Kotor: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks Speedboat with Swimming
Three hours on the water, four stops, and the chance to see dolphins.
You board a speedboat in Kotor and spend three hours swimming in the Blue Cave with snorkelling gear provided, exploring a WWII submarine tunnel and Mamula Island with your skipper's narration, visiting the 15th-century island church of Our Lady of the Rocks, and watching for dolphins across the bay. Everything (entry fees, equipment, insurance, and an English-speaking guide) is included in one price, so you show up and go.
Step-by-step itinerary
Luxury boat tour of Kotor Bay
- Depart from Kotor
- Pass by Porto Montenegro views
- Stop at Our Lady of the Rocks island
- Visit submarine tunnels
- Pass Mamula Island
- Swim and dive in Blue Cave
- Return to Kotor
- Our Lady of the Rocks Entry included 20m
- Tivat Municipality passing by
- Mamula Fortress passing by
What’s included
Your three-hour tour includes a licensed English-speaking skipper, life jackets, snorkelling equipment, entry to the Blue Cave, a pass through the WWII submarine tunnel, a stop at Mamula Island, a visit to the 15th-century Church of Our Lady of the Rocks on its artificial island, water, raincoats, fuel, insurance, and background music throughout the journey.
- Every day 09:00 12:00 15:00
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Speedboat tour from Kotor Bay: swim in the Blue Cave, visit an island church, explore WWII submarine tunnels and Mamula Island. Snorkelling gear and skipper included.
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The experience
The submarine tunnel is the first thing that hits you, not the cave, not the church, but the narrow passage carved into the rock where boats hid during World War II. Your skipper knows the story, and it's the kind of detail that sticks with you long after you're back on land. The speedboat leaves Kotor Bay and moves fast enough that you feel the spray, slow enough that you can actually see what's happening: Tivat's luxury marina slides past on one side, then the tunnel opens up ahead, dark and cool and somehow still holding its secrets. After that comes Mamula Island, another piece of the war: a former prison now standing empty in the water, and the skipper will tell you why it matters.
The Blue Cave is where the boat stops for real. The water inside is so clear and so blue that it doesn't look like water at all: more like you're floating in light. Snorkelling equipment is on board, so you don't have to bring your own or rent it separately. You can jump in and swim, or if you're feeling brave, there's cliff jumping from the rocks. The cave itself is small enough that you can see the whole thing, but the color is what stays with you. After the cave, the boat heads to Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial island built at the end of the 15th century with a Roman Catholic church sitting on it. It's the kind of place that looks impossible until you're standing on it, and the views back toward Perast are the ones you'll use for your phone background.
The whole thing runs three hours, which sounds short until you realize how much is packed in. Life jackets, snorkelling gear, water, and a licensed English-speaking skipper are all included. You're not stopping to sort out rentals or wondering if the guide knows what he's talking about. The boat is built for this kind of tour, not a generic sightseeing cruise that passes things without letting you touch them. If dolphins show up, they show up. It's not guaranteed, but the skipper knows where to look. Bring a towel and sunscreen, wear something you don't mind getting wet, and book an early departure if you can. The light on the water is different in the morning.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian and Serbian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 6).
How long is the boat tour from Kotor?
Three hours total, including four stops and travel time between them.
Can you swim in the Blue Cave?
Yes. Snorkelling equipment is provided, and you can swim, snorkel, or cliff jump in the cave's clear water.
What is included in the tour price?
Life jackets, snorkelling gear, water, raincoats, fuel, entry to the Blue Cave, a licensed English-speaking skipper, insurance, and music.
What is the submarine tunnel stop?
A WWII-era tunnel where submarines were hidden during the Second World War. The boat passes through, and the skipper explains its history.
Will we see dolphins?
Dolphins are sometimes spotted in the bay, but sightings are not guaranteed. The skipper knows where to look.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The tour is wheelchair accessible, though boarding and exiting the speedboat may require assistance.
What should I bring?
A towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Everything else (safety gear, snorkelling equipment, water) is provided.
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Kotor: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks Speedboat with Swimming
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