10 Kotor Boat Trips to Build a Day Around

1.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,331 reviews · 11 hours · from $62Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro with hotel pickup, a scenic ride, time in Perast, a boat cruise across Kotor Bay, Our Lady of the Rocks, and a guided walk in Kotor. Guides such as Andrea, Ana, Sandra, and Maria keep the day moving, while you get about 2.5 hours to explore Kotor on your own.

“very disciplined and organized trip with excellent driver and guide. The timing for border crossing was excellent as our group is very coorperative and punctual. We have a good time in Perast and Kotor. Could have had more time in Kotor.”

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2.From Kotor: Boat to Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks &Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,104 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Ride a speedboat from Kotor to the Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, submarine tunnels, and Mamula Fortress. The three-hour trip costs $32.53 per person and includes swimming time when sea conditions allow. Captains such as Boben may lead departures, though the guide is not guaranteed.

“Read this: absolute joke of an operation. They own no boats. They rent or borrow boats from other companies that are not full. So everyday they hope that other companies will have availability for their customers. Despite booking and paying 4 months in advance my party of two was left behind on the walk to the dock because a party of 3 would make it the boat maximum and another $50 in profit. Our day was ruined because of their disregard for planning and if you read other reviews this happens frequently. DO NOT BOOK HERE WITH HAWAII BOAT TOURS KOTOR. Go to the docks and book with an operator…”

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3.Kotor Bay: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Blue Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 683 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Spend eight hours exploring Kotor Bay by boat, with stops at Bijela, Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, the Blue Cave, and Porto Montenegro. You get several swim breaks, fruit, water, champagne, and rakija. English-speaking guides such as Nina, Vania, Igor, and Slavko lead the day, with pickup options from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, and Herceg Novi.

“Fantastic day with a perfect mix of guidance (not too much and “lagom,” as we say in Sweden), combined with a relaxing atmosphere and a neat, professional guide. Some music, drinks, fruit, and guidance, together with sunbathing, friendly fellow tourists, and beautiful views and stops, made the trip complete and perfect! A big thank you to the guide who helped me create a nice surprise with a birthday song for my daughter’s 20th birthday❤️.”

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4.Kotor: Our Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 410 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $53

Cruise from Kotor across Boka Bay on a small speedboat with an English-speaking skipper. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, see Cold War submarine tunnels and Mamula Island, enter the Blue Cave by boat, and stop for swimming. Guides may include Jovan, Vule, Dragan, or Phillip, depending on the departure.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour. the scenery along the route is stunning, and you get to see a lot in just a few hours. It's definitely worth your time and a great way to experience Montenegro. Just a heads-up: the ride can get a bit bumpy depending on sea conditions, so hold on tight and be prepared for a bit of an adventure. Highly recommended!”

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5.Kotor: Bay of Kotor and Blue Cave Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

From Park Slobode, a skipper-led speedboat tour covers Kotor Bay, Perast, Mamula Island, the Blue Cave, a former submarine tunnel, and Our Lady of the Rocks. Expect fast coastal views, about 20 minutes for swimming, bottled water, snorkeling gear, and a small-group feel. Guides have included Andrea, Voign, and Marco.

“Amazing tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and cool. Made conversation with everyone and showed us the blue cave twice. Highly recommend”

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6.Kotor: Speedboat Tour to Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Join Sea&Sun Adventures for a three-hour speedboat ride from Kotor with guides such as Bojan, Jovan, Nico, or Philip. See Perast, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, enter an old submarine tunnel, pass Mamula Island, and swim in the Blue Cave when sea conditions allow. Water, life vests, and swim masks are included.

“Speedboat trip was the best. Unfortunatelly we couldn't see the blue cave, because of the weather.”

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7.Kotor: Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rock Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Ride with an English-speaking skipper from Poseidon Boat Tours Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, former submarine tunnels, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. You get time for photos, a short island visit, and swimming. Guides such as Stefan and Boban are praised for safe driving and local stories, though rough water and crowded cave conditions can affect the route.

“Everything was perfect. The weather was nice, the boat was comfortable. Good service!”

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8.Kotor: Perast and Island- Lady of the Rocks-Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $28Best value

Leave Kotor’s Park Slobode by speedboat, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, pass Saint George Island, and spend free time in Perast. An English-speaking skipper-guide provides local stories and an e-guide. The tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, costs $28, and private groups are available.

“Our skipper was so nice and super knowledgeable about the historic sites. Definitely value for money and would 100% do it again if I’m ever back in Montenegro.”

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9.Kotor: Boat Tour with Blue Cave visit and Boka Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Cruise Boka Bay by modern speedboat with an English-speaking captain such as Nemanja or Zeljko. You’ll visit Our Lady of the Rocks, glimpse submarine tunnels and Mamula Island, then swim outside the Blue Cave. Snorkel gear, water, fuel, admission fees, shade, and music are included.

“The boat trip was lovely. The captain was really nice and also explained the history behind the sites. Would definitely recommend. 10/10”

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10.Kotor: Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Meet your English-speaking driver-guide outside Kotor’s port for a four-hour trip through Perast, the Bay of Kotor, Budva, and Kotor Old Town. You can add a €10 cash boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Petar and Andro are noted for friendly, flexible service, but the short schedule may limit time in Budva.

“We were fortunate to spend the day with Petar on our panoramic tour of Kotor! EXCELLENT communications via WhatsApp well before the tour and even after! He is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, and kind. We had a great day and were so happy to have a guide to ourselves for the day, rather than the usual herding around in a group. I would highly, highly recommend that you chose this tour -- with luck you might have Petar as your guide!”

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