Group Tour – Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town (1.5hrs)

The best part of this 90-minute speedboat trip is the quick sweep across the Bay of Kotor, where steep mountains, quiet water, old stone towns, and tiny islands fill the view. You visit the man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks, then get time in Perast, one of the bay’s prettiest old towns.

I like the efficient route and the helpful personal service. You see two of the bay’s key sights without giving up half a day, and the company has helped with rescheduling, parking, and timing problems. I also like that the boat carries water, WiFi, fuel, and snorkeling gear at no extra charge.

The main caution is timing. One customer reported a delay of more than 30 minutes, which caused real stress when a cruise ship tender was waiting. If you have a ship departure or another fixed appointment, leave a generous buffer.

Key points at a glance

• Two famous Bay of Kotor stops: Visit Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast in one short outing.
• A fast, scenic boat ride: The route gives you broad views of the bay, mountains, villages, and islands.
• Small group size: The boat carries a maximum of 17 people, making this more personal than a large excursion boat.
• Low headline price: At $24.06 per person, it offers a useful introduction to the bay without taking up your whole day.
• A short island visit: Allow about 20 minutes at Our Lady of the Rocks, with the church entrance costing an extra €3.
• Helpful local service: Damjan handles arrangements, and Caki is named as one of the captains working with the company.

A fast introduction to the Bay of Kotor

This tour is built around movement. From the meeting point at Park Slobode in Kotor, you board a speedboat and head across the bay toward two compact sights. The ride itself is part of the attraction, giving you changing views of the mountains and coastal settlements rather than keeping you on a road or inside a bus.

At $24.06 per person, the outing is priced for a short sampler rather than a full-day cruise. That is good value if you want to see the bay from the water, visit two well-known places, and still have most of your day free for Kotor’s old town, a meal, or another activity.

The published rating is 4.8 from 13 ratings, and 92 percent of customers recommend the experience. That is a strong result, though the number of ratings is still small. The most consistent praise is directed at the crew, clear communication, comfortable speedboat ride, and sensible length of the stops.

You should think of this as a scenic introduction, not a slow cultural tour. The guide can share stories and explain the places, but the total time is only about an hour and a half. You will get a taste of each stop, not hours for museums, long walks, or a leisurely lunch.

Leaving Park Slobode by speedboat

The meeting point is Park Slobode, listed with the location code CQG9+H6W in Kotor. The tour returns to the same place, which keeps the plan simple. You do not need to arrange a separate taxi or find your way back from Perast.

Once underway, the boat carries you through calm sections of the Bay of Kotor. The opening and return legs provide the widest views, so keep your camera ready at the start and end. The bay is framed by dramatic mountains and dotted with coastal villages, old waterfront buildings, and small islands.

The speedboat matters here. It lets you cover the distance to Perast quickly and gives the ride a lively feel, but it may be less suited to anyone who prefers a very quiet, slow cruise. The exact boat style and seating arrangement are not specified, so you should ask the operator if you need a particular seat or have mobility concerns.

The group limit is 17 people. That is small enough to feel more personal than a large sightseeing boat, while still being a shared excursion rather than a private charter. WiFi and bottled water are included, and snorkeling equipment is available for use. The schedule, however, is centered on sightseeing, not a dedicated swim session.

Our Lady of the Rocks and its €3 church entry

The first main stop is Our Lady of the Rocks, a man-made island in the bay. Its setting is unusual: the island sits out on the water, with the church and surrounding views making it one of the area’s most recognizable sights.

You have about 20 minutes here. That is enough to step ashore, take in the church exterior, hear the main stories connected with the island, and look back across the bay toward Perast and the mountains. It is not enough for a slow visit if you want to inspect every detail or linger over the views.

Admission to the church is not included. The stated entrance fee is €3, so add that to the tour price when working out your total. The boat ride and guide are covered, but this small extra cost is easy to miss if you assume every stop is included.

The island’s legends are part of the appeal. Your guide is expected to explain how the man-made island came to be and why the church matters locally. The information provided does not specify the language, depth, or exact content of the guiding, so ask questions if you want more than a quick introduction.

You should also keep an eye on the clock. The short stop is one reason the tour fits into 90 minutes, but it means the visit works best for people who are happy with a compact look. If the church is your main reason for booking, a longer independent visit may suit you better.

Thirty minutes in baroque Perast

After the island, the boat continues to Perast. This small waterfront town is known for its baroque architecture, old palaces, and views toward Our Lady of the Rocks. Its compact size makes it a sensible stop on a short boat tour.

You get about 30 minutes to walk along the waterfront and look at the historic buildings. That half hour gives you time to stretch your legs, take photographs, admire the bay, and enjoy the view back toward the island you have just visited.

Perast is best approached as a visual and atmospheric stop. The tour does not include a meal, a long guided walk, or a separate attraction ticket here. You can explore the waterfront at your own pace, but the available time is too short for a relaxed restaurant visit unless service is very quick.

I like the order of the route. Visiting the island first gives you a clear view of it from Perast, while the town provides a change from the boat and a chance to walk. The two stops also complement one another: one is an island church reached by water, and the other is an old coastal town built along the bay.

Do not expect to see all of Perast in depth. The town’s charm comes from slowing down, noticing details, and sitting with the view. This tour gives you a brief sample, useful if you are deciding whether to return later for a longer visit.

The return ride and the value of the views

The ride back to Kotor is not dead time. The route opens up views of the bay, mountains, villages, and calm water from a different angle. On a clear day, the return crossing may be the most memorable visual part of the outing because you can simply sit back and take in the setting.

One customer specifically praised sunset views, though sunset is not guaranteed and depends on the departure time. If you want evening light, check the available start time before booking rather than assuming every departure runs at sunset.

The boat includes fuel, bottled water, WiFi, and snorkeling gear. Those inclusions make the $24.06 price easier to justify, although snorkeling equipment does not turn this into a water-sports tour. The listed schedule gives only 20 minutes on the island and 30 minutes in Perast, so the focus remains sightseeing.

The strongest value is time saved. You get a water-level view of the bay and two major stops in 90 minutes, without committing to a full day. For a first visit to Kotor, that can be a smart way to gain your bearings before choosing how much more time to spend in Perast or around the bay.

Crew, communication, and group comfort

The human side of the experience is one of its strongest features. Damjan is associated with arranging the trips and has helped customers with schedule changes and even parking questions. Caki is named as a captain, described as friendly and attentive to comfort during the ride.

You should not assume that both Damjan and Caki will be present on every departure. Still, the company’s small-team approach appears to be useful when plans change. One customer booked the wrong time and was helped into an alternative arrangement with a partner, which suggests that contacting the operator early can be worthwhile.

The guide is included, and the tour is designed to provide stories about the island and the bay. The exact guiding style can vary by captain and departure. You may get a lively personal explanation, or a shorter overview, so this is not the best choice if you need a formal, highly detailed history lesson.

A maximum of 17 people keeps the group manageable. It is not private, but it is unlikely to have the scale of a large sightseeing vessel. Service animals are allowed, the meeting point is near public transportation, and most people can participate.

The timing issue you should take seriously

The tour is advertised at about 1 hour and 30 minutes, but one reported delay lasted more than 30 minutes. That is not a minor inconvenience if you are visiting from a cruise ship and must catch a tender back to the ship.

If you have a ship departure, airport transfer, dinner reservation, or another fixed commitment, do not schedule this close to your deadline. A boat tour can be affected by weather, loading, traffic on the water, or other operating issues. Leave more time than the advertised duration suggests.

The operator’s response to the timing complaint was an apology, but no further explanation or guarantee is provided. That means you should treat the schedule as approximate. The same flexibility that helps when rescheduling a booking may not remove the risk of a late start.

For a visitor staying in Kotor overnight, this concern is much smaller. You can choose a departure with room before and after it, and a delay will not threaten your return to a ship. Cruise passengers should be more careful.

Price, booking, and cancellation

The price is $24.06 per person. For a guided boat ride from Kotor with two stops, fuel, water, WiFi, and snorkeling equipment included, that is a reasonable short-excursion price. The value is strongest when you want a quick overview rather than a full day on the bay.

Remember the €3 church entrance fee at Our Lady of the Rocks. Perast has free admission as listed, but any food, drinks, or personal purchases are separate. The optional extras listed by the operator include one liter of white wine and one liter of apple juice, though prices for those extras are not provided.

You receive confirmation at booking, and the activity offers mobile tickets. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

The experience depends on good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. The tour also requires a minimum number of participants, so an undersubscribed departure may be moved, replaced, or refunded.

Who will get the most from this tour

I would choose this trip if you have limited time in Kotor and want to see the bay from the water. It suits first-time visitors, cruise passengers with a careful schedule, couples, families, and anyone who prefers a short outing to a full-day boat program.

It is also a good fit if you want a balance of riding and walking. You spend most of the time moving across the bay, but the 20-minute island stop and 30-minute Perast stop prevent the experience from becoming one long boat ride.

You may want something else if you prefer unhurried sightseeing. The stops are deliberately brief, and there is no long free period for lunch, shopping, or detailed exploration. A private boat or longer bay cruise would give you more control, but likely at a higher price.

I would also think twice if your schedule is tight after the tour. The reported delay makes a wide time cushion especially important. Staying near Kotor gives you more freedom than joining this trip between fixed cruise-ship commitments.

Should you book the Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast tour?

Book it if you want a short, affordable introduction to the Bay of Kotor with two excellent stops and a lively speedboat ride. The route is well chosen, the group is capped at 17, and the included water, WiFi, fuel, and equipment add practical value.

Before paying, check the departure time, add the €3 church fee, and leave plenty of room after the scheduled return. If you can accept an approximate timetable and brief visits, this is an efficient way to see Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast without sacrificing your entire day.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Park Slobode in Kotor, Montenegro. The listed location code is CQG9+H6W.

Where does the tour finish?

The activity ends back at the meeting point in Kotor.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What places does the tour visit?

The tour visits Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town, with scenic boat travel across the Bay of Kotor before and after the stops.

How much time is spent at Our Lady of the Rocks?

The planned stop at Our Lady of the Rocks lasts about 20 minutes.

Is entrance to the church at Our Lady of the Rocks included?

No. The entrance ticket is not included and costs €3.

Is there an admission charge for Perast?

Admission to the Perast stop is listed as free.

What is included in the price?

The price includes bottled water, WiFi on board, snorkeling equipment, fuel surcharge, and a guide.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if poor weather causes the experience to be canceled.