Perast To Kotor Boat, 12 Hours

From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Boat Tour from Perast to Kotor runs through Select Dubrovnik d.o.o.. Rated 4.5 across 5,483 reviews. Runs 11 - 12 hours. From $59.

Overview

This is a full day out of Dubrovnik that crosses into Montenegro by bus, then picks up a boat on Boka Kotorska Bay. The run sits at 11 to 12 hours door to door, with pickup offered from a long list of Dubrovnik hotels and stops, roughly twenty of them, plus drop-off at the same points at the end. Border formalities each way eat into the schedule, and one reviewer reported a wait of about an hour per crossing, so patience is part of the deal.

The shape of the day is straightforward. A scenic drive through Konavle Valley takes about two hours to the border area, where the group boards a boat. A sightseeing cruise covers the bay, with an optional stop at Our Lady of the Rocks near Perast marked optional on the itinerary. On arrival in Kotor, a local guide leads a short 30 minute introduction to the Old Town before roughly two and a half hours of free time for exploring, eating and shopping. The return leg is another long bus stretch, listed at three hours back through Konavle.

It suits travellers based in Dubrovnik who want a taste of Montenegro without arranging their own transport or border logistics. Reviews repeatedly describe the scenery as the payoff and the guides as organised and friendly.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in DubrovnikPickup from one of about twenty listed Dubrovnik locations, with drop-off at the same set of points at the end of the day. Exact pickup details are sent by email.
2. Scenic drive through KonavleA bus tour and scenic drive of about two hours toward the Montenegro border, with commentary from the guide on the way.
3. Boat cruise and Our Lady of the RocksA 30 minute sightseeing cruise at Perast, with the island of Our Lady of the Rocks listed as an optional stop. Entry to the church on the island costs extra, at 5 euros per person.
4. Bay of Kotor cruiseA sightseeing cruise on the bay lasting 1.5 hours, listed as optional, with views of the fjord-like bay and the coast.
5. Kotor guided walkA local guide leads a 30 minute introduction to Kotor, covering the Old Town and its monuments.
6. Free time in KotorAbout 2.5 hours on your own for sightseeing, shopping and lunch. Food and drinks are not included.
7. Return drive to DubrovnikA bus journey of about three hours back through Konavle Valley, including the border crossing, ending at the drop-off points.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape the day, mostly around the long transfers, the border and what is not included in the ticket.

• Bring your passport. A valid passport is required, or an ID card for EU citizens. The listing stresses checking visa requirements for Montenegro before booking, since everyone on the bus crosses the border twice.
• Budget for extras. Entrance fees in Montenegro come to 3 euros per person, and the church on Our Lady of the Rocks charges 5 euros per person if you visit. Lunch, drinks and tips are also on you.
• Long travel days. The itinerary carries long bus and cruise transfers each way.
• Free time pacing. Kotor gets about 2.5 hours on your own after a short guided walk. One reviewer wished there had been more time at the destinations, so it helps to plan what matters most before setting off from the bus.
• Group boat travel. The listing's review summary notes that some travellers found the boat overcrowded and would have preferred a smaller group or larger vessel.
• Pickup logistics. Pickup and drop-off are included when that option is selected, from the many listed Dubrovnik points. The operator sends pickup information by email, so watch for that message before departure.

Common issues. The honest downside is the balance of the day: one reviewer said they spent more time travelling than at the destinations, and another reported a border wait of about an hour each way. Some travellers reported the boat felt crowded and views were hard to get. Entrance fees in Montenegro and the island church ticket are not covered, nor is food. Pets are not allowed on the tour.

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