Boka Bay cruise from Budva: Blue Cave and island stops

Boat through four bays and two UNESCO towns, swimming in turquoise water

A full-day cruise from Budva through Boka Bay visits Kotor's UNESCO Old Town, the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks, and Herceg Novi, with lunch on board and a choice between the Blue Cave or Žanjice Beach. The boat departs from your chosen Budva-area hotel or the Old Town; a guide in English, Italian or Russian narrates the route; the return includes a bus ride back to Budva. Infants travel on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kotor Old Town1h
2. Our Lady of the Rocks30m
3. Blue Cave1h

Cruise through Boka Bay highlights

• Boat ride through Boka Bay to Kotor
• Free time in Kotor Old Town
• Boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks island
• Visit Our Lady of the Rocks
• Free time in Herceg Novi
• Boat ride past Mamula Island with lunch
• Travel to Zanjice Beach via Budva Riviera
• Optional visit to Blue Cave or swim at Zanjice Beach
• Disembark and free time in Tivat
• Return to Budva by bus

The experience

The day starts with a bus ride from Budva to Kotor, where you have free time to walk the UNESCO-listed Old Town before boarding the boat. From there the route passes Perast and follows the bay's inner passages toward Our Lady of the Rocks, a small island with a working church and a history locals still tell. You'll have time to step ashore and look around, then the boat continues past Porto Novi and the old Verige fortifications toward Herceg Novi, where another stretch of free time lets you explore the town on your own pace.

Lunch arrives on board as the boat passes Mamula Island and heads toward the open sea. The afternoon splits: you can either enter the Blue Cave, where the water glows turquoise under the rock ceiling, or swim and relax at Žanjice Beach on the Budva Riviera. The boat passes the larger beaches of Jaz and Ploce on the way. The final stop is Tivat, where Porto Montenegro, a modern marina development, sits at the water's edge and gives you an hour to walk around before the bus takes you back to Budva.

An air-conditioned vehicle handles the Budva-to-Kotor leg and the return journey, so you're not managing transport between stops. The guide travels with the group and speaks English, Italian or Russian depending on the departure you book.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned bus transport from your Budva-area hotel to Kotor and back from Tivat.
• boat ride through Boka Bay with stops at Kotor Old Town, Our Lady of the Rocks, Herceg Novi, and Tivat.
• lunch on board.
• a live guide in English, Italian or Russian.

Options for this experience

5 options

Group tour departing from Sveti StefanGuide in English, Italian or Russian · Available from 7 Jun 2027Pickup point: St. Stefan bus stop, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro

Group tour departing from RafailoviciGuide in English, Italian or Russian · Available from 7 Jun 2027Pickup point: Autobusko Stajalište in Rafailovici. Departure point: the Rafailovici bus stop at Автобусная остановка Рафаиловичи, 2, Bečići, Montenegro

Group tour departing from BeciciGuide in English, Italian or Russian · Available from 7 Jun 2027Pickup point: the local restaurant Stari Hrast, across the road from the Hotel Splendid. Departure point: Stari Hrast, Velja Maslina, 1 Ive Lole Ribara, Budva 85310, Montenegro

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Group tour departing from Old Town BudvaGuide in English, Italian or Russian · Available from 7 Jun 2027Pickup point: this stop near Casino "ADMIRAL" in Budva, which is the closest pickup location to Old Town Budva.

Group tour departing from Slavija, BudvaGuide in English, Italian or Russian · Available from 7 Jun 2027Pickup point: Slavija. Departure point: Slavija Bus Station, E65, Budva, Montenegro

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 Jun 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 250

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Russian

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.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.

Paid on site€ 3

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Atlantix Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the Blue Cave option if you want to swim in the cave's waters, or pick Žanjice Beach if you prefer a calmer swimming spot: both fit into one nine-hour day starting from Budva.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 is Our Lady of the Rocks and why do people visit it on this cruise?

Our Lady of the Rocks is a small island in Boka Bay with a working church and a history tied to local legend. The cruise stops there long enough to go ashore, see the church, and walk around the island before returning to the boat.

Can I swim in the Blue Cave or do I just look at it from the boat?

You can swim in the Blue Cave's turquoise water. The cave visit is optional on this cruise. You can choose it or spend the afternoon at Žanjice Beach instead, depending on what appeals to you.

How much free time do I get in Kotor Old Town?

Kotor Old Town is the first stop after the bus ride from Budva. You have free time to explore the UNESCO-listed streets and squares before boarding the boat for the rest of the day.

Does the price include lunch?

Lunch is served on board as the boat travels past Mamula Island in the afternoon. Food and drinks beyond the included meal are not covered by the tour price.

Which Budva area hotels does the tour pick up from?

The cruise offers five departure points: Old Town Budva, Rafailovici, Bečići, Sveti Stefan, and Slavija in Budva. You choose your pickup location when you book.

How long is the whole day from start to finish?

The cruise runs nine hours total, including the bus rides to Kotor and back to Budva from Tivat, the boat time through the bay, and free time at each stop.