2-Hour Speedboat To Perast

Kotor: Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Speedboat Tour (2h) runs through MONTENEGRO SUBMARINE & SPEED BOAT TOURS. Rated 4.7 across 1,129 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $33.

Overview

This two-hour speedboat trip runs from Kotor across the bay to two of its best-known stops: the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks and the old town of Perast. Boats depart on a regular schedule, so it works well for travellers who want the signature sights without committing to a full-day excursion.

The ride out takes about 20 minutes, passing waterfront villages, churches and the mountains that rise along the bay. At Our Lady of the Rocks you get around 20 minutes on the island to take photos and hear the legend of the sailors who built it up around a Madonna icon found on a rock. A short five-minute hop brings you to Perast, where roughly half an hour is free time to walk the baroque waterfront before the 25-minute run back to Kotor.

A licensed skipper doubles as the guide, with an audio guide accessible by QR code for extra detail. The trip suits couples, families and first-time visitors after a scenic, cultural taste of the bay, and reviewers repeatedly say the time allowed at each stop felt right.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in KotorCheck in at the operator's dock at Park Slobode 1 in Kotor. The exact starting point depends on the option selected.
2. Speedboat across the bayRoughly 20 minutes on the water, passing villages, churches and mountain scenery along the coastline.
3. Our Lady of the RocksAbout 20 minutes for a photo stop and island visit. Church and museum entry is optional and costs extra, cash only.
4. Speedboat to PerastA short five-minute crossing to the mainland waterfront.
5. Perast Old TownAround 30 minutes of free time to walk the Venetian-era waterfront and take photos.
6. Return by speedboatAbout 25 minutes back across the bay. The arrival location depends on the option selected.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help the trip run smoothly, from what to wear to how the church visit works.

• What to wear. Bring a cover-up or suitable clothing if you plan to enter the church, since swimwear is not permitted. In spring and autumn the water can feel chilly, so pack a light jacket or warmer layer.
• Sun protection. The listing recommends sunglasses, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable clothes. A reviewer described the speedboat as a great way to keep cool on a hot summer day, so sun gear is worth taking seriously.
• Pace and time. Time ashore is short by design, with about 20 minutes on the island and 30 in Perast. Reviewers frequently say this felt like enough at each stop.
• Audio guide. Commentary comes from the skipper plus an audio guide accessed by QR code, so bring a smartphone with mobile data or Wi-Fi. Some travellers noted commentary during the ride itself could be more consistent.
• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so travellers make their own way to the dock in Kotor. Summer parking in Kotor is limited and the listing advises arriving early by car.
• Onboard comforts. Drinking water and Wi-Fi are provided, along with life jackets, including child sizes on request. Snorkelling masks are carried subject to availability.

Common issues. The museum at Our Lady of the Rocks costs €3 extra, cash only, and church or museum access depends on seasonal opening hours, which can shift or close early. The island itself can still be visited when the church is closed. Tours may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather or sea conditions are unsafe, and one reviewer described rough waters, though they praised how the crew handled it. A few travellers felt commentary during the ride could be more regular. Pets, luggage and large bags are not allowed, and smoking is not permitted during the ride.

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