Herceg Novi — Luštica — Budva —
Tivat — Kotor — Herceg Novi

Yacht handover · Marina Lazure, Herceg Novi

Arrival day. Board Bavaria 51 Vera from 17:00 at Marina Lazure. Yacht orientation, captain's briefing, cabin assignment.

Grocery shopping for the entire voyage — supermarkets and a market in Herceg Novi are within walking distance from the marina. Dinner ashore: rest after the flight.

Herceg Novi — "the city of flowers and steps": medieval fortresses, subtropical vegetation and a view over the entire Bay of Kotor. A walk along the pedestrian Yaz Steps is a great way to stretch your legs after the journey.

Marina Lazure → Žanić → Mirište → Blue Cave → Dobra Luka (Luštica Peninsula)

First day under sail. Departure from Marina Lazure and passage along the Luštica peninsula — an unspoiled corner of Montenegro with olive groves and secluded bays.

The gems of the peninsula — all ideal for swimming and snorkeling:

• Žanić — wild beach with crystal-clear water, fine pebbles, easy entry to the sea
• Mirište — secluded cove with white pebbles shaded by pines, calm water
• Blue Cave — a picturesque grotto in the cliffs, bluish glow of the water inside, great for snorkeling
• Dobra Luka — spacious bay with excellent underwater visibility, rich sea floor

No crowds here — just the sea, mountains and silence.

Overnight options:

• Anchor in one of the Luštica bays (Dobra Luka or Mirište)
• Luštica Bay marina — a modern marina-village, similar in spirit to Porto Montenegro
• Passage to Bigova — a fishing village deep in Trašta Bay with an excellent fish restaurant Grispolis (guest buoys, tender to yacht — advance booking in high season)

Luštica → Sveti Stefan → Budva

Passage south along the Budva Riviera. Along the way — picturesque shores with small beaches, coves and cliffs.

Sveti Stefan — a hotel island connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. One of the most recognisable symbols of Montenegro. You can anchor off the island and admire the view from the water — exposed location, best not to linger in a swell.

Budva — the country's main resort with a medieval Old Town on a small peninsula surrounded by Venetian walls. Dinner and a walk through the old town.

Budva → Stradioti Island (Bay of Tivat) → Porto Montenegro

Return north to the Bay of Tivat. The best anchorage in the bay is off Stradioti island. Opposite is the Vino Santo restaurant with its own yacht jetty — an ideal lunch spot or overnight anchorage.

Porto Montenegro — the most luxurious marina on the Adriatic, built on the site of Yugoslavia's former naval base. Restaurants, boutiques, superyachts and a submarine museum right in the marina. The option for those wanting shore comforts.

Porto Montenegro → Verige Strait → Islands off Perast → Kotor (UNESCO)

The Verige Strait — the narrowest point of the Bay of Kotor, 340 metres. Note: ferries between Kamenari and Lepetane pass here regularly.

Off Perast — two islands: Our Lady of the Rocks (a man-made island with a 17th-century church, built by sailors since 1452) and St. George (a 12th-century monastery).

Kotor — a medieval city under UNESCO protection. The fortification walls, 4.5 km long, rise 260 m. Maritime Museum, Cathedral of St. Tryphon (12th c.), a labyrinth of cobblestone streets. Dinner and overnight at the city marina right beside the walls.

Kotor · Exploring the city

A full day in Kotor. Climb the Fortress of St. John (260 m) — 1,355 steps along medieval walls and a panorama over the entire bay. Best to go in the morning before the heat.

The Maritime Museum in a baroque 18th-century palace — a must for any sailor. The seafaring history of the Bay of Kotor, charts, navigational instruments, ship models. Piazza delle Armi, the clock tower, Cathedral of St. Tryphon.

In the evening — a farewell dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants inside the fortress walls.

Kotor → Portonovi Marina (Kumbor) → Marina Lazure · Herceg Novi

Before leaving Kotor — morning entertainment. The cable car takes you up Mount Lovćen — a bird's-eye panorama over the entire Bay of Kotor, one of the best in Montenegro. Also there — the Alpine Coaster: a mountain bobsled track, a descent on guided sleds down the slope. A great final highlight for the crew.

Final passage across the bay back to Herceg Novi. A brief stop at Portonovi Marina near Kumbor to refuel — one of the finest marinas on the coast. Along the way we'll pass the abandoned submarine base — one of former Yugoslavia's secret facilities.

Arrival at Marina Lazure in the afternoon. Final dinner in Herceg Novi. Return Bavaria 51 Vera on October 3 by 09:00.