SD Blog

• 
• Bill Clinton talks about Croatia at the WTTC Summit
• 10 April 2013
• Speaking at the World Travel and Tourism Council summit in Abu Dhabi, Read more.
• Speaking at the World Travel and Tourism Council summit in Abu Dhabi, Bill Clinton talked about how tourism grew in Croatia after the conflict of the Read more.

• 
• The Government reduces VAT on catering from 25% to 10%
• 20 December 2012
• From 01 January 2013 VAT on catering (food and drinks) in the tourism Read more.
• From 01 January 2013 VAT on catering (food and drinks) in the tourism sector will be 10%. The Government is hoping to boost the local economy, however Read more.

• 
• Marco Polo Museum opens in Korcula
• 13 October 2012
• A museum dedicated to the life of Marco Polo has been opened in Korcul Read more.
• A museum dedicated to the life of Marco Polo has been opened in Korcula. The visitors will be able to learn more about Marco Polo and his adventures. Read more.

• 
• Is Croatia really ready to deliver 5* tourism?
• 01 July 2012
• Croatia's stunning coastline with over a thousand islands has been a m Read more.
• Croatia's stunning coastline with over a thousand islands has been a magnet for many visitors and we have seen numbers increasing every year. Natural Read more.

• 
• New marinas on the Adriatic Coast
• 01 June 2012
• Maslinica on Solta Island is one of the most protected bays on the Adr Read more.
• Maslinica on Solta Island is one of the most protected bays on the Adriatic Coast and from this summer the guests will be able to moor in front of the Read more.

• 
• Famous American chef Bourdain praises Croatian cuisine
• 06 May 2012
• The Emmy Award nominated star on his first visit to Croatia said 'This Read more.
• The Emmy Award nominated star on his first visit to Croatia said 'This is world class food, class wine and world class cheese'. He was most impressed Read more.

• 
• Abramovich' Eclipse available for charter in the Adriatic this summer
• 01 May 2012
• The largest private mega yacht Eclipse is now available for charter in Read more.
• The largest private mega yacht Eclipse is now available for charter in the Adriatic. Read more.

• 
• 'Ode to Joy' a new promotional video won a prestigious award
• 06 April 2012
• The Croatian Tourist Board has launched a new 2012 promotional video f Read more.
• The Croatian Tourist Board has launched a new 2012 promotional video featuring Ana Rucner, the famous Croatian cello player. The video can be seen at Read more.

• 
• 'Wonders of Croatia' by Ashley Colburn
• 03 April 2012
• Ashley Colburn was in Croatia filming" Wonders of Croatia" a 7 part tr Read more.
• Ashley Colburn was in Croatia filming" Wonders of Croatia" a 7 part travel series that covers the main tourist regions of the country. This television Read more.

• 
• Hotel Iadera has opended doors to tourists after 8 years of renovation
• 04 March 2012
• The 5* hotel & spa Iadera in Petrcane near Zadar opened last week. The Read more.
• The 5* hotel & spa Iadera in Petrcane near Zadar opened last week. The hotel has been already listed amongst the Leading Hotels of the World. This is Read more.

• 
• Croatia holds a referendum on joining EU
• 15 January 2012
• This Sunday, the 22nd of January 2012, the Croats will decide if they Read more.
• This Sunday, the 22nd of January 2012, the Croats will decide if they would like to join the EU in 2013. Read more.

• 
• Croatia votes for the EU
• 02 January 2012
• Croatia will officially join the EU on the 1st July 2013.
• Croatia will officially join the EU on the 1st July 2013. Read more.

• 
• Blue Flag goes to Croatia and Montenegro
• 02 January 2012
• 116 Croatian beaches and 19 marinas and 16 Montenegrin beaches have be Read more.
• 116 Croatian beaches and 19 marinas and 16 Montenegrin beaches have been awared the Blue Flag status proving once again that the Adriatic Sea is the c Read more.

• 
• Croatia signs on to EU membership
• 22 December 2011
• Croatia signed on to become the European Union's 28th member during th Read more.
• Croatia signed on to become the European Union's 28th member during the summit meeting in Brussels. Croatia is due to join the EU in 2013. Read more.

• 
• The Channel 4 crew Vacation, Vacation, Vacation sails the Adriatic
• 04 October 2011
• Kirstie and Phil check out holidays on the high seas including sailing Read more.
• Kirstie and Phil check out holidays on the high seas including sailing the Southern Adriatic from Dubrovnik. Check the whole series on The Channel 4 o Read more.

• 
• Dubrovnik Sun Gardens
• 14 May 2011
• Radisson Blue has added one more property to its portfolio - Dubrovnik Read more.
• Radisson Blue has added one more property to its portfolio - Dubrovnik Sun Gardens.The Dubrovnik Sun Gardens offers a five-star experience with three Read more.

• 
• The island of Korcula to host the first thriathlon race
• 01 April 2011
• The Marco Polo Challenge 2011 will see professional and amateur racers Read more.
• The Marco Polo Challenge 2011 will see professional and amateur racers competing in one of the most beautiful settings on Croatia' Dalmatian coast - r Read more.

• 
• Ivanisevic to meet McEnroe in Dubrovnik
• 08 July 2010
• Tennis legends John McEnroe and Goran Ivanisevic are set to play each Read more.
• Tennis legends John McEnroe and Goran Ivanisevic are set to play each other in Dubrovnik's ancient square this July Read more.

• 
• Croatia Boat Show, 10 to 18 April 2010
• 02 April 2010
• From April 10th to 18th 2010, in the wonderful city of Split, the lead Read more.
• From April 10th to 18th 2010, in the wonderful city of Split, the leading names of the Croatian nautical industry as well as the international names w Read more.

• 
• The hidden treasure of Vlaho Bukovac
• 02 March 2010
• For the first time and on the initiative of the International Trust fo Read more.
• For the first time and on the initiative of the International Trust for Croatian Monuments, The Vlaho Bukovac house in Cavtat will host an exhibition Read more.

• 
• Croatia lifts visa requirement for Russia
• 25 February 2010
• The Russian citizens can travel to Croatia from 01 April to 31 October Read more.
• The Russian citizens can travel to Croatia from 01 April to 31 October 2010 without visas Read more.

• 
• Ryanair and Easy Jet to fly to Zagreb
• 25 February 2010
• The Zagreb airport authorities have reported that Ryanair and Easy Jet Read more.
• The Zagreb airport authorities have reported that Ryanair and Easy Jet are planning to introduce the flights to Zagreb from this summer Read more.

• 
• Croatia Airlines' cabin crew cancel strike
• 25 February 2010
• Croatian National Television has reported that, Croatia Airlines and t Read more.
• Croatian National Television has reported that, Croatia Airlines and the unions have reached basic agreement and the strike will not occur on Friday. Read more.

• 
• Ivo Josipovic goes to Pantovcak
• 16 February 2010
• New president, composer and legal expert Ivo Josipovic will be officia Read more.
• New president, composer and legal expert Ivo Josipovic will be officially inaugurated as Croatian president on 18 February in Zagreb Read more.

• 
• British Airways reduces flights to Dubrovnik
• 13 February 2010
• British Airways has annonced that the flights from London to Dubrovnik Read more.
• British Airways has annonced that the flights from London to Dubrovnik will be reduced to 7 flights per week. Read more.

• 
• Luka Gruz waterfront re- opens
• 13 February 2010
• A new waterfront in Luka Gruz will have 20 more berths for smaller tou Read more.
• A new waterfront in Luka Gruz will have 20 more berths for smaller tourist ships. Read more.

• 
• Split hosts 'Simple Minds'
• 13 December 2009
• Simple Minds concert will happen on 13 November at Spaladium Arena in Read more.
• Simple Minds concert will happen on 13 November at Spaladium Arena in Split. Read more.

• 
• Backstreet Boys in Zagreb
• 08 December 2009
• The pop band will be playing in Zagreb on the 26 November. Tickets can Read more.
• The pop band will be playing in Zagreb on the 26 November. Tickets can be purchased with Tickets Pro. Read more.

• 
• Sherry and Croatia were two of the success stories of the Decanter World Wine Awards this year
• 07 September 2009
• Croatia took an amazing eight gold medals at the Decanter World Wine A Read more.
• Croatia took an amazing eight gold medals at the Decanter World Wine Award this year, and of the 35 entries for Sherry, every wine won a medal, with S Read more.

• 
• The hotel group 'Maestral' is to denationalize
• 11 August 2009
• The only hotel group in Dubrovnik left in the public ownership is to d Read more.
• The only hotel group in Dubrovnik left in the public ownership is to denationalize - it was announced yesterday. The hotel group consists of 5 unrefur Read more.

• 
• Blanka Vlasic World Champion again
• 07 August 2009
• A Split born Blanka Vlasic has done it again. After winning the gold m Read more.
• A Split born Blanka Vlasic has done it again. After winning the gold medal in Osaka in 2007, the Croat has secured another gold medal from Berlin 2009 Read more.

• 
• Matejuska gets a new look
• 01 August 2009
• The Split's promenade Matejuska was re- opened yesterday. Once the coo Read more.
• The Split's promenade Matejuska was re- opened yesterday. Once the coolest place to hang out, the promenade's new look will certainly attract the crow Read more.

• 
• A Powerboat P1 World Championship race will be held from 15 to 19 April 2010 in Split
• 15 July 2009
• The world powerboat race's opening round called the "Croatian Grand Pr Read more.
• The world powerboat race's opening round called the "Croatian Grand Prix of the Sea" will be held during the 12th Croatia Boat Show in Split. Split wi Read more.

• 
• The first Sushi Bar in Hvar - Sora opens in the hotel Riva, Hvar
• 11 July 2009
• Suncani Hvar has teamed up with renowned Japanese brand Sora to open a Read more.
• Suncani Hvar has teamed up with renowned Japanese brand Sora to open a first Sushi Bar in the Roots Restaurant. Read more.

• 
• Amanresorts appoint Restis Group
• 08 July 2009
• The luxury hotel group Amanresort has appointed the Greek company Rest Read more.
• The luxury hotel group Amanresort has appointed the Greek company Restis Group to join them in the completion of St. Stefan. Read more.

• 
• What attracts visitors to Croatia?
• 23 May 2009
• According to the research undertaken by the national tourist board The Read more.
• According to the research undertaken by the national tourist board The Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's most popular tourist attraction. The Read more.

• 
• Club Aquarius, Zrce
• 08 May 2009
• The best beach bar on the Adriatic, Club Aquarius is the place to hang Read more.
• The best beach bar on the Adriatic, Club Aquarius is the place to hang out this summer. The bar will be hosting some of the world's most wanted DJ's f Read more.

• 
• Easy Jet introduce flights to Dubrovnik
• 06 May 2009
• Easy Jet announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to Du Read more.
• Easy Jet announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to Dubrovnik. Flights started on 1st May 2009 and will operate four times weekly (Mon Read more.

• 
• Croatia among top three non-EU travel destinations for EU residents
• 13 April 2009
• The Eurobarometer program is a series of surveys regularly performed o Read more.
• The Eurobarometer program is a series of surveys regularly performed on behalf of the European Commission since 1973. It produces reports of public op Read more.

• 
• Croatia recognizes certificates for operating vessels by nine more countries
• 08 April 2009
• Alongside Hungary and Slovakia, with which an agreement on the mutual Read more.
• Alongside Hungary and Slovakia, with which an agreement on the mutual recognition of certificates was signed earlier, boaters from Austria, Italy, Ger Read more.

• 
• Croatia on BBC World
• 18 March 2009
• The Croatian Tourist Board has announced the start of a marketing camp Read more.
• The Croatian Tourist Board has announced the start of a marketing campaign with BBC World. The campaign will last 12 weeks and it will be broadcasted Read more.

• 
• Valamar adds one more hotel to its portfolio
• 18 March 2009
• According to press release from Babin Kuk, the Valamar group has added Read more.
• According to press release from Babin Kuk, the Valamar group has added one more property to its portfolio. A newly opened Dubrovnik President is a 4 s Read more.

• 
• Spain's Conde Nast Traveller awards Croatian islands as most beautiful,
• 07 March 2009
• The readers of the prestigious magazine voted in about 15 categories, Read more.
• The readers of the prestigious magazine voted in about 15 categories, including best city hotel, non-city hotel, best resort, best spa, best destinati Read more.

• 
• Amanresorts opened Villa Milocer in Montenegro.
• 03 February 2009
• Read more.

• 
• Croatia Boat Show - 28th March to 05th April 2009
• 02 January 2009
• We are delighted to announce that the 11th 'Croatia Boat Show' is in f Read more.
• We are delighted to announce that the 11th 'Croatia Boat Show' is in full swing. The visitors will be able to inspect over 400 boats from the local as Read more.

• 
• Croatian Government introduces a tourist tax for boats charterers
• 13 November 2008
• From 01st January 2009, all visitors who charter a boat in Croatia wil Read more.
• From 01st January 2009, all visitors who charter a boat in Croatia will be subject to paying 1 Euro per person per day for their stay on the boat. The Read more.

How to Charter

Press

• 

  Square Mile 'Style' Magazine

  Gabriella Le Breton shares her Croatia gulet cruise experience onboard the 27m gulet Eleganza.

• 

  Vacation and Travel

  Sail Dalmatia has been featured in the Vacation and Travel magazine. The feature titled 'Croatia Cruise' offers a wonderful insight into gulet cruises in Croatia.

Testimonials

• 
• Thank you for all your help arranging our holiday - we had a fantast ...
• Thank you for all your help arranging our holiday - we had a fantastic time and would love to visit Croatia again - it is a beautiful country and our sailing experience was enjoyed by all our family. "The best holiday ever"
• The Farrant family
• 01/08/2012

• 
• Our week of sailing was brilliant!Thank you for a fantastic holiday. ...
• Our week of sailing was brilliant!Thank you for a fantastic holiday.
• The Stockman family
• 01/06/2012

• 
• Croatia is a beautiful country and we will definitely be back. Your ...
• Croatia is a beautiful country and we will definitely be back. Your restaurant suggestions and the itinerary were perfect.
• Mr Baker
• 01/06/2012

• 
• Dear Dora, thank you for a wonderful week on board the South Paw C. ...
• Dear Dora, thank you for a wonderful week on board the South Paw C. Mr Babajko and his crew were a real delight.
• South Paw C
• 01/06/2012

• 
• We had an amazing time on the Stane. Thank you very much for everythin ...
• We had an amazing time on the Stane. Thank you very much for everything.
• Ms Berman
• 20/08/2011

• 
• We had a truly amazing week in Croatia! Thank you! We will definitel ...
• We had a truly amazing week in Croatia! Thank you! We will definitely be back.
• Ms Kent
• 13/08/2011

• 
• Dear Dora, we would like to thank you for a wonderful holiday we had i ...
• Dear Dora, we would like to thank you for a wonderful holiday we had in Croatia. The boat was superb and Zeljko looked after us very well.
• Mrs Pryce
• 13/08/2011

• 
• We had a splendid time on the Barba. Thank you very much for arrangi ...
• We had a splendid time on the Barba. Thank you very much for arranging everything for us.
• Mr du Ferrage
• 06/08/2011

• 
• We had an excellent time with lovely weather. Alen has looked after us ...
• We had an excellent time with lovely weather. Alen has looked after us very well. Thank you very much for organising such a lovely trip.
• Mrs Woodhouse
• 01/08/2011

• 
• Our time in Croatia was fantastic, the weather was perfect, apart from ...
• Our time in Croatia was fantastic, the weather was perfect, apart from a few clouds as we left Split and rain one morning as we left Hvar. Thanks for everything.
• Mr Heath
• 01/07/2011

• 
• Just a quick note to thank you for organising our trip to Croatia, and ...
• Just a quick note to thank you for organising our trip to Croatia, and particularly for the last minute alternation. We had a superb boat, a charming skipper, and had a great holiday. The first of many to the area I hope.
• The Jackson family
• 01/07/2011

• 
• Thank you for organising a wonderful trip to Croatia. Everything was ...
• Thank you for organising a wonderful trip to Croatia. Everything was well organised, we very much enjoyed our time on the Barbara.
• Mr Gianonne
• 01/05/2011

• 
• We loved our hols, thank you so much Dora and the team!!! We could not ...
• We loved our hols, thank you so much Dora and the team!!! We could not have had a better time, everything was PERFECT: great crew, absolutely beautiful country and fantastic sailing, superb weather, delicious food and wine, lovely people!
• Mrs Beverley
• 01/08/2010

• 
• Thank you very much for organizing our sailing holiday to Croatia. W ...
• Thank you very much for organizing our sailing holiday to Croatia. We had a great time. Our entire family loved it! And Zoran was a great skipper!
• Mrs Lewis
• 01/08/2010

• 
• We had a superb time. The yacht was excellent and the crew were deli ...
• We had a superb time. The yacht was excellent and the crew were delightful. Many thanks. We will certainly return.
• Mr House
• 01/08/2010

• 
• The holiday was amazing thank you so much for organizing it.The capt ...
• The holiday was amazing thank you so much for organizing it.The captain and the boat were perfect as was our itinerary.
• Miss de Vries
• 01/08/2010

• 
• We loved our time in Croatia. The boat was lovely, the weather perfe ...
• We loved our time in Croatia. The boat was lovely, the weather perfect and the food divine!
• Mr Smith
• 01/07/2010

• 
• Just a quick email to say thank you very much to all at Sail Dalmati ...
• Just a quick email to say thank you very much to all at Sail Dalmatia in London as well as in Split for organizing a week of sailing on SO54. Nikola was very helpful and indeed very knowledgeable about the islands. We had a great time and we would love to come back. Keep up good work!
• Mr and Mrs Pearce
• 01/07/2009

• 
• We just came back and I wanted to thank you for such a lovely holiday ...
• We just came back and I wanted to thank you for such a lovely holiday me and my son had. Hvar was a beautiful place and we really enjoyed the day of sailing with Jelena. She even took us to Brusje for a dinner at Joze's house. Beautiful country and very friendly people!
• Mrs Johnson
• 01/07/2009

• 
• Thank you very much for yet another beautiful visit to Croatia. The ...
• Thank you very much for yet another beautiful visit to Croatia. The boat was superb, Perica and his crew really made all efforts to provide us with a wonderful 2 weeks of sailing. Thank you very much for all your hard work especially for booking us at Mali Ston.
• Gulet Nostra Vita
• 01/06/2009