Snorkeling in Herceg Novi Bay: Blue Cave & private speedboat

Swim in the Blue Cave, snorkel near Zanjic island, and taste local wine on the water

A 2-hour private speedboat snorkeling tour in Herceg Novi Bay near Kotor, departing from a dock closest to your hotel. You swim in the Blue Cave, snorkel near Zanjic island in Miriste lagoon, the bay's clearest water, and visit Mamula Fortress and a submarine tunnel, with an English-speaking skipper-guide, snorkeling gear, towels and homemade wine included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Herceg Novi Bay by speedboat

• Pick up at agreed dock
• Visit Mamula Fortress island
• Swim in Blue Cave
• Take photos at Blue Cave
• Visit Miriste lagoon near Fort Arza
• Enjoy homemade wine tasting
• Snorkel near Zanjic island
• Hear story of submarine tunnel
• Pass by village of Rose
• Return to departure point

The experience

The speedboat picks you up at the dock nearest your hotel and heads straight for Mamula Fortress, an island fortress turned luxury resort with stories tied to its past as a prison. From there the route runs to the Blue Cave, where sunlight reflects off the rock walls and turns the water brilliant blue. You swim here, then move on to Miriste lagoon, guarded by Fort Arza and known for having the clearest water in the entire bay: visible the moment you arrive. This is where you put on snorkeling gear and explore the underwater world close to Zanjic island.

The skipper-guide stays with you throughout, pointing out details about the places you pass: a submarine tunnel stretching a hundred meters with depths between 3.5 and five meters, and the village of Rose on the way back. At Miriste lagoon you linger longer than at other stops, tasting homemade wine made specifically for the tour and taking in the sounds and smells of the bay. The whole outing runs two hours from departure to return.

What’s included

• Private speedboat transportation with English-speaking skipper-guide.
• snorkeling equipment and clean towels.
• bottled water and homemade local wine.
• fuel surcharge.
• WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 79 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boccato DMC Montenegro

Is this one for you?The English-speaking skipper-guide narrates throughout, so you follow the stories about Mamula, the submarine tunnel and the bay's history without needing to read or translate. The two-hour length fits easily into a morning or afternoon without dominating your day in Kotor.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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's the Blue Cave like when you get there?

The Blue Cave is a natural wonder at the entrance to Boka Bay where sunlight reflects off the rock walls and creates brilliant blue water. You swim inside it during the tour.

Where exactly do you snorkel on this tour?

You snorkel near Zanjic island in Miriste lagoon, which is known for having the cleanest water in the entire bay and is guarded by Fort Arza.

Is the wine included, or do I pay extra?

Homemade local wine made specially for the tour is included. You taste it at Miriste lagoon during the longer stop there.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is provided, along with clean towels and bottled water for the whole tour.

How does pickup work?

The skipper-guide picks you up at the dock closest to your hotel at an agreed time, so there's no separate transport to arrange.