Blue Cave & Boka Bay Boat Tour: Swim the Grotto, Explore Perast, Lunch with Locals
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable boarding from a small boat and making a short swim.
Overview
A private five-hour boat tour from Kotor that pairs the fluorescent Blue Cave swim with a guided pass of Mamula Island and Perast, finished with a locals’ lunch in Prcanj. Ideal for visitors who want nature, history and a real taste of Boka Bay in a single outing.
Blue Cave & Boka Bay Boat Tour: Swim the Grotto, Explore Perast, Lunch with Locals
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You step off the quay at Park Slobode with salt air already working on your sleeves and a small wooden boat rocking like it remembers every story the bay has told. The captain casts off, the town recedes and the limestone walls of the bay lean in as if eavesdropping. After a short run along the Luštica coast the entrance to the Blue Cave appears: a dark slit at the foot of a 100‑meter cliff where sunlight pours through the gap and paints the water an impossible blue.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring a waterproof bag
A small dry bag keeps your phone, passport and sunscreen safe on deck when waves splash or you dive in.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
The bay’s seagrass beds are fragile—choose reef-safe sunscreen to reduce chemical impact on marine habitats.
Arrive early at Park Slobode
Check in at the operator’s desk at least 10 minutes before departure to handle any last-minute paperwork or seating preferences.
Reserve dietary needs ahead
If you need vegan, vegetarian or allergy-specific meals, notify the operator when booking so the tavern can prepare.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean gulls
- Common dolphin (occasionally seen offshore)
History
Perast was a wealthy maritime town under Venetian rule and built the artificial islet Lady of the Rock as a votive monument in the 15th century; Mamula Island later became a prison during both world wars.
Conservation
Boat traffic and anchoring can harm Posidonia seagrass beds—use mooring spots when available, avoid throwing waste overboard, and use reef-safe products.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kotor
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
You'll want to swim in the Blue Cave and dry off quickly before lunch.
summer specific
Waterproof phone case or small dry bag
Protects electronics from spray and accidental drops during transfers and dives.
Light windbreaker or packable jacket
Bays can be breezy; a light layer is useful for cooler mornings or late afternoons.
spring specific
Reusable water bottle
Hydration on deck keeps you comfortable under Adriatic sun and reduces plastic waste.