Prepare for one of the most dramatic arrivals in the world. Come hungry and leave time to wander.
Quick Facts
Weather Range
48-81F (9-27C)
Currency
EUR
Language
Montenegrin
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Overview
The journey *is* the destination. Your ship will sail 17 miles into the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like ribbon of blue water surrounded by towering, sheer-black mountains. It's one of the most beautiful sail-ins on Earth. Youll dock right at the walls of Kotors Old Town, a UNESCO-listed, perfectly preserved triangular town. Get lost in its maze of narrow, medieval streets, where churches, cats, and hidden piazzas are on every corner. For the ultimate, leg-burning challenge, climb the 1,355 steps up the "Ladder of Kotor" to the fortress of San Giovanni for an unforgettable, view.
Top Sights
Perast (Nearby)
A stunning, tiny, UNESCO-listed, stone-built village just down the bay. It's a perfectly preserved slice of 18th-century Venetian. beauty, and its the departure point for Our Lady of the Rocks.
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
The 12th-century, Romanesque cathedral is the Old Towns most impressive building. It's twin bell towers were rebuilt after an. earthquake, and its beautiful interior holds the relics of the city's patron saint.
Kotor Old Town (Stari Grad)
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this is a perfectly preserved, medieval labyrinth of narrow, unnamed streets and charming, asymmetrical squares. It's a joy to get lost in, discovering old palaces and countless friendly cats.
Kotor Maritime Museum
Housed in a gracious 18th-century palace, this museum details the Bay of Kotors long and proud naval history. It's a fascinating. look at the captains and sailors who brought wealth to this tiny, fortified town.
City Walls & Fortress of San Giovanni
This is Kotors main event. It's a challenging, 1,355-step climb up the ancient, zigzagging city walls that scale the "unscalable" mountain. The view from the top fortress is, without exaggeration, one of the best in.
Our Lady of the Rocks (Nearby)
Take a short boat ride to this stunning, man-made islet in the bay. This 15th-century, blue-domed church was built on a. foundation of sunken ships and stones, and its a picturesque, iconic symbol of the.
Neighborhoods
Stari Grad (Old Town)
Local eats and photo spots
Muo
Local eats and photo spots
Dobrota
Local eats and photo spots
Perast (Nearby)
Local eats and photo spots
Shore Things Excursions
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Make the most of your time in port. These popular excursions are just a sampling of what's available—whether you're after thrills, culture, or pure relaxation.
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Lovcen Hills ATV Safari
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