Boka Bay Blue Cave Boat Tour with Drinks & Local Guide

Summary

Swim in the Blue Cave & cruise Boka Bay with a local guide

You’ll cruise Boka Bay with a local guide, swim inside Montenegro’s famous Blue Cave, and visit Our Lady of the Rocks island where legends linger in every stone. With free drinks on board and plenty of time to soak up views or chat with locals, you’ll leave with memories that stick long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was how the light bounced off the water in Boka Bay — not just blue, but this shifting silver that made me squint and laugh at myself for forgetting sunglasses. Our guide, Marko, waved us aboard with a grin like we were old friends. He handed out cold drinks (I went for the local juice, though some folks grabbed beers) and pointed out little fishing boats bobbing near the shore. The air smelled salty, but also faintly piney from the hills behind us. I kept thinking: this is Montenegro, right here.

We cruised past villages that looked almost painted on, all stone walls and red roofs. Marko told us stories about the bay — he said it’s one of the 25 most beautiful in the world, which sounded like a big claim until you see how the sea just folds into those mountains. When we stopped near Mamula Island (he called it “Montenegro’s Alcatraz,” which made me snort), we couldn’t go ashore since it’s some fancy resort now, but honestly, just seeing its round shape rising out of nowhere was enough. Someone tried to take a selfie and nearly dropped their phone — Marko caught it one-handed without missing a beat.

The main event was swimming in the Blue Cave. I’d seen photos before but didn’t expect that weird electric blue under your feet — like someone switched on an underwater lamp. The water was cold at first; then you get used to it and don’t want to leave. There was this moment when everyone went quiet inside the cave except for our splashing and echoes bouncing off rock walls. I still think about that silence sometimes.

On our way back, we stopped at Our Lady of the Rocks — this tiny man-made island with a church built stone by stone over centuries (Marko said fishermen started it after finding an icon there). The church bells rang as we got close; I’m not religious but something about that sound felt grounding after all that open sea. We wandered around for a bit before heading back to port, sunburned and happy — or maybe just full of salt air and stories.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Blue Cave and Boka Bay Tour

• Cruise through Boka Bay (pass by)
• Swim in the Blue Cave
• Admire Mamula island from boat (pass by)
• Visit Our Lady of the Rocks island

Top questions

Can you swim in the Blue Cave during this tour?

Yes, swimming inside Montenegro’s Blue Cave is included on this tour.

Is there a stop at Our Lady of the Rocks?

Yes, you’ll stop at Our Lady of the Rocks island to explore.

Are drinks included on this Boka Bay boat tour?

Yes, free drinks are provided during your boat trip.

How many people can join this private Blue Cave adventure?

The boat fits up to 10 people per group booking.

Is there hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; meeting point details are provided after booking.

Can children or infants join this tour?

Yes, infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap during the ride.

Are service animals allowed on board?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Is lunch included in this experience?

No lunch is included; only drinks are provided during your trip.

What’s included

Your day includes a private boat ride through Boka Bay with a friendly local guide at the helm, stops for swimming inside the Blue Cave and exploring Our Lady of the Rocks island, plus free drinks on board so you can relax between adventures before returning to port together.