Blue Cave Adventure - 3h (Private)



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Private Experience
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Blue Cave Swimming
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the beautifully nuanced water from our nearby anchorage, where passengers simply swim inside to experience the glowing turquoise magic up close.
Our Lady of the Rocks
Visit the legendary man-made island
Submarine Base
Enter the secret ex-military tunnel
About This Tour
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.
Your opinion about Kotor Bay might already be established, but what will truly cement your impression about this Montenegrin jewel is the cruise that lies ahead.
As soon as we start making our way through the calm waters of the bay, you’ll be mesmerized by the seascape and the multiple timestamps, discernible by countless events that occurred in the history of the Bay of Kotor. While cruising through the place further down the line you can see many significant sites that embody the lifestyle of fishermen and other locals from this area. After a while, you’ll either catch yourself lost in thoughts about the chronicles from the past or just enjoy your mindful sea trip.
After cruising the gulf for a while you’ll have your eyes fixated on an islet in the middle of the bay. This very place is marked by legends that speak of Our Lady of Our Rocks. Namely, the folklore points to two fishermen (of whom one had a leg injury) who, after journeying with their ship, discovered an icon of the Holy Mother with Christ on a crag.
After taking it home, the icon disappeared the other day, along with the grave injury of the one fisherman! A few weeks later, they saw it once again on the crag and took an oath to build a church in honor of the gracefulness of The Holy Mother.
However, this could not happen at such a tiny spot, so they decided to throw rocks in this place, thus forming over time an artificial island that could bear the church.
The church has various artistic artifacts that visitors can take pleasure in; baroque paintings from local and foreign artists, an altar that has healing powers, a considerable collection of votives, tapestries, and much more.
Our peaceful journey carries on by sightseeing the beautiful confronting bays of Herceg Novi and Tivat, where the mixture of blue waters with towering green hills promise a deep connection between Men and Mother Nature.
The next stop, preceded by circling the spectacular Mamula Island, is the famous Blue Cave on the Luštica Peninsula, accessible only by boat! Its name comes from the beautifully nuanced blue water inside, created by sunlight reflecting off the sandy bottom to produce a brilliant glow. To preserve this natural wonder, motorized boats now remain outside, ensuring a quiet and exhaust-free environment. We anchor safely just 10–20 meters away, making it the perfect opportunity for an authentic experience: passengers simply swim right into the cave to enjoy a refreshing dip and immerse themselves in the glowing turquoise magic.
A possible last stop might be a short visit to the ex-submarine military base – where an intriguing story awaits you.
This tour is a definite must on any traveler’s to-do list. Make sure to reach out and book an experience that you will never forget. Click here and book on time.
Destinations
Itinerary
Speedboat cruise
20 minDeparture from Park Slobode in Kotor and a cruise along the shores of the Bay of Kotor, past the old maritime villages of Muo, Prcanj and Dobrota.
Perast
5 minPass by. We slow down in front of the UNESCO-listed baroque town of Perast for photos of its palaces and bell towers from the water.
Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast
20 minBreak time, photo stop and visit. Step onto the man-made island and see the 17th-century church with its baroque paintings, silver votive tablets and small museum. Church entrance is an extra fee.
Speedboat cruise
25 minCruise on through Tivat Bay and Herceg Novi Bay towards the open sea, with panoramic views the whole way.
Former Submarine Tunnel, Kotor
10 minPhoto stop and visit, with scenic views on the way in. The boat enters the secret Yugoslav navy submarine tunnel carved straight into the cliff.
Speedboat cruise
15 minContinue towards the entrance of the bay and the open Adriatic.
Mamula Island, Bay of Kotor
5 minPhoto stop and scenic pass by. We circle the island fortress that guards the entrance to the bay and carries a heavy WWII history.
Speedboat cruise
10 minA short run along the cliffs of the Lustica Peninsula to the Blue Cave.
Blue Cave Montenegro
20-30 minOptional swimming stop. Take a dip inside the cave, where sunlight turns the water a glowing turquoise. Reachable only by boat.
Return to Kotor
45 minScenic cruise back through the bay to the drop-off point in Kotor.
Included
- Fuel
- Water
- Insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Licensed skipper and guide (English-speaking)
- Life jackets (available in all sizes): babies, children, and adults
- Safety & emergency equipment
- Sun protection (boat shade)
- Sundeck cushions
- Music (USB, AUX and Bluetooth)
- Swimming stairs
- Raincoats
- 12V socket
- Soft and comfortable pillows to sit and enjoy
Not Included
- Soft drinks, beer, or domestic brands (rakija) can be purchased upon request before departure
Important Information
- If you want to go inside the church you must have a t-shirt (it is not allowed the enter in swimwear)
- It is forbidden to use drones and to swim at Our Lady of the Rocks
- During April, May, September, and October, the church of Our Lady of the Rocks and the museum are open until 5 pm. In June until 6 pm, and in July and August until 7 pm. Sometimes they close it earlier.
- After 6 pm the Blue Cave water colour might not be the same as during the daylight
- We recommend you dress warmer during the spring and autumn months because it can be chilly
- Pets are allowed on board
Boat Equipment
- Life jackets (available in all sizes): babies, children, and adults
- Safety & emergency equipment
- Sun protection (boat shade)
- Sundeck cushions
- Music (USB, AUX and Bluetooth)
- Swimming stairs
- Raincoats
- 12V socket
- Soft and comfortable pillows to sit and enjoy
Recommended to Bring
- Swimwear and towel
- Booking confirmation (printed or in mobile form)
- Sunglasses
- Sunhat
- Camera
- Sunscreen (we suggest SPF 30)
- Comfortable shoes or sandals
- Jacket for chilly weather
Meeting Point
Montenegro Submarine Dock
Park Slobode 1, Central Park, Kotor
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure
Get DirectionsFree pickup
Pickup is included in the tour price for every location up to and including Perast — Kotor, Muo, Prčanj, Dobrota / Sv. Stasije, Ljuta, Orahovac and Perast.
Pickup points
- Muo — waterfrontOpen location
- Prčanj — our mooringOpen location
- Sv. Stasije — DobrotaOpen location
We wait at the exact spot marked on each map link.
Hotels we collect from
If you are staying at one of these, pickup is arranged at no extra cost.
Guest Reviews
Alexander Grant
“Same route as the shared tour but you set the pace. We spent nearly forty minutes at the Blue Cave because there was nobody waiting on us. If you can stretch to the private price, do it.”
Renata Kovács
“Four of us hired the boat for a wedding anniversary. Captain brought a cooler with ice on request, found us a quiet spot to swim away from the tour boats, and never once made us feel rushed.”
Thomas O'Sullivan
“We skipped Mamula and asked for more time in the submarine tunnel instead, which the shared tour cannot do. That flexibility is the whole point of booking private.”
Ingrid Solheim
“Very smooth from booking to drop-off. The boat is fast and comfortable, there is shade if you want it, and the captain spoke excellent English and knew the bay properly, not just the tourist lines.”
Filip Janković
“Great experience, only downside is the price jump versus the shared tour. Justified if you are four or more people, harder to argue for a couple. The boat and captain were both first rate.”
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