Holiday Reviews
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same trip can have different views!
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Croatia sea kayaking holidays, independent reviews
 Reviewed 31 Aug 2007 by Laura Smith |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The beauty of the island, the hot sunshine, the incredible scenery, the balmy evenings drinking nightcaps by the sea, eating ice creams on the beach, the plentiful opportunities for swimming, the great company, the entertaining guides, the fun kayaking in crystal clear turquoise waters, the relaxation time - it was all wonderful!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
For the kayaking, take a swimsuit, hat, sunglasses, sun cream, and a long-sleeved top if you burn easily. A bandana instead of hat is excellent for keeping hair out of your eyes if you have long locks... And drink loads of water!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, we supported plenty of small local businesses and our impact on the environment was low.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Really great holiday, superbly organised but at the same time very relaxed. HIGHLY recommended - I would do it again in a flash.
| Reviewed 27 May 2009 by Joanna Ti | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The beauty of Croatia, making new friends, and our fabulous guide, Divo!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Definitely go for it if you're reading this!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Brilliant fun, great way to enjoy the beauty of Croatia while keeping fit, and would definitely come back!
| Reviewed 15 Aug 2008 by Victoria Bray | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Kayaking! And going to Tup's Croatian family’s house for a 5-course dinner - wow! Tup, our guide was fantastic, as was Vlaho.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Need to be quite fit as there is a lot of paddling.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Very well
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Brilliant!
| Reviewed 21 Jul 2008 by Michelle Reid | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Our first long paddle to Kolocep, body surfing in the huge waves on Sunj beach, the wonderful 5 course home made meal on the last night at a local farm including a range of interesting spirits, eating a raw sea urchin, seeing a "squid", and all the friendly people.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Sea kayaking is trickier than it looks when it is windy, as it is hard paddling and steering in a headwind. Be prepared to be adaptable, but the guides ensure that you have a good time whatever the wind level. They were really happy to take us out round the bay and practice our skills when the weather wasn't quite right for a longer paddle. As our guide Tap's motto goes - "There are always options!"
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes - we ate at lovely local restaurants with delicious freshly caught fish, stayed in local guest houses, and supported the island's economy. When we were out in the kayaks, the guides picked up litter from the sea.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful - it was so much fun and the three guides we had were brilliant - they helped us have a great time and really made our holiday. The whole group got on very well - we had a wide range of ages and abilities, and the more able kayakers helped out us less experienced paddlers with hints and technique. I would heartily recommend this holiday - I've come back feeling so energised.
| Reviewed 30 Sep 2007 by Mark Hawkins | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Kayaking through a torrential storm hoping nobody in our party (particularly me) would be struck by one of the many lightning bolts plunging down quite close by.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't presume you'll definitely only go for the short break, as you could easily be tempted to extend, especially if you have not done all the kayaking you hoped to due to weather conditions.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, our group took advantage of local shops and restaurants, and none of us drove around in Land Rovers the whole time.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
9/10 - majestic!
| Reviewed 24 Sep 2007 by Joy Scurr | |
Fantastic holiday. Recommend kayaking gloves and a water bottle that you can attach to the canoe net. Much better guiding than the competing company. We saw their guide leave a double kayak paddled by two women in mid-ocean and carry on to Lopud, leaving them in high seas and a strong wind to struggle on. We had left our kayaks and come back with Andy and Radvan our guides safely on the ferry.
The group format worked well. Everyone was extremely sociable and made room for the stronger and weaker members, always chatting happily with no grumbling while we waited for the less strong to catch up.
The group format worked well. Everyone was extremely sociable and made room for the stronger and weaker members, always chatting happily with no grumbling while we waited for the less strong to catch up.
| Reviewed 28 Aug 2007 by Anne Payne | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Speedboat transfer back from Islands from Ivana's Mum & Dad!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book it - you'll have a great time
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, particularly the transfers to and from the airport and help with accommodation in Dubrovnik.
| Reviewed 18 Sep 2007 by Nick Cutfield | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Grabbed by an octopus while swimming of island of Mijet
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Try to spend a good proportion of your time at the island of Mijet.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Depend on the practices of the restaurants, difficult to judge in detail, but generally yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very enjoyable
| Reviewed 29 Aug 2007 by Nigel Whiteoak | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The last day's paddling on the west side of Sipan through high waves - a real thrill.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Try to work with your group to be clear with the guide what you want to do for the day: how much paddling you'll do, when and where you're stopping for lunch, what food will be available. This was sometimes unclear and led to some disappointment in the group.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Overall I had fun, and would recommend this holiday, but a good holiday could have been great with a few improvements. The guide didn't always communicate clearly what we would be doing the next day and what to expect in terms of food. The amount of time spent kayaking on some days was very limited: we tended to set off quite late and usually had around a 45 minute trip to and from the kayaks. Lunches could be a long affair - up to 3 hours on one occasion. I'd also say the food was disappointing overall - it wasn't bad, but I was expecting great things after reading the description on the site saying food was one of the highlights. Expect solid simple fare with a limited selection and don't bank on vegetarian options being available, not gourmet meals.