Full-Day Boka Bay Cruise Tour from Budva with Guide
Description
The cruise takes place on the three-deck ship with bar, restaurant, sunbeds, showers. Our licensed guide will accompany you during the tour. Depart from Budva and head to the old city of Kotor, there will be a guided tour and free time. After that board the ship and past the town of Perast before stopping on the only artificial island in the Adriatic - Our Lady of the Rocks. The next stop is swimming at the lagoon Miriste, known for its purity and transparency of water. During the stop you can visit the famous Blue Cave, the incredible beauty of which is due to the play of light and water, shadows and bright colors. Passing mysterious landmark of Montenegro - fortress of Mamula with unique architecture, the ship heads towards Herceg Novi, the city of rocks and mimosas. Here you will see three famous fortresses: Forte Mare, Kanli Kula and Španjola, and walk to the Old Town. Enjoying the view of Porto Montenegro, we return to Tivat. Your bus will take you from Tivat to Budva.
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There will be a guided tour and free time. Located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Kotor, a city of merchants and famous sailors, has a lot to say. The old town of Kotor is the best-preserved medieval urban environment, typical of towns built in the 12th and 14th centuries. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage included Kotor in the UNESCO list of "World Natural and Cultural Heritage". Buildings spread throughout the city, intertwined with streets and squares.
Perast is surely one of the most beautiful places in Kotor bay. Today it is often called the quietest town in Boka. Its narrow streets and numerous, mostly abandoned renaissance, and baroque palaces, testify about the richness of the Kotor bay. Perast used to be a town of sailors, and it was known by that even outside the space of Montenegro. We can see even today that famous stone housed and captain’s palaces standing out.
On the island we will have a guided tour to the Catholic Church of the same name, where we will meet the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century, the most respected saint patron of Boka sailors. The church is very nicely painted and decorated. We will also visit its museum part, which is entirely composed of votive gifts.
The next part of the cruise is a swimming stop at crystal-clear waters of Miriste Lagoon. Here you can also visit the famous Blue Cave. On the way to Miriste, pass by the famous fishing village of Rose and the fortress of Mamula, a mysterious landmark of Montenegro with unique architecture.
The incredible beauty of the Blue Cave is due to the play of light and water, shadows and bright colors. The sun rays, refracting on the surface of the sea waterare reflected on the limestone rocks, and create a unique feeling that you are in a fairy tale.
A mysterious landmark of Montenegro with unique architecture.
Herceg Novi is recognizable by the abundance of mimosa trees and its numerous flights of stairs. It’s often called ‘The City of the sun’, thanks to the large number of sunny days all year round. The centre of Herceg Novi is its Old Town, decorated with buildings dating back to the epochs of Sahat – Kula and Kanli – Kula. Fortress Spanjola and Fortress Forte Mare are only a part of the cultural heritage of this renowned town. Rich with greenery, Herceg Novi hides numerous kinds of tropical flowers. The city itself is called the Botanical garden of Montenegro, and the city of sun, flowers and poets.
The largest port for mega yachts in southern Europe.
Tivat, picturesque coastal town nestled in Boka Bay, is quickly becoming a hot destination for elite travelers. With its world-class marina and a variety of exclusive boutique shops, Tivat offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary may be adjusted according to weather conditions.
- Please note, the trip to Blue Cave is subject to weather conditions.
Reviews(22)
If you decide to swim in the blue cave you must bring your own life-saving equipment, the tide is dangerous, if you go with children it is not recommended. At the start they promise you 20 min for cave exploration, but in reality they only give you 10 min (a scam) and they lack all safety measures, you could easily drown. The main deck which is for about 150 people only has 4 restrooms which they do not clean, the prices for food and drinks on board are excessive and the areas are neglected and dirty. I do not recommend it at all!
We had such a wonderful time on this tour! Everything was well organized, the views were breathtaking, and the whole experience was enjoyable from beginning to end. A special thanks to our guide, Dragana, who truly made the experience unforgettable. She was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories and facts about the places we visited. She speaks English, Russian, and Montenegrin/Serbian, which made it easy for everyone to feel included and enjoy the tour. Dragana was also very patient, kind, and always ready to help with a smile. The lunch on the boat was fresh and tasty, It was a really nice addition to the trip and much better than we expected for a boat tour. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Montenegro. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and we will remember it for a long time!
Great day out, covering most of the key sights of coastal Montenegro. A special call out to our guide who was excellent - she managed a large group of over 100 people smoothly and got us through multiple excursions. Kotor and Herceg Novi are lovely towns - the walled old town areas are quintessentially European with the obligatory street art sellers (I bought something). Plenty of ice cream shops - much needed in the baking 35 degree heat. The Blue Cave swim is fun but tricky with many people crowding a relatively narrow entrance. I would also recommend bringing a snorkelling mask along. The boat has a sign that prohibits outside food and drink (which we didn’t know in advance). However when I checked with one of the crew, they were happy for us to eat our packed lunches. Good value for money and if you are short of time, a great trip to cover the main sights.
Nice tour, not expensive on the boat
We had an amazing boat trip! The scenery was absolutely beautiful, the boat was clean and comfortable, and the crew was friendly, professional, and made everyone feel welcome. The stops for swimming were fantastic, and the whole experience was well organized from start to finish. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the area!
Highly recommended! If you want to visit several towns and attractions in a single day, this cruise is the perfect choice. It saves both time and money and is very convenient. The entire crew was incredibly friendly and helpful. A special thanks to Ivan, who was especially welcoming and attentive. It was such a great experience that I almost wanted to stay on the ship. I would definitely recommend this cruise!
Good day but very long and not loads of room on board unless on top deck with no shade. Good guide around the towns.
The free time in Kotor was good with the short optional history. Our host Dragnma was brilliant. The boat was a bit shabby in parts, the sunbed had definitely seen better days but the food was lovely, good choice of drinks and the staff very friendly and attentive. We didn’t get the chance to see the blue caves or have the swim because of the weather unfortunately but the team did their best to provide an alternative solution.
Great view of Boka way and our lady of rocks church/ island. Very limited time spent in Kotor. The Russian speaking guide did not turn up at Kotor. So same guide had to double up. Very little vegetarian food options on the boat. WIFI not working. There may be cheaper tours available for same excursions if purchased locally.
The trip was good, but I was overwhelmed when I found out that most everyone on the boat paid 40 euro/ person, and I paid 52 pounds / person. So I would advise anyone to book this trip on site and by the number provided as they come and collect payment from any hotel and not through this site. I felt I was robbed.
