Magnificent Boka Bay 3-Hour Private Tour with Blue Cave, Mamula Fortress, Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks
by Golden Wave
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This is a magnificent 3-hour private boat tour of Boka Bay starting from Kotor. The tour includes visits to the Blue Cave, Mamula Fortress, the town of Perast, and Our Lady of the Rocks island. The boat first passes near the village of Rose to see the largest of three submarine tunnels built by the Yugoslav Navy in the 1970s. These tunnels are hidden with fake rocks to avoid detection and were designed to host submarines and small ships. Next, the tour stops at Mamula Fortress, located on an island at the entrance of the bay. Built in 1853 during Austro-Hungarian rule, the fortress was later used as a prison and concentration camp during World War II. The boat then proceeds to the Blue Cave on the Lustica Peninsula, the largest sea cave in the area. Visitors can observe the blue light created by sunlight reflecting through the water onto the sandy bottom. To fully see this effect, entering the cave with snorkeling gear is recommended. The tour continues to Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial island near Perast with a church built in 1630. The island was created by local sailors who laid stones after finding an icon of the Holy Mother of God on a sea rock. Entrance to the church is free, while the adjacent museum charges a small fee. The tour also includes time to view the town of Perast from the water. Bottled water and scuba glasses are provided, but guests are advised to bring their own scuba glasses due to COVID-19 precautions. The itinerary can be adjusted to guest preferences within the three-hour duration.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Bay of Kotor
Near the village of Rose are three submarine tunnels built in the 1970s by the Yugoslav Navy. They are camouflaged with fake rocks to prevent detection by satellites or spy planes. The largest tunnel near Rose hosted submarines and is considered the best-hidden site of its kind in Montenegro. Two smaller tunnels are located nearby but do not host submarines.
10 min
Mamula Fortress
Mamula Fortress was constructed in 1853 under Austro-Hungarian rule and named after General Lazarus von Mamula. Positioned at the bay's entrance, it was used as a prison and concentration camp during World War II. The island remains deserted but is planned to be developed into a tourist resort, a project met with mixed local opinions due to its history.
Blue Cave
The Blue Cave on the Lustica Peninsula is the largest sea cave in the area and gets its name from the blue light created by sunlight hitting the sandy bottom and reflecting through the water. The coastline is mostly rocky, making the sandy bottom a rare feature. The cave is best viewed from inside the water using snorkeling gear.
30 min
Our Lady of the Rocks
Our Lady of the Rocks is an artificial island across from Perast, created by local sailors who deposited stones after discovering an icon of the Holy Mother of God on a sea rock. The church was built in 1630 and is free to enter. A small fee applies to visit the museum on the island.
30 min
Perast
The tour includes a stop to view the city of Perast, known for its panoramic views and historic waterfront.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Kotor
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour
- Tara River Full-Day White Water Rafting Tour from Kotor
- Kotor 3-Hour Boat Tour to Our Lady of the Rocks, Submarine Base & Blue Cave Swim
- Montenegro Private Tour: Kotor Old Town, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Budva
Magnificent Boka Bay 3-Hour Private Tour with Blue Cave, Mamula Fortress, Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks
by Golden Wave
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$417.71Overview
This is a magnificent 3-hour private boat tour of Boka Bay starting from Kotor. The tour includes visits to the Blue Cave, Mamula Fortress, the town of Perast, and Our Lady of the Rocks island. The boat first passes near the village of Rose to see the largest of three submarine tunnels built by the Yugoslav Navy in the 1970s. These tunnels are hidden with fake rocks to avoid detection and were designed to host submarines and small ships. Next, the tour stops at Mamula Fortress, located on an island at the entrance of the bay. Built in 1853 during Austro-Hungarian rule, the fortress was later used as a prison and concentration camp during World War II. The boat then proceeds to the Blue Cave on the Lustica Peninsula, the largest sea cave in the area. Visitors can observe the blue light created by sunlight reflecting through the water onto the sandy bottom. To fully see this effect, entering the cave with snorkeling gear is recommended. The tour continues to Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial island near Perast with a church built in 1630. The island was created by local sailors who laid stones after finding an icon of the Holy Mother of God on a sea rock. Entrance to the church is free, while the adjacent museum charges a small fee. The tour also includes time to view the town of Perast from the water. Bottled water and scuba glasses are provided, but guests are advised to bring their own scuba glasses due to COVID-19 precautions. The itinerary can be adjusted to guest preferences within the three-hour duration.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Bay of Kotor
Near the village of Rose are three submarine tunnels built in the 1970s by the Yugoslav Navy. They are camouflaged with fake rocks to prevent detection by satellites or spy planes. The largest tunnel near Rose hosted submarines and is considered the best-hidden site of its kind in Montenegro. Two smaller tunnels are located nearby but do not host submarines.
10 min
Mamula Fortress
Mamula Fortress was constructed in 1853 under Austro-Hungarian rule and named after General Lazarus von Mamula. Positioned at the bay's entrance, it was used as a prison and concentration camp during World War II. The island remains deserted but is planned to be developed into a tourist resort, a project met with mixed local opinions due to its history.
Blue Cave
The Blue Cave on the Lustica Peninsula is the largest sea cave in the area and gets its name from the blue light created by sunlight hitting the sandy bottom and reflecting through the water. The coastline is mostly rocky, making the sandy bottom a rare feature. The cave is best viewed from inside the water using snorkeling gear.
30 min
Our Lady of the Rocks
Our Lady of the Rocks is an artificial island across from Perast, created by local sailors who deposited stones after discovering an icon of the Holy Mother of God on a sea rock. The church was built in 1630 and is free to enter. A small fee applies to visit the museum on the island.
30 min
Perast
The tour includes a stop to view the city of Perast, known for its panoramic views and historic waterfront.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Kotor
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour
- Tara River Full-Day White Water Rafting Tour from Kotor
- Kotor 3-Hour Boat Tour to Our Lady of the Rocks, Submarine Base & Blue Cave Swim
- Montenegro Private Tour: Kotor Old Town, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Budva