Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time
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Kotor, Montenegro
- 5 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Bay of Kotor is known for its spectacular coastline, but the best way to admire its picturesque caves and beaches is by water. Take in the best of the bay with this boat tour that skirts the coast to visit highlights like the Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rocks, and Tivat Bay. Drop anchor at the Zanjice Beach to swim, sunbathe, or relax over lunch at a waterfront restaurant.
- Explore the Bay of Kotor by sea for the best views of the coast
- Stop to take a dip in the crystalline waters of the Blue Cave
- Disembark to visit Our Lady of the Rocks on land
- Free time at Zanjice Beach to swim, relax, and dine
What's Included
- Insurance
- Fuel
- Water
- Licensed skipper and guide (English-speaking)
- Entry/Admission - Our Lady of the Rocks (3€)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kotor Boat Tours & Blue Cave – Our Lady of the Rocks & SubmarinePark Slobode 1, Kotor 85330, Montenegro
After exiting the ship and clearing security, turn left, then left again at the small bridge towards the park. Look for the information desk by the sea - Sara will greet you. Arrive at least 30 minutes early. If you miss the tour, you can join the next available slot as agreed with the operator.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Bay of Kotor
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Our Lady of the Rocks
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Perast (Pass By)
3
Blue Cave
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mamula Island (Pass By)
4
Zanjic
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Former Submarine Tunnel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour/activity capacity is a maximum of 25 travelers.
- The tour is feasible only during good weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- It is forbidden to swim and to use a drone at Our Lady of the Rocks.
- It is not allowed the enter in swimwear inside the church, Our Lady of The Rocks - you must have at least a T-shirt on.
- We recommend you bring sunglasses, a sunhat, sunscreen, a camera, comfortable shoes or sandals, a jacket for chilly weather, swimwear, a towel, and flip flops.
- During April, May, and October, the church of Our Lady of the Rocks and the museum are open until 5 pm. In June and September until 6 pm, and in July and August until 7 pm. We recommend you dress warmer during the spring and autumn months because it can be chilly.
- If you’re arriving by car, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Heavy traffic is expected around the park — which is also your tour’s starting point — along with delays caused by ongoing roadworks on the main road.
- Please be at the meeting spot at least 30 minutes early. If you miss the tour, you can join the next available slot as agreed with the operator.
- In certain situations, such as challenging weather conditions or high sea waves, the tour itinerary may need to be adjusted and the visit to the Blue Cave may have to be skipped. This is done to ensure the safety and comfort of guests on the tour.
- The Blue Cave water after 6 pm is not the same as it is during daylight
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Timo_D
Great guy with useful information about the visited places. The organisation was perfect and the beautiful weather did the rest.
Reviews
4.8
based on 119 reviews
Judith_P, Jul 2025
Good tour but could not swim in the blue cave. Outside the cave with many boats. It's called blue cave because of blue water. Beach was rocky but nice. Wear beach shoes.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you loved the tour. All the best to you!
Amy_S, Aug 2024
I had absolutely no issues with the tour itself; it was ran smoothly and the boat was on time for pick ups at all times. However, I would not recommend doing the tour overall. The church stop was fine just not overly interesting. The blue cave itself was a disappointment. It is overrun with tourists and boats. We were told we would go back if it was too crowded but it "wasn't" so we pulled in and I was shocked at how many boats "wasn't" crowded. It was too packed and the crowding took away from the beauty of the cave. The pics of the cave are just a corner because that was the only way to not get 50 boats in the photo. There were so many people in the water swimming. The only stop I truly enjoyed was the extra stop at the beach. We were the only ones on the tour who elected the beach. This tour gave us an easy way to be transported to a local beach (by boat) whereas getting a cab anywhere in Kotor outside Old Town proved to be difficult. So were very pleased to have a boat transfer to the beach and the boat that picked us up was exactly on time. It even dropped us off at the pier at our hotel (the Hyatt) instead of dropping us back off in Old Town where we would have had to pay to get a cab home.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that the tour didn't fully meet your expectations, particularly regarding the Blue Cave. Unfortunately, the high volume of visitors during the season is something beyond our control, as it is a popular spot like many other tourist attractions. We're glad to know that the tour itself ran smoothly and that you enjoyed the beach stop and the convenience of the boat transfers. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your understanding.
Wilma_H, Aug 2024
A great day the speed boat was amazing The blue cave’s fantastic only complaint you couldn’t swim in cave you had to do it outside they should tell you that before
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for sharing it with us. We generally decide on the spot if it is convenient and safe for our guests to swim in the Blue Cave. If it is crowded then we prefer swimming outside as the safety of our guests is our top priority.
Best regards
Elizabeth_O, Jul 2024
The weather was terrible, but the tour guides and the skipper made the most of it. We did not get to go to the beach due to poor weather, but our boat driver did give us a little side trip to a quaint little village near the lady of the rocks church. He was a very expert boat navigator and I never felt like we were in harms way even in the storm.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your review! We're sorry the weather wasn't ideal, but we're glad to hear our team and skipper made the best of it. It's great to know you felt safe and enjoyed the side trip to the quaint village. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you on a sunnier day! ☀️
Ralph_P, Jun 2024
Had a very safe and informative tour, with Bano as our captain. He put safety first, which is very important due to the traffic in the Blue Cave. Lots of historical information and points of interest. Would highly recommend this tour and company, as there are countless other tour companies selling the same tour at the dock.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We are doing our best to make our tours memorable and are happy to get positive feedback!
Thank you.
Best regards
Rachelle_F, Jun 2024
Beautiful scenery! Stormy water didn’t allow us to get into the blue cave but we got so close, it was gorgeous. Great boat ride with Eno, he’s gotta pretty good playlist 😀
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thanks for sharing the experience! We are glad that you loved Eno's playlist! :)
All the best
Ramu_S, May 2024
You could go to kotor just for this one trip. Maybe skip the long version of the tour ie., beach transfer as Rose. There's nothing there. You could use that time to see the kotor town.
Response from Host, May 2024
Yes, you are right - do not skip Kotor and our beautiful Bay :)
Thank you for the feedback!
Best regards from our team
Heike_B, May 2024
Weather was the issue and was not offered any options. All the other tours were canceled, but mine was not. Even though the caves were closed due to bad weather. I decided not to make the trip for the tour everyone else got a refund I did not.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Heike! Thank you for your feedback. While we appreciate it, we believe it is not accurate. We did conduct the tour for guests who contacted us and confirmed their attendance. Unfortunately, you neither contacted us nor showed up. Despite this, we have approved your requested refund, ensuring our actions were fair, even though we feel yours were not.
Scott_S, Oct 2023
The trip was just a glorified boat ride. No actual information given throughout the trip. We were just driven around on a speed boat to different spots and the tour guide didn’t speak. They’re ten different boats just like yours doing the same thing. Would not recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your perspective.
We understand the importance of clear communication, and we do provide a detailed itinerary for our tours to set accurate expectations. We encourage guests to review it before booking to ensure alignment with their preferences.
Regarding our skippers, while they mostly receive positive reviews, we acknowledge that everyone has off days. We will use your feedback to continually improve our training and performance.
As for the crowded spots, you must admit that all tourist attractions in the world are highly visited and that in the high season you may expect many people. This is something we cannot influence on.
All the best
kenneth_B, Sep 2023
Enjoyed the caves and beach. What was a total surprise was that the day before, our 'Day trip to Montenegro' included Kotor, the old fort and "Lady of the Rocks". The next day, the blue caves and beach took us right back to the exact same place, Kotor, the old fort, and the Lady of the Rocks, with that disgusting and atrocious bathroom.
Inside the old fort was interesting, as it was the day before.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback and observations. We appreciate your input and would like to clarify that our group tours are designed to cover popular attractions that tourists typically wish to visit. The set itinerary ensures that participants can enjoy key highlights of the region.
We understand that your consecutive tours led you to revisit certain locations such as Kotor Bay and the Lady of the Rocks, but if you informed more on our website you would notice the similarities.
As for the toilets, we must emphasize that we just bring guests to certain places and spots and have no relation to them.
For guests seeking a more personalized experience, we offer private tours where the itinerary can be adjusted according to individual preferences.
We value your insights and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future.
NicolasMouracad, Jul 2023
The Bay of Kotor is breathtaking. It's very difficult to regret visiting it by boat. Sadly, we did not go to the Blue Cave due to high waves. I won't remove stars for this, as it was the responsible and safe thing to do, albeit disappointing. I could definitely do without the stop at Our Lady of the Rocks, but it's fine.
Here are some pros and cons about this tour.
Pros :
- beautiful vistas all along the way
- responsible boat captain
- great communication with the tour operator since my bus to Kotor was running extremely late
Cons :
- tour first mentions that the beach stop will be at Zanjice Beach. We ended up at Rose. It's only if you scroll down on the tour page that you realize there's a discrepancy as to which beach you end up at.
- the beach is sadly far from being idyllic for the price difference. Small stretch, no chairs, no shade, no food. This is where I knock off 2 stars. The price difference between the regular 3-hour tour and the 5-hour for beach time is simply not worth it given the quality of the beach. Zanjice looked much nicer and that's where I thought I'd end up.
Overall, between not going to the Blue Cave (although, again, beyond the operator's control, although a refund or something cool to compensate it always nice) and the disappointing beach, I can't give the your more than 3 stars, despite the pros listed above.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, and we sincerely apologize that the tour did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your understanding regarding the decision not to visit the Blue Cave due to high waves, prioritizing safety.
We regret any confusion regarding the beach stop, and we acknowledge the change from Zanjice Beach to Rose. Our decision to alter the destination was influenced by various factors.
We appreciate your acknowledgment of the positive aspects of the tour, including the breathtaking vistas, responsible boat captain, and good communication with our tour operator. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement, and we are committed to addressing these concerns to enhance the overall quality of our services.
We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Best regards
Kristi_K, Jul 2023
We had the BEST day! Our boat captain, Eno, was so awesome and really made it a fun day. He showed us so many sights and he made the trip over to the beach extra great! Taking the extra time over on the beach was a great addition.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
We are glad to know that you enjoyed the tour.
Hope to have an opportunity to host you again.
Best regards
Gokberk_C, Jun 2023
Worth the money you pay nice trip and experienced crew. We enjoyed a lot the tour. Thank you vert much
Response from Host, Jun 2023
You are very welcome!
Meg_S, May 2023
Fun way to spend the day in Kotor! We saw Our Lady of the Rocks, a submarine tunnel and the Blue Cave. Then we hung out on a beach for a few hours.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
What a wonderful way to spend a day! Thank you for positive impressions!
Warm regards
Viridiana_P, Aug 2022
Really peaceful and beautiful day, we enjoyed every stop. I really recommend to stay a couple of hours on the beach, it is a wonderful stop. The staff was really nice and meeting point easy to find.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi,
We are happy that you had an amazing time.
Best regards
Ilija
sethprice, Jul 2022
Great experience with organized departure. Had a beautiful large speed boat for trip out and captain thankfully had swim time away from craziness of blue cave. Beach stop was awesome with a cute beach town and ride back was a bit choppy on smaller boat returning from beach. Pro tip try to get on the longer speed boats. Smoother ride.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Hi Seth,
Thanks for the wonderful words. It's a pleasure.
Michael_M, Jul 2022
The tour operator worked with me from the day I booked this tour to make the day special for our 45th wedding anniversary, including flexing their schedule and booking lunch reservations for us. After all that, the captain of our cruise ship decided the winds were too strong to tender us into Kotor. When I let the tour operator know that we wouldn't be able to make our tour, they immediately suggested I request a full refund and said they would authorize it. Can't ask for more than that under the circumstances. Hopefully someday I'll be able to take this tour and thank them in person.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Hi Michael,
Thank you for understanding and patience.
Hope to meet you one day in Kotor.
All the best
Ilija
Timo_D, Sep 2021
Great guy with useful information about the visited places. The organisation was perfect and the beautiful weather did the rest.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear,
Glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing :)
Samra_M, Aug 2021
An amazing tour ! They are very accommodating, knowledgeable about the sites and very caring . Neno was amazing ! He made sure everyone was comfortable and was a great captain . The boat is in mint clean condition, definitely a great tour to get a taste of Kotor , I highly recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Dear Samra, when we get a comment such as this one, all we get is more motivation to keep going with achieving our goals :)
Thank you!
Romane_L, Aug 2022
C’était vraiment génial, je referai sans hésiter !!
L’ambiance sur le bateau était top et les attractions aussi
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you
Hope you will come again in Kotor
Best wishes
Ilija
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