Budva Riviera Speedboat Tour: Hidden Beaches & Caves

Reach the secluded beaches and caves only a boat can access

A 2-hour speedboat tour of the Budva Riviera with a live guide in English or German, departing from Budva and stopping to swim and snorkel at hidden beaches, sea caves and small islands unreachable by land. The tour circles Budva Old Town and Sveti Stefan, passes the royal beaches of King Alexander, and includes snorkeling equipment and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speedboat tour of Budva Riviera

• Panoramic ride around Old Town Budva
• Visit Green Lagoon and Calypso cave
• Swim at Trsteno beach
• Swim at secluded beaches near Sveti Nikola island
• Explore Sveti Nikola cave
• Panoramic ride around Old Town Sveti Stefan
• Panoramic ride past Kings and Queens beaches

The experience

You board a speedboat in Budva for a panoramic ride around the Old Town, where Venetian medieval architecture sits alongside traditional Montenegrin stone buildings. From there the boat heads to the Green Lagoon and the Calypso cave tucked behind Mogren beach, then cuts across open water to Trsteno beach: fine sand and turquoise shallows where you swim and snorkel. The second half of the tour reaches the secluded beaches behind Sveti Nikola island, accessible only by boat and rarely crowded. You explore the Sveti Nikola cave and swim in the clear water before the boat swings past the panoramic coastline around Sveti Stefan and the Kings Beach and Queens Beach, the former royal residence of King Alexander of Yugoslavia.

A guide narrates in English or German throughout, pointing out the cultural and historical layers of the coast. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and bottled water is included. The whole tour runs 2 hours, compact enough to fit a free afternoon but long enough to reach the hidden stops that define the Riviera. Children from age 2 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and bottled water.
• live guide commentary in English or German.
• swimming stops at Trsteno beach and the secluded beaches of Sveti Nikola island.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 Aug 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and German

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Speedboat Budva

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to reach the hidden beaches and caves of the Budva Riviera that are only accessible by boat. The 2-hour duration fits between other activities without eating a full day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 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.

Can I swim and snorkel on this speedboat tour of Budva?

Yes. The tour includes two dedicated swimming and snorkeling stops: Trsteno beach, where the sand is fine and the water turquoise, and the secluded beaches behind Sveti Nikola island. Snorkeling equipment is provided.

What is the Calypso cave and where is it on the tour?

The Calypso cave sits behind Mogren beach and is one of the first stops after leaving Budva Old Town. The boat passes it on the panoramic ride through the Green Lagoon.

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

The tour runs 2 hours. Specific departure times are available when you book. Public transportation options are nearby if you need to reach the departure point.