Croatia small group sailing adventure

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

On our Croatia Sail Adventure, travel between destinations is primarily by boat, with minivans used where required, reducing the need for additional internal flights during the trip. Travellers also have the opportunity to explore destinations by kayak, bicycle and on foot.

At the start of the trip, travellers receive information about our Small Change initiative, including practical ways to reduce their environmental footprint while travelling. Through our partnership with Skyscanner, travellers can also view information about the estimated emissions associated with their flights. Vegetarian and vegan meal options are available throughout the trip for travellers who choose them.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

As part of our Small Change initiative, we support a range of environmental and community focused projects. In 2019, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects to plant 10 trees for every booking received. Since late 2023, we have also worked with Path Net Zero to measure the emissions associated with our tours and with Veritree to support verified tree planting projects.

Before, during and after Croatia Sail Adventure, travellers receive information about our Small Change initiative and responsible travel practices. This includes guidance on reducing single use plastics, respecting local communities and wildlife, and helping keep beaches and waterways clean. Where safe and appropriate, travellers are encouraged to collect litter they may come across during activities such as kayaking or at swimming stops.

To help reduce the use of single use plastic bottles, refill stations are available on all boats used throughout the trip. Travellers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, and reusable INTRO branded bottles are also available to purchase. Reusable INTRO tote bags are also available as an alternative to disposable shopping bags.

We conduct regular environmental reviews of our trips and suppliers to help identify opportunities to improve environmental practices and reduce impacts where possible.

Established in 2017, Small Change is INTRO Travel's responsible travel initiative, focused on supporting local communities, environmental practices, cultural exchange and education, and animal welfare.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY During Croatia Sail Adventure, we use all local suppliers for our activities, such as the kayaking in Dubrovnik. We make sure we dine out a family owned restaurants and not chains to boost local economy and provide business for locals. Travellers are also given the chance to shop at many local markets. This means that money is being used to support the local economy, and going direct to the locals. Every one of our trips includes a variety of #smallchanges that you’ll get to experience first hand. Our guides, transport providers and local team are provided with extensive training, support and benefits that go beyond just fair remuneration. They have the opportunity to not only show off their local area, but develop their guiding skills through our comprehensive training program. They also are given the opportunity to move to other destinations and expand their knowledge and skill set. As opposed to being a cultural observer, our trips are designed to help you understand and respect local cultures, traditions and ways of life. Through sharing knowledge and understanding, we ensure that your travels are mutually beneficial for both you, and those you are visiting. EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY Everyone employed for this trip are paid higher than minimum wage. The crew employed on each of our boats are all Croatian and also paid higher than minimum wage. We have workplace diversity strategy in place to nurture equal employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation or nationality and well as ensuring this trip is LGBTQ+ friendly. The trip is suitable for people with limited mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive issues - depending on the nature and extent of the condition or impairment.