Blue Cave - Mamula Island - Rose Village Cruising Tour
About this tour
Blue Cave - Mamula Island - Rose Village
The Blue Cave is the most interesting and beautiful natural attraction of this kind in the whole Mediterranean. It is located on the Luštica peninsula, between the Golden port cove and the Mokra Gora cape. It is 5.6 nautical miles away from Herceg Novi. Its name is given by a specific blue color that occurs during the sunny summer days when the sunrays are reflected from the surface of the sea and reflected in the interior of the cave through a smaller opening. The depth of the sea in the cave is between 3 and 4 meters, while the height from the sea level to the top of the arc is about 9m. Swimming in the azure blue sea of the Blue Cave is a truly unforgettable experience to which real sea and nature phenomena lovers always come back again.
Mamula is an island in the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro, at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. It is located in the Herceg Novi part of the bay, between the peninsula Luštica and Prevlaka, about 3.4 nautical miles from Herceg Novi. The largest part of the island is occupied by a fortress built in the 19th century by Austro-Hungarian general Lazar Mamula. The island, during World War II served as a notorious prison known for cruelty.
Rose is a small captain’s village located on the northwestern coast of the Luštica peninsula, opposite Herceg Novi. Rose is a typical Mediterranean place with family homes lined up along the dock – seafront. It was once the ancient Greek settlement called ‘Punto Roza’, which was destroyed by the Arabs, in 867. Since then, Rose has failed in restoring her former splendor. The importance of Rose is even mentioned in the writings of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitus in 841. Given its location and protection from the winds, Rose was used as a shelter for sailing ships.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Podgorica, Montenegro to Herceg Novi, Montenegro
• Driving from the city of your accommodation to the starting point of sea cruising, Tivat city – Time depends on the city/place of your stay. • Starting cruising tour from Tivat directly to the Blue Cave (boat ride duration 1h and 40min), along the way sightseeing of submarine tunnels, passing by the nautical complex Porto Novi, circling around the island of Mamula. • Swimming at anchor at the Blue Cave 1h. • After the Blue Cave, drive past the Arza Fortress and the island where the Church of the Holy Mother of God, located to Mirista Bay (duration of the boat ride 30 minutes). • Swimming at anchor in the bay Mirište for 1 hour. • Drive to the fishing village of Rose (duration of the boat ride 40min). • Lunch and tour of Rose for 2 hours. • Return to Tivat (driving time 1h 10min).Return to the place of accommodation. The end of the tour.
What's included
Transfer by minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus to the starting point of sea cruising Transfer by minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus from the ending point of sea cruising All road expenses and parking fees Travel insurance Tourist tax Boat cruising
Licensed tourist guide Food and drink during the tour Visits to restaurants and bars Other non-program costs Travel health insurance – optional Additional options: Licensed tourist guide Lunch at the restaurant Travel health insurance
What to know
TRIP FACTS Group size: Unlimited Duration: approx. 8 hours + time for transfer depending on the place of your stay Departures: from Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar, Ulcinj (from other cities price is on request) Availability: April – October each year (depending on the weather conditions) Note: Price inclusive of taxes Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
Route & locations
Podgorica, Montenegro to Herceg Novi, Montenegro