Blue Cave Kotor
A natural sea grotto near Kotor with mesmerizing blue light — Montenegro's most famous Blue Cave tour destination.
About the Blue Cave
About 6 nautical miles away from Herceg Novi, between Golden Harbor and Cape Mala Gora on the Lustica peninsula, is perhaps the most beautiful natural phenomenon on the Montenegrin coast - the Blue Cave (Blue Grotto). People are classifying it as a natural jewel of the Mediterranean due to its natural origin. It is one of the largest in a series of caves in this peninsula, created at the foot of the 30 meters high cliffs, and is a result of thousands of years of sea waves crashing on porous rocks of Lustica.
Quick Facts
A Natural Wonder
The cave has two openings, a smaller one on the south side and a larger one that's 3 meters high and 15 meters wide, located on the southwest side. The larger opening enables entrance for barges and smaller ships into the cave, allowing tourists to witness the wonderful play of light in the waters of the Blue Cave. This natural hall, with a 9-meters-above-sea-level vault, is a unique stage for one of Mother Nature's wonders that will leave visitors breathless.
Bay of Kotor and Blue Cave Adventure - 3h is our most popular group tour during which you can visit and swim in the Blue Cave. Click on the previous link, get informed about everything, and book your trip on time. You can also book a speedboat for a private Blue Cave Adventure 3h tour. The choice is only yours!
Turquoise Light Show
During clear and sunny days, open cracks of the cave allow for the Sun's rays to enter the cave's interior, which then refracts light that creates indescribable iridescent shades of blue on the water's surface, as well as on the walls of the cave. Such shades of blue can be hardly seen anywhere else in the world. The pure and warm water simply lures avid swimmers whose expectations are running high to dive in and become one with this sapphire-like ambiance.
Apart from the incredible light show this place provides is also the phonic excitement that's given life due to the cave's height and width. The composition of this subterraneous area creates a reverberation that transforms every sound into a melodic story that remains absorbed forever inside the cave's confinement. Are you ready to tell yours?
Captain's Tip
For the most vivid blue colors, visit in the morning when the sun angle creates the strongest light effect inside the cave. Bring waterproof gear for your phone or camera.
Tours Visiting This Destination
Blue Cave Tour & Bay of Kotor Adventure - 3h
Blue Cave tour from Kotor — explore the Bay of Kotor and swim in the famous Blue Cave Montenegro on this 3-hour boat tour. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, the submarine base & more iconic destinations.
Blue Cave and Beach Transfer - 6h
Enjoy 6 hours of fun with our Full-Day Trip to the Bay of Kotor, where you can indulge in panoramic sightseeing of the bay’s arena, visit the marvelous church, Our Lady of the Rocks, feel the distressing emanation of the island Mamula, and go for a swim in the luminous Blue Cave.
Blue Cave Adventure - 3h (Private)
This is a tour that will give you complete pleasure during an exciting ride along the shores of the enchanting Bay of Kotor. You will enjoy a panoramic view of fishing villages, churches, and many other historical monuments.
Private Full Kotor Bay Tour and Swimming Time - 6h
Want to swim in crystal clear water, set on a pebble beach that features a panoramic view of Mother Nature’s wonders? This tour leads you to such a place, called Zanjice while adding 40 minutes of sightseeing of the Kotor Bay, a 30-minute visit to the church Our Lady of the Rocks, and another 30-minute trip to the Old Town of Perast, with its baroque palazzi and graceful churches.
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