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The 15 Best Kotor Bay Boat Trips & Speedboat Tours

46 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Forty kilometres of fjord, and the road round it takes twice as long as the water. The 15 below compare the fast boats and the slow ones on price, stops and how much of the bay you actually see.

From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor - Arriving by Boat at Kotor
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor

1.Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,804 reviews · from $66Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle and boat, with a guide such as Hana, TJ, Carmela, or Saki. Visit Kotor, cruise Kotor Bay, see Our Lady of the Rocks, and explore Perast. Expect an 11 to 12-hour day, border delays, free time, and superb coastal views.

“A very well planned trip for the day! Both our guides were excellent throughout as was our driver. It was the right balance of information and freedom to enjoy the beautiful destinations on the agenda. Note you’ll have a little bit of a wait at the border coming back, but it’s worth it!”

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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise - Pickup in Dubrovnik and the ride south
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

2.Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 884 reviews · from $60

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro with hotel pickup, a scenic drive, a guided visit to Perast, and a boat ride across Kotor Bay. Stop at Our Lady of the Rocks before a guided walk and free time in Kotor. Guides such as Sandra, TJ, Kimberly, and Lora have led this route.

“Everything was perfect. The whole day and trip went smoothly and it was so nice. Maria, our guide, she made our experience even better. Bravo guys. Great job!”

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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay - The border crossing requires patience
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

3.Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 584 reviews · from $66

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro for an 11-hour guided day. Visit Baroque Perast, cruise to Our Lady of the Rocks if selected, and explore Kotor with a local guide and 2.5 hours of free time. Guides such as Sandra, Luca, Oli, and Patricia have led recent departures, though names vary.

“The organisation was very good & the tour guide was excellent. Lovely plan to visit. Our only negative is on the boat from our lady of the rock to Kotor the boat was very full & unfortunately where we were sat we couldn’t see the lovely views.”

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Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise - The early pickup and the road through Konavle Valley
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Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise

4.Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 305 reviews · from $77

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Dubrovnik or Cavtat into Montenegro, then see Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, and Kotor. A guide such as Marija, Luca, Rosa, or Patricia may lead the day, with a short bay boat ride, a 30-minute Kotor walk, and about 2.5 hours to explore on your own.

“Luka was a fantastic driver, he never stopped talking the whole way to kotor (in a good way) very knowledgeable and told us everything we needed to know.”

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Kotor Speed Boat Tour - Perast gives you time to wander
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Kotor Speed Boat Tour

5.Kotor Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $46

From Kotor, you’ll cruise across the bay to Our Lady of the Rocks, enter former Yugoslav submarine tunnels, and stop for a swim at Montenegro’s Blue Cave. You’ll also have time in Perast. This is mainly a scenic boat transfer with light commentary rather than a fully guided tour. Boats depart at noon and 3 p.m.

“The bay of Boko-Kotar is beautiful. The ship was comfortable, there was no crowd. Perast is a small, beautiful town and worth seeing.”

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Boat tour to Lady of the Rock , Submarine base & Blue Cave swim - Mamula Fortress from the water
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Boat tour to Lady of the Rock , Submarine base & Blue Cave swim

6.Boat tour to Lady of the Rock , Submarine base & Blue Cave swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Spend about three hours on a speedboat from Kotor, with stops at Our Lady of the Rocks, the Blue Cave, and a former submarine base on Luštica. Your skipper shares local history, provides bottled water and snorkel gear, and keeps the group moving. Andrej has earned special praise, though boarding can be awkward for some.

“We LOVED this tour!! Kotor Bay from the water is amazing!!! And all the stops were wonderful too!! We especially loved the swim in the super clear water! Andrej was a wonderful skipper, and the amount of time at each stop was perfect! Book this…you’ll be so glad you did!!!”

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Speedboat Tour to Lady of the Rock, Mamula and Blue Cave Swim - Mamula Fortress from the water
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Speedboat Tour to Lady of the Rock, Mamula and Blue Cave Swim

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

From Park Slobode in Kotor, you’ll ride a speedboat to Our Lady of the Rocks, a former submarine tunnel, Mamula Fortress, and the Blue Cave. Expect fast cruising, coastal views, a swim stop, snorkeling gear, and one included drink. Captains such as Milos, Milo, Peter, and Eli have been praised for their energy and local stories.

“Great views of the bay. Wonderful host. Boat was the perfect size and we had time to swim in the beautiful blue water.”

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Half-Day Tour in Magnificent Boka Bay - Leaving Kotor for the bay
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Half-Day Tour in Magnificent Boka Bay

8.Half-Day Tour in Magnificent Boka Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Set out from Kotor’s port on an English-language speedboat tour with Golden Wave. In about three hours, you’ll see Mamula Fortress, swim in the Blue Cave, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, and view Perast from the water. Bring goggles, and keep the weather in mind: rough seas can make the ride uncomfortable.

“Should not have been on the water, the wind was too much creating high waves. the rough seas made the ride too much and took all of the enjoyment out of the day! The blue cave were amazing”

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2025 Private Boat To Blue Cave 3 hours ADVENTURE - Mamula Fortress and the darker side of the coast
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2025 Private Boat To Blue Cave 3 hours ADVENTURE

9.2025 Private Boat To Blue Cave 3 hours ADVENTURE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kotor with a skipper such as Aki or Bobin for a three-hour private speedboat trip to the Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Fortress, and former submarine tunnels. You can swim when conditions allow, hear local stories, and see Perast from the water. The tour costs $241.87 per group of up to six.

“Its been amazing adventure in Kotor with captain Aki. We went to blue caves and island lady of the rocks. What a trip. Fully recomennded”

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Montenegro Tour with Optional Kotor Bay Boat Cruise - The early pickup from Dubrovnik or Cavtat
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Montenegro Tour with Optional Kotor Bay Boat Cruise

10.Montenegro Tour with Optional Kotor Bay Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · from $77

Travel from Dubrovnik or Cavtat into Montenegro for a full day around Kotor Bay. Walk Perast, take an optional boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, and join a 30-minute guided tour of Kotor before free time for lunch, shopping, and the city walls. English-speaking guides such as Sandra and Olja are praised for clear directions and useful history.

“A great day out visiting the beautiful Montenegro. The guide Rosa was very good, helpful, knowledgeable and very clear with instructions. Thank you for an awesome day!”

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Magnificent Boka Bay 3-Hour Private tour - Mamula Fortress and its difficult past
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Magnificent Boka Bay 3-Hour Private tour

11.Magnificent Boka Bay 3-Hour Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours on a private boat from Kotor with an English-speaking skipper. Visit Yugoslav submarine tunnels, Mamula Fortress, the Blue Cave, and Our Lady of the Rocks, with time for swimming and a view of Perast. Captains such as Alex, Mikhaelo, Ivan, and Ilija are known for clear explanations and a relaxed pace.

“Alex gave us a fantastic tour of the bay! He was lovely to be with , and generously shared his knowledge and passion for the area (which is stunning and interesting). We never felt rushed, and even had a fantastic swim by the Blue Cave. Would”

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Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time - Four Hours at Žanjice Beach
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Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time

12.Kotor Bay Escape: Blue Cave, Beach & Swimming Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Set out from Kotor by speedboat with an English-speaking skipper such as Eno, Neno, or Bano. Swim near the Blue Cave, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, cruise past Perast and Mamula, relax for four hours at Žanjice Beach, and enter a former submarine tunnel. Weather and sea traffic can change the plan.

“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 😀”

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Blue Cave 3 hours GROUP tour with modern speedboat - Swimming at the Blue Cave
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Blue Cave 3 hours GROUP tour with modern speedboat

13.Blue Cave 3 hours GROUP tour with modern speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Race from Kotor by modern speedboat to Montenegro’s Blue Cave for swimming and photos, then enter Cold War submarine tunnels and visit Our Lady of the Rocks. Groups can reach 12 people, with pickup from the cruise port and nearby coastal towns. Captains such as Ilija, Peter, Paki, Ivan, and Serga have led departures.

“Great fun for all. Terrific boat chauffeur who had a good mix of tunes & educational local facts. Would highly recommend!”

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Blue Cave Guided Tour in Kotor Bay - A five-minute look at Mamula Fortress
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Blue Cave Guided Tour in Kotor Bay

14.Blue Cave Guided Tour in Kotor Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

From Kotor, you’ll ride a speedboat to Our Lady of the Rocks, former submarine tunnels, Mamula Fortress, and the glowing Blue Cave. The English-language tour lasts about three hours, costs $54.42, and uses a small boat. Captain Bovan may even let young passengers take the wheel, weather permitting.

“Very long boat ride with only about 45 total in sightseeing Cave was so crowded we couldn’t swim in it Boat ride was fun but do not go if you do not like bumpy fast boat rides”

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Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat - Leaving the river channel for open Lake Skadar
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Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

15.Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

From Virpazar, cruise Lake Skadar for about two hours with an English-speaking guide. See Lesendro fortress, water lilies, birds, and mountain views, then stop for a swim and enjoy wine or juice on the return. Guides including Nikolai, Ana, and Alexander have led recent departures. Transport to Virpazar is not included.

“The guide was really nice and the information was so interesting, the boat was also nice and so peaceful. I really liked.”

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