Kotor Bay & Blue Cave private boat tour: 3 hours with snorkeling

Swim into the iridescent Blue Cave on Kotor's most-visited boat route

A 3-hour private boat tour of Kotor Bay that takes you to the Blue Cave (the largest of many caves on Lustica Peninsula), where you snorkel in its iridescent waters for 30 minutes. The route also passes the Old Submarine Base and Mamula island, and stops at Our Lady of the Rocks for 30 minutes to visit the man-made island's church and museum. Beer, bottled water and snorkeling equipment are included. An English-speaking guide leads the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Blue Cave30m
2. Our Lady of the Rocks30m

Kotor Bay and Blue Cave tour

• Visit ex-submarine base
• View island Mamula
• Visit Blue Cave for 30 minutes
• Stop at Our Lady of the Rocks island for 30 minutes

The experience

The boat leaves Kotor and heads straight for the Blue Cave, the main draw of this route. You'll spend about 30 minutes in and around the cave itself, snorkeling in the water that reflects the distinctive blue light the cave is famous for. The cave is the largest of several both above and below the waterline on Lustica Peninsula, and the iridescent effect is what makes it worth the trip. It's the detail that stays with visitors.

On the way out, you pass the Old Submarine Base, a relic from after World War II, and get a panoramic view of Mamula island, which served as a prison and concentration camp during both world wars. The return leg stops at Our Lady of the Rocks, a man-made island with a Catholic church and a small museum about Perast's history. You get 30 minutes to walk around and look inside. The boat carries beer and bottled water throughout, and snorkeling equipment is provided, so you don't need to bring your own.

The tour runs three hours total and works as a private booking, so the departure time and pace are yours to set within that window. Groups can range from 7 to 15 passengers depending on which option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Beer and bottled water throughout the tour.
• snorkeling equipment for use at the Blue Cave.
• an English-speaking guide for the full 3 hours.
• stops at the Blue Cave (30 minutes), Our Lady of the Rocks island and its museum (30 minutes), with views of the Old Submarine Base and Mamula island along the way.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private 3-hour boat trip to the Bay of Kotor and Blue Cave, with free drinksUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

For groups of 7 to 11 peopleUp to 11 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00For groups of more than 7 people

For 11 to 15 passengersUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00For 11 to 15 passengers

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

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Paid on site€ 5

Prices and times updated 21 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by MontenegroGlobe

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to snorkel in the Blue Cave itself rather than just see it from the boat: the 30-minute stop in the water is what sets this route apart. The private format means you control the departure time, which matters if you want to fit the tour around the rest of your day in Kotor.

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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 exactly is the Blue Cave and why is it so popular?

The Blue Cave is the largest of many caves on Lustica Peninsula, both above and below the waterline. It's famous for the iridescent blue light that reflects throughout the water inside it: that distinctive color is what makes it one of Montenegro's most-visited attractions and the centerpiece of this tour.

Do I get to snorkel inside the Blue Cave itself?

Yes. You spend about 30 minutes at the Blue Cave snorkeling in the water, which is where you see the iridescent blue effect the cave is known for. Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour.

What is Our Lady of the Rocks and how much time do I spend there?

Our Lady of the Rocks is a man-made island with a Catholic church and a museum about the history of Perast. The tour stops there for 30 minutes on the return, giving you time to walk around and visit the museum if you want to.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes beer and bottled water throughout, snorkeling equipment, and an English-speaking guide. The boat, all stops and the 3-hour route are included. You don't need to arrange transport to the dock separately.

Can I book this for a specific group size?

The tour is private, so you choose your group size at checkout: either 7 to 11 passengers or 11 to 15 passengers. The boat and guide are yours for the full 3 hours either way.