7 Day Montenegro Yacht Charter Itinerary: Bay of Kotor to Dubrovnik
From Porto Montenegro through the Bay of Kotor to Budva and Sveti Stefan, then north to Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti islands. Mountains, Venetian towns and calm water.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Departure
- Porto Montenegro, Tivat
- Best season
- May to October
- Route
- 12 stops
- Ideal for
- Couples, Families
In short
The Bay of Kotor and the Southern Adriatic
A 7 day Montenegro yacht charter starts at Porto Montenegro in Tivat, spends two days inside the Bay of Kotor at Kotor and Perast, follows the open coast to Budva and Sveti Stefan and then cruises north to Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti islands in Croatia. Distances are short, rarely more than two hours. The season runs May to October. A crewed week typically costs around €55,000 plus expenses.
Montenegro packs a remarkable amount into a short coastline. The Bay of Kotor alone can fill two days, with a different Venetian town at every turn and mountains rising straight from the water.
Because the country is compact, the natural week adds Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti islands, two hours north, giving you a fjord, a riviera and an archipelago in one charter.
- Couples
- Families
- Culture lovers
- Groups of friends
Day by day
Your sample itinerary
The route can stay entirely in Montenegro on a shorter charter, or continue from Dubrovnik to Korcula and Hvar with ten days. Your crew handles the border formalities between Montenegro and Croatia.
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Day 1
Porto Montenegro to Kotor
Board at Porto Montenegro in Tivat and cruise through the Verige strait into the inner bay. Berth below the walls of Kotor and climb the fortress path for the view at sunset.
- Porto Montenegro
- Verige strait
- Kotor old town
- Fortress climb
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Day 2
Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks
A short cruise to Perast. Visit the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks by tender, lunch on the waterfront, and spend the afternoon swimming at the quiet end of the bay near Morinj.
- Our Lady of the Rocks
- Perast waterfront
- Morinj
- Swim in the bay
- 03
Day 3
Herceg Novi and the Luštica peninsula
Leave the bay past Herceg Novi and its fortresses. Swim inside the Blue Cave on the Luštica peninsula and anchor for the night in the bay of Žanjice.
- Herceg Novi
- Blue Cave
- Žanjice bay
- Mamula island
- 04
Day 4
Budva
Follow the open coast south to Budva. Anchor off the old town, explore its lanes and ramparts, and stay for the liveliest evening of the week.
- Budva old town
- Sveti Nikola island
- Beach lunch
- Evening ashore
- 05
Day 5
Sveti Stefan and Petrovac
Cruise past the fortified island village of Sveti Stefan, swim off the red sand coves nearby and continue to the small bay of Petrovac for a quiet night.
- Sveti Stefan
- Miločer bay
- Petrovac
- Swim stops
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Day 6
Cavtat and the Elaphiti Islands
Cruise north into Croatia, clear in at Cavtat and continue to the Elaphiti islands. Swim off the sandy beach of Šunj on Lopud and anchor off Šipan.
- Cavtat
- Lopud
- Šunj beach
- Šipan
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Day 7
Dubrovnik
A last swim off Lokrum island, then a slow pass beneath the city walls of Dubrovnik before disembarking, with the airport twenty minutes away.
- Lokrum island
- City walls from the sea
- Dubrovnik disembarkation
The charter
What is included
Every Navélia charter is private and fully crewed. You receive a written price before you book, and the yacht is confirmed with a 50% deposit. How charter pricing works
- Private yacht with captain and crew
- Soft drinks, water and towels
- Onboard chef on most yachts, provisions paid from the APA
- Fuel, food, wine, berths and local fees paid from the APA (advance provisioning allowance), charged additionally
- Water toys carried on board
- Airport transfers can be arranged
Montenegro week charter yachts and superyachts
Navélia books crewed multi day and weekly charters in Montenegro, from 20 metre crewed yachts to 100 metre flagship superyachts, drawn live from a worldwide fleet of 1,300+ vessels. Every charter includes full crew; most weekly rates fall between €40,000 and €130,000, and flagship superyachts reach €3,000,000.
Questions
Planning this route
How much does a week in Montenegro cost?
A crewed week in the East Mediterranean typically costs around €55,000, with most yachts between €35,000 and €100,000 and superyachts from €100,000 to more than €500,000 per week. VAT and an advance provisioning allowance are charged additionally.
Is one week enough for Montenegro?
Yes. Four to five days cover Montenegro itself, which is why most guests add Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti islands to complete the week.
Can the charter start and end in Tivat?
Yes. A round trip from Porto Montenegro works well and avoids a repositioning fee, with a day trip to Dubrovnik by sea if you wish.
When is the best time to go?
May to October. June and September have warm water and quiet anchorages.
Make this route yours
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply with available yachts and a written price in about 10 minutes.
