Kotor: Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour
Description
This 3-hour boat tour from Kotor offers an unforgettable way to experience the highlights of Boka Bay. Visit the iconic Our Lady of the Rocks island and explore its historic church and museums. Discover the Submarine Base from the Yugoslavian era for a glimpse into Montenegro’s military history. Admire Mamula Island with its 19th-century fort and breathtaking views, and swim in the magical Blue Cave with its stunning blue light. Combining history, adventure, scenic beauty and swimming, this tour offers a one-of-a-kind perspective of the Adriatic that you won’t find anywhere else.
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On the beggining of the tour, you will have a 20min from our speedboat to enjoy beautiful view of Kotor Bay on our way to other touristic attractions. We will travel along the coast and you will have a time to expirience the spirit of old fisherman's villages dating from many centuries in the past (Muo, Prcanj, Stoliv), incredieble forests and nature which are representing Kotor together with amazing architectural buildings like churches, old stone houses etc.
The single street Old Town of Perast, located in Boka Bay at the edge of the St. Ivan hill, is considered the oldest settlement in Boka Bay as some discovered evidence of Neolithic culture found here dating back to 3500 years BC. Today Perast presents the worldly distinction as an important protected UNESCO world heritage site. The former city of captains and seafarers and today’s recognized luxury tourist destination records life in the town for eight centuries. Its position with the view of the whole Bay, including its two islands 'Our Lady of the Rock' and 'St George', represents a top tourist attraction in Montenegro. Easily reachable by waterway from the Bay of Kotor and Tivat makes it an inevitable tourist spot.
The Island Our Lady of the Rocks, was made as an artificial island, which according to the stories was made by the seaman from Perast and Kotor, who on their big sail boats brought big stones. On the island there is a church. According to a legend, fisherman from Perast, after a shipwreck near the island, have found a icon of the Holy Mother of God with the Christ on a sea rock, so as the customs say they vowed to build a church on the island. They have built the church in 1630. As the island had to be maintained, the seaman continued to bring the stones, so that tradition is alive even today. Dress code notice: Entry to Our Lady of the Rocks is not allowed in swimwear. Both men and women must wear appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and modest-length shorts, skirt, or dress).
At the Lustica Peninsula we are going inside of hidden Submarine Base built during world wars for Yugoslavian army. (We are not going on Peninsula by foot, we are going into Submarine Base which is entered by speedboat.
Mamula Island Island Mamula is located at the entrance of the bay between Lustica and Herceg Novi. The fort on the island which covers almost 90% of the area, was built in 1853 by Austro-Hungarian admiral Lazar Mamula to prevent the enemies to enter the Bay of Kotor. After 1942, the fort was turned into a concentration camp during the period of Mussolini.
As you glide toward this natural sea cave, sunlight reflects off the white seabed, creating the famous glowing turquoise-blue water that makes the Blue Cave so unique. Starting from the 21st of May, boats are no longer allowed to enter the Blue Cave, so guests can experience it only by swimming inside from the entrance. We will stop here for 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to swim, float, and enjoy one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(258)
Sunset boat tour was amazing. All the same sites, stops and information as the daytime, but with the most beautiful sun setting behind the mountains. I did a tour previous to this in a different city and can say the boat operation was so much smoother, navigating waves and other boats. Definitely recommend! Always bring a sweater or blanket because it gets cold on water, with wind, when sun goes down.
It took us 1.5 hours to get off our cruise ship. I left messages for Aquaholic Speedboat tours and Get your guide. I called the phone numbers for Aqualholic on our booking document and left a message. I called the number for Aqualholic on our reminder booking notification - NUMBER WAS NOT VALID. All in an attempt to state that we were on our way and currently on the tender. We arrived 3 minutes late and were informed the boat left, NO REFUND, NO OTHER TOUR.
Hello, We’re sorry that your cruise ship’s tender was delayed. However, your review contains inaccurate information. Our phone number is correct and fully operational, and we did not receive any calls or messages from you. It appears you contacted GetYourGuide rather than us. Our booking confirmation clearly states that guests must arrive 30 minutes before departure. This is especially important in Kotor, where cruise tender operations can be unpredictable. By your own account, you arrived 3 minutes after the scheduled departure time, which means you were actually 33 minutes later than the required meeting time. Unfortunately, waiting was not an option. The majority of our guests that day were also cruise passengers from other ships with strict return times. Delaying the departure for one booking could have caused dozens of other guests to miss their ships and lose part of their experience. We understand your disappointment, but cruise tender delays are outside our control and cannot be accommodated at the expense of other guests. For this reason, the booking was treated in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions. We hope you’ll have the opportunity to visit Kotor again under better circumstances.
Was a great little trip to see 3 of Montenegro's awesome sights! Be aware that you have to swim to get to the Blue Cave. It's not a long distance, but if you're not a very strong swimmer (like me) it may be tiring. I recommend a life jacket. Also, if you're familiar with the Blue Cave in Croatia, this is NOT the same thing. Very blue and very pretty and still worth seeing, but not glowing like the Croatian cave. The speedboat was very comfortable; the guide and driver were super friendly and accommodating. Also, 20 minutes may seem a short ammount of time to be at the Our Lady of the Rocks Church, but it is a very small island and church, so I found it to be perfect. Although you do a drive-by of Perast, you do not stop. I recommend going to visit the town on your own, though!
My friends and I had an amazing time with our captain Milan! He was amazing at showing us all the important spots and really adding to us having the best time ever. He also had the best playlist that added to the vibe. Such a great deal and will definitely be back if ever in Kotor!
Thank you so much for such an amazing experience yesterday. Nikolai was our skipper, he was brilliant in handling the boat and so knowledgeable on history of the area. He really made the trip great with his friendly banter and sense of humor. Paying the extra to get off at the island of the lady of our rocks was worth it I would highly recommend your company to anyone who wants to do this trip.
Milan was friendly and very patient with our group, one of whom needed extra time and care getting on and off the boat. He paid attention to us and ensured we all had a fabulous trip, as well as telling us interesting facts along the way.
Phone number given in the confirmation email was not valid. Phone number given on the ticket was not answered. We started the tendering process at 7:45 for a 9:00 am tour. When it was evident that we would be close, I messaged the tour company and called 4 times. No response. We arrived at 9:03 and we told we were “no shows”. No refund. No other tour available!
We must respectfully disagree with your account of the events. The phone number provided in your confirmation email and on your ticket is valid and actively monitored. We have records showing that our team was available and operating that morning. According to our records, you arrived after the scheduled departure time. Our check-in and boarding procedures require guests to arrive before departure, as tours cannot be delayed without affecting other passengers and operational schedules. While we understand that tendering from a cruise ship can sometimes cause delays, arrival logistics remain the responsibility of the guest. Unfortunately, once a tour has departed and guests are classified as no-shows, we are unable to issue a refund in accordance with the booking terms accepted at the time of purchase. We regret that you missed the tour, but the circumstances described in your review do not accurately reflect our records of the event.
Worst boat trip i’ve ever experienced. Boat broke down and the driver had absolutely no idea what he was doing and how to drive the boat. Jovana and the crew were not helpful at all, and we were left sunbathing in extreme heat
Fantastic Speedboat Adventure with Aquaholics in the Bay of Kotor! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We took a speedboat tour with Aquaholics and it was one of the highlights of our Montenegro trip. The tour included several wonderful stops: - Our Lady of the Rocks – a beautiful small island church. - Submarine Tunnel – a fascinating post-Cold War site. - The Blue Caves – stunning glowing blue waters (we could have swum but chose to just soak in the view). The highlight was definitely the Skipper Vasko and his assistant Jack. Both were friendly, professional, safety-conscious, and genuinely fun to be around. They kept the energy high and made the whole trip feel playful and relaxed. A big personal thank you to them for letting us ride at the bow – it absolutely elevated the experience, especially with the wind in our faces and the incredible scenery flying by! The pricing was very reasonable for a full 3-hour round trip. Everything ran smoothly with no rushing – perfectly timed and well organised from pickup to drop-off. Highly recommended if you want to see the best of the Bay of Kotor by speedboat. Thanks again Vasko and Jack Sir 😉
We made a super nice trip. Uros has shown us a lot. After the swim stop, the weather changed. It started raining and thunderstorms Urros kept us safe in a cave until the storms had gone. Something different again. We enjoyed Uros thank you for a nice boat trip.
