Blue Cave (Plava Spilja) Tours and Tickets

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

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

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

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

• Blue Cave and All Kotor Bay – 3H Ticket Tour

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

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.

Yes, the Blue Cave is one of Montenegro's most impressive natural wonders, hidden away in the cliffs of the Lustica Peninsula, and a stunning spot for swimming and snorkeling. It's only reachable from the water, so combine your visit with a cruise around Kotor Bay or, if you're feeling adventurous, explore the cave on a kayaking tour. To make the most of your time, look for a boat tour that visits the bay's other landmarks, such as Our Lady of the Rocks Church, Mamula Fortress, or the Submarine Tunnels.

Per one customer who booked the Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks, "Blue Cave is not to be missed as the blue of the sea is unbelievable. It alone more than justifies this tour. Our Lady of the Rocks and submarine base just add to the enjoyment."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Bay of Kotor

• Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od Skrpjela)

• Kotor Old Town

• Lovcen National Park

• Ostrog Monastery (Manastir Ostrog)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Montenegro.