Exclusive Blue Cave Swim, 3 Hours

Exclusive Blue Cave Kotor Swim, Mamula&Lady of the Rock 3 Hour runs through LIMITLESS SPEED BOAT KOTOR. Rated 4.8 across 592 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $57.

Overview

This three-hour speedboat trip from Kotor packs the Bay of Kotor's best-known water sights into a half day. You leave from Park Slobode and head out with a licensed captain who also acts as guide. The route takes in Our Lady of the Rocks, the Blue Cave, a pass-by of Mamula Fortress, and a former submarine tunnel before returning to the same spot.

The swimming stop at the Blue Cave is the main draw, and snorkelling equipment is available on request. Bottled water and Wi-Fi are also provided on request. The boat carries a maximum of 18 travellers, and reviewers describe the boats as comfortable, with one noting the group was not overcrowded.

It suits travellers who want a short, fast outing on the water with a swim built in. It does not suit anyone needing hotel pickup, wheelchair access, or a trip designed for infants. Bring a towel if you plan to swim, eat beforehand, and note that food is not allowed on board, according to one reviewer.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Park SlobodeMeet at Park Slobode 1 in Kotor, at the Limitless Speed Boat stand by the sea, 20 minutes before departure. The manager greets you there, and the tour ends back at the same point.
2. Our Lady of the RocksA 20-minute stop at the island. Entry is not included and costs 5 euros per person, paid on site.
3. Blue Cave swimA 20-minute stop for swimming in the cave, with free entry. Snorkelling equipment is available on request.
4. Mamula Fortress pass-byThe boat passes Mamula Fortress on the way; there is no stop.
5. Former Submarine TunnelA 10-minute look at the tunnel, with free entry, before the run back to Kotor.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the operator's own notes.

• Bring a towel. The listing states that beach and swimming towels are not included, and its FAQ says to bring one if you plan to swim. Snorkelling gear is offered on request, according to the operator, and reviewers mention receiving water noodles and goggles on the swim stop.
• Eat beforehand. One reviewer notes food is not permitted on board at any point, so have a proper meal before departure. Bottled water is provided on request, and a reviewer confirms receiving it.
• Weather and the ride. The listing carries raincoats for adverse weather and notes the tour requires good weather to run. The ride out to the cave is long but the boat is comfortable, as one reviewer describes it, and another mentions the sea can be choppy, so plan accordingly.
• Fitness and comfort. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level and does not recommend the trip for pregnant travellers, people with back problems, or serious heart conditions. Reviewers also mention shade on the boat, which helps on the longer stretches.
• Group and pace. The boat takes a maximum of 18 travellers. Reviewers describe boats that felt uncrowded, with shade cover and a captain who pointed out places of interest along the way.
• No bathrooms. One reviewer points out there are no toilets on the boat; the only stop with facilities is Our Lady of the Rocks, where they cost 1 euro. Plan around that.

Common issues. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to Park Slobode and should arrive 20 minutes early, since late arrivals may not be accommodated. The entry fee for Our Lady of the Rocks, 5 euros per person, is extra, as are towels. One reviewer was uneasy that life jackets are kept for emergency use only and were not provided for a child during the ride, and another wished floatation aids were available at the swim stop. The listing excludes infants under one year old, does not recommend the tour for infants and small children or pregnant travellers, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible. The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers, and either shortfall means a new date or a refund.

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