Kotor Bay: Full-Day Sightseeing, Church Visit, Island Tour & Blue Cave Swimming
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Kotor
Explore Kotor Bay: panoramic views, Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Island, Blue Cave swim, and Rose Beach relaxation. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Mamula Fortress - The very exit of the Bay of Kotor is guarded by the haunting Mamula, a fortified island that’s full of gruesome stories from past events like World War I & II.
  • Blue Grotto - The whole adventure gets wrapped up with a nice dip inside the Blue Cave, a natural phenomenon that’s been created by waves crashing for thousands of years at the peninsula of Lustice. The name derives from the whole ambiance, created by iridescent lightning that manifests itself on the water due to the Sun’s radiance through small cave cracks.
  • Rose - This is the part you’ve been waiting for. After we checked everything from our list of places to visit, we’ll approach Rose and drop you off to savor your time at the beach.

Rose is a hidden gem nestled along the picturesque coast of Montenegro. As one of the oldest settlements in Boka Bay, it is settled on Luštica peninsula. Foreign and domestic ships were supplied with goods at that time.

The name is derived from the Italian word “rose” meaning – rose. The location boasts the highest number of sunny hours throughout the year throughout the entire Boka and is characterized by the imposing Austro-Hungarian fortress, Fortress Rose. Ideal for divers, this destination is accessible by both land and sea routes.

Here you will find several restaurants that offer visitors a unique local experience. All the culinary delicacies are fresh, organically grown, and very tasty.

You may just relax and enjoy the summer charms and beauties of the Adriatic.

What's Included
  • Free WiFi
  • Water
  • Fuel
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entry/Admission - Our Lady of the Rocks
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day escapade through the enchanting Bay of Kotor, treating yourself to a feast of panoramic vistas, a visit to the magnificent Our Lady of the Rocks church, absorbing the haunting aura of Mamula Island, and taking a refreshing plunge into the radiant Blue Cave. Your journey concludes (or begins, for some) at Rose Beach, where the skipper grants you the freedom to bask in the natural wonders of this region.

Partake in this expansive expedition designed for passionate sailors, discerning connoisseurs of aesthetics, water enthusiasts, and those enamored with the wonders of the natural world.

This comprehensive tour truly encompasses it all!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Passengers can only be picked up in front of the pontoons located near the listed hotels.
  • This tour/activity capacity is a maximum of 25 travelers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Location
Park Slobode
E65
Once you leave the ship and go through security, go left. When you reach the small bridge, turn left again towards the park. You'll see an information desk by the sea. Our skipper and our friend Sara will be there to welcome you. Please make sure to be at the meeting spot at least 15 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rachelle_f
Jun 2, 2024
Awesome tour! - Beautiful scenery! Stormy water didn’t allow us to get into the blue cave but we got so close, it was gorgeous. Great boat ride with Eno, he’s gotta pretty good playlist 😀
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Ramu_s
May 28, 2024
Do not skip kotor. - You could go to kotor just for this one trip. Maybe skip the long version of the tour ie., beach transfer as Rose. There's nothing there. You could use that time to see the kotor town.
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V6737nolisas
May 27, 2024
Great boat and ribde - Siri was great! Loved the submarine cave and blue cave . Lots of history and great music! Wonderful captains l! Fun swim!!!
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Guide662662
May 25, 2024
Recommended - My wife and I took this tour while visiting Montenegro earlier this month, and while the weather wasn't as perfect as it could be, the tour itself was still amazing. The area is a must see from any angle, but seeing it from the sea was just breathtaking. The experience was enhanced by a very friendly staff lead by captain George who was very knowledgeable on the area and also quite funny! Very much worth the time and money, created a lifelong memory. Recommended!
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475nata_am
May 23, 2024
Must visit in Montenegro! - Visiting Montenegro and exploring its breathtaking landscapes was an extraordinary experience, made even more memorable by our exceptional tour guide, Petar. From the moment we met, his warm and engaging personality made us feel welcomed and excited for the adventures ahead. Petar's extensive knowledge of Montenegro's history, culture, and hidden gems was evident throughout our tour. He effortlessly blended fascinating historical anecdotes with local folklore, creating a rich and immersive narrative that brought each location to life. His passion for his country was contagious, and his stories made us appreciate Montenegro in a way we never anticipated. Such a beautiful country! We, a family of four, will be returning back in July and I can not wait to be back 🩷🚤🏝️🌞
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Kavitham295
May 23, 2024
Highly recommended - Highly recommend the trip. The boat trip took us to all the main places including Our lady church, Submarine tunnel, Mamula island, blue caves. The boat driver( sorry, forgot his name. We went on 18th May @9am trip) was so kind and informative. The boat ride itself was so scenic and my kids really enjoyed the ride in the speedboat.
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259aleksad
May 21, 2024
En unik och oförglömlig båttur - En underbar båttur. Vacker natur och kristal klar vatten samt proffesionella besettningen gjorde resan unik! Kapten George gjorde att hela resan kändes tryggt och säkert fast på ett roligt sett ! Så fantastisk och för alla rekommenationerna! Men välj kaptan George! A wonderful boat trip. Beautiful nature and crystal clear water as well as the professional crew made the trip unique! Captain George made the whole trip feel safe and secure but in a fun way! So amazing and for all the recommendations! But choose Captain George!
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A8517fztammyk
May 20, 2024
Amazing - We had amazing time. Djordje was so helpful explaining everything about Kotor and history of amazing coast. Because of him we will come back one more time before we leave back to USA. Thank you Djordje for wonderful experience!!!
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865aleksandarb
May 20, 2024
Amazing - Amazing expirience,quality time during all 3 hours.Kotor Bay is unique place on earth and all tour is fantastic.Thank you a lot,regards for captain Eno@crew. Alex
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Heike_b
May 17, 2024
Bummed we didn’t get to go - Weather was the issue and was not offered any options. All the other tours were canceled, but mine was not. Even though the caves were closed due to bad weather. I decided not to make the trip for the tour everyone else got a refund I did not.
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