Bay of Kotor Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Bay of Kotor. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Kotor Sightseeing: Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Tour

• Blue Cave, Mamula island, Submarine Tunnels, and Our Lady of the Rocks (3h)

• Tour Kotor—Perast Old Town—Island Our Lady of the Rocks—Every 2 Hours

• Private Kotor Bay Speed Boat Tour and Blue Cave Adventure

• Speedboat Tour to Lady of the Rock, Mamula, and Blue Cave Swim

While it won’t cost you anything to explore the Bay of Kotor on your own, taking a tour lets you see and experience more of the region. Shared boat tours of the bay start from around US$29, depending on where they go, while private boat tours typically cost upwards of US$309 per group.

Boat tours are the most common way to explore the Bay of Kotor, as they can reach islands and caves that are inaccessible by land. Other tours of the bay focus on its scenic towns, such as Kotor and Perast, or highlight Montenegrin cuisine by visiting farms and markets.

Most tours of the Bay of Kotor leave from the town of Kotor, as that’s the main destination and has a cruise ship port. Boat tours typically set their meeting point at the port area near Park Slobode in Kotor, a short walk from the cruise terminal. Walking tours usually leave from the Kotor Old Town.

It depends. Boat tours of the Bay of Kotor usually take 2–3 hours, depending on where they visit, but can last longer if they include free time at local beaches or lunch at a restaurant. Tours that explore more of Montenegro’s coast, including UNESCO-listed Budva, generally last a full day.

While you’ll want swimwear and towels for swimming stops, you’ll need to cover up to visit Our Lady of the Rocks, as this place of worship has a dress code. Other items to bring on Bay of Kotor tours include sunglasses, flip-flops, sunscreen, and a light jacket in case the wind on the boat gets chilly.