Kotor Private Boat Tour: Blue Cave, Mamula & Our Lady of the Rocks (4 hrs)
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average fitness; mostly seated with short swims and boarding.
Overview
Escape Kotor’s crowds for a private 4‑hour circuit through the Bay of Kotor—swim in the Blue Cave, explore wartime submarine tunnels, and step onto the tiny island church at Our Lady of the Rocks. A personal captain and snorkel gear make this a focused, flexible way to experience Montenegro’s coast.
Kotor Private Boat Tour: Blue Cave, Mamula & Our Lady of the Rocks (4 hrs)
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You push off from the small harbor at Park Slobode and the stone walls of Kotor fall away like a folded map. The boat’s bow parts glassy water that mirrors the limestone cliffs, and the captain lifts the throttle—conversation becomes soundtrack to the spray.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Time the Blue Cave
Visit midday to get the strongest blue illumination in the cave, or late afternoon to avoid the bulk of tour traffic.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The bay’s marine habitats are sensitive—use reef-safe sunscreen to protect seagrass and wildlife.
Pack a wind layer
Open-water stretches can be cool and breezy even on warm days; a light windbreaker improves comfort.
Motion sickness precaution
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication beforehand and sit mid-boat where motion is least felt.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins occasionally seen in the bay
- Seabirds including gulls and grey herons around the islands
History
The Bay of Kotor has long been a crossroads of Venetian and Austro-Hungarian maritime power; Perast’s churches and palaces reflect centuries of seafaring wealth. Our Lady of the Rocks was built over centuries by sailors throwing stones into the sea.
Conservation
Boat traffic and anchoring can harm seagrass beds—follow captain guidance, avoid anchoring on meadows, and use reef-safe sunscreens to reduce impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kotor
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
Necessary for swims and snorkel stops in the Blue Cave and sheltered coves.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the bay’s marine life from harmful chemicals.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
Blocks wind on open-water stretches—useful in shoulder seasons and evenings.
spring specific
Motion sickness tablets
Helpful for passengers sensitive to rolling on narrow inlets or choppy days.