Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks
Description
Join us for an amazing Boka Bay adventure designed for sailors, art lovers, swimmers, and nature fans. Experience it all – from panoramic views of Boka Bay and Mamula Island to a quick cultural stop at Our Lady of the Rocks islet, and a refreshing dip in the beautiful blue waters of the Blue Cave.
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Itinerary
Begin with a scenic cruise through the Bay of Kotor, enjoying views of historic fishing villages, Mediterranean greenery, and coastal landscapes along the shoreline.
Step onto Our Lady of the Rocks, a captivating man-made island shaped by generations of local seafarers. Explore the historic church, hear the fascinating story of how the island was created, and admire its remarkable collection of artworks, votives, and handcrafted treasures. This unique stop offers an unforgettable glimpse into Montenegro’s maritime history and local traditions. It will be a place where visitors may listen to the fascinating story of the island's beginnings and see the countless works of art, votives, and other handcrafted items.
Pass by Perast, a charming town that thrived during the Venetian era as a maritime hub. Its elegant baroque palaces, centuries-old churches, and narrow stone streets reflect a rich seafaring and cultural heritage.
Experience the magical blue glow of Montenegro’s famous Blue Cave. To preserve this natural wonder, motorized boats now remain outside, ensuring a pristine environment free from engine exhaust and noise. We anchor safely just 10–20 meters from the entrance, letting you swim right into the cave to experience the glowing water up close. Life jackets are provided!
Pass by Mamula Island, a small fortress island with a dramatic history. Built in the 19th century as a military fort and later used as a prison during World War II, the island’s imposing walls and strategic location tell tales of Montenegro’s turbulent past. As you cruise by, hear fascinating stories of its military significance, wartime legends, and the secrets it once held.
Cruise through the narrowest point of the Bay of Kotor, Verige, and reach the Bay of Tivat to explore the former submarine tunnels. Once a top-secret military site, these tunnels are now open to visitors, where you can hear incredible stories of Montenegro’s Cold War history.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour is feasible only during good weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour/activity capacity is a maximum of 25 travelers.
- It is forbidden to swim and to use a drone at Our Lady of the Rocks.
- It is not allowed the enter in swimwear inside the church, Our Lady of The Rocks - you must have at least a T-shirt on.
- We recommend you bring sunglasses, a sunhat, sunscreen, a camera, comfortable shoes or sandals, a jacket for chilly weather, swimwear, a towel, and flip flops.
- During April, May, and October, the church of Our Lady of the Rocks and the museum are open until 5 pm. In June and September until 6 pm, and in July and August until 7 pm. We recommend you dress warmer during the spring and autumn months because it can be chilly.
- If you’re arriving by car, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Heavy traffic is expected around the park — which is also your tour’s starting point — along with delays caused by ongoing roadworks on the main road.
- Please be at the meeting spot at least 30 minutes early. If you miss the tour, you can join the next available slot as agreed with the operator.
- In certain situations, such as challenging weather conditions or high sea waves, the tour itinerary may need to be adjusted and the visit to the Blue Cave may have to be skipped. This is done to ensure the safety and comfort of guests on the tour.
- The Blue Cave water after 6 pm is not the same as it is during daylight
- Blue Cave Entry Update: Motorized boats are no longer allowed inside the cave to protect nature. We anchor safely 10–20m outside the entrance so guests can swim into the magical glowing water. The experience is beautifully peaceful, quiet, and exhaust-free! Life jackets are provided.
Reviews(2,583)
Exciting and fun way to explore what Kotor has to offer. The cave was darker and not as blue in the morning but the current and waves were progressively more aggressive as the tour continued into the late morning. Captain Mike was a great leader and switched our itinerary to see the cave before the church to avoid crowds.
Tour was great and Marco and Sonia were very helpful and very professional. Would highly recommend this tour
Nikola and Lucky were amazing. Very knowledgeable and great guides. Definitely recommend the tour.
The tour arrangements are all good, with a nice speedboat, and clear guidance from the staff; yet there is only 20 minutes in the blue cave might not be enough for some.
Thank you for the feedback! Glad the speedboat and staff guidance were all good. We hear you on the 20 minutes at the Blue Cave, we'll keep looking at how to give guests a bit more time there. Hope to welcome you back soon!
It was a great experience, our skippers were excelent, thank you Nikola and Lucky. They serve water on the boat, which could be lifesaver on a hot sunny day and they were super nice during the whole trip. Recommended experience.
Sam was a great captain. Answered all our questions - fruit at the end was a nice surprise! Wonderful experience.
Thank you so much! Glad Sam answered all your questions and that the fruit at the end was a nice surprise. Hope to welcome you back soon!
The experience in itself was great, to sit in a speed boat, see some WWII submarine hiding caves and then later to swim in a cave. The operator made us feel a bit rushed in many places, where the two places we stopped at we were given 15 min, which is not enough to swim reach the cave swim a bit and come back, it would be better if that was maybe 25min, then the lady of the rocks, we were given tickets to visit the church and with 15 min to get back to the boat, the problem with this time is that it needs 15 min just to finish the queue of people going to the toilet, and longer for the people visiting the church. All of this trip was done in 2:40 where we still have 20 min that we paid for, and that’s why I’m saying this felt a bit rushed by the operator.
Very good tour with Marco and Sonia
Thank you so much! Glad you had a very good tour with Marco and Sonia. Hope to see you again soon!
Marco and Sonia were very nice and did a great job.
Thank you so much! Glad Marco and Sonia were very nice and did a great job. Hope to see you again soon!
Marco & Sonia were super fun the tour was great !
Thank you so much! Glad Marco and Sonia were super fun and made the tour great. Hope to see you again soon!
