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Bay of Kotor Boat Tour: Our Lady of the Rocks, Submarine Tunnel and Blue Cave

Kotor, MontenegroAbout 3 hoursGuided in English

Speed down the Bay of Kotor with a skipper-guide, step onto the islet of Our Lady of the Rocks, and finish with a swim in the glowing Blue Cave.

About 3 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Our Lady of the Rocks islet off Perast
  • Views of Perast's baroque waterfront
  • A former submarine tunnel on the Luštica peninsula
  • A swim in the Blue Cave, sea permitting
  • The whole bay in about three hours

Full description

This fast boat trip covers the length of the Bay of Kotor in a single morning or afternoon. Leaving from Kotor’s waterfront, you pass the villages of the inner bay to Perast, where the boat stops at Our Lady of the Rocks, the little island church built on a reef that local seafarers enlarged stone by stone over centuries. Your guide tells its story as you look around.

The boat then runs out through the Verige strait towards the open sea, passing a former military tunnel carved into the Luštica coast, built to shelter submarines during the Yugoslav era. The last stop is the Blue Cave, where sunlight filtering in under the rock makes the water glow; when the sea is calm there is time to swim before the ride back to Kotor.

Itinerary

  1. Depart Kotor

    Board on the Kotor waterfront and head down the inner bay.

  2. Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks

    Stop at the island church, with Perast across the water.

  3. Towards the open sea

    Pass through the Verige strait and along the Luštica coast to the old submarine tunnel.

  4. Blue Cave

    Enter the cave by boat and swim if the sea allows, then return to Kotor.

Included

  • Speedboat trip from Kotor
  • Skipper and English-speaking guide on board
  • Stop at Our Lady of the Rocks
  • Swim stop at the Blue Cave (weather permitting)

Not included

  • Entry to the church museum on Our Lady of the Rocks (small fee, paid on the spot)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

Kotor waterfront near the Old Town's Sea Gate (the exact pier is confirmed with your ticket)The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Boat trips usually run from about April to October and depend on the weather; rough sea can change the route or skip the cave
  • Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to swim in the Blue Cave
  • Speedboat rides can be bumpy; not recommended during pregnancy or for people with back problems
  • Life jackets are provided on board

Frequently asked questions

Can I go inside the submarine tunnel?

The boat passes the tunnel entrance and, when conditions allow, slows or enters briefly; it is a look from the water rather than a visit on foot.

Do I need to be able to swim?

Only if you want to swim in the Blue Cave. You can stay on board and enjoy the colours from the boat.

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