Bay of Kotor Day Cruise from Koločep — Our Lady of the Rocks & Kotor with Lunch
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—requires short guided walks, stair climbs, and boarding ramps.
Overview
Spend a full day crossing the Adriatic frontier from Koločep to the Bay of Kotor: hour-long stretches of fjord-like coastline, a 17th-century island church, and a three-course lunch aboard Le Couche D’Eau. Practical, scenic, and historically rich—this cruise compresses Montenegro's coastal highlights into one memorable day.
Bay of Kotor Day Cruise from Koločep — Our Lady of the Rocks & Kotor with Lunch
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You step aboard Le Couche D’Eau as the morning sun slants along a silver Adriatic. The boat slips away from Koločep and the urban edge of Dubrovnik shrinks to a postcard. Mountains push down to the shoreline, their grey walls cracking into the indented water of the Bay of Kotor, and the crew sets out coffee and pastries while the captain plots a course through the fjord-like arms of Boka Kotorska.
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Adventure Tips
Bring your passport
This tour crosses into Montenegro and border checks are routine—carry a valid passport and have passport details ready at booking.
Prepare for motion
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication before boarding and sit midship where the motion is least noticeable.
Sun and shade strategy
The boat has sun lounges; bring sunscreen and a hat for midday exposure and a light windbreaker for cooler sea breezes.
Comfortable footwear for town stops
Cobblestones and short stair climbs in Kotor and Our Lady of the Rocks mean flat, grippy shoes are the best choice.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common guillemots and cormorants on rocky ledges
- Occasional bottlenose dolphin sightings in the bay's deeper channels
History
Perast and Kotor were important maritime hubs under Venetian rule; Our Lady of the Rocks is a man-made island created by sailors who threw stones there after safe voyages, and the church holds notable 17th-century murals.
Conservation
The bay’s seagrass meadows and coastal archaeology are sensitive—follow local guidelines, avoid litter, and minimize anchoring on shallow beds to protect Posidonia and marine habitats.
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Adventure Hotspots in Dubrovnik
Recommended Gear
Passport/document holder
Needed for border controls and to present to the tour operator on boarding.
Seasickness medication or patches
Useful if you’re sensitive to boat motion on longer crossings.
Light windbreaker
Sea breezes can be cool even on sunny days; a light jacket keeps you comfortable on deck.
spring specific
Camera with polarizing filter
Polarizer reduces glare on the water and brings out the Bay’s turquoise and deep-blue tones.
summer specific