Kotor Cruise Port
With over 500.000 cruise passengers visiting on more than 460 ships, Kotor is one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Kotor’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous ancient churches and beautiful Venetian townhouses to explore.
Kotor sits at the outer end of the Bay of Kotor and is surrounded by imposing mountains and lush wild plant life. Its dramatic, rugged coastline is dotted with countless beautiful and well-preserved coastal villages. It is easy to see why many cruise ships on Mediterranean cruises stop here – Kotor will be one of the most picturesque ports you will come across.
Bay of Kotor
The Bay of Kotor is a winding fjord dotted with incredibly beautiful Mediterranean coastal villages. It is one of Montenegro’s cradles of culture.
Kotor Cable Car
Did you know about the Kotor Cable Car? The 11-minute ride will take you up Mount Lovcen, offering incredible views of the bay.
The cruise port is modest in size with the capacity to dock only one smaller-sized cruise ship at a time. More ships have to lie at anchor in the bay while passengers get tendered to port. The tender rides take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how far away the ship is anchored.
Luckily, Kotor’s Old Town is just a stone’s throw away from the cruise terminal, easily accessed via escalators and an underground passage. The old town’s maze of narrow cobblestone streets offers a great deal of intimate squares, beautiful Baroque architecture, and many shops and restaurants.
Best Restaurants in Old Town
Visit Kotor for the utmost culinary experience. Kotor’s Old Town restaurants are some of the best diners in Montenegro.
If the idea of having to traverse 1,350 steps uphill does not scare you off, and you are in good physical shape, then you should consider visiting Kotor Fortress. The hike is challenging but very rewarding with breathtaking bay views from atop, especially on a clear day.
Adjacent to the pier are also numerous tour boat operators lined up, offering trips to Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, Blue Cave, or private tours around the bay – tailored to your individual needs.
Boat Tours Kotor
Discover the beauties of Kotor by boat. Read our Kotor Boat Tours Guide for a detailed overview of popular routes from the cruise port.
Things to do in Kotor
Here is a list of things to do in Kotor. Find out about the most significant places, activities, and venues of this beautiful medieval city.