all of the experiences around the farm, bakery, wine, restaurant and just the property itself. I could live there yearly for 3 months . I have always enjoyed my travel with Collette, I have always felt cared for and protected and enjoyed the UNESCO sites we visit.

Accommodations were surprisingly pleasant. Our main deck cabin was comfortable and clean (so was the rest of the yacht) and the bathroom with its full-size shower stall was clean and of good size. I enjoyed the cultural food the chef prepared. Our farm-to-table dining experiences were enjoyable and highlighted the Croatian culture, one of highlights for me. The yacht crew was professional and accommodating. The bartender/server was especially efficient at juggling his jobs. Our tour manager did a phenomenal job at organizing group activities and keeping everyone on time while accommodating individual needs as much as possible. Her love and pride for her country was evident in her enthusiasm and knowledge. Our tour guides were upbeat, funny and informative which made me appreciate Croatia and its rich history. Our tour bus driver was amazing at maneuvering through the tight spots while keeping us safe. Croatia is a beautiful country and there is much to enjoy and experience including the Croatian hospitality. I highly recommend Croatia as a vacation destination.

As a travel professional of 36 years, I would highly recommened a Collette experience to any traveler who wants to explore the world. With many tours of various activity levels, you can pick the perfect blend of destination and activity level that perfectly matches your travel style. We too 30+ people on Croatia and It's Islands 3 weeks ago and it was more than we expected! Our Tour Manager Vili was the best.

On the ship, ran out of toilet paper multiple times. They would not put extra rolls in the room. Had to ask for toilet paper each time. That is embarrassing. Tour manager chalked it up to a new person. At one point had to take extra toilet paper from restaurant back to the ship. Just in case. I would suggest that you add $25 to each person so that bottle water can be unlimited. I did not appreciate that wait staff would question whether I had already got my one free bottle already. That is insulting. We were slotted one drink per meal. By day two on ship ran out of Diet Coke or Coke Zero. And did not replenish until the last day when we were leaving the ship. Also asked to have hot tub warmed so it could be used. It never was turned on and never was able to use the hot tub. I felt like they did this on purpose so it was not used. Also try mixing up the food. Same salad for every meal. Same breakfast for 7 days. But the actual main dishes were good. This could have easily been a fantastic trip ( 5 stars) but the small things add up and impact the trip. The tour manager evi was amazing. She is top notch.

Wonderful Tout Manager and local guides. Delightful accommodations, excellent food, and fabulous Croatia. Loved every minute except the two brief rains!

A very nice event. Croatia is a beautiful place. Our tour guide, Ivan, was great! Overall, it was a wonderful experience,

The islands we visited are just what I think of when comparing to other parts of the world. Waters are clear blue and weather was very good. Our tour guide was excellent. If there were any glitches we were not aware of any. Always had a guide on each island that gave us history and walking tour. I would recommend this tour!!!

Singing together with the tour manager in a beautiful stone church. Watching and singing along with a movie filmed in Croatia, then seeing it live the next day. Outstanding food. Comfortable ship!

Loved Korcula and Dubrovnik and most of the islands!! Hard to pick a favorite memory. Perhaps it was walking up the fortress steps in Hvar, taking the winding path up and looking at the town from the top, seeing all the ancient walls, water and islands.

Very well designed trip. We would travel with Collette again!

Tour was excellent in all regards. Difficult to choose just one! Other travelers were FUN, tour manager FABULOUS, and the ship, Captain and crew were delightful. Can’t say enough about the warm people of Croatia, the food, the history, the landscape. Don’t pass up the opportunity to go!

It was well organized, food was good, excursions were right on par with the area. Boat and rooms were clean. You provided good options when we could not travel out of port, because the seas were too rough.

There was nothing not to like nor enjoy!

Loved the itinerary, people, yacht & food!!!

I HATE SURVEYS. COLLETTE IS VERY ORGANIZED AND ALL DETAILS ARE COVERED COMPLETELY.

I was hurt by one of the crew members on my right ring finger, and even though hurting a lot, I tried not to let it affect my demeanor so as not to impact the rest of the groups fun, I have yet to hear from Collette regarding my cut finger and possible refunds for tours not taken.

We should have spent more time in Zagreb. At least two days! Vodice hotel was terrible. Not near the town, restaurant service was horrible. Strongly suggest another hotel in Vodice, or frankly, go to the national park and then head to Zagreb. Too much time in Vodice!!!!! On another note, our tour guide Jegor, was excellent! He was knowledgable and made sure that all of our needs were met. He had excellent recommendations for dinner and his educational seminars while we were on the ship traveling were excellent! The ships crew were friendly and tried to meet our needs. The one issue that I had was the hot tub/jacuzzi was unusable most of the time. I wanted to use it at night or first thing in the morning and it was NEVER hot! I spoke to the ship staff and there were always excuses. VERY DISAPPOINTED!

A perfect representation of Croatia. It’s beauty, it’s history and it’s hope for the future

Boat experience was great but could have had 2 meals a day instead of 3. Krka park waterfalls were fantastic. All in all a very good tour.

Great tour. Great manager. Great people to travel with.

The history and beauty of the country. The tour guides were excellent as were the accommodations.

Elizabeth Simmons, the boat and crew

Perfect trip, perfect boat, perfect destination.

The Yacht and crew were exceptional. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous! We loved swimming off the yacht in the Adriatic Sea. All of our local guides were informative and entertaining. Nasrin, our Croatian tour manager, was friendly, helpful, handled any ‘hiccup’, and became a friend to us all. We consider this trip one of our best!

All was very nice and most likely due to our tour manager who did a fantastic job !

EVERYTHING WAS ABOVE EXPECTATIONS

Lots of info and beautiful country and very friendly people.

It would have been 5 if we didn’t have all the messy drama about the mix up with the rooms on the ship

Other than a room assignment disaster on the first day on boat, the tour was excellent.

I have been on many cruises and this, by far, was the worst. In the room the air conditioning was poor, the TV was intermittent as was the wifi. When we arrived, they couldn't find a key to the room. Then they couldn't find the key to the safe. Information provided by Collette was misleading, at best

The SanSpirito was great, had plenty of room to unpack and lots of deck space.

Croatia was great and our tour guide made everything so special

It was a wonderful experience and the Crew on the ship was exceptional. From the Chef's cuisine to the Crew members who were so accommodating to all our needs, it made the trip memorable. Our tour manager was a doll and so informative and helpful with all our special requests and needs.

Extremely expensive and the tour are very bad

The tour was marketed as a first class tour- The land accommodations were good , the boat was less than deluxe and a deal for Collette, It was nothing fancy like other boats and the food was average at best. Needed more coffee machines and there was no expresso machine. It was unexpected that no bottled water was provided for land tours (had to pay for water bottles) and you had to pay for non-alcoholic drinks (soft drinks) as well as alcoholic drinks. No hosted gatherings with pu pus and drinks. Could have provided Wine bottles on meal tables etc. Far from first class. The crew of the ship was most polite. No accommodations were made for rain like it or lump it, we would have brought rain slickers that were packed away in the bus if knew, however the bus could have driven the first rain tour with the guide. The bus rides were longer than expected and not set forth in the information. For me, setting out the anticipated time of each bus ride would have been invaluable as to my decision to take your tour. The length of each bus ride has been set forth on other tours I have taken. The best thing about the bus rides was the chosen bus driver who was excellent, and the rides were quite safe. I suggest that the earphones be used on the bus which would have lessened needing to listen to questions and answers which I did not need to hear which droned on for a lengthy period of time (it was obvious that others felt that way too). While we had weather issues which interfered with our itinerary., this is to be expected. Collette added a trip to Bosnia which I did not choose to go on and add the several hours plus of a bus ride for a meal, two customs stops and return was not satisfactory for me. So the only option was just to stay back and a wasted day (we made the most of it, but not because of Collette). No optional tour guide for the town was provide etc. Collette approved and set up the Bosnia trip and they could have also considered those of us that stayed behind. We were not picked up as contracted for upon arrival and the first evening informational meeting was cancelled and that should have been our warning to just travel on our own. Then we were told we had to be on the bus the next morning at 8:30 am or we would be left, which was not correct. To say the least this was not a fun trip, the itinerary had the potential to be a lasting memory. I have travelled a lot and would be happy to share with you my lasting memories from fantastic trips. The trip was not worth the money we paid or the value of the time we spent. I feel that Collette misrepresented the trip and that Collette owes us a full refund for the trip that I expect immediately.

The tour was wonderful but you get us there sucked

because it was EXCELLENT!!!!

This was a very relaxing vacation, due to the staff of the ship and our guide, Stefan, who made sure everyone was well taken care of.