Explore on your own rating
You land at the gates of a walled medieval town.
Where ships dock
- Kotor pier beside the Old Town (smaller ships)
- Tenders from anchorage in the bay (larger ships)
Getting to town
From either landing, the Sea Gate into the Old Town is a 2–5 minute walk.
Everything in the Old Town is on foot. Taxis and buses go to Perast and Budva.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: Montenegro is not in the EU or Schengen, so ETIAS will not apply. U.S. citizens can visit visa-free (Government of Montenegro visa list; checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Kotor Old Town (UNESCO)
- Fortress climb (about 1,350 steps)
- Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks (taxi or boat)
Beaches
- Few near Kotor; Budva beaches are farther
Safety & tips
- Climb the fortress early with water and good shoes.
- Montenegro uses the euro but isn't in the EU.
- Cats are everywhere; it's a local mascot.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Leave the fortress 60–90 minutes before the last tender.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.