The mouth of the bay
Boat rental in Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi sits at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor, which puts it closer than anywhere else to the three things worth reaching on this side: the Blue Cave, the fortress island of Mamula and the water at Žanjic. Marea berths at Porto Montenegro in Tivat and boarding in Herceg Novi is arranged in advance. Four hours is €2,600 for the whole yacht with captain and steward.
What being at the mouth actually gives you
From Tivat the Blue Cave is two hours out and two back, so half a day charter is passage. From the mouth of the bay it is close enough that the cave stops being the whole plan and becomes the first stop of one.
That changes what fits into the same money. Six hours from this end covers the submarine tunnels, Mamula, the cave inside its 11-to-12 light window and a long stop at Žanjic — which is the clearest water on the Montenegrin coast and the reason people repeat this route.
The trade is that Marea has to be positioned here, so it is agreed when you book rather than on the day. If the dates are not flexible, the same route out of Tivat works — it just wants eight hours instead of six.
Within reach from here
The Blue Cave
Twenty minutes rather than two hours. The 11–12 light window is what matters, and from here you can actually make it without leaving at dawn.
Mamula
Austro-Hungarian fort on its own island: a prison camp under Italian occupation, a hotel now.
Žanjic
White pebble bay on the outer side of Luštica, and the clearest water on this coast.
Rose
A village at the tip of the peninsula with almost nothing in it. That is the appeal.
The submarine tunnels
Cut horizontally into the cliff to hide Yugoslav submarines inside the rock. Open to the water.
Fort Rose and Ribarsko Selo
The two places to eat on this side. Both take a boat alongside.
Prices
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 4 hours | €2,600 |
| 6 hours | €2,800 |
| 8 hours | €3,000 |
| 12 hours | €3,200 |
| 24 hours | €4,000 |
| 2–5 night | €3,400 / night |
| 7 nights | €21,000 |
Rates are for the whole yacht, captain and crew included, not per person.
7 nights
€21,000
The weekly rate works out at €3,000 a night against €3,400 on shorter voyages — €2,800 less across the seven.
- per night
- €3,000
- 7 nights
- −€2,800
Say where you are staying
If you are in Herceg Novi, tell us when you write — the boarding point decides how much of the day is coastline rather than transit.
What people usually ask
Can we board in Herceg Novi?
Yes, arranged in advance. Marea's home berth is Porto Montenegro in Tivat, so positioning her at the mouth of the bay depends on the week's schedule and is agreed when you book.
How far is the Blue Cave from Herceg Novi?
Close — this is the nearest town to it. From Tivat the same cave is two hours each way, which is the whole reason boarding here is worth arranging.
How much does boat rental in Herceg Novi cost?
€2,600 for four hours and €3,000 for eight, for the whole 18-metre yacht with captain and steward, up to 16 guests.
Is Žanjic worth the stop?
It is the clearest water on the Montenegrin coast, and on a private charter you can stay in it as long as you like rather than the twenty minutes a group boat allows.
Are marina fees included?
The berth at Porto Montenegro is. Port fees at Herceg Novi and Kotor marinas are charged per visit and are not included.