The 15 Best Mamula Island & Submarine Base Tours

1.Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,869 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Take a three-hour speedboat trip from Kotor with an English-speaking captain and guide. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, enter a Yugoslav submarine tunnel, see Mamula Fortress, and swim near the Blue Cave. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a phone with internet for the optional audio guide.

“What a fantastic trip, with a guide who was informative, helpful, fun and had a great playlist! 🤣 Would definitely recommend this trip for all ages and the submarine tunnel and swim at the Blue Cave were incredible!”

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2.Blue Cave Swim Stop, Lady of the Rocks & Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,914 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Take a 3-hour English-language speedboat trip from Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, the former submarine tunnels, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. You get mountain views, local stories, and a chance to swim, though rough seas can change the route.

“We were 10 minutes late to our meeting place but the company accommodated us and put us for the next trip which was 15 minutes from our original time. Necause of the thunderstorm that occurred the night before our trip, the captain has to skip the blue cave portion of the excursion ,due to government regulation which was not there fault but instead brought us to the town of Perast, which was wortht a visit. We visited Our Lady of the Rock and the James Bond submarine tunnel . Downside, the visit time to Our Lady of the Rock was a bit short. The sunny weather adds up to our…”

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

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

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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4.Blue Cave & Our Lady of The Rocks & Submarine Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 936 reviews · 1.5 - 9 hours · from $53

Join Hawaii Boat Tours Kotor for a fast-paced Montenegro boat trip with an English-speaking skipper such as Boban or Aljosa. Swim at the Blue Cave, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, inspect WWII submarine tunnels, and view Mamula, Perast, and Porto Novi.

“Boban was an absolutely fantastic Captain! despite the rainy weather, he drove the speedboat exceptionally making us feel very safe. He was also very good at explaining all the stops and included some great fun facts. It was a stunning day. highly recommend.”

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5.Blue cave, Mamula island, Submarine tunnels and Our lady of the Rocks (3h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join Sea Dog Speed Boat Tours for a fast-paced ride from Kotor across Boka Bay. You will visit the Blue Cave, see Mamula Island and submarine tunnels, and stop at Our Lady of the Rocks. English explanations, bottled water, swimming time, and groups of up to 20 are included.

“Great 3 hour trip taking in the sights can get a little choppy at times. Finding the pick up spot was a bit tricky but very close to the cruise ship”

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6.Blue Cave Kotor Swim, Mamula&Lady of the Rock 3 Hour Ticket Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 471 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cruise from Kotor with a licensed captain such as Chris or Dragan, visiting Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Island, a Cold War submarine tunnel, and the Blue Cave. Snorkel gear, water, Wi-Fi, raincoats, and safety equipment are included. Expect a fast, scenic ride with limited time at each stop.

“Fantastic. Our family loved it. Make sure u book ahead and make it happen. Dragon our skipper was great.”

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7.Blue Cave, Submarine Base and Lady of the Rocks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Cruise Kotor Bay in a comfortable speedboat with guides such as Nikola, Enes, Vasco, and Anas. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, enter a Cold War submarine base, view Mamula Island, and swim for 30 minutes in the Blue Cave. Bring warm layers for the open Adriatic.

“This was a fun and informative boat trip. Our skipper Nikola was entertaining and kept the energy going throughout. The highlight was getting to swim in the clear waters near the Blue Cave.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Blue Cave, Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, Submarine Tunnel+ (3h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Set out from Kotor in a small speedboat for Our Lady of the Rocks, Porto Montenegro views, a wartime submarine tunnel, Mamula Island, and a 30-minute swim at the Blue Cave. English-speaking skippers such as Vasili and Stephan may lead the trip. Expect fast rides, open water, and a group of up to 12.

“This was brilliant.. we thoroughly enjoyed the ride with my family and 2 toddlers.. I did jump in the sea near Blue Cave and it was awesome.. highly recommend the trip”

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

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

Join Compass & Co. in Kotor for a 3-hour speedboat ride with stops at Our Lady of the Rocks, a Yugoslav submarine tunnel, Mamula Fortress, and the Blue Cave. Captains such as Milos, Milo, Peter, and Eli add local stories, music, drinks, and time for swimming and snorkeling.

“Beautiful scenery, a great tour if you want efficiency (as opposed to lingering)…comfortable, energetic, and friendly. You need 3€ to enter the church (optional)- in hindsight I could have passed on going in because it was busy and without more of the story it didn’t capture my interest. Back to the tour, the operators were great. After the tour I realized I left my wallet at one of the stops 😳. They connected with their other operators and got it back to me which appreciated times 1000! (Do not leave your walllet lol). I’m so glad I chose this tour. Kotor has been a great experience.”

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

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

Cruise Kotor Bay by speedboat with a licensed skipper, stopping at Our Lady of the Rocks, the Blue Cave, and former submarine tunnels. Guides such as Eno, Egi, Mirko, and Igor are praised for friendly commentary. Swimming masks, water, Wi-Fi, and audio materials are included.

“Great tour! Super value, fun staff! Loved swimming in the Grotto! This would be fantastic for any group”

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13.Bokokotor Bay, Blue Cave and panorama of Mamula

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Leave from Park Slobode near Kotor’s port for a three-hour speedboat trip through Verige, Tivat and Herceg Novi. See Mamula Island and old submarine bases, then swim at the Blue Cave. English-speaking guides, snorkeling gear, water, soda and a private-group format are included.

“It was such a cool experience and the blue cave was amazing, lady of rocks was beautiful the mountains surrunding takes your breath away. Our skipper was excellent, speedboat is new and super comfortable. Thank you so mutch for the great time and highly recommend this trip.”

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14.Group Tour – Blue Cave, Submarine tunnel & Lady of the Rocks 3hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Set out from Kotor with a skipper such as Vlado or Tomo for a fast-paced 3-hour boat trip through the Bay of Kotor. Visit the former submarine tunnel, see Mamula Island, swim at the Blue Cave, and stop at Our Lady of the Rocks. Beer, soft drinks, water, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Great 3 hour trip. It's about 20 minute ride to our Lady of the Rocks church where you have 25 minutes to explore. It's well worth going inside the beautiful church with its nautical iconography. Then off to the submarine tunnel, and finally out to sea to the Blue Caves where you get a chance to swim into some of them which I definitely recommend. It was quite a windy and choppy day and the boat was pretty fast so our kids loved it ! Stunning views of Kotor Bay as well.”

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15.LUX Blue Cave, Lady of the Rocks, Mamula, Submarine Tunnel (3h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cruise from Dobrota in a small group of up to 12, stopping at Our Lady of the Rocks, a Yugoslav submarine tunnel, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. Plan for a fast-paced three-hour outing, sea spray, and limited onboard commentary.

“The blue cave tour and submarine pen tour was great. We were out for about two hours and it went by fast. The only negative I saw was our boat driver was constantly looking at his cell phone and it made us a little bit nervous while we were riding at high speeds. Other than that, it was great.”

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