Blue Kotor Bay - Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast and Swimming - 2.5h
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Experience Highlights
Private Boat
Exclusive speedboat for your group
Our Lady of the Rocks
Visit the legendary man-made island
Swimming Stop
Refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters
Historic Perast
Explore the baroque Old Town
About This Tour
Take advantage of your holiday in the most charming bay of Europe and visit its favorite tourist attractions and sights. In addition to unreal beauty, swimming and fun, Boka bay will provide you with a unique adventure that you will remember forever. Hop on this private boat tour with us, and we guarantee you an unforgettable time.
Tour details - Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, and swimming
Meet the astonishing church of Our Lady of the Rocks built a few hundred years ago on an artificial island in the middle of the sea, walk through the narrow winding streets of the ancient coastal town of Perast, and swim in the Bay of Kotor. Book this tour right now and spend wonderful moments with dear friends, family, or a loved one.
Departure is from our pier in Kotor City Park, just a few hundred meters from the main gate of the Old Town and the Cruise Terminal. This is a private tour and it will be organized only for you. We offer you completely new speedboats with the most modern Honda engines and all the accompanying equipment.
After a panoramic tour of the bay, medieval forts, and small fishing villages, we head to the famous island of Our Lady of the Rocks.
The enchanting artificial island, built for centuries, today is a recognizable symbol of the bay. It houses the church with the same name, after which the islet is named, and there is also a small museum with numerous relics and works of art by Baroque painters.
This is followed by a short walking tour through the narrow and winding streets of Perast. An ancient seaside town with a long maritime tradition due to its importance and unique architecture is rightly on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
On the way back, we take you to one of the beaches for swimming in the Bay. There you can relax and swim in the crystal clear and transparent sea. Enjoy the natural beauty of Boka Bay, the sun, the sounds of the waves, and the smell of conifers. Do not hesitate and book this tour as soon as possible!
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
Panoramic Sightseeing & Bay Cruise
20 minutesPanoramic sightseeing of the Kotor Old Town and cruising the Bay of Kotor, viewing medieval forts and small fishing villages.
Our Lady of the Rocks
20 minutesVisit the enchanting artificial island built for centuries. It houses the church and a small museum with numerous relics and works of art by Baroque painters.
Old Town Perast Walking Tour
30 minutesA short walking tour through the narrow and winding streets of Perast, on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Enjoy its ancient churches, palaces, and maritime heritage.
Swimming in the Bay of Kotor
1 hourRelax and swim in the crystal clear sea. Enjoy the natural beauty of Boka Bay, the sun, the sounds of the waves, and the smell of conifers.
Return to Kotor
20 minutesSailing back to Kotor with panoramic sightseeing of the Bay of Kotor.
Included
- Swimming in the Bay of Kotor
- 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
- 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
Freya Lindholm
“The best balance of the private options. You get the island, the town and an actual hour in the water without committing to a full day. Two and a half hours goes further than it sounds.”
Damir Hadžić
“Swim stop is in a sheltered part of the bay so the water is warm and calm even when it is breezy outside. Good choice if you have children who want to swim but not in open sea.”
Isabelle Laurent
“Booked at short notice for a Sunday and they still had a slot. Half an hour walking Perast was plenty, and then straight into the water. Simple, well-judged itinerary.”
Aleksandar Popović
“Second time with this company and the standard has not slipped. Same clean boat, same punctual start, and the captain remembered we had asked for a quieter swim spot last year.”
Hannah Berger
“April water is bracing but the sun was out and we swam anyway. Fewer boats, no queue at the island church, and the whole bay to ourselves. Off-season is underrated here.”
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