Half-Day Boka Bay Boat Tour to Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rock from Kotor
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short swims and brief walks ashore.
Overview
Cut through Kotor’s ramparts and into the theatrical arms of Boka Bay on a four-hour private boat tour that hits the Blue Cave, a pebble beach, Mamula’s fortifications, and the tiny island chapel of Our Lady of the Rock. Expect swimming, history, and photo-ready panoramas.
Half-Day Boka Bay Boat Tour to Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rock from Kotor
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The motor hums, the air tastes faintly of salt and pine resin, and Kotor’s stone ramparts slide away as the boat threads the narrow throat of the bay. Within minutes the mountains close in like dark cliffs on both sides and the water takes on that peculiar Adriatic clarity—green where the sun strikes, an almost electric blue where shadows pool. This half-day private tour is choreography: a 45-minute spin past hulking fortresses and cragged islets, a stop in a luminous sea cave for a quick swim and photos, a pause on a quiet pebble beach, then a soft-footed visit to an artificial island with a chapel that sailors built out of gratitude centuries ago.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring a waterproof case
The Blue Cave swim and open-deck photography mean your phone should be protected from spray and sudden dips.
Arrive early for softer light
Book a morning or late-afternoon departure—light at those times makes the cave glow and reduces crowds in Perast.
Cash for small purchases
The church museum and local vendors in Perast may accept only cash for small souvenirs or chapel donations.
Watch footing in Perast
Cobblestones and wet pebbles can be slippery—wear sturdy sandals or light sneakers for shore visits.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Audouin’s gulls and common terns patrolling the bay.
- Occasional pods of coastal dolphins on clear days.
History
Perast prospered in the 17th–18th centuries through seafaring and shipbuilding; its sailors built the artificial islet of Our Lady of the Rock in the 15th century as a votive landmark.
Conservation
Boka Bay is ecologically sensitive; use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid littering, and respect restricted marine areas to minimize impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kotor
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit and towel
Essential for the Blue Cave swim and beach stops.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
Wind off the bay can be chilly, especially in mornings and evenings.
spring specific
Waterproof phone case
Protects electronics during on-deck photography and swims.
Non-slip water shoes
Makes getting on and off pebbled beaches and wet docks easier.
summer specific