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Montenegro boat tour from Dubrovnik, Bay of Kotor private day trip.

The Bay of Kotor by private boat: Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Kotor, with border checks at the port instead of the road crossing.

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This tour enters the Bay of Kotor by sea, so you avoid the summer queues at the road border. The bay narrows between steep mountains on the way to Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Kotor old town.

Documents. Bring a passport for every guest, children included; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens may also cross with a national ID card.

The route, stop by stop.

Indicative route. Every trip is private, so you can swap, skip or add a stop. You can also plan a completely different day with us, even to places not listed here.

  1. Pick-up and boarding

    Hotel transfer to the boat (included on most boats), or meet us at Cavtat, Lapad, ACI Marina Komolac or the Old Port.

  2. 1

    Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks

    The baroque waterfront, and the church on its man-made islet just offshore.

  3. 2

    Kotor old town

    The walled town at the end of the bay, best seen with a licensed local guide (we can book one), then a long lunch.

  4. Back to Dubrovnik

    Cruise back along the coast.

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Into the Bay of Kotor.

From Dubrovnik the boat follows the coast south past Cavtat and the Konavle cliffs to the entrance of the Bay of Kotor, guarded by the small fortress island of Mamula. Inside, the bay opens into several basins linked by narrow straits; at Verige the shores close to only a few hundred metres apart before the water widens again towards Perast.

Perast and the two islets.

Our Lady of the Rocks stands on an artificial islet. Over centuries, local sailors built it up by sinking old ships and dropping stones on a reef. The custom is still marked each July in the Fašinada procession of boats. Next to it lies St George, a natural islet with a Benedictine monastery and cypress trees, which is not open to visitors. Perast itself is a single street of captains’ houses and churches along the water, easy to walk in half an hour.

Kotor old town.

Kotor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside the walls, the Cathedral of St Tryphon dates from the 12th century. Above the town, the fortifications climb the mountainside to the fortress of St John. The steep climb of well over a thousand steps is best done early or late in the day, not at midday in summer. Cats are the town’s unofficial symbol, and there is even a small cat museum in the old town.

Practical points.

  • Money: Montenegro uses the euro, so no currency exchange is needed.
  • Phones: Montenegro is outside EU roaming rules, so check your mobile plan before you go.
  • Cruise ships: Kotor gets busy when large ships are in port. On a private boat the skipper can visit Perast first and reach Kotor once the crowds thin.

The tour suits history lovers, groups of friends and families with older children. A luxury motor yacht is the premium choice for this long day, with shade, a saloon and top service. If you prefer to travel by road, see our Montenegro day trip; for a one-way trip, there is the boat transfer to Kotor. The price depends on the boat, group size and date, so we send an itemised quote by email or WhatsApp.

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Questions about the Montenegro tour.

All FAQs
What documents do I need for a Montenegro boat tour from Dubrovnik?
Every traveller, including children, needs their own valid document, because Montenegro is outside the EU and the Schengen Area. Bring a passport; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens may also cross with a national ID card. The skipper arranges the port formalities.
Can you go from Dubrovnik to Kotor by boat?
Yes, a direct private crossing into the Bay of Kotor, arriving at Kotor old town or Perast with the cliffs closing overhead.
How long is the boat trip from Dubrovnik to Montenegro?
Two to three hours each way, depending on the boat and sea conditions.
Do we need a local guide?
For Montenegro we recommend booking a licensed local guide. Our skippers and crew know the route well but are not guides. The guide is not included in the price and is charged separately; tell us and we arrange one for your date.
How does the sea border work?
The boat clears out of Croatia and into Montenegro at the official border ports, and the skipper handles the vessel paperwork. Every guest, including children, needs a valid passport (EU, EEA and Swiss citizens may use a national ID card instead) for the document check.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, for older children. It is a long day with a border crossing. Every child needs their own passport or, for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, a national ID card. For younger children the half-day Elaphiti tour is easier.
What should we bring?
A valid travel document for every guest, swimwear and comfortable shoes for the old towns. Towels are on board on most boats; we confirm with the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Two to four weeks ahead in July and August. Outside peak weeks a few days is often enough.
Is there a ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotor?
There is no regular ferry. The options are a bus, a car transfer or a private boat like this tour.
Can you see Perast by boat from Dubrovnik?
Yes. The tour goes into the Bay of Kotor to Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Kotor, all by sea.

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Enquire about the Montenegro tour.

Send your date and group size. We reply with a plan, the right boat and an itemised quote, with no obligation to book. Every guest needs a valid travel document.

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