Spend a day trading Kotor’s stone alleys for sea breeze on a private sailing boat through Boka Bay—visiting Perast, Lustica, Tivat and the electric Blue Cave. This eight-hour coastal loop blends culture, swimming, and shoreline history with clear, practical tips for timing and preparation.
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You push off from Kotor as the morning light draws a silver edge along the bay. The town's red roofs shrink behind you and the boat slips into a waterway that feels like a fjord pretending to be the Adriatic—steep limestone rising on both sides, pine-scented slopes dripping down to the shore. For the next eight hours, the boat becomes a small moving island: a chance to trade stone streets for salt wind, fishing villages for hidden coves, and the constant attention of the shore for the slow luxury of distance.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to board a boat and step on/off tender unassisted
Wildlife
History
Boka Bay’s towns were shaped by Venetian and Austro-Hungarian rule; Perast’s church on Our Lady of the Rocks is a man-made islet created by sailors over centuries.
Conservation
The bay is ecologically sensitive—avoid single-use plastics, use reef-safe sunscreen, and follow guidance about anchoring to protect seagrass beds.
Reserve your spot on the Full Day Sailing Boat Tour of Boka Bay today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Take motion-sickness meds ahead of time
The bay is usually calm but can get choppy; take prevention before boarding if you’re prone to seasickness.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a hat
You’ll be exposed on deck for long periods; protect skin and gear with reef-safe sunblock.
Non-slip deck shoes or sandals
Rigid soles with grip make boarding tenders and stepping onto rocky shores safer.
Small dry bag for electronics
Keep phones and cameras safe during swims and when moving between boat and shore.
Non-slip deck shoes
Grip for boarding, wet decks, and rocky shore landings.
Light windbreaker
Afternoon wind off the bay can be cool, especially in spring and autumn.
spring
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
Stops include swimming in coves and near the Blue Cave when conditions allow.
summer
Small waterproof dry bag
Protects phone, wallet, and camera during wet transfers and swims.