Deluxe excursion from Budva: Blue Cave tour

This boat tour from Budva combines coastal sightseeing with swimming stops at some of Montenegro’s most scenic spots. Cruise past historic walls and sandy beaches, explore the famous Blue Cave, and see the cliffside church of St. Nikole—all in one half-day excursion.

Details

Depart from Budva and cruise along the coast, passing the ancient walls of the old town. The route takes you past popular Mogren Beach and the iconic ballerina statue before reaching the Blue Cave, one of the largest and most impressive caves on the Luštica Peninsula in Boka Kotor. You’ll have 20 minutes to swim inside the cave and take in the vivid blue light reflected off the water.

Continuing onward, you’ll sail to the church of St. Nikole, perched on a cliff near the village of Krimovica. This small sanctuary is visible only from the sea, and you’ll have a 20-minute stop to admire its isolated setting and the surrounding views.

The journey then proceeds to Trsteno Beach, a sandy stretch nestled between two capes and one of the most attractive beaches along the Montenegrin coast. A 20-minute swimming break is offered here, and you’re welcome to use a diving mask to explore the turquoise waters up close.

On the return to Budva, the boat passes by Ploče and Jaz beaches, completing the loop back to the marina. This itinerary offers a balanced mix of sightseeing and swimming, with three designated stops for rest and exploration.

Important Info

Not suitable for
• Children under 5 years
• People over 70 years
• Wheelchair users

What to bring
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Towel

Not allowed
• Alcohol and drugs


Know before you go
• Note: In case of bad weather, when the captain of the ship (commander) assesses that it is not safe to sail to the open sea ( Blue Cave), he will not sail towards d the Blue Cave.
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What is included in activity

Boat Cruise
Guide

What is not included

Lunch
Departure: Restaurant MADERA, Rafailovići, Montenegro
Duration: 3 hours
Group size up to 20 persons
Children allowed
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Open deck
Professional guide

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Places you will see

• Blue Cave

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Courtney D.
Really good, guide was great, lots of information about where we were going, left and returned on time.
6 days ago
Helen B.
Thank to Milan and Aleks for this tour. We really enjoyed it. All the place where we stoped was very beautiful. Very good experience.
14 days ago
Jennifer H.
The boat trip was everything we wanted it to be - great views and lots of time for swimming in crystal clear water, and they provide masks so you can swim while looking at the fish. You also get to swim inside a cave, which was amazing. And 3 hours was a great amount of time - 1.5 hours wouldn’t have been enough. Highly recommended!
20 days ago
Hilda W.
It was a very wonderful trip, we saw a lot in those three hours and had the opportunity to swim in two places, really 10/10. What else I really liked was the communication between captain Milan and his assistant Stefan, they were really cool men, we had a lot in common. I will definitely come back a second time because of them. Respectfully, Adamas from Lithuania🫡☺️🤝
20 days ago
Steve W.
Despite the uninviting weather, the attraction was still interesting. The staff were very helpful😊
20 days ago
Cory J.
We had an incredible time on the Budva Blue Cave Tour! Our captains, Aleksa and Milan, were absolutely amazing. They were friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience unforgettable. The boat ride, swimming in the Blue Cave, and exploring the beautiful coastline were all highlights of our trip. We always felt safe and well taken care of, and their great energy made the day even better. Highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Budva!
24 days ago
Harold V.
The guides were great, the water & caves were amazing! We did get a bit wet with spray on the speedboat but it was all part of the experience!!
about 1 month ago
Angela L.
Meet up location was exactly as shown on booking. The boat was beautiful! Guides we're very friendly and ensured everyone who wanted goggles, swimming floats or life vests got one (free of charge). Boat took us to some beautiful swimming locations. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
about 1 month ago
Ashley B.
We had so much fun! We stopped off at the caves and a separate beach and they were both so lovely. The captain and his son were so lovely and helpful, very relaxing but fun experience. We would definitely reccomend!
about 1 month ago
Joann S.
Meet up location was exactly as shown on booking. The boat was beautiful! Guides we're very friendly and ensured everyone who wanted goggles, swimming floats or life vests got one (free of charge). Boat took us to some beautiful swimming locations. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
about 2 months ago
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