Sail Dalmatia in Press

We are extremely proud of the press coverage we have received from the UK media over the last four years.This includes many of the leading UK nationals such as The Telegraph, The Financial Times, The Independent,  The Guardian,  The Sunday Times, as well as many of the leading glossies such as Conde Nast Traveller and House and Garden. Below, you will find some of the extracts from the articles in which Sail Dalmatia was featured.

The Real Insider's Guide, January 2012

Mandy Gore - Booth asked Dora Vulic, to recommend top 10 tips to ensure you get to experience the real Croatia. The full article is available here.

'Dubrovnik Guide', by Rowena Carr-Allinson, Red Magazine, September 2011

A detailed guide of Dubrovnik written by Rowena Carr- Allinson that includes sailing trips in the area recommended by Sail Dalmatia. Dora Vulic suggests Okuklje bay as the best swimming spot on Mljet followed by delicious 'Brudet od Jastoga' (Lobster Stew) at Konoba Nine. The full article can be read here.

Croatia's Islands, by Mick Webb, The Independent, 26 June 2011

It does not take much exposure to Croatia's islands to develop a serious additiction: the colours, sounds and scents all seem that much more intense than on the mainland. The difficulty comes when you try to select a favourite and this is where Sail Dalmatia can help you. A sailing holiday is an ideal way to see the islands and tailormade sailing holidays are what boat charter company Sail Dalmatia does best.

'Best for sailors' by Katy Holland, AOL Travel, April 2011

Katy Holland picks ten best holiday breaks in Croatia nominating Sail Dalmatia as the best Croatia charter specialist.

'Take to the waves' by Francesca Syz, Sainsbury Magazine, April 2011

Island hopping on Croatia's northern Dalmatian coast is an authentic look at the local way of life, as Francesca Syz discovers. For years, the majority of these islands were unpopulated, or virtually so, but now the word of its unspoilt rugged beauty and sheltered coves has spread among the yachting community. At the moment, though, it still feels like a wonedrfully well kept secret. Tailor made trips like this are what boat charter company Sail Dalmatia does best. 

'Dalmatian Dalliance' by Celina Fox, House and Garden, November 2010

Celina Fox embarks on a cruise of the Dalmatian islands off the coast of Croatia, and discovers a gloriously unspoilt slice of Mediterranean life. 'We are welcomed abroad Fortuna, a sleek 33 metre, twin-mast schooner chartered from Sail Dalmatia. Its Split-born founder, Dora Vulic, based in London, represents 45 vessels, ranging from 10 metre Sun Odyssey to fully crewed 30 metre classic gulets and Azimut motor yachts. With unrivalled knowledge of the coast, she can devise tailor-made holidays, in our case to the unspoilt islands of northern Dalmatia. We are lucky to have with us Fortuna's owners, captain Tonci Toric and his wife Mirna, whose expertise on sea and land - the steadiest hand on the helm, the quietest bays to swim in, to the best local restaurants - is revealed as we sail. The boat has an elegant spruceness, with plenty od space for that underestimated pleasure of lying around doing nothing, as well as being kitted out for kayaking, skiing, snorkelling and fishing.

This week's dream: Sailing among the islands of Northern Dalmatia, The Week, July 2010

Spend a few days sailing around the wild islands and 'calm turquoise bays' of northern Dalmatia and you will have a true respite from the outside world', says Claire Wrathall. The charter company Sail Dalmatia, represents 45 vessels in the region, from 32ft sailing boats to 100ft motor yachts. Fortuna, one of its eight Schooners, is not luxurious, but sleeps 14 in great comfort and has a skilful chef and a knowledge crew. Dining out in Croatia 'can be lottery' so they are invaulable just for thier advice.

European sailing holidays, The Telegraph, 19 June, 2010

One of the best travel writers in the UK, Francesca Syz, suggests four of the best sailing holidays in Europe including Sail Dalmatia! 'The excellent new yacht charter company Sail Dalmatia is run by the dynamic young sailing fanatic Dora Vulic. Croatian born, London-based Vulic knows the British market like the back of her hand, and also has the benefit of knowing most of the yacht owners in Croatia personally'

'The deserted bays of Kornati', Financial Times, 12 June 2010

Claire Wrathall from the Financial Times was our guest on the 33m Schooner Fortuna. 'Fortuna, which was moored on the same quay. Not that sleeping on board was ever a challenge on this supremely comfortable 14-berth yacht. Of its seven ship-shape cabins, all decked out in navy and off-white, two had standard double beds, while those in the stern had mattresses more than 2m wide. All had en-suite shower rooms, miracles of compactness with plentiful hot water and proper pressure'

'Sea of Knowledge', Food and Travel, May 2010

Gabriella Le Breton takes you to the best historical sites of Croatia for the May issue of Food and Travel. 'Feast like an emperor under the vaults of a Roman palace then hop onboard the luxury 54ft yacht Sun Odyssey from Split to sail Croatia's stunning Dalmatian Coast in style. What could be more in keeping with Roman decadence than that? Sleeping just eight guests, with a skipper on request, Sail Dalmatia's 'Central Dalmatia' sailing itinerary starts in Split, dropping anchor at the islands of Brac, Vis and Hvar.'

' The sailing secret that is Croatia', The Sunday Post 28 February 2010

Robin McKelvie sailed Sail Dalmatia's Sun Odyssey 42i from Split and brings you a story on the best sailing hotspots in the Adriatic. His journey includes a sailing holiday from Split to Dubrovnik where he suggests the best sailing spots in Croatia from the island of Korcula to the walls of Dubrovnik.  Click here to read more

Galesnjak a true romantic escape? The Independent, 13 February 2010

Sophie Lam's suggestion to spend a romatic weekend on the heart shaped island Galesnjak in the Adriatic can be seen in the Independent this Saturday. A blip on the map of Croatia was recently revealed by Google Earth to be a diminutive heart-shaped island called Galesnjak, just off the island of Pasman. Uninhabited and barely half a kilometre in diameter, the only way to get to this privately owned isle is by chartered boat, with permission from the owner. Sail Dalmatia has liaised with the owner to offer a special and truly luxurious package for the ultimate romantic escape.

'Live aboard in Croatia' Telegraph, 25 July 2009

Sail Dalmatia's Gulet Sedna made it to ' 10 of the best sailing holidays' featured in the Telegraph. A recently refurbished Gulet Sedna (65f) sleeping six guests in three ensuite cabins has been selected as the best option for a sailing holiday to Croatia.

'Zoned in Hvar, Croatia, Conde Nast Traveller, August 2009

We are so proud to have been included in Jill Starley - Grainger's article on Hvar published in the August issue of Conde Nast Traveller. Jill suggests the best hotels, bars, places to visit all on recommendation of Sail Dalmatia!

'Earthy Food' Neofile, The Sunday Times, 5 July 2009

Murvica, the new "eco-restaurant" near the Croatian holiday hot spot of Zadar, has been an unlikely hit. Why unlikely? Well, it serves earthworm soup, deep-fried earthworms and earthworm cheesecake. Steve Bleach's column has been spiced with a Sail Dalmatia's earthworm package.
 
'Real luxury: 18 unique travel experiences, The Sunday Times, 21 June  2009

Make your holiday extraordinary with our once-in-a-lifetime add-on - Susan d'Arcy opens her little brag book and suggests one of Sail Dalmatia's sailing holidays to Croatia. Staying on a private island is cool. When it's in trendy Croatia, it's even cooler - and when the isle is also home to one of the Adriatic's best beaches, and involves sleeping in a 19th-century lighthouse from which you can see both the Italian and the Croatian coastline, you really can lord it over your neighbours ad infinitum.

'Lazy sailing Croatia' The Guardian, 13 June 2009

If you love the idea of exploring Croatia's islands by sea but don't want to lift a finger doing so, this is the trip for you. Sail Dalmatia's expert crews know this stretch of coast like the back of their rope-callused hands. Join the skippered Sun Odyssey, a sleek but snug 32ft yacht, sailing the southern Croatian Adriatic and Montenegrin coasts, starting from Dubrovnik and travelling to Kotor via Perast, and you will have all the time in the world to sit back and enjoy the spectacular seascapes.


For further press information and images please email Dora Vulic at dora@saildalmatia.com or phone 0800 124 4176.