Diving in Kotor Bay: Blue Cave & Our Lady of the Rocks
The Blue Cave's water glows from below because sunlight hits the entrance at exactly the right angle.
A 4-hour speedboat diving trip from Kotor explores the bay's main sites: Our Lady of the Rocks islet (20 minutes to walk the museum and church), the Blue Cave where you swim inside and outside with snorkeling mask, Mamula fortress (passed by boat), an old submarine base, and a beach stop at Žanjic. Hotel pickup is included. Snorkeling gear and water are provided.
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Explore Kotor Bay and Blue Cave
- Start speedboat tour from Kotor
- Stop at Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Walk around the island and visit museum
- Visit ex-submarine base
- Pass by Mamula island fortress
- Swim and snorkel in Blue Cave
- Stop at Žanjic beach for swim or lunch
- Our Lady of the Rocks 30m
- Blue Cave 30m
What’s included
- Snorkeling mask.
- bottled water and beer.
- free hotel or apartment pickup from Kotor.
Times
- Every day 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00
Last departure this season: 15 Nov
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Kotor, then a speedboat ride out to Our Lady of the Rocks. You'll have about 20 minutes on the islet to walk around, visit the museum, and see the old church before heading back to the boat. The skipper explains the island's history and how it was built as you explore.
From there, the boat travels toward the open sea, passing Mamula fortress (under construction, so no landing) and stopping at an old submarine base used after World War II. The main event is the Blue Cave, a natural landmark roughly 300 square meters with two boat entrances. Sunlight refracts through the openings so the water appears to glow from underneath. You'll swim both inside and outside the cave with a snorkeling mask provided. The boat carries the gear you need, and bottled water and beer are on hand throughout the trip.
The final stop is Žanjic beach, where you can swim again or take time for lunch if you've brought food. The whole outing runs about four and a half hours from start to finish.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to get in the water to swim and snorkel at each stop, rather than viewing from the boat, and if a small-group speedboat suits you better than a larger coach tour.
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Top questions
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 what can you do there?
Our Lady of the Rocks is an islet in front of the ancient city of Perast with a museum and old church inside. You get roughly 20 minutes to walk around the island and visit both buildings to see the history of how it was built.
Can you actually swim inside the Blue Cave or just look at it from the boat?
You swim both inside and outside the Blue Cave. The boat is equipped with snorkeling masks, and the cave has two entrances wide enough for boats to enter, so you'll get in the water there.
What's included in the price and what do I need to bring?
Snorkeling mask, bottled water, beer, and free hotel pickup from Kotor are included. Lunch is not provided, so bring food if you want to eat during the beach stop, and note that entry to Lady of the Rocks museum costs extra.
How long does the whole trip take?
The tour runs about four and a half hours from pickup at your hotel through all the stops and back.
Diving in Kotor Bay: Blue Cave & Our Lady of the Rocks
4h 30m · EN
from € 500 per group
≈ US$ 568 in your currency
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