Blue Cave (Plava Spilja) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Blue Cave in 2026?

There’s no admission fee to visit the Blue Cave, but since you need a boat to reach it, most travelers join a guided tour. Speedboat tours from nearby Herceg Novi start at about US$40 per person, while half-day boat cruises from Kotor start at US$48.

Q: How long is the boat ride to the Blue Cave in Montenegro?

Most boat tours to the Blue Cave in Montenegro take three hours because they often visit other coastal attractions. Boat tours typically allow 20 minutes at the Blue Cave and fill the rest of the time visiting the island of Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Fortress, and the submarine tunnels of Luštica.

Q: Can I visit the Blue Cave independently, or is a guided tour recommended?

Since you’ll need a boat to access the Blue Cave in Montenegro, a guided tour is recommended over visiting independently. To visit on your own, you need to rent a boat and work out how to navigate to and inside the cave, which is a lot of unnecessary effort when you can just join a tour.

Q: What safety precautions should I know when visiting the Blue Cave in Montenegro?

To remain safe while visiting the Blue Cave, you must stay aware of small boats and other swimmers nearby when swimming in the cave. When the cave is particularly busy with boats, people with asthma may find that building exhaust fumes can affect their breathing.

Q: What should I bring with me on a Blue Cave tour in Montenegro?

If you wish to swim inside the cave during your Blue Cave tour, you’ll want to bring swimwear. It’s also a good idea to bring a light top or jacket, even when visiting on dry days in the warmer months, as the sea spray can feel quite cold.

Q: What is the best time to visit the Blue Cave to experience its vibrant colors?

Bright sunny days are the best time to see the fluorescent color of the Blue Cave’s water, as the more sunlight there is, the stronger the effect is in the water. This means that summer generally provides the best viewing conditions but is also when the cave is at its busiest.

Q: What are the best attractions in Montenegro other than the Blue Cave?

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Blue Cave. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Montenegro:<ul><li><a href="/Kotor-attractions/Bay-of-Kotor/d23078-a21546" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bay of Kotor</a></li><li><a href="/Kotor-attractions/Our-Lady-of-the-Rocks-Gospa-od-Skrpjela/d23078-a23717" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od Skrpjela)</a></li><li><a href="/Kotor-attractions/Kotor-Old-Town/d23078-a21544" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kotor Old Town</a></li><li><a href="/Montenegro-attractions/Lovcen-National-Park/d4475-a25522" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lovcen National Park</a></li><li><a href="/Niksic-attractions/Ostrog-Monastery/d25617-a25691" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ostrog Monastery (Manastir Ostrog)</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Montenegro/d4475" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Montenegro</a>.

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Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

The Bay of Kotor—also called Boka—offers up islets, caves, and more. This boat tour lets you experience its highlights more easily and scenically than traveling by hire car or public transport. Prebook to secure your seat, and visit the Our Lady on the Rocks island church, a Soviet-era submarine base, and the Blue Grotto, to swim in its neon-blue waters. A choice of departures provides important flexibility.

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Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

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Kotor: Top Rated Blue Cave, Submarine Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

Discover the highlights of Bay of Kotor (Boka Bay) on a scenic and time-efficient speedboat tour from Kotor. Skip the hassle of driving and explore more in just a few hours, with stops you won’t get on standard cruises. Visit the iconic Our Lady of the Rocks island church and museum, explore a hidden Yugoslav submarine tunnel, and admire the historic Mamula Island. Swim and snorkel near the glowing waters of the Blue Cave, and enjoy panoramic views of Perast, Tivat Bay, and Herceg Novi Bay. With multiple departure times and comfortable speedboats, this tour offers a flexible, immersive way to experience Montenegro’s most famous coastal sights.

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Kotor: Top Rated Blue Cave, Submarine Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

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We start with a captivating trip along the waters of Kotor Bay, enabling our guests to examine its magnificent coastline, which is adorned with multiple ancient fishermen villages, lavishing vegetation, and other natural and architectural wonders. A nice dip inside the Blue Cave, a natural phenomenon that's been created by waves crashing for thousands of years at the Lustica peninsula. The speedboat does NOT enter the Blue Cave. Guests reach the cave by swimming from the boat. We will make a brief stop next to Mamula Island, on which the prison was made in 1853. We continue to one of the three submarine tunnels used during the Second World War to hide and repair submarines. And at the end, we will see the island Our lady of the rocks. This is a man-made islet, built upon a crag that bore the icon of the Holy Mother Mary. We'll make sure that you have the best possible time with us and bring home amazing memories!

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Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h)

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Go beyond Kotor to visit the natural landmarks outside the city on a half-day boat tour. Swim near the famous Blue Cave using provided snorkel gear, visit Our Lady of the Rocks with optional church entry subject to dress code and extra fee, and explore lesser-known sights like the submarine tunnels of Luštica. Note that beach towels are not provided, and the tour has a moderate level of difficulty.

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Exclusive Blue Cave Kotor Swim, Mamula&Lady of the Rock 3 Hour

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Discover the highlights of Boka Bay on this 4-hour Blue Cave speedboat tour, designed for a more relaxed and enjoyable experience. Cruise along the stunning coastline, visit the charming town of Perast, and explore historical landmarks including submarine tunnels and Mamula Island. Enjoy a panoramic view of Lady of the Rocks before heading to the famous Blue Cave, where you'll stop nearby to swim in the crystal-clear waters and admire the cave's stunning blue glow from the boat. With more time at each stop and a comfortable pace, this tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Montenegro’s coast without feeling rushed.

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Best from Kotor: Blue Cave, Swimming & Old Town Perast 4H

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Blue Cave and Perast 3h ticket tour with luxury boats

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Your first highlight is the fascinating Submarine Tunnel. These secret tunnels, once used to shelter military submarines, provide a great opportunity for photos and exploration. Continue toward the open Adriatic and pass by the impressive fortress of Mamula Island. From the boat, admire this striking circular island fortress guarding the entrance to the Bay of Kotor, while hearing stories about its rich and complex past. Next, arrive at one of Montenegro’s most breathtaking natural wonders — the famous Blue Cave. As sunlight filters through the cave’s underwater entrance, the interior glows with an extraordinary blue light. Here, have the chance to swim in shimmering turquoise waters and experience this magical phenomenon up close. Afterward, head to the beautiful Žanjice Beach, where you can relax, swim, or enjoy refreshments at a seaside restaurant. Surrounded by olive groves and clear waters, it’s the perfect place to unwind and soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere.

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Tivat Submarine Tunnel Blue Cave Zanjice Beach Boat Tour

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Kotor Shore Excursion: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (3h)

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VIP Private Charter: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Flexible)

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Kotor: Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour

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Maximize your experience in Kotor with an unmissable Luxury speedboat tour of the Bay of Kotor in a more professional manner than others. Experience the Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks church. Unlike sightseeing cruises that don’t stop along the way, this tour lets you engage with your surroundings as you swim in the bright blue cave and explore the centuries-old island church. Depart from the Port of Kotor and take in the panoramic sightseeing of Kotor Bay, Perast, Tivat Bay, and Herceg Novi Bay. After a 50-minute journey, arrive at the Blue Cave. Take a 30-minute break to swim in the bright blue waters. Continue to Mamula Island, where you have a 10 to 15-minute break for a panoramic view and to learn about the island's history from your experienced skipper. Move on to the submarine Tunnel, and inside of it, take a 10-minute photo stop. Next, stop at Our Lady of the Rock Island, where you can spend 20 minutes visiting the church and the museum with a panoramic view of the Perast.

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Blue Cave and Kotor Bay Luxurious Cruise Tour 3H

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We start with a captivating trip along the waters of Kotor Bay, enabling our guests to examine its magnificent coastline, which is adorned with multiple ancient fishermen villages, lavishing vegetation, and other natural and architectural wonders. a nice dip inside the Blue Cave, a natural phenomenon that's been created by waves crashing for thousands of years at the Lustica peninsula. The speedboat does NOT enter the Blue Cave. Guests reach the cave by swimming from the boat. We will make a brief stop next to Mamula Island, on which the prison was made in 1853. We continue to one of the three submarine tunnels used during the Second World War to hide and repair submarines. And at the end, we will see the island Our lady of the rocks. This is a man-made islet, built upon a crag that bore the icon of the Holy Mother Mary. We'll make sure that you have the best possible time with us and bring home amazing memories!

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Private Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks - 3h

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We offer custom made private tours during which people can visit and enjoy the highlights of Kotor bay: swimming in Blue cave, panoramic view of Mamula Island, old submurine tunnels,visit to Our Lady of the Rocks island, Perast... Also there are lots of possibilities which can be added to a tour: degustation in the mussel plantazes, stop for a meal at some of the best restaurants, stop for swimming and diving with masks...Our English speaking skippers are always here for our guests to tell them the stories about the sights they are visiting.

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Speed Boat Private 3-Hour Tour to the Blue Cave

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Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time

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The cruise takes place on the three-deck ship with bar, restaurant, sunbeds, showers. Our licensed guide will accompany you during the tour. Depart from Budva and head to the old city of Kotor, there will be a guided tour and free time. After that board the ship and past the town of Perast before stopping on the only artificial island in the Adriatic - Our Lady of the Rocks. The next stop is swimming at the lagoon Miriste, known for its purity and transparency of water. During the stop you can visit the famous Blue Cave, the incredible beauty of which is due to the play of light and water, shadows and bright colors. Passing mysterious landmark of Montenegro - fortress of Mamula with unique architecture, the ship heads towards Herceg Novi, the city of rocks and mimosas. Here you will see three famous fortresses: Forte Mare, Kanli Kula and Španjola, and walk to the Old Town. Enjoying the view of Porto Montenegro, we return to Tivat. Your bus will take you from Tivat to Budva.

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Full-Day Boka Bay Cruise Tour from Budva with Guide

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Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks 3 hrs private tour (up to 5 pax)

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Organize Your Tour - Private Tour Experience Our Mediterranean coast at your own pace with the convenience of a private driver as your local host. Our Mediterranean coast offers breathtaking natural cultural and historical attractions. Tivat Bay and it's surrondings deserve to be seen and experienced from another perspective. Having full freedom of a private speedboat for you and your loved ones is the ultimate luxury in destinations that are under significant pressure of masssive tourism. All of our tours are 100% private and customizable, which means it's only you and your local skipper on a speedboat. You choose a start time, pick up and drop off point, route of the tour.. Everything. With our exclusive Private SpeedBoat you will discover secret bays, hidden caves and peaceful beaches that are off the beaten path. Choose the locations and type of activities you would like to visit with your local expert guide.

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Private Your Day, Your Way

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We start the journey by a tourist bus that departs from Petrovac and Budva and takes us to Tivat. In Tivat we board the MB Vesna and depart from Tivat at 10 o'clock. After one hour we dock in H.Novi, where passengers have 60 minutes of free time. After the break, we continue driving towards the open sea to the beach Žanjice. Free time of 75 minutes, guests use as they wish, to swim or to be transported to the Blue Cave by smaller boats. After the swimming break, we continue driving towards the island of Our Lady We arrive at Our Lady and you will have a break of about 40 minutes. The last 45 minutes we drive through the Bay of Kotor, which is the most interesting, and pass by the town of Perast. The next break is in Kotor, where passengers have free time to rest in the park and for an individual visit to the city. After a break in Kotor, we return by the same buses to the place of your departure.

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Boka Grand Cruise: Kotor, Blue Cave, Lady of the rocks from Budva

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Blue Cave Kotor & Lady of the Rocks Private Tour (up to 5 people)

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Enjoy a truly exclusive 3-hour private speedboat tour of Boka Bay, designed just for you and your group. Explore the legendary Our Lady of the Rocks island and its historic church and museums without the crowds. Discover the secret Yugoslav-era Submarine Base and learn about Montenegro’s fascinating history. Admire the dramatic Mamula Island with its 19th-century fort and breathtaking coastal views, then swim in the magical Blue Cave, illuminated by its mesmerizing blue light. With your own private skipper, you control the pace, choose where to linger, and enjoy a personalized, unforgettable Adriatic adventure.

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Private Blue Cave Tour from Kotor, Montenegro

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Cruise, swim, and sightsee on this approximately three-hour tour of the Blue Cave, Mamula Fortress, Kumbor’s submarine tunnels, Perast Old town or even more...We can moderate this tour depending of Your requests. This is a small, intimate tour where You will let Your guide and professional captain, former I officer on a commercial ships, to show You all hidden places of Boka Bay while you can enjoy in the sightseeing.

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Blue Cave Private Speedboat Tour Experience

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Our experience will start from UNESCO Old Town of Kotor, or another wished pick up place in Kotor Bay (Kotor, Muo, Prčanj,Stoliv,Dobrota), where speed boat can dock. You will enjoy in 55 minutes panorama ride, with overview on small Boka Bay villages with charming palaces, houses, churches, and beautiful contrast between sea and mountains. We will pass narrowest part of Boka Bay, Verige, you will enjoy in panorama on Lepetani, Bijela, Luštica semi island, small island Mamula and arrive in Blue Cave. You will have 20 minutes for swimming or just taking photos of turquoise blue sea inside of the Blue Cave. On our way back you will have 5 min stop in old submarine tunnel and 20 min for visit Our Lady of the Rock church and museum.

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Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks 3 hrs private tour (up to 8 pax)

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Black Pearl Speedboat Private Tour – Explore Boka Bay Make your vacation unforgettable with a private tour on our Black Pearl speedboat! Discover the jewels of Boka Bay: Blue Cave: Swim in crystal-clear waters and explore magical caves. Our Lady of the Rocks: Visit the iconic church and museum on this historic island. Submarine Tunnels: Step into WWII history with these unique structures. Mamula Island: Enjoy panoramic views of this fortress island. Experience the wild beauty of Boka Bay with stops at hidden lagoons, pristine caves, and snorkeling spots. For an added thrill, try our Underwater Scooter SUBLUE for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure (available for an additional cost). Customize your journey! On the way to the Blue Cave, we can stop at top Boka Bay restaurants for a taste of local cuisine. Book Your Adventure Now! Enjoy a private speedboat and create lasting memories. Follow us on social media: Black Pearl Perast.

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Perast-Our Lady Of The Rocks &Blue Cave-Private Tour Black Pearl

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Discover the highlights of the Bay of Kotor on a boat tour from Kotor. Prebook to secure your seat and enjoy a scenic and easy way to explore the bay. Swim in a cave, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, and learn about the history that you might miss on your own. Choose from various departure times to fit your schedule. The Bay of Kotor, also known as Boka, features islets, caves, and much more. This boat tour offers a convenient and picturesque alternative to traveling by hire car or public transport. Prebook your seat to visit the Our Lady of the Rocks island church, a Soviet-era submarine base, and the Blue Cave, where you can swim in neon-blue waters. Multiple departure options provide essential flexibility for your trip.

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Blue Cave and Our Lady of The Rocks Private Boat Tour up to 6 pax

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What are people saying about Blue Cave (Plava Spilja)

Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

Beth_H, Sep 2026

Beautiful Boat Trip

This 3 hour boat ride packed in a visit to a church, viewings of some historical military sites and the Blue Cave for natural beauty. Our boat was clean and spacious, and the crew was great!

Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h)

Ria_L, Sep 2026

Weather got in the way of the SeaDog

We weren't able to complete the trip as planned, due to dramatic weather conditions but I cannot fault the responsiveness & professionalism of staff who negotiated a larger vessel to attempt, then quite reasonably cancelled for safety reasons. I would definitely trust SeaDog again & am keen to return to swim in the Blue Cave

Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h)

sara_r, Sep 2026

Great safe trip

Nick was great had our back the whole time with safety and was a lovely guy and told us all a bout each place we visited

Kotor: Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour

David_C, Aug 2026

First trip to Montenegro

Clean, fast boat. Attentive, knowledgeable captain and crew. Vesco and Gabrielle were great to talk to and added to the comfort of the day!

Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks

Gabriela_K, Jul 2026

10/10 recommend

Aelyia and Marco were a fantastic duo that made our boat experience one of the best ways to spend our last day in Montenegro. They were impeccably on time, the boat was clean, and the tour was beautiful. We got to swim in the blue cave, walk in to the church in lady on the rock, and we got a surprise treat of fresh fruit at the end. Absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to spend more time on the water!

Private Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks - 3h

Kevin_H, Jul 2026

Our best tour of our cruise

We booked this private tour off our cruise. The pickup location was only a few minutes walk from the cruise tender drop off. Our Captain, Peter, started the trip with a safety briefing and a description of the itinerary for the day. The beautiful scenery, history discussion and ocean swim made this experience very memorable. Highly recommend.