5 Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Montenegro Worth the Descent

1.Swim in the Blue Cave + Lady of the Rocks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,462 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Take a three-hour speedboat ride from Kotor with an English-speaking skipper, stopping at Our Lady of the Rocks, old submarine tunnels, Mamula Island, and the Blue Cave. Swim when sea conditions allow, enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and water, and expect a brisk route with strong views, music, and limited time at each stop.

“On Sunday in September we booked (2 adults 2 infants) last minute in the morning for 12:00 midday, paid by card. Departing from Kotor, easy to find boat stand. Parking nearby at Benovo paid parking is convenient (we pad 9.5€ including seeing a bit of the city). Luxury speedboat, amazing trip! We loved it and fully recommend. We had the possibility to take 1 year old baby and 2.5 years old baby with us. Foldable stroller could go with us (could have not been used), we could sit in the back with amazing views. We decided for a 3hr trip instead of a full day. Because of kids and do…”

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

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

Cruise Kotor Bay by speedboat, visit Our Lady of the Rocks for €3, pass Perast and Mamula, enter a former submarine tunnel, and swim near the Blue Cave when sea conditions allow. English-speaking guides such as George and Aki add local stories, while jackets, towels, and secure footwear make the trip more comfortable.

“Fun boat ride with visit in cave and swimming outside cave. Only thing that would have made this better is extended swim time and food to feed the fish!”

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

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

Set out from Kotor with Limitless Speedboat for a fast-paced three-hour tour of the bay. You will visit Our Lady of the Rocks, cruise past Mamula Island, enter a former submarine tunnel, and swim near the Blue Cave when weather allows. Guides including Dragan, Chris, and Igor have earned praise for safe driving and friendly commentary.

“- Captain was and excellent driver 😊 - They also have an extra jacket which they've lete use coz i wasn't prepared for the cold 😂 - I was few minutes late due to traffic and all (no excuse, my fault) but they've waited for me 🥺 Thank you.”

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

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

Cruise from Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Fortress, the Blue Cave, and Luštica’s old submarine base in about three hours. You’ll get bottled water, snorkeling gear, onboard WiFi, and a small-group speedboat ride led by guides such as Andrej. Swimming depends on weather, sea conditions, and crowding.

“Fantastic tour, about 5 min walk from the cruise dock, lovely boat with a great driver. Really enjoyed the submarine base and music as we were speeding along.”

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

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

Set out from Kotor on a small speedboat for Our Lady of the Rocks, a Yugoslav submarine tunnel, Mamula Fortress, and a Blue Cave swim. The trip takes about three hours, carries up to 12 people, and includes a drink, WiFi, and snorkeling gear. Captains such as Milos, Peter, and Eli have led recent departures.

“Great views of the bay. Wonderful host. Boat was the perfect size and we had time to swim in the beautiful blue water.”

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