Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Speedboat Tour — 3-Hour Boka Bay Highlights
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to step on and off a small boat and swim briefly if they choose.
Overview
A brisk three-hour speedboat trip through Boka Bay that pairs the baroque charm of Our Lady of the Rocks with a swim inside the electric-blue sea cave. Ideal for travelers short on time who want a concentrated taste of Montenegro’s coastal history and coastal geology.
Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Speedboat Tour — 3-Hour Boka Bay Highlights
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The speedboat cuts a clean white line across glassy water as cliffs close in and the town facades of Perast slide aft like props on a stage. Salt air fills the cockpit and the mountains that hem Boka Bay loom with a quiet gravity, their faces streaked with old stone and pine. In three hours this short tour threads the bay’s most photographed beats: the man-made islet of Our Lady of the Rocks, a lookout past Mamula’s fortress, and the Blue Cave — a small sea cave that fills with an almost electric blue when sunlight slips through a below-water opening.
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Adventure Tips
Time the light for the Blue Cave
The cave’s blue glow is strongest when the sun is high—midday departures give the most vivid color for photos and swimming.
Bring swim and camera protection
Swimwear, a towel, and a waterproof case or dry bag will keep you comfortable and let you capture cave shots without water damage.
Small cash for local tips
Carry small euros or local currency for a voluntary church donation or espresso on Perast’s waterfront.
Follow guide instructions at historic sites
The church interior and island grounds are fragile; remain on designated paths and avoid touching frescoes or artifacts.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Seabirds such as gulls and cormorants
- Occasional Adriatic dolphins beyond the bay mouth
History
Our Lady of the Rocks was formed by seamen sinking rocks after finding an icon in 1452; the present church dates to 1630 and houses baroque paintings.
Conservation
Boka Bay is sensitive—avoid littering, respect church interiors, and use reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kotor
Recommended Gear
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
Essential for swimming at the Blue Cave and drying off quickly after the swim.
summer specific
Waterproof phone case or small dry bag
Protects electronics while you photograph inside the cave and on the open boat.
Light windbreaker
Morning and late-season breezes on the bay can be cool when the boat is moving.
spring specific
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Open water reflects sun strongly—protect skin and eyes during the ride and onshore stops.
summer specific