From Split to Dubrovnik Traveller Reviews

We just spent one week cruising from Split to Dubvronik on a boat with a total of 12 passengers, 4 crew members and a guide/archaeologist. For us, it was the perfect holiday. The boat was very comfortable, cabins with enough space, comfortable beds and lovely bathrooms. The food was cooked fresh every day on the boat and was absolutely delicious. The crew was wonderful, very helpful and always made sure that everybody was well looked after. The highlight of the trip for us was the cultural aspect. Our wonderful guide, Mislav, took us around to visit a number of historic sites as well as some local curiosities. Mislav, an archaeologist by training was not only extremely knowledgeable about his particular field of expertise but he had a vast knowledge of general history and culture and managed to put whatever we saw or heard into the larger picture. He is a very engaging speaker and listening to his presentations was not only interesting but also good fun. On a personal note: I had a small medial emergency and Mislav went out of his way to help me get treatment and make sure that I was ok and could enjoy the rest of the trip. The trip was certainly not inexpensive but we felt that we got excellent value for money and basically didn't have any other expenses since everything was being taken care of by Peter Sommer. We are hoping to do more trips with this company in the future.

We felt that Peter Sommer lived up to the promises made in the brochure. The organisation of the trip was very smooth and professional. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly and the overall experience was excellent.

My husband and I signed up for a trip cruising down the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia with Peter Sommer Travels. We arrived and my flashlight went missing. Because I am in my 80s and a fitful sleeper, a flashlight is my best friend because it allows me to read at night without disturbing my husband. I asked our guide where I might buy one. He dashed off and bought me a replacement. Small thing, you say, but for me that was customer service with initial caps. Everything that followed was equally thoughtful, tailored, chosen. We can't imagine a lovelier esperience.

Peter Sommer Travels helped us with our plane reservations, the hotel where we stayed the night before the tour began, all the transportation on the ground. Everyone connected to that trip was so knowledgeable. We felt as though we were hand carried the entire time.

Cruising on a gulet anytime would be a fabulous experience in itself...but the degree of personal attention and genuine concern given by the Crew for every guest's needs, questions & comfort while we were onboard was certainly outstanding and genuine and they ALL were like family as the week went on. Of particular note was our Chef who was actually a Chef's Chef! His masterful skills with each 'catch of the day' was crowd pleasing as well as his use of locally sourced Croatian ingredients to complement the various types of fish he prepared. The desserts spoke for themselves! However, our Guide, Mislav Files, was the 'straw that stirred the drink'! His warmth and congeniality was what made the cruise so special for everyone. The range & depth of his knowledge of the history of the region and all that goes with it along with his genuine passion made every day an adventure & unique in itself. Thank you 'Team Peter Sommer'!!

Perhaps this 'End of Holiday' story will speak volumes about our Tour Operator, his company's philosophy & the people who make it happen... On the last morning of our cruise, we all said our 'good-byes' and were each taken to our points of departure. Ruthi & I were staying a few extra days in Dubrovnik and were taken to our hotel inside the walls. Upon arrival, I later discovered I had left a personal heirloom 'necklace' on the gulet. Not good. All I could think of was to call Mislav Files, our guide, and explain things, offering to do whatever it took on my end to see to its return. He said he would call the gulet captain and call me back, which he did, verifying that the crew had found it & were working on a way to get it to Dubrovnik. Wow! Later that day when my wife & I returned to the hotel, the concierge looked up at me with a little grin and said "I believe you are looking for this?" Apparently the captain and Mislav had formed a "fire brigade" & after passing through several hands and miles, it arrived at my hotel. Incredible! Not only does this tale bear witness to the exceptionally high standards held by Peter Sommer Travels and Mislav Files in particular, but also to the wonderful, proud. and warm people of Croatia...when upon meeting them in various settings during our visit, was a wonderful unexpected bonus!

Cruising the coast of Dalmatia: from Split to Dubrovnik was an unforgettable adventure! This was my second Peter Sommer gulet trip and I hope to have another in the future. We learned so much about the history and culture of Croatia from our amazing archaeological guide, Mislav. He, along with the captain, chef, and stewards, exceeded expectations. The gulet accommodations, the food and wine, and the guests aboard were all outstanding. Visiting Croatia via a Peter Sommer gulet cruise will create a beautiful and fun experience for all guests! FIVE STARS *****

Peter Sommer is an excellent tour operator. Every detail of the trip is well-organized from start to finish! A guest on one of his tours is guaranteed an experience of a lifetime. Highly recommend!

It was an very memorable experience and Peters lead Mislof of excellent. Highly recommend the experience they offered.

mislof was a wonderful and knowledgeable your man who connected with all of us daily. We had some weather that changed our plans and Mislof made it seem less and took care of everything.

For my wife and myself, this was the second of two week-long back-to-back cruises along the Dalmatian coast with Peter Sommer Travel, this one from Split to Dubrovnik. The same high levels of educational richness and quality of on-board experience that we enjoyed on our first week continued right through the second week. Happily, we had the same wonderful cook who continued to amaze us with excellent meals, the same captain who kept us safely afloat and on-time, and the wonderful first mate, Marino, who was not only good natured and thoroughly competent but could also made an amazing aperol spritz. Our guide for this leg of our trip was Mislav, a native Croatian with advanced degrees in archaeology. He was absolutely wonderful--energetic, extremely knowledgeable, funny. Like our guide for the previous week, Mislav communicated his own intellectual curiosity and his thorough knowledge of Croatian history without ever seeming pedantic. I failed to stump him with any question; he knew everything I wanted to learn more about. The trip was very rich in history, both ancient and modern, which was exactly what I wanted. It was also an exciting way to see the coast, a large number of islands and the natural beauty of the Dalmatian area. Swimming around the boat was fun, although the water was a little cooler than expected. Our cabin was beautiful and efficiently designed so that even though it was compact, we had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. This was a great, exciting adventure and I would repeat it in a heartbeat.

Everything about this trip was well organized and professionally run. It had a nice balance of visiting archaeological sites with a fun and exciting way to see the Dalmatian coast. Each day had a different mix of visiting sites, museums or cities with swimming from the boat, great food and time to relax and read or socialize. I felt that Peter Sommer had given a lot of thought to making the trip both educational and memorably fun.

We cruised along the coast of Croatia, visiting interesting archaeological sites and touring some of the lovely cities along the way. The gulet was comfortable, and the crew was friendly and helpful. The guide was very knowledgeable. All the meals were unbelievably good, and swimming by the boat in the afternoons was delightul.

This was our third trip with Peter Sommer Travels. Everything was first rate as usual!

The voyage with Peter Sommer's was relaxing but also remarkable!

The voyage with Peter Sommer's was relaxing but also remarkable for the visits to key archaeological sites on the Dalmatia Islands. Mislav, our guide, had personal knowledge of the Islands and showed incredible enthusiasm for the history of the Islands. A fabulous excursion.

Accommodations on the gulet Croatia were above my expectations. The gulet was very well maintained and looked beautiful. I was worried there wouldn't be comfortable places to sit, but I shouldn't have worried. There were 8 other guests and we had plenty of room to spread out. The back of the gulet has comfortable, cushioned seating with shade. My favorite times were when we were motoring for a few hours, it was very relaxing to sit in the back and watch the other boats go by. The land excursions were very well planned and executed. Our guide was personable and very knowledgeable. The food and service on the gulet were excellent, our crew was terrific. Cabins were well appointed and the bathroom was bigger than I expected it would be. All in all, a wonderful vacation!

Peter Sommer Travels was excellent to work with. They answered every question I had before the trip (and I had quite a few!). They went the extra mile (or kilometer) to make sure my vacation went flawlessly. I really appreciated that they provided onboard COVID testing for those of us who needed to be tested before we could fly back to our home countries. That was a wonderful perk. I wouldn't hesitate to book another vacation with them.

Perfect in every way. Great crew, excellent guide, fabulous food and very comfortable accommodations.

The trip was planned very well with an expert guide.