Kotor VIP Boat Tour: Blue Cave, Mamula & Our Lady of the Rocks (3.5h)
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity level — you should be able to climb in/out of a skiff and swim short distances for snorkeling.
Overview
Slide out of Kotor harbor on a luxury speedboat and spend 3.5 hours chasing the Adriatic’s most striking scenes: the Blue Cave’s electric glow, Mamula Island’s iron-faced history, and the candlelit chapel of Our Lady of the Rocks. Expect snorkeling, short landings, and insider stories from a local skipper.
Kotor VIP Boat Tour: Blue Cave, Mamula & Our Lady of the Rocks (3.5h)
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You feel the bay before you see it: a low, cool breath of seawater that lifts the smell of pine and diesel as the luxury speedboat slides away from Kotor's stone quay. The hull cuts through a mirror of glass and mountain; cliffs lean in like listeners, and the water answers back in bands of green and bright Mediterranean blue. For three and a half hours the captain charts a compact, cinematic course — caves that glow, islands with names you already half-know, and a coastal village that seems to have paused in the seventeenth century.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The Adriatic sun reflects off the water; use reef-safe sunscreen to protect both your skin and marine life.
Wear water-friendly shoes
Boarding from small docks and wet rocks is easier with secure, quick-drying footwear.
Take seasickness precautions
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication beforehand — bays can be calm but conditions change quickly.
Pack a dry bag or phone pouch
Protect your camera and electronics during snorkeling stops and when the bow sprays.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common gulls and cormorants
- Occasional pods of dolphins in the outer bay
History
Perast and Kotor were strategic Adriatic ports contested by Venetian and Ottoman powers; Perast’s seafarers built Our Lady of the Rocks as an act of devotion and maritime memory.
Conservation
The bay’s ecosystems are sensitive to boat traffic and sunscreen chemicals; operators encourage reef-safe products and careful anchoring to protect seagrass beds.
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Recommended Gear
Swimsuit & quick-dry towel
Needed for Blue Cave swims and snorkeling stops.
summer specific
Light waterproof jacket
Blocks wind on the open bay, especially in mornings or late afternoons.
spring specific
Water shoes
Protects feet when boarding from rocks and makes reef access safer.
Dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps valuables safe during snorkeling and spray-prone sections.