Snorkeling in Budva: Private Boat with Island Stop

Boat out to an island, snorkel gear in hand, then a second beach before heading back

A two-hour private boat snorkeling experience in Budva takes you to an island 20 minutes offshore where you get snorkeling equipment and time in the water, then to a second beach for swimming. Your guide is a local who speaks English and shares historical background of the coastline and old town as you travel. Drinks are offered during the trip. Children are welcome from age 13.

The experience

The boat leaves Budva and heads toward an island stop where the real snorkeling happens. On the way, you see the city coastline, the old town and the surrounding nature from the water. Your guide narrates the history of the places you pass, so you're not just watching the scenery. You're learning why it matters. The pace is unhurried. This is not a race between stops.

At the island, you get snorkeling equipment and time to explore the underwater life at your own speed. You can snorkel as much or as little as you want, or simply swim and float if you prefer. The guide stays with the group, so there's always someone who knows the water and the spot. After this stop, the boat continues to a second beach where you can swim again before the return to Budva.

The whole experience runs two hours. Drinks are available during the trip. The boat is private, so it's just your group, whether that's a couple, a family, friends traveling together, or a solo traveler. The guide speaks English and has lived in Budva, so the local knowledge is genuine, not rehearsed.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• drinks during the trip.
• English-speaking local guide.
• two hours on the water with stops at an island and a second beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (30 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 60 years) · Youth (13 to 29 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10 · max 5 per booking

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Boat Trip Budva

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Budva without a car or don't want to arrange your own boat. The private boat means your group sets the pace, and the guide handles navigation and the snorkeling stops, so you show up and step aboard.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 29 years). Under 13: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

How far out is the island where we snorkel?

The island is about 20 minutes by boat from Budva. It's close enough to reach quickly but far enough to feel like you've left the main coast behind.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

No. The guide teaches you the simple way of snorkeling and going underwater, so beginners are welcome. You control how deep or far you go.

What's included in the two hours?

Snorkeling equipment, drinks during the trip, and the guide's time. The two hours covers travel to the island, time in the water there, travel to the second beach, and swimming time before returning to Budva.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

You don't have to. At the island, you can snorkel, swim, or simply relax in the water while others explore underwater. Both stops offer time in the sea on your terms.