Private Your Day, Your Way

The best part of this private speedboat tour is freedom. You are not tied to a fixed bus route or a large group. For about three hours, you can shape a ride through Kotor Bay and the waters around Tivat and Lustica, stopping at famous sights or spending more time at a beach or cave.

I like two things right away: the boat is reserved for your group of up to six, and the skipper can adjust the route, start time, and pickup or drop-off point. You also get useful onboard comforts, including water, WiFi, a sun deck, swimming ladder, shower, and sun tent.

The main consideration is time. Three hours is enough for a brisk sampler, but not enough for a slow visit to every listed stop. The advertised price is $398.02 per group, and museum fees plus food are extra.

Key points to know before booking

• Your own boat and skipper: Only your party and the local skipper take part, with a maximum group size of six.
• A flexible route: You can choose the start time, pickup and drop-off point, route, and preferred activities.
• Blue Cave access: The boat can enter the cave through its larger opening, weather and sea conditions permitting.
• A strong mix of sights: The route can combine island history, Perast, Porto Montenegro, a sea fort, a cave, and a quiet beach.
• Useful boat comforts: Fuel, water, WiFi, Bluetooth music, a sun deck, sun tent, shower, swimming ladder, and safety equipment are included.
• Best value with a full group: At six people, the $398.02 group price works out to about $66.34 per person.

A private way to see Kotor Bay

Kotor Bay is easier to understand from the water. Mountains press close to the shoreline, old settlements sit around small harbors, and the route changes from historic stone towns to polished yacht marinas and open sea.

This outing gives you that broad view without making you follow a rigid sightseeing script. You can ask for a route that leans toward history, swimming, coastal scenery, or a little of all three. The skipper is both boat captain and local host, so your time on the water should feel more personal than a standard group cruise.

The boat carries up to six people. That matters if you are traveling with family or friends, since you can split the cost while keeping control of the day. At the full six-person capacity, the price is reasonable for a private boat. For one or two people, it becomes a much more expensive way to see the coast.

The tour lasts approximately three hours. That is a useful length for a half-day plan, but you should set your priorities before departure. Our Lady of the Rocks, the Blue Cave, Perast, Porto Montenegro, Mamula, and Dobrec Beach are all listed as possible places to visit. You may need to choose between a sightseeing-heavy route and longer swimming or beach time.

Our Lady of the Rocks and the story behind the island

Our Lady of the Rocks is one of the most memorable stops in the Bay of Kotor. The island is artificial, built up over centuries by local seamen who placed rocks in the sea after successful voyages.

The story begins with an icon of the Madonna and Child, said to have been found on the rock on July 22, 1452. The tradition continues today through the annual fašinada ceremony. On the sunset of July 22, local residents take boats out and throw rocks into the sea, widening the island.

You get about 20 minutes here, and admission is included. That is enough for a quick look and some photographs, though it is not a long museum visit. If you want time to explore the island at a slower pace, ask the skipper how the stop fits with the rest of your route.

I like this stop because the story is tied to a living local custom rather than only to a monument from the past. The island also gives you a good sense of how people have shaped the bay over time, both physically and culturally.

Perast, a small town with a long maritime past

Perast sits along the bay with a history that reaches back to Neolithic settlement, followed by Illyrian, Roman, and early Christian periods. The town was named after the Illyrian Pirusti tribe, and the first recorded memories of Perast date to 1336.

In its early days, Perast was a small fishing village with a shipyard and a handful of commercial and fishing boats. Its position near the strategically important island of St. George helped shape its later development, even as growth remained slow at first.

From a speedboat, you see Perast in the context that made it important: a compact settlement connected to the bay, its islands, shipyards, and sea routes. The supplied plan does not give a fixed stop time for Perast, so this is one place where your private arrangement matters. You can ask for a brief view from the water or request time to go ashore if that fits the schedule and route.

Do not expect a full town visit if you also want the Blue Cave and Dobrec Beach. Perast is best treated as a focused historical stop unless you arrange a longer visit.

Porto Montenegro, from working harbor to luxury marina

Porto Montenegro offers a sharp change of mood. Located in the UNESCO-protected Bay of Kotor, it combines a full-service marina, luxury residences, shops, restaurants, bars, and leisure facilities.

The marina has 450 berths, while the waterfront includes more than 80 retail units. You will find fashion and accessories, spa and salon services, boating services, and food and drink options. The area has been designed as a year-round destination rather than a simple place to tie up a yacht.

I see Porto Montenegro as an optional contrast to the older coastal towns. It is useful if you want to compare historic bay settlements with a modern, polished marina district. It may be less appealing if your main goal is quiet water, old stone, or a swim.

Because the tour is private, you can decide if Porto Montenegro deserves a stop or only a pass-by view from the boat. Food is not included, so any meal or drinks there would be at your own cost.

Mamula Island and its Austro-Hungarian fort

Mamula Island, known as Rondina during Venetian rule, sits farther out along the coast. The island is dominated by a fort built in 1853 by Austro-Hungarian general Lazarus von Mamula.

The fort covers about 90 percent of the island. Together with the fortifications at Cape Oštro on Prevlaka and Cape Arza on Lustica, it formed part of a defense plan intended to block enemy entry into the Bay of Kotor.

That makes Mamula a worthwhile stop for anyone interested in military history and coastal defenses. From the boat, the scale of the fort is easy to appreciate. The information provided does not specify admission or a shore visit here, so confirm with the skipper what is possible during your selected route.

Mamula also helps show that this is not only a scenic cruise. The coast has been shaped by trade, naval power, local traditions, and military planning. The drawback is simple: fitting Mamula into a three-hour outing may reduce time at the Blue Cave or beach.

The Blue Cave and its changing light

The Blue Cave is the most dramatic natural stop on the route. It formed over thousands of years as waves worked on the porous rock below cliffs about 30 meters high.

The cave has two openings. The smaller entrance lies on the south side, while the larger opening, about three meters high and 15 meters wide, is large enough for barges and smaller boats. Once inside, light enters through the openings and reflects through the water, creating the blue effect that gives the cave its name.

You get around 30 minutes here, with admission included. The cave’s interior reaches roughly nine meters above sea level, giving it the feel of a natural chamber rather than a narrow cleft in the rocks.

The Blue Cave is also the part of the trip most affected by conditions at sea. The tour requires good weather, and access can depend on the water and the boat’s ability to enter safely. Ask about the day’s conditions before you set your expectations too firmly.

Dobrec Beach for a quieter pause

Dobrec Beach is a small gravel beach, about 70 meters long, in a bay that can be reached only by boat or sea taxi. That limited access helps keep it quieter than beaches connected to roads.

You will find sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms, a shower, a toilet, a pier, cafés, and sea rescue service. It is not a completely undeveloped beach, but it offers practical comfort without the feel of a major resort strip.

This is the right stop if you want time in the water or a private-feeling break from sightseeing. A beach stop also makes good use of the boat’s swimming ladder, shower, sun deck, and sun tent.

The tradeoff is schedule. A leisurely beach visit can easily use up much of a three-hour trip. If you want Dobrec Beach, the Blue Cave, and several historical stops, agree on the timing before leaving.

What the boat includes and why it matters

The included equipment is more useful than it may first appear. Fuel is covered, so you are not watching the route grow more expensive as the boat moves between stops. Water is also included, which is welcome on a sunny ride.

The boat has WiFi and Bluetooth auxiliary music, allowing your group to stay connected and choose its own soundtrack. A sun deck and sun tent give you both open sun and shade, while the swimming ladder makes getting into and out of the water easier.

You also have a shower and safety and emergency equipment onboard. These details make a difference if you plan to swim or spend time at Dobrec Beach. Bring whatever personal items you need for the outing, but the core boat setup is already in place.

The skipper is the only guide or crew member specifically identified. No individual guide name is provided, so you should not book this expecting a named historian or a formal museum-style tour. The experience is better suited to flexible coastal touring with local guidance.

Is $398.02 a fair price?

The price is $398.02 for the entire group, up to six people. With six people, that is about $66.34 each. With three people, it is about $132.67 each, and for two people it is about $199.01 each.

That pricing makes the tour most appealing to a family or group of friends. You are paying for a private boat, skipper, fuel, water, and the ability to shape the route. A smaller party pays more per person, but gains the same privacy and flexibility.

Food and dinner are not included. Museum fees are also excluded, although admission is included for Our Lady of the Rocks and the Blue Cave. Plan for extra spending if you stop for lunch, drinks, or a museum visit.

I would judge the value by how much you use the private format. If you want to swim, change the route, choose your own music, or avoid being tied to another group, the price has a clear advantage. If you only want a quick ride past the main sights, a shared boat may cost less.

Timing, weather, and practical limits

Confirmation is provided at booking, and the tour is described as suitable for most people. It is near public transportation, which may help if you are arranging your day around other plans.

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. Otherwise, the booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason, so check your schedule carefully before paying.

The biggest practical issue is the number of possible stops packed into three hours. Tell the skipper what matters most:

• Choose the Blue Cave and swimming if nature is your priority.
• Focus on Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, and Mamula for history.
• Add Porto Montenegro if you want a modern marina and dining area.
• Choose Dobrec Beach if you want a quieter pause by the water.

A private route is only useful if you make those choices early. The skipper can help shape the day, but three hours still has a firm limit.

Who should book this speedboat trip?

I would recommend it most to small groups who want control over their time and do not mind paying for privacy. It is especially well suited to people who want a mix of sightseeing and swimming rather than a single-purpose history tour.

Families may appreciate the flexible schedule, onboard shade, shower, swimming ladder, and private setting. Friends can spread the group price across six people and use the boat for a social coastal outing.

It is less suitable if you need a long, detailed visit at every stop, a fully guided history lecture, or a guaranteed full itinerary regardless of weather. It is also less attractive for solo visitors or couples on a tight budget because the group price does not shrink much for a smaller party.

The experience has a strong customer rating of 4.8 from 22 ratings, with 95 percent recommended. The clearest positive point is the boat and crew: a modern, well-kept boat and a friendly, reliable skipper are exactly what you want when your day depends on the water.

Should you book it?

Book this private speedboat trip if you are a group of up to six and want a flexible look at Kotor Bay, the Blue Cave, and the coast around Lustica. I especially like it for a group that can agree on two or three priorities before departure.

At the full group price, the value is solid. Just keep the three-hour limit in mind, confirm the route with the skipper, and treat the listed stops as choices rather than a promise of long visits everywhere. If good weather holds and you use the private format well, this can be an efficient and enjoyable way to see more of Montenegro from the water.

FAQ

How long is the private speedboat tour?

The tour lasts approximately three hours.

How many people can join the private tour?

The private boat is available for a group of up to six people.

What is the price for the group?

The price is $398.02 per group, for up to six people.

Can I choose the start time?

Yes. The tour allows you to choose a start time.

Can I choose the pickup and drop-off point?

Yes. The pickup and drop-off point can be selected as part of the private arrangement.

Can I customize the route?

Yes. The route and preferred activities can be customized with the local skipper.

Is fuel included?

Yes. Fuel is included in the tour price.

Is food included?

No. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Is admission to the Blue Cave included?

Yes. Admission to the Blue Cave is included.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.