Boka Bay sailing tour from Kotor: Blue Cave swim

Sail from Kotor to swim in the Blue Cave and explore quiet coastal towns

A full-day sailing tour of Boka Bay departing from Kotor visits Perast, Tivat, Luštica and Herceg Novi, with a guided stop at Our Lady of the Rocks and a swim in the Blue Cave. The 8-hour route keeps groups small and away from the crowds that fill the shore. Light refreshments, bottled water and snacks are included throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailing tour of Boka Bay

• Start from Kotor
• Visit Perast
• Guided tour of Our Lady of the Rocks church and museum
• Pass by private island
• Visit Tivat
• Visit Luštica
• Visit Herceg Novi
• Swim in the Blue Cave

The experience

The boat leaves Kotor and sails into Boka Bay, the fjord-like inlet on Montenegro's Adriatic coast that narrows and deepens as you move through it. Perast sits on the northern shore, a small walled town where two islets lie just offshore. One holds Our Lady of the Rocks, a 15th-century church and museum the guide takes you through. The other is private and closed to visitors, but the boat passes close enough to see it. From there the route continues to Tivat and Luštica, each a different angle on the bay's geography and the villages built into it.

The Blue Cave is the swim stop, a sea cave on the Luštica peninsula where the water is deep and clear. You get time to swim and float there before the boat heads toward Herceg Novi, the largest town on the bay's southern edge. The full day is 8 hours on the water and ashore, which means you see the main landmarks without the pace of a rushed itinerary. A professional English-speaking guide narrates the route and handles the stops. Light refreshments, bottled water and snacks come throughout the day, and fuel is included in the price.

The tour runs as a full-day option or a half-day version at checkout. Pick the length that fits your schedule. Pickup from your Kotor accommodation is included. Public transportation to the departure point is also available if you prefer to make your own way.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• light refreshments and bottled water.
• snacks throughout the day.
• fuel surcharge.
• guided entry to Our Lady of the Rocks church and museum.
• swim time in the Blue Cave.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sailing boat tour lasting a full dayUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00An 8-hour sailing boat tour of Boka Bay, an excellent way to take in the scenery and get away from the town's crowds during the hottest summer months. Pickup is included.

Sailing boat tour lasting a half dayUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00A 4-hour sailing boat tour of Boka Bay, an excellent way to take in the scenery and get away from the town's crowds during the hottest summer months. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 44 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Kotour

Is this one for you?The full-day option suits travelers who want to see the whole bay and have a full morning and afternoon on the water. The half-day tour works if you're splitting your day between sailing and other activities in Kotor or nearby towns. Either way, the small-group format and the included guide mean you're not navigating the bay on your own or joining a massive group.

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Top questions

What is Our Lady of the Rocks and why is it worth the stop?

Our Lady of the Rocks is a 15th-century church and museum built on one of two small islets off the coast of Perast. The guide takes you through the church and its collection during the tour, and it's one of the few structures you actually enter on the day.

Can I swim in the Blue Cave, and how much time do I get there?

Yes, the Blue Cave is a designated swim stop where you get time in the water. The exact duration depends on the group's pace, but it's built into the itinerary as the main swimming moment of the day.

What's the difference between the full-day and half-day sailing tours?

Both tours visit the same main stops (Perast, the Blue Cave, and the other bays), but the full-day tour (8 hours) covers more ground and includes Herceg Novi, while the half-day option is shorter and covers fewer destinations. Choose based on how much time you want to spend on the water.

Is the boat crowded, and how many people typically go?

The tour is designed to keep groups small and away from the crowds that gather on the shore. Exact group size varies by departure, but the boat format and the bay's layout mean you're not packed in with dozens of other tourists.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in most conditions typical for the Adriatic coast. If weather makes sailing unsafe, the operator will reschedule or offer an alternative. Check the booking confirmation for the specific weather policy.