Kotor Bay Speed Boat Tour: Blue Cave, Mamula & Our Lady of the Rocks
Adventure Brief
A full-day speed boat circuit through Kotor Bay that combines dramatic sea caves, wartime relics, a seaside lunch, and a swim at Zanjice. Ideal for travelers who want history and shoreline-swimming in one coastal day.
The aluminum hull parts the glassy surface of Boka Kotorska and the bay answers — gulls wheel and the limestone cliffs throw back a clean, coastal wind that smells of salt and pine. Guests step aboard in Kotor’s old harbor and, within minutes, the medieval ramparts of the town shrink into a line; the boat leans into the channel and the coastline becomes a series of living postcards: ochre fisherman houses, terraced gardens, and scrubbing waves that have carved caverns into the Lustica peninsula for millennia.
Key Highlights
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Basic fitness required — able to board a small boat, swim short distances, and walk on uneven pebbled surfaces.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean gulls and cormorants
- Occasional pods of small dolphins in the bay
History
Kotor Bay’s strategic, deeply indented coastline made it a naval and trading hub from Venetian times through the Austro-Hungarian period; many islands and fortresses reflect that maritime past.
Conservation
The bay is part of a sensitive marine and karst landscape — visitors should avoid littering, use reef-safe sunscreen, and respect local fishing zones to reduce impact.
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Adventure Tips
Pack swim essentials
Bring quick-dry swimwear and a microfibre towel for multiple stops and rocky beaches like Zanjice.
Sun protection is non-negotiable
The boat offers little shade for long stretches; use reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Prepare for motion
Take anti-nausea medicine before departure if you’re prone to seasickness — the bay can have choppy patches when crossing open areas.
Bring small change
Carry cash for village lunches, taxis, or small purchases in Perast where cards might not be accepted.
Recommended Gear
Quick-dry swimwear & towel
Allows you to jump in at the Blue Cave and dry quickly before the next stop.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and hat
Protects against prolonged sun exposure on open decks and beaches.
summer
Light water shoes
Useful for rocky shorelines and boarding from shallow water.
spring
Light waterproof shell
Blocks wind and spray during cooler mornings or sudden squalls.
fall
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