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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Montenegro

93 tours  ·  from $12

The bay only makes sense from the water and the lake makes no sense from the road. These 15 run from a two-hour cave hop to a full day under way with a swim stop and lunch, each priced and clear about how much of it you spend moving.

From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor - Early pickup and the Konavle Valley drive
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor

1.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,084 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $68Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours crossing from Dubrovnik into Montenegro, cruising Boka Kotorska Bay, touring Kotor, and visiting Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks. An English-speaking guide such as Sandra, Adrianna, or Oli leads the day, with hotel pickup, transport, and boat travel included.

“It was phenomenal. Worth every penny. Sandra, the tour guide made everything smooth, even at the border. Boki, the driver made the trip safe and Maya, the local tour in Montenegro was also fantastic.”

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Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery - Starting in Virpazar, Montenegro’s lake village
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Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

2.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,344 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

From Virpazar, sail narrow channels on a traditional wooden boat with an English or Serbian-speaking guide. Visit Lesendro ruins and Kom Monastery, taste local wine and priganice, and stop for a swim when conditions allow. Guides such as Petar and Jovan are known for lively stories and friendly service.

“I really enjoyed this boat trip. Our guide made the trip. He was very informative and welcoming. He brought us warm fresh donuts and local wine. 10/10 would definitely recommend this trip”

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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise - The early pickup from Dubrovnik
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

3.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Boat Cruise

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

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro with hotel pickup, a guided stop in Perast, a boat cruise across Kotor Bay, and a visit to Our Lady of the Rocks. A local guide leads a 30-minute walk in Kotor, followed by about 2.5 hours of free time. Guides such as Andrea, Anna, and Olya have earned warm praise.

“Great sight-seeing trip. I would definitely recommend to take the option with a boat cruise through the Kotor Bay. We also had a great guide, who was actually from North Macedonia, but she was very knowledgeable. This trip is definitely good value for money.”

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From Kotor: Boat to Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks &Submarine Base - The speedboat ride from Kotor
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From Kotor: Boat to Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks &Submarine Base

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

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

Take a roughly three-hour speedboat trip from Kotor to the Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, former submarine tunnels, and Mamula Fortress. You’ll get striking sea views, a chance to swim, and a fast ride, with commentary varying by captain. Boben is one praised captain.

“The boat was way too overcrowded. There were not enough seats for everyone and when I said something, the driver said he is just the driver and it’s not his problem they overbooked the boat. He then told people they needed to move to other side of boat because there were too many on one side. Ridiculous. They were still selling spots when they should have been focused on the experience for those that already booked and paid. Driver was knowledgeable and did a good job explaining history and driving the boat - locations visited were awesome but it was uncomfortable being on top of other visitors and not being…”

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Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat - Lesendro, the Key of Lake Skadar
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Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

5.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,008 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Cruise Lake Skadar from Virpazar in a traditional wooden boat with an English or Serbian-speaking guide. Expect narrow channels, Lesendro Fortress, water plants, mountain views, birds, local wine or juice, and a short swimming stop. Guides such as Nikolai, Alex, Baki, and Petar are regularly praised for friendly storytelling.

“The guide was super nice, don't remember his name though. Made a good atmosphere. Didn't rush us. Answered all the questions that people had. Got to enjoy wine and swim as well. Perfect two hours 😊”

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Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop - Starting in Tivat or Kotor
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Tivat/Kotor: Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop

6.Boka Bay Full-Day Guided Cruise with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 730 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $41

Spend 8 to 9 hours aboard a three-deck wooden ship with guide Dragana, a restaurant, sunbeds, showers, and toilets. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, swim near Miriste Lagoon, see Mamula and Rose, and explore Herceg Novi. Blue Cave access costs €10 and depends on the weather.

“Awesome trip at a great price. The guide provided lots of interesting information and all the staff were friendly and helpful. We received clear instructions at each stop including prior to boarding. Although after making our initial reservation, we were not 100% sure that folks boarding from Kotor would have free ground transportation from Tivat to Kotor (since the final destination was Tivat), we did have free taxis provided for us. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Kotor Bay: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Blue Cave Visit - Starting from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, or Herceg Novi
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Kotor Bay: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Blue Cave Visit

7.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Blue Cave Visit

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

Spend a full day on a small-group boat from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, or Herceg Novi. Expect three swim stops, Blue Cave conditions permitting, Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, submarine tunnels, and lunch time in Porto Montenegro. Guides such as Nina, Igor, Vania, and Slavko add history and local color.

“Our catamaran tour in Kotor was an unforgettable experience! Swimming in the open sea was absolutely incredible — the feeling of freedom and the clarity of the water were beyond words. One of the highlights was definitely swimming in the Blue Cave; it was truly magical and mesmerizing. The catamaran itself was very clean, well-maintained, and felt completely safe. The complimentary champagne, Rakija and fresh fruit were such a thoughtful and delightful touch — it made the experience even more special. A heartfelt thank you to our captain and guide! Their warm hospitality, professionalism, and friendly attitude made us feel so welcome and comfortable throughout the trip. I highly recommend…”

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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay - The first hours: Konavle Valley and the border
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From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

8.From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

Cross from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned coach, visit Baroque Perast and Kotor’s old town, and add a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Hana, Luca, Sandra, and Oli have led recent departures, with free time for lunch, shopping, and the city walls.

“In general, was a good experience, the landscape is amazing.”

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

9.Montenegro Day Trip & Kotor Bay Short Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 11 hours · from $80

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Dubrovnik or Cavtat into Montenegro, then see Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, and Kotor by boat and on foot. English-speaking guides such as Sandra, Ana, Hana, and Marija provide history along the way. Expect a large group, border checks, and about 2.5 hours to explore Kotor.

“A truly fabulous trip. A visit to Kotor is a must and the best way to arrive there is by water. WOW. Perast and the island were gorgeous too. Our guide was a little difficult to understand but we still loved the whole trip.”

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Virpazar Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour - Lesendro fortress and the story of Petar II
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Virpazar: Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour

10.Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 417 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Join Boat Cruise Viktor in Virpazar for a relaxed two-hour trip across Skadar Lake. Guides such as Petar and Boris lead you through reed channels, bird habitat, lily-covered water and past Fort Lesendro. Expect local wine, juice and water, plus a 15-minute swim stop in warm weather.

“A nice trip on the lake, very beautiful. Stopped for 15 minutes to swim.”

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Kotor: Our Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Boat Tour - Starting at Park Slobode in Kotor
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Kotor: Our Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Boat Tour

11.Our Lady of the Rocks and Blue Cave Group Boat Tour

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

Leave Park Slobode in Kotor for a small-group speedboat ride across Boka Bay. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, see submarine tunnels and Mamula Island, then enter the Blue Cave and stop for a swim. Captains such as Jovan, Dragan, Vule, and Phillip have led recent trips.

“We had an amazing time. Great boat, great trip and organization. We had the best skipper ever!thank you so much, totally recommend this”

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Virpazar: Skadar Lake Guided Nature Cruise with Drinks - The first views: Vranjina and the lake’s island world
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Virpazar: Skadar Lake Guided Nature Cruise with Drinks

12.Skadar Lake Guided Nature Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

From Virpazar, your English-speaking guide takes you through Skadar Lake’s islands, fishing villages, bird reserves, and lotus-filled channels. Expect local wine, water, and juice, photo stops, a lake swim, and plenty of help from captains such as Boban or Popeye.

“It was an amazing experience. Our guide was a wonderful man, a local of Podgorica who tried to explain everything to us. A brilliant experience!!! Highly recommended.”

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Boat tour to Lady of the Rock , Submarine base & Blue Cave swim - Setting out from Zlatne Njive
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Boat tour to Lady of the Rock , Submarine base & Blue Cave swim

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

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

Ride from Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, view Mamula Fortress, swim in the Blue Cave, and enter a Cold War submarine tunnel. The 3-hour speedboat tour costs $54.44, includes water and snorkel gear, and may be led by skippers such as Andrej.

“A fantastic day on the water. Just a lovely, very chill and relaxing time, to just cruise through the scenery and soak it all in. The swim in the Blue Cave was refreshing! I highly recommend this company, they had good communication and they take small groups out which makes it for an incredibly easygoing relaxing experience.”

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Kotor: Lake Skadar and Biograd Day Trip & Boat Ride - Breakfast beside Lake Skadar in Virpazar
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Kotor: Lake Skadar and Biograd Day Trip & Boat Ride

14.Lake Skadar and Biograd Day Trip & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 172 reviews · 13 hours · from $74

Spend 13 hours crossing Montenegro by air-conditioned minibus, from Sveti Stefan and Lake Skadar to Biogradska Gora and Moraca Monastery. English-speaking guides such as Slavko, Davor, Igor, and Nadja add local stories, while the two-hour lake cruise includes scenic views, drinks, and a possible summer swim.

“Our guide Milosh was informative, funny and helpful but the trip is long for approx 13 hours but it was worth it especially who likes nature same as me. Highly recommended.”

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Kotor Cruise: Perast, Our Lady of The Rocks, Mamula, Blue Cave, Porto Montenegro - Starting from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, or Herceg Novi
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Kotor Cruise: Perast, Our Lady of The Rocks, Mamula, Blue Cave, Porto Montenegro

15.Kotor Cruise: Perast, Our Lady of The Rocks, Mamula, Blue Cave, Porto Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend about eight hours on a spacious boat from Kotor, visiting Our Lady of the Rocks, the Blue Cave, Porto Montenegro, Perast, and Mamula. English or Russian guides, champagne, rakija, fruit, swimming stops, and church entry are included. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sun protection, and patience for pickup delays.

“The cruise made for a wonderful day. Luka is a very knowledgable and funny guide who gave us a good rundown of what we were seeing throughout the cruise. For those wanting to see the most of Kotor Bay, including the Blue Cave which was amazing, I definitely recommend going on this tour! It was definitely worth it and I would do it again!”

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