Private 2-hour Our Lady of the Rock & Perast by speedboat

Boka Bay is at its best from the water, where steep Montenegrin mountains drop toward the Adriatic and the old towns look almost theatrical from a speedboat. This private trip gives you Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast in just two hours, with a skipper at the wheel and room for up to six people.

I like the efficient route and the private format. You get 30 minutes at each main stop, plus a fast cruise across the bay, and the captain may allow a quick swim when conditions permit. The main concern is meeting-point confusion, so confirm the pickup details before you arrive, and budget separately for the island entrance fee.

Key points

• Private boat for up to six: The $259 price is per group, not per person, so it can be good value for a small party.
• Two signature Boka Bay stops: You visit the man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks and the baroque village of Perast.
• Short but well-planned route: The schedule gives you 30 minutes for each boat ride and 30 minutes at each stop.
• Useful extras included: Water, towels, snorkeling equipment, and travel insurance are provided.
• Entrance fee is separate: The price does not include admission to Our Lady of the Rocks.
• Meet at Kotor’s Sea Gate: A skipper should greet you with a sign showing your name and escort you to the boat.

Why Boka Bay works so well from a speedboat

Boka Bay is not simply a pretty stretch of coast. It is a series of connected waterways surrounded by dark, steep mountains, with fishing villages, church towers, and old stone buildings along the shore. From land, you see pieces of it. From a boat, the shape of the bay makes much more sense.

This tour keeps the outing short and focused. You spend about 30 minutes cruising out from Kotor, 30 minutes at Our Lady of the Rocks, 30 minutes in Perast, and 30 minutes returning to Kotor. That is enough time to see the two central sights without giving up most of your day.

The speedboat adds a sense of occasion, but the main benefit is practical. You can cover the bay quickly, and a private boat means you are not tied to a large group’s pace. You can take photos, listen to the skipper, or simply watch the shoreline pass by.

The pace is brisk, so this is not a slow sightseeing cruise with long commentary at every bend. You are paying for access, scenery, and a compact route. If you want a full historical tour of every settlement around Boka Bay, you will need a longer excursion.

Meeting your skipper at Kotor’s Sea Gate

Your starting point is Park Slobode, with the meeting arrangement set in front of Kotor Old Town’s Main Gate, also called the Sea Gate. A Miro & Sons team member should meet you there with a sign showing your name, then walk you to the private speedboat.

That sounds simple, but the meeting details deserve care. One booking party waited nearly 30 minutes in the hot sun because the representative was at the place where cruise-ship tenders dropped people off instead of at the Sea Gate. The issue was eventually sorted out, but it cost valuable time and caused needless stress.

I would arrive a little early, stand clearly in front of the Sea Gate, and keep your phone available. If you are arriving from a cruise ship, allow extra time to get ashore and reach the stated meeting point. Do not assume the tender landing area is the same as the Old Town gate.

Once you connect with the representative, the transfer to the boat should be straightforward. Since the experience is private, the skipper can focus on your group rather than managing a crowded boatload of strangers. The supplied information identifies English as the operating language, but it does not provide the skipper’s name.

The first 30 minutes across Boka Bay

The opening boat ride is your first chance to understand the scale of Boka Bay. Kotor recedes behind you, and the water opens toward mountain walls and small coastal settlements. The view is the main attraction here, so keep your camera ready during the cruise rather than waiting only for the stops.

A speedboat gives you changing angles quickly. You can look back toward Kotor, across the water toward the mountains, and along the shore where stone buildings and churches appear between the curves of the bay. The mix of calm sea and high mountains is what gives Boka its distinctive character.

The ride may also be the liveliest part of the outing. If you prefer a quiet, slow boat trip, the speedboat format may feel a little active. If you enjoy movement and want to see a lot in a short period, it makes good use of your two hours.

Water is included, and towels and snorkeling equipment are available. Sunscreen is the one item specifically recommended for you to bring. You may want to wear practical clothes for a boat ride, but no other required equipment is listed.

Our Lady of the Rocks, the bay’s man-made island

Our Lady of the Rocks is not a natural island. It was built by people in the bay, and that fact gives the stop a character unlike a standard beach landing. The island is closely tied to local religious tradition and remains one of the best-known sights in Boka Bay.

You get about 30 minutes here. That is enough for a short visit and a look around, but it is not a long museum stop. The entrance fee is not included in the tour price, so carry money for admission or confirm the current payment method before setting out.

This extra cost is easy to miss when comparing boat trips. The advertised group price covers the private ride and listed equipment, but not entry to the island. If six people share the booking, the tour can still offer solid value. If you are only one or two people, the per-person cost rises quickly, especially after adding the entrance fee.

The island is also a good place to slow down after the boat ride. You can step off the speedboat, take in the setting from close range, and look back toward the surrounding mountains. The short stop keeps the schedule moving, but it also means you should not linger too long if you want your full time in Perast.

Perast gives you a second kind of beauty

After Our Lady of the Rocks, the boat continues to Perast. This old baroque village has a very different feel from the island. Its appeal comes from the line of historic stone buildings along the water, the church towers, and the compact setting beneath the mountains.

You receive about 30 minutes of free time in Perast. I like this part of the plan because it gives you a chance to leave the boat and see Boka Bay from shore. From the waterfront, you can turn your view back toward the water and the islands, or simply walk a short stretch and take photos.

Do not expect enough time for an extended visit. Thirty minutes passes quickly, especially if you want a drink, browse around, and take pictures. The stop is best treated as a taste of Perast rather than a full village visit.

The village is one of the strongest reasons to choose this particular route. You are not only riding through the bay and taking photos from the water. You also get a short look at one of its most attractive historic settlements. A longer day would let you spend more time here, but the two-hour format is useful if your schedule is tight.

Returning to Kotor by boat

The final 30 minutes takes you back to Kotor. This return run is not dead time. The bay looks different when you are heading back, and you can use the ride to take any photographs you missed on the way out.

A private trip also gives you some flexibility. One verified booking party appreciated that the captain allowed a quick dip. That does not appear to be a guaranteed part of the schedule, so treat swimming as a possible bonus rather than a promised feature. Weather, safety, and timing will determine what the skipper can allow.

The included snorkeling equipment supports a water stop, but the tour description does not promise a dedicated snorkeling session or a specific swimming location. Bring sunscreen, and use the provided towel if you get wet.

By the time you reach Park Slobode, you will have covered the bay’s most important short-visit sights without committing half a day. The tradeoff is clear: you get breadth and speed, but limited time ashore.

What the $259 group price really buys you

The price is $259 for a private group of up to six people. For six, that works out to roughly $43 per person before the island entrance fee. For three people, it is about $86 each, and for two, about $130 each.

That makes the tour most attractive for a family or group of friends who value privacy. You are not splitting the boat with a large crowd, and the schedule is built around two important stops rather than a long list of minor ones.

The price includes the skipper, private transport by speedboat, water, towels, snorkeling equipment, and travel insurance. It does not include the entrance fee to Our Lady of the Rocks. You should add that fee to your mental budget before deciding.

I see the value mainly in the private boat and the time saved. A public excursion may cost less per person, but it may not offer the same control over the pace or the same direct route. On the other hand, if you only want a scenic ride and are happy to share a boat, a private trip may be more than you need.

The two-hour length also helps with planning. You can fit it into a busy Kotor day, perhaps before or after time in the Old Town. It is especially useful when you want to see Boka Bay from the water but cannot spare a longer outing.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this trip to a small group that wants a private look at Boka Bay and prefers a clear, compact plan. Families, couples traveling with friends, and cruise passengers with limited time should find the format useful.

It also suits you if you care more about scenery and two signature stops than a long lecture or a detailed cultural program. The experience includes history and heritage through the places you visit, but the available information does not promise a long guided talk or a specialist historian.

You should think twice if you dislike speedboats, need a slow pace, or want extensive time inside Perast. The 30-minute stops are enough for a first look, not a full exploration.

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, which is helpful. Still, boat access can involve practical steps or movement between the meeting point and the vessel. If you use a wheelchair, confirm the boarding arrangements with the provider before booking, since the supplied details do not explain the exact boat access setup.

Small details that can make the outing better

Bring sunscreen. Much of the appeal comes from being out in the open, and the tour information specifically calls it out.

Wear something suitable for a boat ride and keep your belongings secure. You will be moving at speed, stopping at the water, and possibly taking a quick swim if the captain allows it.

Plan your meeting carefully. The stated point is in front of the Sea Gate, not the cruise tender landing area. Look for the sign with your name, and do not wait silently if the representative does not appear on time.

Budget for the island entrance fee. This is the main extra cost clearly identified for the outing, and it is better to know about it before you arrive.

Finally, remember that the schedule is tight. At Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast, keep an eye on the time so you do not shorten the next part of your trip.

Should you book the Our Lady of the Rock and Perast speedboat?

Book it if you have up to six people, want a private boat, and need to see Boka Bay’s two headline stops in two hours. The combination of mountain views, Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, and a possible quick swim gives you a lively introduction to the bay.

I would be cautious if you are booking for only one or two people, since the fixed group price becomes harder to justify. I would also confirm the Sea Gate meeting point and ask about the island admission fee before paying.

For the right group, this is a focused and scenic way to get out on the water. Just treat it as a brisk highlights tour, not a long cultural day or an unhurried visit to Perast.

FAQ

Where does the private speedboat tour start?

The meeting point is in front of the Main Gate, also called the Sea Gate, of Kotor Old Town. A Miro & Sons representative should meet you there with a sign showing your name and escort you to the speedboat.

How long is the experience?

The tour lasts two hours. The schedule allows about 30 minutes for the outward boat ride, 30 minutes at Our Lady of the Rocks, 30 minutes in Perast, and 30 minutes for the return to Kotor.

How many people can join the private group?

The private speedboat can accommodate a group of up to six people.

Is the entrance fee to Our Lady of the Rocks included?

No. Entrance fees to Our Lady of the Rocks are not included in the tour price.

What is included in the price?

The experience includes the private speedboat ride, an English-speaking driver or skipper, snorkeling equipment, towels, travel insurance, and water.

Can I cancel the booking or pay later?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The booking option also allows you to reserve now and pay later.