Montenegro sailing cruises

Neighbouring sailing hotspots like Croatia and Italy have had their time in the sun for good reason, but now’s it’s time to make way for a new hidden sailing-gem: Montenegro

Nestled in between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo and Albania, this stunning stretch of Mediterranean coastline has it all – from rugged Adriatic cliffs, rustic Eastern European villages, pristine natural landscapes and delicious Balkan cuisine. Tourism in Montenegro is beginning to boom in the summer months, but there are still plenty of places that are relatively unexplored – like small historic fishing villages, tiny islands and secluded coves. There’s no better way to see all of this than from the deck of a sailing boat, so kick back and enjoy the ride.

Our Montenegro sailing cruises

Map of Croatia And Montenegro Sailing Adventure including Croatia and Montenegro

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Montenegro sailing highlights

Coastal church right off a pier in Perast Montenegro

Visit the churches of Perast

Perast is an amateur historian’s dream, with churches, palaces and villas galore. Perast historically had free trade with the powerful Republic of Venice, which helped the city prosper and protected them against the many pirates who ruthlessly terrorized the Adriatic in the 17th and 18th centuries. Nowadays, the spoils of this prosperous period live on in the stunning architecture and history.

A sailboat is silhouetted by the setting sun near Bigovo in Montenegro

Unwind in the traditional fishing village of Bigovo

Picture the quaintest fishing village your imagination can conjure up and that’s Bigovo. With sparkling clear waters and respite from the tourists that flock to the larger port towns of the Mediterranean, Bigovo is a refreshing sight. Taste some local chorba, a seafood stew made fresh daily from the spoils of the fisherman who live and work in this pretty little village.

Intrepid travellers stroll along the beach in Budva Montenegro

Let loose on the beaches of Budva

Budva is known in the Balkans for its nightlife – pulsing nightclubs and beach bars rule here. But don’t worry, if a night on the town isn’t for you, there are plenty of quieter beaches like Mogren or Jaz where you can relax for the day and enjoy a more peaceful sunset in the evening. If you feel like stretching your legs, explore the ancient walled city and various picturesque monasteries it holds.

Intrepid travellers pose on a boat in the bay of Kotor

Sail into the stunning Bay of Kotor

The Bay of Kotor and its namesake the town of Kotor, have been inhabited since antiquity, dating back to the Roman Republic – you can still see the famed St Mark’s Lion, a symbol of the Venetian Republic there today. The bay itself is 28 kilometres long and just over 10 kilometres wide, and is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps, which makes for some spectacular scenery from aboard the deck.

Our boats

Omega Kiss galley and dining interior shot

Omega Kiss

Mono Hull Sailing Yacht • 8 passengers

The Omega Kiss is a monohull sailing yacht, combining timeless design, exceptional seaworthiness and supreme comfort. With a traditional wood interior, the Omega Kiss has an impressive saloon and offers spacious cabins. Equipped with four twin/double cabins, three shared bathrooms and hot water, the Omega Kiss is the perfect yacht for novices to learn the ‘ropes.’ On our Croatia and Montenegro trips, we use the Omega Kiss or a similar yacht of the same standard.

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