Kotor Sightseeing: Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Tour

Overview

The Bay of Kotor—also called Boka—offers up islets, caves, and more. This boat tour lets you experience its highlights more easily and scenically than traveling by hire car or public transport. Prebook to secure your seat, and visit the Our Lady on the Rocks island church, a Soviet-era submarine base, and the Blue Grotto, to swim in its neon-blue waters. A choice of departures provides important flexibility.

• Discover the Bay of Kotor’s highlights on a boat tour from Kotor

• Prebook to secure your seat for an easy, scenic way to tour the bay

• Swim in a cave, visit Lady of the Rocks, and hear history you’d miss alone

• Choose from various departures that allow a flexible schedule

What's Included

• English-speaking skipper/tour guide

• All Fees and Taxes

• Insurance

• Fuel

• Water

Not Included

• Food and drinks, unless specified

• Entry/Admission - Our Lady of the Rocks (3€)

What To Expect

Make your own way to the meeting point, close to the Port of Kotor. Jump aboard your boat and begin your tour with a scenic trip along the coast of Kotor Bay.

Your first stop is the manmade islet, Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od Skrpjela). Here, you can explore the 17th-century church, with its small museum and paintings.

After passing through the strait of Verige and entering Tivat Bay, your next stop is at a former clandestine submarine base. Afterward, cruise by the fortified island of Mamula as your guide tells you about its role in both world wars.

Wrap up your day of adventure with a refreshing dip in the Blue Cave (Plava Spilja), which takes its name from its brilliant blue water.

Your tour ends back where you began.

1

Bay of Kotor

We start with a captivating trip along the waters of Kotor Bay, enabling our guests to examine its magnificent coastline, which is adorned with multiple ancient fishermen villages, lavishing vegetation, and other natural and architectural wonders.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Our Lady of the Rocks

First stop, a 20-minute visit to the legendary island Our Lady of the Rocks. This is a man-made islet, built upon a crag that bore the icon of the Holy Mother Mary, and it houses a church that's been built by seafarers and other locals to honor the graceful Mother Mary. It is a place where visitors can listen to the mystical story about the island's genesis, as well as examine the many paintings, votives, and other art pieces inside the museum, attached to the church.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Perast (Pass By)

Pass by Perast, a charming town that thrived during the Venetian era as a maritime hub. Its elegant baroque palaces, centuries-old churches, and narrow stone streets reflect a rich seafaring and cultural heritage.

4

Blue Cave

Dive into the Blue Cave, Montenegro’s hidden maritime gem, accessible only by boat. Swim in its refreshing waters and be mesmerized by the magical blue glow created as sunlight reflects off the white-pebble bottom. Surrounded by dramatic rock formations, the cave offers a serene and unforgettable setting, perfect for a cooling dip while marveling at one of the Adriatic’s most captivating natural wonders.

5

Mamula Island (Pass By)

Pass by Mamula Island, a small fortress island with a dramatic history. Built in the 19th century as a military fort and later used as a prison during World War II, the island’s imposing walls and strategic location tell tales of Montenegro’s turbulent past. As you cruise by, hear fascinating stories of its military significance, wartime legends, and the secrets it once held.

6

Tivat Municipality

After we pass through the strait of Verige, we enter Tivat Bay and enjoy in its breath-taking views. On our way, we are stopping at the ex-submarine military base which description we’ll leave up to you.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Former Submarine Tunnel

Cruise through the narrowest point of the Bay of Kotor, Verige, and reach the Bay of Tivat to explore the former submarine tunnels. Once a top-secret military site, these tunnels are now open to visitors, where you can hear incredible stories of Montenegro’s Cold War history.

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Stroller accessible

• Near public transportation

• Infants must sit on laps

• Most travelers can participate

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Passengers can only be picked up in front of the pontoons located near the listed hotels.

• The tour is feasible only during good weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

• This tour/activity capacity is a maximum of 25 travelers.

• It is forbidden to swim and to use a drone at Our Lady of the Rocks.

• It is not allowed the enter in swimwear inside the church, Our Lady of The Rocks - you must have at least a T-shirt on.

• We recommend you bring sunglasses, a sunhat, sunscreen, a camera, comfortable shoes or sandals, a jacket for chilly weather, swimwear, a towel, and flip flops.

• During April, May, and October, the church of Our Lady of the Rocks and the museum are open until 5 pm. In June and September until 6 pm, and in July and August until 7 pm. We recommend you dress warmer during the spring and autumn months because it can be chilly.

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers