Blue Cave & Boka Bay speedboat tour from Kotor

Speedboat access to the Blue Cave without the logistics

A private speedboat tour from Kotor reaches the Blue Cave, one of Montenegro's premier natural attractions, in three hours with free swimming time. The route also passes Our Lady of the Rocks, the Submarine Tunnels near Rose, and Mamula Island, with snorkelling equipment provided and a live English or Croatian-speaking guide aboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bay of Kotor20m
2. Our Lady of the Rocks20m

Blue Cave and Boka Bay sightseeing

• Cruise through Boka Bay
• Pass by Perast town
• Visit Our Lady of the Rocks island
• See Submarine Tunnels near Rose village
• Pass by Mamula Island
• Swim and explore Blue Cave

The experience

The Blue Cave sits in a remote corner of the Adriatic, which is why most visitors never see it. This tour solves that by running you out in a speedboat instead of the hours-long drive and ferry combination a car would demand. You get three hours total, with the boat doing the navigation while you watch the Bay of Kotor unfold: a UNESCO-protected stretch ranked among the 28 most beautiful bays in the world. The route passes Perast, a small town built into the coastline, and stops at Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial island created centuries ago by sinking old ships loaded with stones to build a breakwater.

The Submarine Tunnels near the village of Rose are next: three tunnels built by the Yugoslav Army with fake rock coverings designed to hide them from satellites. Then comes Mamula Island, a former military fortress now sitting in crystalline water. When you reach the Blue Cave itself, you have free time to swim at your own pace. Snorkelling gear is on board, and the shimmering blue water inside the cave is the reason the detour exists.

Bottled water and soda are provided. WiFi is available on request. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and all areas are suitable for all fitness levels. A live guide speaks English or Croatian throughout.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment.
• bottled water and soda.
• WiFi on request.
• live guide in English or Croatian.
• fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

Audio guideSpanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boka Bliss Boats

Is this one for you?This is a private speedboat tour, so you're not sharing the boat with other groups. The pace and stops are yours to control. It suits anyone arriving in Kotor with a free afternoon who wants to see the Blue Cave without spending a full day on logistics or driving.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

What makes the Blue Cave so hard to reach on your own?

The Blue Cave sits along the rugged Luštica Peninsula coastline in a remote location, which is why the speedboat approach from Kotor is the practical way to visit. Driving there would take hours and involve multiple transfers. The boat cuts through the water directly.

How much time do you actually get to swim in the Blue Cave?

The tour runs three hours total, and you have free time to swim at your own pace once the boat reaches the cave. The exact duration depends on the day's schedule, but swimming is the main event at that stop.

What is Our Lady of the Rocks, and why is it on the route?

Our Lady of the Rocks is one of two islets off Perast in the Bay of Kotor. It's an artificial island built over centuries by sinking old ships loaded with rocks to create a breakwater, and it's one of the most recognizable landmarks in the bay.

Do you need to bring your own snorkelling gear?

No. Snorkelling equipment is included and provided on board, so you can jump in the water at the Blue Cave without packing anything extra.

Is this tour suitable if you have mobility concerns?

Yes. The speedboat is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces on board are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.