Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks tour: Swim & island stops

Swim inside the Blue Cave, then visit two islands in the Bay of Kotor

A guided boat tour from Kotor visits the Blue Cave for a swim stop, passes Mamula Island fortress, and lands at Lady of the Rocks: a 17th-century church on a small island opposite Perast. The tour includes a guide, bottled water and entry to the island. The return journey passes the UNESCO-listed town of Perast. Three hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour to Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks

• Depart from Kotor
• Swim at Blue Cave for 20 minutes
• View Mamula Island fortress
• Enter submarine tunnel nearby
• Visit Lady of the Rocks island
• Enjoy views of Perast on return

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Blue Cave 30m
2. Mamula Fortress 10m
3. Our Lady of the Rocks Entry included 30m

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the tour.
• live English-speaking guide.
• entry to Lady of the Rocks island.

Times

Looking for another day or time? ›

• Every day 09:00 12:00 15:00

Information

Boat tour from Kotor to the Blue Cave with swimming time, plus visits to Mamula Island and Lady of the Rocks church, guided with refreshments.

Group Up to 10 7 similar private tours ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 30 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 20 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (19 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (2 to 5 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

Traveler reviews

5.00 ★★★★★ Exceptional 15 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

The experience

The boat leaves Kotor and heads straight to the Blue Cave on the Lustica Peninsula. You get 20 minutes to swim in the cavern itself: the water inside shifts through shades of blue that shift with the light and the angle you're standing at. After that swim, the tour continues past Mamula Island, where a fortress built in 1853 now stands restored as a protected historical monument at the entrance to Montenegro's coast.

The last stop is Lady of the Rocks, a small island opposite the old town of Perast. A church built in 1630 sits on the island. Entry is included in the tour price. The history of the site runs deep (locals say it was built on a reef where two fishermen found an icon of the Virgin Mary), but the views across to Perast and back toward the bay are what most visitors remember. On the way back to Kotor, you'll see Perast itself, a UNESCO heritage site with stone buildings stacked along the waterfront.

A live English-speaking guide leads the tour, and bottled water is provided throughout. The boat accommodates groups, so you'll travel with other visitors rather than as a private party. Children from age 2 are welcome.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 30 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 20 minutes before departure.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (2 to 5 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Blue Cave and what do you do there?

The Blue Cave is a sea cavern on the Lustica Peninsula where the water inside glows in brilliant shades of blue. You swim in the cave for about 20 minutes during the tour, the only stop where you enter the water.

Is entry to Lady of the Rocks included in the tour price?

Yes, tickets to visit Lady of the Rocks island are included. You land on the island and can enter the 1630 church. The tour does not charge a separate fee for entry.

What is Mamula Island and do you get to go ashore there?

Mamula Island sits at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor and holds a fortress built in 1853, now restored and protected as a historical monument. The tour passes by it as a panoramic stop. You do not land there.

How long is the tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs three hours total. Specific departure times are shown at checkout. The boat leaves from Kotor and returns there at the end.

Operated by Sirius boat tours Kotor. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago