The 15 Best Blue Cave Boat Tours in Montenegro

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

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

Spend eight hours on a boat from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, or Herceg Novi, with swims in Bijela and the Blue Cave, Mamula views, submarine tunnels, Our Lady of the Rocks, and lunch in Porto Montenegro. Guides such as Nina, Vania, Igor, and Slavko add local context.

“Great trip! Knowledgable hosts and the boat wasn’t too crowded! The stops were all perfectly timed, not too long and not too short. Must do trip if you’re visiting Montenegro!”

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2.Vrsar: Lim Fjord Boat Tour with Swimming near Pirate’s Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 322 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Join the Croatian crew of Boat Sveta Ana for a 2 to 2.5-hour cruise from Vrsar into Lim Fjord. You get wine, lemonade, or water, music, coastal views, and about 50 minutes to swim and visit Pirate's Cave. A German audio guide is included, but the cave requires 50 steps.

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

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

Meet at Park Slobode for a fast, scenic ride through Kotor Bay. Swim near the Blue Cave, see Yugoslav-era submarine tunnels, pass Mamula Island, and visit Our Lady of the Rocks. English-speaking skippers such as Voign, Marco, and Andrea add local stories along the way.

“The tour was great, we were greeted at the meeting point which was very easy to find. The agent was very friendly and welcoming. The boat was very comfortable and felt safe and luxurious. The driver was very helpful and played some great music. The scenery from the water was really special, the stops at the church was beautiful. The submarine cave was very interesting but the blue caves were the highlight for sure. We went in November, it was quite chilly on the water so I'd advise to wrap up, but I would definitely recommend this tour and would do it again if in Kotor.”

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4.VIP Private Charter: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Flexible)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Take a private three-hour speedboat trip from Kotor for up to six people. Cruise past Perast and Mamula, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, swim in the Blue Cave, and enter former submarine tunnels with an English-speaking skipper.

“A wonderful adventure! Peter was great and took the time to explain special sites. A little bumpy at times but that could be expected. Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for the ride back if you return around 5.”

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5.Rovinj: Lim Fjord and Pirate Cave Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 4h 30m · from $35

From Rovinj’s north port, you’ll cruise 40 minutes along the coast to Lim Fjord, then continue to its far end for swimming, beach time, or a traditional meal. A 90-minute stop includes Pirate Cave café. Drinks are included, and hosts speak English, Italian, and Croatian.

“Contact met de organisatie was goed, tijdig gehoord dat we met een andere boot gingen maar de inhoud hetzelfde zou blijven. Drankjes genoeg en vriendelijk personeel. Uiteindelijk was de piratengrot dicht, dit was niet gecommuniceerd. Er bleef een boottocht en een stop van 60 min (lim fjord) over.”

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

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

Cruise Kotor Bay by speedboat, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, pass Perast and Mamula Island, swim near the Blue Cave, and spend up to four hours at Žanjice Beach. English-speaking skippers such as Eno, Neno, and Bano have earned praise for safe, friendly service.

“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.”

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7.The Grand Boka Tour:Blue Cave, Lady of the Rocks & Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

This three-hour speedboat tour from Kotor combines bay views, Our Lady of the Rocks, a swim near the Blue Cave, Mamula Island, and a former submarine tunnel. Captains such as Eno, Egi, Igor, Mirko, and Morad have led past departures, with audio information available by QR code.

“Eno was an amazing captain with a lovely personality perfect for this position! Not only is he an excellent sailor but very knowledgeable about the area and we were able to do EVERYTHING we had expected to do including the blue cave!!! 3 hours seems to be the perfect amount of time to do what is on the list without spending too much time at any one location! Never a dull moment! As a travel agent I highly recommend this tour on a single day cruise ship visit and one of the other more lengthy excursions if we had more time!!! We hope to return to your lovely town.”

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8.Kotor Bay Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cruise from Dobrota through Kotor Bay to Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Cold War submarine tunnels, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. Expect about three hours on a small boat for up to 14 people, with snorkeling gear, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide.

“Excellent service and the guide was very helpful, communicative. Highly recommend yo everyone who visits Kotor, breathtaking views everywhere, you'll wont be disappointed.”

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9.Blue Cave and Kotor Bay Luxurious Cruise Tour 3H+

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cruise from Kotor through the bay to Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, former submarine tunnels, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. This English-language tour lasts about three hours, carries no more than 12 people, and includes time for swimming and snorkeling.

“They didn't vome at all to meeting point...had to go with another company. Luckily thete was another boat nearby that wadn't full.”

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10.Blue Cave Guided Tour in Kotor Bay

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

From Kotor, Poseidon Boat Tours takes you by speedboat to Our Lady of the Rocks, former submarine tunnels, Mamula Fortress, and the Blue Cave. You get about 30 minutes at the cave, with time to swim if conditions allow. Skipper Bovan is named in one booking account.

“This was a small boat with 9 people so be prepared for that type of excursion. Swimming in Blue cave is a must.”

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11.Blue Cave, Lady of the Rocks and Kotor Bay SpeedBoat Tour 3H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Race across Kotor Bay with a friendly English-speaking skipper such as Nikola or Milos, visit Our Lady of the Rocks and abandoned submarine tunnels, pass Mamula Island, and swim near the Blue Cave. The $43.59 tour lasts about three hours and carries up to 24 people.

“First I would like to say thank you because of traffic problems my wife and daughter and myself would have missed our slot and missed out on a fantastic afternoon on Kotor bay but were able to change the time to a later slot thank you for being so accommodating 🙏 our captain for the afternoon was Nikola of Boka Bay Bliss Boats really informative good fun and a really pleasant guy who made a great experience fantastic could not thank him enough for the experience it was lively good fun and we were made to feel very welcome It was brilliant we can’t recommend it enough”

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12.Kotor: Blue Cave with Kotor Bay Island and Submarine Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Take a three-hour speedboat trip from Kotor with a multilingual captain, swimming and snorkeling at the Blue Cave, a look inside WWII submarine tunnels, Mamula Island, and Our Lady of the Rocks. Captain Chris is praised for his friendly service when assigned to the boat.

“Super après-midi passé aux côtés de Chris et son second. Aimable, serviable, jovial. Nous avons tous apprécié notre tour.”

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13.Speed Boat Trip: Kotor Bay attraction , Blue Cave and beach time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Cruise Kotor Bay by speedboat with an English-speaking skipper and up to 10 people. You’ll see Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, a World War II submarine base, and the Blue Cave, with time for swimming and a stop at Dobrec Beach. Marko, Nicholas, Andrew, and Peter are among the crew members named in guest feedback.

“The boat excursion was the highlight of our vacation. It‘s a must see if you are staying in kotor bay. The price is totally worth it, because we were only 7 people on the boat. Our guide Nicolas was very nice.”

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14.Azure Paradise: Blue Cave and Kotor Bay Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

From Kotor’s Park Slobode, you’ll ride with an English-speaking guide to Our Lady of the Rocks, a former submarine tunnel, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. Expect a fast, scenic three-hour trip, music on board, a 30-minute swim, and small-group or private options.

“We booked this as a group of 6 young people and loved it! Our guide was great! Played all our favourite songs the vibes were stellar. The swimming spot was beautiful and we saw heaps of fish! Our guide gave us goggles to see them which was lovely. Highly highly recommend!”

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15.Funtana: Lim Fjord Cruise to Pirate’s Cave with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 2h 30m · from $29

Set out from Marina Funtana on a small turquoise boat with Andrea’s crew for a 150-minute cruise toward Lim Fjord. You’ll stop near Pirate’s Cave and in a sheltered bay for swimming and boat jumps, with wine, lemonade, and water included. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and cash for the €1 cave entry.

“Leuke boottocht door het Limfjord. Er is een langere zwemstop en een stop bij de Pirate’s Cave. Die grot stelt niet super veel voor, maar laat dat je niet weerhouden om deze tour te boeken. Je vaart namelijk op een kleine boot, waardoor het al snel als een privétour aanvoelt. Ik zou de tour zeker aanbevelen!”

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