--- title: "Kotor Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor description: "A fjord hidden in the Montenegrin mountains" --- # Kotor 🇲🇪 · Montenegro · Eastern Mediterranean > "A fjord hidden in the Montenegrin mountains" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.6 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 749 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Photos - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-unsplash-nupo8tu6sg.webp) Photo by [olga brajnovic](https://unsplash.com/photos/aerial-view-of-city-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-_nupO8tu6sg?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-unsplash-b-e5k7b3mzq.webp) Photo by [Faruk Kaymak](https://unsplash.com/photos/houses-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-b_e5K7B3MzQ?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-unsplash-7lz8zicdxd4.webp) Photo by [Ivana Djudic](https://unsplash.com/photos/gray-bricked-building-7LZ8zIcdxD4?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-pexels-12199361.webp) © [Artūras Kokorevas / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/low-angle-shot-of-our-lady-of-the-rocks-12199361/) - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-pixabay-1094388.webp) © [falco / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/kotor-montenegro-balkan-1094388/) - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-pixabay-4418389.webp) © [osoian-marcel / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/montenegro-mountains-sky-kotor-4418389/) - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-unsplash-camei7myvzo.webp) Photo by [Radik Sitdikov](https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-concrete-building-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-CaMeI7mYvzo?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kotor, Montenegro](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kotor/kotor-unsplash-8dk-ey8rsfu.webp) Photo by [Secret Travel Guide secret-travel.guide](https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-and-white-concrete-building-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-8Dk-eY8RSFU?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season May – Sep 770 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Sept (135 sailings), Jul (126 sailings), Jun (121 sailings) ## About Kotor The approach into Kotor's bay is one of the best in cruising. Mountains rise steeply from the water on both sides as the ship navigates the narrow inlet. The old town is a compact, walled medieval quarter right at the water's edge, with cobbled alleys, stone churches, and small squares. If your ship docks at the pier, you walk straight in. If it anchors, tenders bring you to the same spot. The climb to San Giovanni Fortress takes about 1,300 steps and rewards you with views over the entire bay. The Church of Our Lady of Remedy sits at a midway point if you want the views without the full climb. A boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks, a man-made island with a church, is a short excursion. Perast, nearby, has Venetian palaces along the waterfront. For food, try njeguški pršut (smoked ham) or fresh seafood with a glass of rakija. The euro is the currency. ## Your day in Kotor Ships usually anchor and tender to the Kotor quay, a short walk to the Sea Gate; some berth alongside the same quay. ### Map - **Tender landing**: Port of Kotor quay, tender landing (42.42526, 18.76781) - **Bus to Perast and Budva**: Autobuska stanica Kotor, 12 min walk (42.41969, 18.77015) Walking times from the tender landing: - Within 15 min: St Tryphon's Cathedral, Maritime Museum, St Nicolas Church, Square of Arms - Within 30 min: Church of Our Lady of Remedy Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/608cb2bc-aae6-48cc-bbb1-97625a733f2a.geojson) ### What to see #### Fortifications of Kotor UNESCO walls with about 1,350 steps to San Giovanni castle and a view over the bay. Hike up, about 55 min (240 m climb). (42.42489, 18.77104) ![Fortifications of Kotor](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1642356775128-fc3bd3a43459?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyNXx8Rm9ydGlmaWNhdGlvbnMlMjBvZiUyMEtvdG9yfGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzQ0MTY2NXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo: [Mujo Hasanovic](https://unsplash.com/@mujoh), [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license), [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-body-of-water-next-to-a-mountain-ObSBD1ew1ys) #### St Tryphon's Cathedral Romanesque cathedral from 1166 with a treasury and fresco fragments. 5 min walk. (42.42417, 18.77154) ![St Tryphon's Cathedral](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1659521675135-d1a4a2886ace?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxLb3RvciUyMENhdGhlZHJhbHxlbnwxfHx8fDE3OTM0NTIwMTN8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo: [Jan Oblak](https://unsplash.com/@joblak01), [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license), [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-couple-of-tall-stone-buildings-with-a-clock-tower-with-kotor-cathedral-in-the-background-kMBx92mPH6Y) #### Maritime Museum Three floors on Boka seafaring in the Baroque Grgurina Palace. 5 min walk. (42.42504, 18.77139) ![Maritime Museum](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q16677924/39da90e7bcca0585-1440.webp) Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maritime_Museum_of_Montenegro_in_Kotor.JPG) #### Church of Our Lady of Remedy 1518 church on the fortress path, the usual halfway stop above the roofs. 18 min walk. (42.42427, 18.77326) ![Church of Our Lady of Remedy](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q4981066/65e453a8b6b14a9b-1440.webp) Photo: Diego Delso, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iglesia_de_Nuestra_Se%C3%B1ora_de_los_Remedios%2C_Kotor%2C_Bah%C3%ADa_de_Kotor%2C_Montenegro%2C_2014-04-19%2C_DD_29.JPG) #### St Nicolas Church Largest Serbian Orthodox church in the old town, built 1902 to 1909. 5 min walk. (42.42579, 18.77089) ![St Nicolas Church](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1716560282479-f9e87df97733?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxTdCUyME5pY2hvbGFzJTIwQ2h1cmNoJTIwS290b3J8ZW58MXx8fHwxNzkzNDcwNDUwfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo: [david hall](https://unsplash.com/@pompeo21), [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license), [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-church-with-a-steeple-surrounded-by-trees-7CI9afeyiHM) #### Square of Arms Main square just inside the Sea Gate, with the clock tower and old palaces. 3 min walk. (42.42490, 18.76980) ![Square of Arms](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q7839643/f2320570fef23a2a-1440.webp) Photo: Sailko, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kotor%2C_piazza_della_torre_dell'orologio%2C_02.JPG) ### Day trips Based on 9 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks**: Bus from Kotor bus station, 30 min. About 5 h 30 in Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks. Tour: [Kotor: Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Island - Every 2 Hours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/29883P2?via=markdown) from €35 - **Budva**: Bus from Kotor bus station, 45 min. About 5 h in Budva. Tour: [Montenegro Private Tour: Kotor, Perast,Our Lady Of The Rock,Budva](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/30904P6?via=markdown) from €220 Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Timezone:** Europe/Podgorica (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 42.4249, 18.7681 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kotor/@42.42487,18.76815,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kotor&ll=42.42487,18.76815&z=13) ## Things to do in Kotor Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Kotor: #1 Rated Blue Cave, Secret Tunnels & Lady of the Rocks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/38622787-a7d7-4e5f-adb2-1bc9bb3cbe44?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (3,202) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €50 | Viator | | [Montenegro Private Tour: Kotor, Perast,Our Lady Of The Rock,Budva](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f06b5447-daf0-4f81-9732-332af87b2af7?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (200) | 4h | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €220 | Viator | | [Tuk Tuk Montenegro: Magnificent Boka Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/89eec8db-a3dc-4ddd-ad0e-17e4bbc74c3d?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (276) | 2h 30m | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM, 5:00 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €230 | Viator | | [Kotor: Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Island - Every 2 Hours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/135cd179-079e-41d7-a64d-b8fb8070903e?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (716) | 2h | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €35 | Viator | | [Canyoning Skurda River - Extreme adventure in Kotor City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a1955409-fe69-4a42-9f14-5853db2cb081?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (62) | 5h | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €140 | Viator | | [Kotor - Private Cooking Class with Lunch and Old Town Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c37a07c-14ac-4286-86dd-63f1f765686e?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (44) | 4h | 7:00 AM–11:00 AM, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €222 | Viator | | [Kotor 3-Hour Boat tour to Blue Caves and Kotor Bay Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc7d8603-b402-45bc-aae1-f985565e5fe8?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (1,348) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:01 PM–3:01 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €30 | Viator | | [Epic 25 Turns Downhill Bike Descent w/ Panoramic Cable Car Ascent](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/17f68784-ead9-4cf7-8745-cb54c53a8a85?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (125) | 4h | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €109 | Viator | | [Ancient Budva & Unique St.Stephen Private Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/beb1bdcd-349e-4a88-8ac1-ad3df280fe54?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (42) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [Kotor-Cable Car - Perast- Lady of the Rocks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/530670e2-9726-49fd-9fe6-c4aee56e18ce?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (37) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €120 | Viator | | [Exclusive Blue Cave Kotor Swim, Mamula&Lady of the Rock 3 Hour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d81ea1e3-f3d4-40f8-8368-92b45c4233a6?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (605) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €33 | Viator | | [Kotor Jeep Tour: Hidden Stone Village & Food Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9a44b6a6-3a7f-4040-b66b-3971759fc0c0?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (60) | 3h | – | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Bar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bar.md): 44 km (24 nm) · Montenegro - [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md): 63 km (34 nm) · Croatia - [Korcula](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/korcula.md): 146 km (79 nm) · Croatia ## Cruise lines stopping here - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-escape-venice-kotor~MSC-ARMONIA-20270427-3.md)** - **Price:** €338 per person (€677 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Armonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-armonia.md) - **Duration:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-27 - **Itinerary:** Adriatic Escape – Venice & Kotor ## Cruises visiting Kotor Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Greek & Adriatic Gems – Santorini & Kotor](https://cruisello.com/cruises/greek-adriatic-gems-santorini-kotor~NCL-GEM-20270509-7.md) | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇬🇷 Piraeus (Athens) | 2027-05-09 | 7 | €703 | | [Greek & Adriatic Gems – Kotor, Santorini & Split](https://cruisello.com/cruises/greek-adriatic-gems-kotor-santorini-split~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270529-7.md) | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇮🇹 Ravenna | 2027-05-29 | 7 | €630 | | [Adriatic & Mediterranean – Dubrovnik & Kotor](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-mediterranean-dubrovnik-kotor~RCL-EXPLORER-20270628-7.md) | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇮🇹 Ravenna | 2027-06-28 | 7 | €847 | [See all Kotor cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=kotor) ## Ready to sail to Kotor? 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