Blue Cave Kotor & Our Lady of the Rocks Private Boat Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; passengers should be able to board a small boat and swim short distances for snorkeling.
Overview
Board at Park Slobode and glide through the Bay of Kotor to a glowing Blue Cave, Austro‑Hungarian Mamula Fortress, secret submarine tunnels, and the chapel at Our Lady of the Rocks. This private three‑hour tour blends geology, maritime history, and short swims on a small‑group boat.
Blue Cave Kotor & Our Lady of the Rocks Private Boat Tour
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The meeting point sits at Park Slobode, just outside the narrow spine of Kotor’s Old Town. Guests step off cobblestones into salt air and a small fleet of boats, where a skipper in a soft cap greets the group and the bay itself seems to tilt toward the sea. The boat slips away from the quay, the city walls shrinking, and the bay opens like a folded map: towering cliffs, quiet inlets, and water that shifts from pewter to an impossible, electric blue.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Arrive 15 minutes early
Meet at Park Slobode outside Kotor Old Town to avoid last‑minute boarding delays and to check your paperwork with the skipper.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
Protect skin and the bay’s marine life—apply before boarding and reapply after swimming.
Wear water shoes
Landings at the Blue Cave and the island can be rocky; sturdy water shoes protect feet and improve traction.
Be comfortable in the water
The Blue Cave stop includes swimming from the boat—basic swimming skills are required and life vests are available.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Adriatic sea bream
- Mediterranean gulls near rocky islets
History
The Bay of Kotor is a drowned river canyon (ria) with a layered history of Venetian, Austro‑Hungarian, and Yugoslav maritime influence reflected in its fortresses and naval tunnels.
Conservation
Operators encourage reef‑safe products and limited foot traffic on tiny islands; stick to marked paths and avoid leaving litter to protect delicate coastal habitats.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kotor
Recommended Gear
Swimwear & quick‑dry towel
Swim and snorkel during the Blue Cave stop and dry off quickly after the swim.
summer specific
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the bay’s fragile marine environment.
summer specific
Water shoes
Necessary for rocky landings and slippery surfaces when entering the water.
Light waterproof jacket
Wind on the bay can be cool in spring and autumn—bring a shell for protection.
spring specific