Choosing between a Blue Cave or Perast boat tour depends on how much time you have and what kind of boat trip you want from Kotor. The Blue Cave route goes farther. It includes more stops, open-sea views, and time in the water.
The Perast route stays inside the calmer part of Boka Bay. It is shorter, easier to plan, and focused on Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast. Both tours are beautiful, but they are made for different kinds of days.
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Quick answer: Blue Cave or Perast boat tour?
The Blue Cave boat tour is better if you have around three hours, want to swim, and want to see more of Boka Bay.
The Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast speedboat tour is better if you have limited time, prefer calmer water, or want a shorter sightseeing trip.
For most first-time visitors with enough time, the Blue Cave route gives more variety. For cruise passengers, families with small children, or visitors who want an easier plan, the Perast route is often the smarter choice.
5 Key Differences: Blue Cave or Perast Boat Tour?
1. Route: Blue Cave goes further.
- Our Lady of the Rocks
- Submarine tunnels
- Mamula Island
- The Blue Cave
The Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast boat tour from Kotor stays inside Boka Bay. It usually includes:
- Our Lady of the Rocks
- Perast
- views of the inner bay
This tour does not go toward Mamula Island, the submarine tunnels, or the Blue Cave. It is simpler, shorter, and easier to combine with Kotor Old Town, lunch, or a cruise schedule.
2. Duration: Blue Cave needs more time
If you choose the Blue Cave tour, you will need at least three hours. Because this route goes much farther, it is the perfect choice when you want a true, relaxed adventure.
If your schedule is tight, the Perast boat tour is a great choice. Taking just 90 minutes, it keeps you close to Kotor and shows you the best parts of the bay.
It is the perfect quick option that easily fits into any busy travel day!
3. Swimming: Blue Cave is the better choice
If swimming is part of your plan, the Blue Cave route is the better choice. It reaches the open-sea side of Boka Bay and includes time in the water when sea conditions allow.
For safety reasons, guests do not swim inside the Blue Cave on our tours. You visit the cave by boat, see the blue water, and take photos. Swimming is organized at beautiful spots close to the Blue Cave, depending on sea conditions.
The Perast tour is not focused on swimming. It is better for sightseeing, island views, history, and time in Perast.
So the choice is simple: Blue Cave for swimming, Perast for a calmer sightseeing route.
4. Experience: Blue Cave is more active; Perast is calmer
A Blue Cave tour feels more like a longer speedboat experience. The route goes farther, the scenery changes more, and the open-sea part adds a stronger sense of movement. This tour is a good fit if you want more stops and more time on the water.
A Perast boat tour feels calmer. The ride stays inside Boka Bay, where the water is usually more protected. The focus is on Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast, two of the most recognizable places in the bay.
This route works well for families, older travelers, cruise passengers, and visitors who prefer sightseeing over swimming.
Neither tour is better for everyone. The Blue Cave route is better for a longer day on the water. The Perast route is better for a shorter, calmer visit.
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Free cancelation
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Bad weather conditions - full refund or book a new tour
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per person
Free cancelation
For a full refund - cancellation at least 24 hours in advance, delay or rerouting of the cruiser
Non-refundable for - cancellation less of 24 hours prior to the tour
Bad weather conditions - full refund or book a new tour
5. Best fit: which tour matches your day?
The best choice depends on what matters most to you.
The Blue Cave boat tour from Kotor is the better fit if:
- you have around three hours
- swimming is important
- you want more stops
- you want the open seaside of Boka Bay
- you want Our Lady of the Rocks, submarine tunnels, Mamula Island and the Blue Cave in one trip
The Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks boat tour from Kotor is the better fit if:
- you have limited time
- you prefer a calmer ride
- you do not need swimming
- you want to visit Perast
- you want a short boat trip inside Boka Bay
For a first visit with enough time, the Blue Cave route usually gives more variety. For a short visit, the Perast route is easier, calmer, and simpler to plan.
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FAQ's
Is Blue Cave or Perast better for first-time visitors?
The Blue Cave tour is better if you have around three hours and want to see more of Boka Bay. The Perast tour is better if you have limited time or prefer a calmer route.
Is the Blue Cave tour longer than the Perast tour?
Yes. The Blue Cave route goes farther from Kotor and usually takes around three hours. The Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks tour is shorter and usually takes around 90 minutes.
Can you swim on the Perast boat tour?
The Perast tour is not focused on swimming. It is mainly a sightseeing route to Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast.
Can you swim on the Blue Cave tour?
No, guests do not swim inside the Blue Cave on our tours for safety reasons. When conditions allow, the skipper may stop at a safer swimming spot near the Blue Cave area.
Which tour is better for cruise passengers?
The Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks tour is often better for shorter cruise stops. The Blue Cave tour works better when the ship stays in Kotor long enough.
Which tour is better for families?
Both can work well. The Perast route is shorter and calmer. The Blue Cave route is better for families with older children who want a longer boat trip and time in the water.
