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Private Kotor Bay Speed Boat Tour: Our Lady of the Rocks & Blue Cave Adventure - Kotor

Private Kotor Bay Speed Boat Tour: Our Lady of the Rocks & Blue Cave Adventure

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; basic mobility for short boat landings required

Overview

Cut across Kotor Bay by speedboat to visit the man-made Our Lady of the Rocks and plunge into the iridescent Blue Cave. This three-hour private tour blends coastal history, panoramic cruising, and a shoreline swim for up to six guests.

Private Kotor Bay Speed Boat Tour: Our Lady of the Rocks & Blue Cave Adventure

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The engine’s staccato buzz cuts across glassy water as the speedboat leaves Kotor’s stone quay. Mountains close in like pages, their grey faces dropping to olive-dotted slopes and red-tiled roofs, while the bay opens into a corridor of reflected sky. Your skipper eases into a rhythm—short bursts between glassy coves, a steady glide through the Verige strait—and the coastline starts to reveal itself: fishermen’s hamlets clinging to shore, ruined towers, and the small, white dot of an island church that seems to float.

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Adventure Tips

Arrive 30 minutes early

Meeting point is by the sea information desk near the small bridge; operators require you to check in 30 minutes before departure.

Respect church rules

You cannot enter Our Lady of the Rocks in swimwear—bring a light shirt or sarong to cover up; drones and swimming are prohibited at the islet.

Blue Cave swim safety

Swim only under skipper direction—water can be choppy inside the cave; wear water shoes to protect feet on rocky entries.

Pack for sun and breeze

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a windproof layer—the bay sun is intense and the wind chills on open stretches.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Audouin’s gulls
  • Mediterranean monk seals (rare, offshore)

History

Kotor Bay’s villages were shaped by Venetian maritime rule and local seafaring traditions; Our Lady of the Rocks was built by sailors who laid stones to mark safe returns.

Conservation

Anchoring and drone restrictions protect fragile islets and underwater habitats; avoid single-use plastics and follow skipper guidance to minimize impact.

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Recommended Gear

Swimwear & towel

Essential

For the Blue Cave dip and drying off on deck.

summer specific

Water shoes

Essential

Protects feet when boarding from rocky shores and slippery pontoons.

summer specific

Sunscreen & sunglasses

Essential

Vital for midday sun reflecting off water and stone.

summer specific

Light windproof jacket

Essential

Blocks bay breezes in spring and autumn; useful even on clear days.

spring specific

Frequently Asked Questions