Private Speedboat Tour of Boka Bay: Our Lady of the Rocks & the Blue Cave
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–4.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable boarding small boats and able to swim short distances.
Overview
Slice out a half-day to see Boka Bay from a speedboat: an intimate guided visit to Our Lady of the Rocks, a guided church and museum stop, and swimming in the Blue Cave and nearby coves. This private 4–4.5 hour tour balances history, geology, and practical local tips for a tidy coastal adventure.
Private Speedboat Tour of Boka Bay: Our Lady of the Rocks & the Blue Cave
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The engine's low growl fades as the speedboat slips out from Kotor's stone-walled harbor and into Boka Bay's glassed mirror. Water parts in clean arcs, the limestone cliffs of the bay watching like dark cliffs of theater as the skipper angles for the first sight: a tiny white church resting on a hand-built island. The guide's voice, steady and practical, fills the brief silence—this is Our Lady of the Rocks, an island made by sailors' hands and vows.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Arrive early to the port
The guide meets in front of Kotor’s port with a sign—arrive 15 minutes early to check gear and boarding instructions.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The tour includes swimming in clear coves; use biodegradable sunscreen to protect Posidonia meadows.
Wear water shoes
Boarding is on small boat steps and rocky shorelines—grippy water shoes make landings and swims safer.
Keep modest clothing for the church
Shoulders should be covered for the church tour on Our Lady of the Rocks; carry a light shawl or quick cover-up.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins that occasionally ride bow waves
- Cormorants and egrets fishing along the rocky shorelines
History
Our Lady of the Rocks is an artificial island created by Perast sailors who threw rocks and votive objects after finding an icon in the 15th century; the church holds maritime art and votive tablets.
Conservation
The bay’s Posidonia seagrass beds are critical habitat—avoid anchoring on meadows, use reef-safe sunscreen, and pack out all waste to protect marine life.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kotor
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
For swimming in the Blue Cave and nearby coves and for quick drying on the boat.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the bay’s Posidonia seagrass when swimming.
summer specific
Water shoes
Provide traction for rocky landings and slippery steps on smaller islands.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
Useful for cooler mornings or windy returns across the open bay.
spring specific