Sail Croatia has reported a surge in the percentage of UK holidaymakers booking its Elegance and Cycle cruises for 2022.
Elegance cruises are luxury sailings for up to 38 guests and aimed at mature travellers. From the beginning of the year, 55% of 2022 bookings have been made by people from the UK, compared to 15% in 2019. Meanwhile, Cycle cruises are for travellers looking to explore Croatia on two wheels. About 34% of 2022 bookings have been made from the UK, compared to 22% in 2019.
In addition, since the start of the year, most visitors to the Sail Croatia website have been from the UK. Overall, there has been 86% more organic traffic from the UK than any other country, and a 43% increase in UK visits compared to 2019.
Sail Croatia is offering a total of 450 small ship sailings this year, covering five types of cruises. They operate from April - October, departing via Split or Dubrovnik. Covering five itineraries across three ship grades, 100 Elegance Cruises are available. Excursions include Diocletian's Palace in Split, Dubrovnik's city walls and the Blue Cave in Vis, as well as daily swim stops.
Sail Croatia director, Grant Seuren said: ?We?re thrilled that so many Brits are choosing to sail with us as international travel continues to open up. We look forward to welcoming them onboard when we start sailing again in April.?
There are 68 Cycle Cruises for cyclists of all abilities, including a ride across Hvar, Mljet National Park and Krka National Park. Guests can hire a bike or bring their own, with electric bikes available. A cycle guide will be on hand at all times. Three ship grades and four itineraries are on offer.
Sail Croatia?s three other cruises are:
- Explorer cruises, which are sailings for travellers in their 20s and 30s as well as ?young at heart? travellers, for up to 40 guests
- Navigator cruises, which are party sailings for 18-39-year-olds.
- Hike cruises, which are for active travellers who want to explore their surroundings on foot.
