Kotor Bay Speed Boat to the Blue Cave & Our Lady of the Rocks — 3-Hour Private Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and short swims
Overview
Cut across the fjord-like arms of Boka Kotorska on a private speed boat: swim in the Blue Cave’s luminous water, pass the fortress of Mamula, enter a WWII submarine tunnel, and step onto the man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks. This three-hour circuit packs geology, history, and local ritual into a fast, scenic cruise.
Kotor Bay Speed Boat to the Blue Cave & Our Lady of the Rocks — 3-Hour Private Tour
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The engine drops to a confident purr and Kotor peels away behind you — a ring of stone walls and red roofs shrinking into the fjord-like throat of Boka Kotorska. The bay opens like a living map: jagged limestone cliffs, tiny fishing hamlets clinging to the shore, and swaths of laurel and pine that smell like resin when the sun hits them. In three hours aboard a nimble speed boat you move through centuries of maritime history, blue light so intense it seems earned, and a man-made island that began as a votive rock.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive early for check-in
Meet at the park by Kotor port at least 20 minutes before departure to sort pickup and luggage; look for Sea Dog Tour signs or your guide Marijana.
Bring swimwear and a towel
The Blue Cave stop is usually a short swim from the boat — quick-dry gear and inexpensive towels make the transition easier.
Carry cash for the church
There’s a small entrance fee to visit the church museum on Our Lady of the Rocks and no guaranteed card terminal, so bring euros.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect yourself and the bay’s marine life — avoid aerosol sprays and choose biodegradable formulas.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean gulls and cormorants
- Occasional loggerhead sea turtles near submerged seagrass beds
History
Boka Kotorska bears Venetian, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian layers — Perast and Kotor were maritime hubs whose seafaring traditions created islands like Our Lady of the Rocks.
Conservation
This coastline is ecologically sensitive; pick operators who limit anchor damage, avoid plastic waste, and follow local rules to protect seagrass and marine life.
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Recommended Gear
Swimwear
Necessary for the Blue Cave swim and quick dips near the islets.
summer specific
Quick-dry towel
Dries fast on deck and packs down small between stops.
summer specific
Non-slip deck shoes or sandals
Improves footing when boarding and moving on wet decks and rocky landings.
Light wind shell
Blocks spray and cool breezes on early-morning or off-season departures.
spring specific