CURRENT COVID-19 MEASURES IN MONTENEGRO

Due to the favorable trend of the epidemiological situation, the Government of Montenegro has adopted new liberalized measures, which are valid from March 11, 2022 to March 25, 2022.

Entry to Montenegro

* Montenegrin citizens and foreigners can enter Montenegro without any restrictions.

* All ports and marinas are open for entry of the yachts and vessels from all countries 

* Airports Tivat and Podgorica are open for the arrival of both private and commercial flights.

* All land border crossings are open for arrival.

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General restrictions

• Masks are obligatory in all closed spaces

• Bars and restaurants work until 01:00 AM

• Supermarkets, markets, shopping malls, boutiques, beauty salons, hairdressers and similar, have no limitations in working hours

• Private gatherings, celebrations, parties, weddings are allowed.

These are current measures in our country summed up to ease your plans for arrival or stay in our country. New, liberalized measures are valid until 25th March 2022.

If you are planning to come to Montenegro and need detailed information, help or assistance feel free to contact the Yacht Agent Montenegro.

YACHTING ALPHABET

Learn basics of yachting terminology

A

Agent is designated person ashore appointed by Captain or management company that helps with anything crew or guests might need while in area covered. Agents sort out all matters requested to make stay of their clients as pleasant as possible.

Anchor is large piece of metal usually on chain which is used to secure yacht position by attaching to sea bottom. Also used as verb, meaning that yacht will be out of marina, floating in some bay or place of interest.

APA is common word in chartering of yachts, meaning advance provisioning allowance. It is payment usually in range from 20% to 40% used to cover all guest expenses that are not included in charter fee, such as fuel, provisioning, transportation, agency costs, berths etc. In most cases charter fee includes renting of the yacht, wages of the employed crew and their supplies and all equipment onboard, all other expenses are considered as extras and are paid from APA.

AIS is tracking system for yachts which provides real time data all over the world.

Air draft is usually referred to the highest point of the yacht, usually particularly important for large sailing yachts as in many countries there are limitations in some areas. It is measured from water to the top of the yachts most prominent point.

B

Berth has two meanings; one is place in marina where yacht or boat stays while spending time there. Also, it is referred as bed, or place for sleeping onboard.

Bow is most forward part of the boat hull, usual pointy or narrow for smoother water breaking.

Bridge is place of command onboard; it is where deck officers perform their duty and where they monitor all boat operations.

Bollard usually piece of metal strongly attached to dock that is used to secure boats position when lines are tied to it.

Broker is person or company that is in between of buyer and seller of yacht, they are also involved of promotion of yachts for sale all over world.

C

Crew represents all personnel employed onboard of a yacht taking care of works and operations.

CoR is short for Certificate of Registration, representing one of yacht main documents as it states all details and particular of the vessel as well as ownership details. It is issued by country in which yacht is registered in.

Captain or often referred as Master is person onboard who oversees all boat operations, highest rank, and responsibility onboard.

Charter in yachting terminology is hiring of yacht or boat for a limited period, base charter duration is usually seven days, but it can be agreed on any period, for pleasure or business purposes.

Clearance formalities are performed on arrival and departure from any country, also known as check-in and check-out and they consist of taking care of police, customs, immigration, harbor masters authorities so that boat and everything on board (crew, guests, pets, items) are reported and legally signed in or out of certain county.

D

Deck is what you called level of the yacht, going all the way from front to the back and creating floors. Smaller yacht has two or three decks but on mega yachts sometimes it can be even more than five or six deck, some of them above and some of them below waterline, usually for engine and technical departments.

Duty-Free Fuel is referred to fuel taken on departure from certain country or under special conditions, which can be up to 70% less expensive than regular fuel making it especially important as it is one of the largest expenses on yachts.

Dry dock is special construction capable of lifting boats out of the water for repairs. When mentioned as “we need to dry dock” means that yacht will go for repair or inspection in shipyard.

Draught or Draft represents number from waterline of the boat to its lowest point under. It is minimum of water lever required for some boat to sail.

Delivery in yachting terminology is moving boat from one place to another, often by hiring external professional crew, or it represent timing when newbuild yacht will be ready for hand over to owner.

E

ETA is short word commonly used in yachting and shipping, meaning estimated time of arrival, which is essential for planning of trips and all other plans.

ENG1 is special medical certificate often asked for on larger yachts as it is issued by approved doctors and requested mostly by UK flagged yachts.

F

Flag represents territory under which boat is registered. Main flag or flag of registration needs to be visible all the time. There is also courtesy flag representing country in which territory yacht is sailing and it is usually next to registration flag or on high point of the ship representing token of respect to host country.

G

GMDSS is short word for international distress and safety signal. Officers on board need to have valid license when in charge of boat operations.

Gangway is walkway at the and or side of the yacht used for entry or exit on board. It is considered polite to ask person in charge onboard for permission before stepping on it.

Galley is different name for kitchen on yachts.

Guests are considered all persons onboard that are not crew, usually owners or charterers and their guests.

H

Hull is referred to the essential part of the boat that is in contact with water which enables floating of the vessel. It does not include superstructure, engines, or mast if it is sailing boat.

Homeport in most cases is port where yachts stay most of their time during the year or from, they start and end their charters most of the time. It can be also referred to the port of registration.

Harbor Master’s Office represent authorities that are in charge for all operations on sea in one country. They take care of all boats that come and go from some area, and they are taking care that all maritime related documents are in accordance whit regulations of the host country.

I

Interior is inside of the yacht, beside bridge, garage, and technical department. It is where guest stay and spend their time onboard. Usually fitted with most luxurious materials with unique details.

Itinerary represents some plans for trips during cruising or chartering of the. It can be for some specific period, or for some specific area depending on the demand of the client, usually it is provided from agent or some local guide.

IMO number is called specific seven signs number that is unique for every vessel, and it is registered with International Maritime Organization.

J

Junior crew are usually less experienced crew in yachting, kind of apprentices, who are completely new to yachting or transferring from different sectors in maritime that need to adapt and learn basics of yachting.

Jetty is called part of the marina where boats can be moored, or it serves as breakwater for protection of the marina or harbor.

K

Knot is measurement for speed on water, it is calculated as one nautical mile per hour.

L

Lines are called ropes, chains or cables that are used to dock boat safely to buoy, bollard, or shoreline to keep it secured in position.

LoA is longest measurement for yachts, as it means length overall and it includes any addons, platforms or anything else that is above waterline and is part of the ship.

M

Master Bedroom is called most luxurious bedroom onboard, not to be confused with Master (Captain), as this is room reserved for owner of the yacht or main charterer and it is always considered as best room on yacht.

Mooring, similar meaning as lines, and often name for two lines that are for bow of the boat

MYBA is world know association in yachting, which preserves high standards in yachting business, especially in chartering and brokerage.

Mast on sailing boats is high standing pole that sails are attached to,

N

Nautical mile is main unit in maritime. All measurements are told in miles, and it is 1852 meters, not to be mistaken for land mile which is 1609 meters.

O

Overboard is accident when someone falls of the ship, it is emergency that require assistance of anyone available in vicinity.

P

Port side is called left side of the vessel when front facing bow. Both sides have their distinctive names so that crew can know at any time when speaking. When onboard in communication it is never used left or right side.

Provisioning is suppling yacht with all necessary items for their time on the sea. It includes all basic items such as food, beverages, items, oils, spares etc.

Pilot is designated person appointed by government or authorities of certain area to assist all vessels to navigate that area due to safety reasons. Usually in and out of ports, harbors, or some specific areas, such as bays, straights or around islands.

Q

Qualifications are called basic certificates that any crew member should obtain when preparing to work onboard. Usually they are basic STCW certificate, medical examination proofs, drug and alcohol test, small boat license for tender operations or some advanced certificates for higher ranks or various positions. Stewardess position sometime require Food and Hygiene certificates.

R

Refit works means repairing or replacing of certain parts of the yachts that can be done afloat or in shipyards. It can be an aesthetic refit meaning that only some interior parts will be changed, such as furniture, AV/TV equipment or modernization of existing systems.

Regatta is a maritime event that includes many boats, usually sailing, in journey from one place to another for pleasure or as a competition.

S

Starboard is called right side of the vessel when front facing bow.

Stern is back of the boat, usually where propulsion system is located.

Skipper is other name for person in charge of the boat, but it usually is used for captains on smaller yachts or tenders.

Sailing yacht is type of yacht that uses sails as its main way of propulsion. Most of the sailing yachts have auxiliary engine as well, and there are yachts that uses engine as primary propulsion system but have sails when crew or owner wants to use them for recreation.

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers and it is world known type of certification that every mariner needs to have to be eligible to join any yacht or vessel.

SoF is common yachting terminology referring to south of France, area covering from Italy to Spain, but in most cases, it is from Nice to Marseille.

T

Tender is smaller boat that is used as way of transport if yacht is on anchor or to cover short distances without moving main boat. It is used for watersports, supplies, or any other things. In most cases it can be lifted on the yacht or fitted in garage, or it is towed behind with lines. If it goes on its own behind or in front of the yacht it is called chase boat as well.

Toys are all complementary equipment, items, devices or addons on yacht. They can be jet skis, water slides, RIBs, SUPs, water cities, inflatable platforms or any other items that are for pleasure.

Transit log is permit from authorities of certain area to cruise, pass or stay for limited period. Usually, it is obtained before or immediately upon arrival.

Thruster is auxiliary propulsion device located on bow (bow thruster) or stern (stern thruster) that ease maneuvering of the yacht or tender.

U

Unmooring is procedure of letting loos lines and departing location where yacht has been moored.

V

Vignette is different name for transit log, in Montenegro it is called like that, and it can be obtained for period up to one year in harbor masters office when all required documents are presented and checked.

VHF in common language refer to radio stations that are used for communication between crew, with authorities, or other vessels within range. Main VHF channel is 16 in most countries.

W

Winch is device that is used for winding ropes onboard, on motor yachts it is used for maneuvering and pulling of the mooring lines, and on sailing yachts it is used for sails as well.

Waterline is straight line where water is on the side of the yacht in normal state. It is one of important measures in shipping.

X

Xebec is special type of the sailing ship typical for Mediterranean area.

Y

Yacht is vessel typically used for pleasure purposes, but it can be used competitive in races or regattas. Nowadays there is huge variation in sizes, shapes, and models all of them with some distinctive modifications. If it is used only by owner and its closest relatives and family it is private yacht, and if it is used for chartering and business purposes then it is commercial yacht.

Yacht Agent Montenegro is your true and reliable partner in Montenegro and Adriatic. With more then seven years we can provide all services for all sizes of yachts. We have established cooperation with partners in Albania, Croatia, Italy, and Greece so through our network you can travel with ease and be sure that you are covered with highest level of service possible.

Z

Zero speed stabilization is technology that enables yachts and boats to remain without unpleasant movements when out on the sea, even when they are anchored.

Current Covid-19 measures in Montenegro

The Government of Montenegro has adopted new Covid-19 measures, which will be valid from February 18, 2022 to March 4, 2022.

Entry to Montenegro

Montenegrin citizens and foreigners can enter Montenegro across all border crossings with one of the proofs from the National digital COVID certificate, which are:

* Completely vaccinated or vaccinated with one dose (if that is the only one) and not older than six months since having the last dose;

* Proof that a person has recovered from COVID-19 (passed not less than 10 days and not more than 180 days from a positive PCR or a rapid antigen test);

* Negative PCR test on SARS-Cov-2 not older than 72 hours;

* Negative antigen rapid test - BAT not older than 48 hours.

Passengers and crew of yachts, passenger ships and vessels entering Montenegro are allowed to come to our country with negative results of the PCR test, which was not older than 72 hours while embarking on the vessel.

If a person does not have any of these documents, then 10 days of isolation is mandatory. Persons can have their self–isolation terminated after 3 days of quarantine, with a negative PCR test.

Exception: People under the age of 18 enter Montenegro unconditionally - both Montenegrin citizens and foreigners.

General restrictions

• Masks are obligatory in all closed spaces

• Bars and restaurants work until 01:00 AM

• Entrance into the inside of the restaurants and bars, theatres, cinemas, museums, galleries is possible with one of the proofs from the National digital COVID certificate

• Supermarkets, markets, shopping malls, boutiques, beauty salons, hairdressers and similar, have no limitations in working hours

• Private gatherings, celebrations, parties, weddings are allowed.

DUTY FREE FUEL THIS SUMMER AVAILABLE ONLY IN MONTENEGRO AS ALBANIA SHUTS YACHTS TAX FREE BUNKERING FOR THIS SEASON

As per the latest regulation of Albanian authorities and customs, duty free fuel for yachts is not available in any of Albanian port, it is still cheaper than most of the surrounding countries as duty paid fuel, excluding Montenegro, where you can still get duty free fuel on departure for both commercial and private yachts.

It was announced by the end of the year that it might happen, but as it had a big impact on yachting in Albania and area, everyone thought it is unlikely to happen in such short notice. Starting from 1st of January bunkering in Albania will be possible only with duty paid fuel, two of the biggest refueling points in Albania, Porto Romano in Durres and bunker station in the port of Sarande, just across of the Corfu will be able to deliver diesel fuel for yachts as per government regulated price, currently around 0.90-0.95 Euro per liter, which will be changed depending on the world oil market. Of course, we will be watching the market and situation before the upcoming season and if any change occurs we will update you so that you can plan accordingly.

At the moment situation in Montenegro remains the same as it was in the previous year, there are four main refueling points for duty-free diesel:

⛽ Porto Montenegro in Tivat – can fit all current sizes of yachts with all kinds of connections, starting from a pistol with 40 liters per minute for sailing vessels and smaller yachts, up to 1000 liter per minute on the superyacht dispenser with all possible camlock connections;

⛽ Portonovi, Kumbor – operated by Turkish Asmira company, opened in 2021 this is new duty-free facility in Boka bay which can refuel a bit smaller vessel up to 70-75m LoA with dispenser up to 450 liters in a minute and two smaller dispensers, for yachts up to 35m in the inner part of marina up to 60 liters for single, or 100 liters per minute with dual pistol connection;

⛽ Port of Bar in Bar area – there are two refueling points in the commercial part of the Port which can fit all sizes of yachts and vessels, including cruise and commercial ships (13 meters of draft is limitation) with a fuel rate around 600 liters per minute;

⛽ Fuel station in Marina Bar – operated by Petrol, Slovenian company, this fuel dock is limited with 40 meters of LoA and it is usually for a smaller yacht that are departing further south towards Albania and Greece or crossing towards Italy. There is pistol connection with rate around 90 liters per minute and camlock connection with up to 350 liters per minute.

In other ports and marinas, only duty-paid fuel is available. For duty-free diesel as per Montenegrin government regulation you will need agent who is representing you and sorting out papers with customs representatives.

Besides above mentioned, our agency can provide you with support for all other needs that crew or guests might need while in Montenegro and are so feel free to contact us on our email montenegro@yachtagent.net or mobile +38267132233,  available on all messenger apps as well, and we will be eager to assist you and make your refueling or stay in Montenegro as pleasant as possible.

Also if you are part of managing company for yachts or fuel trader company you can contact us as well and can make collaboration for all your clients coming to Montenegro or the area around so that you have centralized services which will make your and your clients life much easier.

NEW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MONTENEGRO

The Government of Montenegro has adopted new Covid-19 measures, which will be valid from December 30, 2021 to January 12, 2022.

Entry requirements - from January 2, 2022

Montenegrin citizens and foreigners can enter Montenegro across all border crossings with one of two proofs, which are:

1. Completely vaccinated against COVID-19 issue by a registered health institution and not older than six months since having the last dose or

2. Proof that a person has recovered from Covid-19 (passed not less than 10 days and not more than 180 days from a positive PCR or a rapid antigen test)

In both cases, the person must possess either a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours or a rapid antigen test not older than 48 hours.

If a person does not have any of these documents, then 10 days of isolation is mandatory. Persons can have their self–isolation terminated after three days of quarantine, with a negative PCR test.

General restrictions

• Masks are obligatory in all closed spaces,

• Bars and restaurants work until 22:00 h (from 1st January 2022). Music is not allowed,

• Entrance into the inside of the restaurants and bars, theatres, cinemas, museums, galleries is possible with one of the proofs from the National digital COVID certificate*,

• Supermarkets, markets, shopping malls, boutiques, beauty salons, hairdressers and similar, have no limitations in working hours,

• Ban on public events, private gatherings, celebrations, parties, weddings.

* National digital COVID certificate

- completely vaccinated against Covid-19 issue by a registered health institution and not older than six months since having the last dose;

- negative PCR test on SARS-Cov-2 not older than 72 hours;

- proof that a person has recovered from Covid-19 (passed not less than 10 days and not more than 180 days from a positive PCR or a rapid antigen test) or

- negative antigen rapid test - BAT not older than 48 hours.

New Covid-19 measures in Montenegro

The Government of Montenegro has adopted new Covid-19 measures, which will be valid from November 15, 2021 to December 1, 2021.

Entry to Montenegro

- Montenegrin citizens and foreigners can enter Montenegro across all border crossings with one of the proofs from the National digital COVID certificate, which are:

* Completely vaccinated or vaccinated with one dose (if that is the only one);

* Negative PCR test on SARS-Cov-2 not older than 72 hours;

* Proof that a person has recovered from COVID-19 (passed not less than 10 days and not more than 180 days from a positive PCR or a rapid antigen test);

* Negative antigen rapid test - BAT not older than 48 hours.

- Passengers and crew of yachts, passenger ships and vessels entering Montenegro are allowed to come to our country with negative results of the PCR test, which was not older than 72 hours while embarking on the vessel

If a person does not have any of these documents, then 10 days of isolation is mandatory. Persons can have their self–isolation terminated after six days of quarantine, with a negative PCR test.

Exception: People under the age of 18 enter Montenegro unconditionally - both Montenegrin citizens and foreigners. 

General restrictions

- Masks are obligatory in all closed spaces

- Bars and restaurants work until 00:00 h

- Entrance into the inside of the restaurants and bars, theatres, cinemas, museums, galleries is possible with one of the proofs from the National digital COVID certificate

- Supermarkets, markets, shopping malls, boutiques, beauty salons, hairdressers and similar, have no limitations in working hours

- Ban on the work of discotheques, disco clubs/bars and nightclubs/bars

- Ban on public events, private gatherings, celebrations, parties, weddings.

MAXIMUM ALLOWED SPEED IN THE BOKA BAY

While navigating through Montenegro’s internal waters, a yacht is obliged to proceed at a safe speed so as not to endanger and harm other vessels at sea.

Boka Bay (Bay of Kotor) is the popular nautical destination in Montenegro. The sea traffic, especially during the summer season is busy. Therefore, it is important to obey speed limitations.

The speed of navigation in the entire Bay of Boka is limited.

The speed limit for vessels over 24 m

The safe speed limit within Boka Bay shall not exceed 10 knots, and while in the Strait of Kumbor, the Strait of  Verige maximum speed is 6 knots.

These speed limits are mandatory for all vessels longer at 24 m: super yachts, mega yachts, yachts, sail yachts, catamarans, trimarans, cruisers, etc.

The speed limit for yachts up to 24 m

For vessels with a length less than 24 meters, the maximum speed in the Bay of Boka is 14 knots, and while in Kumbor Strait (channel) and the Strait of Verige speed limit is 10 knots.

The speed limit for vessels in the Bay of Kotor 

⛵ Speed in the Strait of Kumbor is restricted between coordinates:

1) 42˚26,1’N 018˚36,6’E

2) 42˚25,47’N 018˚36,26’E

3) 42˚25,85’N 018˚34,63’E

4) 42˚26,47’N 018˚35,01’E

⛵ Speed in the Strait of Verige is restricted between coordinates:

1) 42˚28,65’N 018˚41,41’E

2) 42˚28,77’N 018˚41,11’E

3) 42˚27,65’N 018˚40,15’E

4) 42˚27,46’N 018˚41,02’E

CURRENT COVID-19 MEASURES IN MONTENEGRO

With a favorable epidemiological situation and an increasing number of vaccinated citizens, Montenegro is becoming a favorite destination of more and more countries that are renewing air traffic to it. After a long pause, on June 10th, the new national airline Air Montenegro had the first flight to e-Belgrade and for the moment will obtain with serving regional routes. Russia, Kazakhstan and Istanbul have also resumed direct flights to Montenegro.

From 2nd July, Montenegro is added on "green listed" of the European Union as a COVID safe country.

Also, Montenegro has expanded the list of countries whose citizens can enter without any restrictions, such as tests or vaccination certificates (find a list of countries below in text).

These are current measures in our country summed up to ease your plans for arrival or stay in our country. 

New, liberalized measures are valid until the 16th of July.

Entry in Montenegro:

⚓ All ports and marinas are open for entry of the yachts and vessels from all countries.

⚓ Airports Tivat and Podgorica are open for the arrival of both private and commercial flights but not all the lines are back running as usual.

⚓ All land border crossings are open for arrival.

⚓ Citizens of the Member States of the European Union, United States, Canada, State of Israel, Republic of Albania, the Russian Federation, the Swiss Federation, the Republic of  Belarus, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, the Republic of Serbia, Republic of Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of North Macedonia, the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Kazakhstan can enter Montenegro without limitations.

Also, foreigners with permanent or temporary residence in these countries or who have stayed in these countries for a minimum of 15 days before entering Montenegro, can enter without restrictions.

⚓ Negative PCR not older more 72 hours, or positive IgG test not older than 30 days or confirmation that person has been vaccinated and revaccinated more than 14 days before arrival in Montenegro is needed for arrival from other countries.

⚓Passengers and crew of yachts, passenger ships and vessels entering Montenegro are allowed to come to our country with negative results of the PCR test, which was not older than 72 hours at the time of embarkment.

General restrictions:

* Masks are obligatory in all closed spaces.

* Bars and restaurants have not limitation in working hours, it’s usually from 7:00 until 01:00h, with a maximum of 4 people per table. Music is allowed on the terrace.

* Supermarkets, markets, shopping malls, boutiques, beauty salons, hairdressers and similar, have no more limitations in working hours.

* Gyms and fitness centers are open also without limitations.

* Public events, private gatherings, celebrations, parties, weddings, in outdoor public places and terraces/gardens of a hospitality facility are allowed with the presence of 100 persons.

TIVAT - THE JEWEL OF MONTENEGRIN YACHTING TOURISM

GPS Coordinates:42.4350° N, 18.7066° E

Tivat is located in the central part of Boka Bay and represents a modern tourist destination interesting to tourists.

Tivat is one of the recent and most modern towns in Boka Bay. The town has a lot of interesting and attractive sights.

The biggest attraction of Tivat and the whole Montenegrin coast is surely the Marina Porto Montenegro, which is considered the most exclusive marina on the Adriatic. The combination of a spectacular destination and a modern marina will offer you a service on a world level.

Tivat is up to a three-hour flight from major European cities. Tivat is located internationally airport – Airport Tivat. There are two airports nearby: airport Dubrovnik (46 km) and Podgorica airport (90 km). All three airports are well connected by regular charter flights.

WHAT TO SEE

Naval Heritage Museum 

🟊 The Naval Heritage Museum is hidden out of the main village in Porto Montenegro, but it's well worth visiting. Porto Montenegro used to be called the Arsenal, one of the largest naval bases on the Adriatic, founded by the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1889. The museum now houses over 300 exhibits of the area's naval history. There is even a restored Yugoslav submarine on site.

View on "Holy Archipelago"

🟊 “Holy Archipelago” near Tivat consists of three islands – Sveti Marko island (Stradioti), the Island of Flowers and Our Lady of Mercy. All three of these islands are famous for numerous legends, rich history as well as holy places of pilgrimage.

🟊 Beaches around the Island of Sveti Marko and Ostrvo Cvijeca (Island of flowers), perfect for morning swimming.

🟊 Ljetnjikovac Buca (Mansion Buća) in the center of Tivat, a revitalized monument with gallery space and open air theatre where exhibitions concerts took place.

🟊 Solila is a special floristic-faunal reserve. They are located in the swampy part of the coastal zone of the Gulf of Tivat. It is interesting from the tourist point of view for birdwatchers that the flamingos or pennant bird, which is a very rare bird, lives in the area of ​​Solil. With their development in the future, 

Solila acquires the potential to become an ornithological park.

🟊 If you are a fan of beautiful views, we suggest a hiking tour to Gornja Lastva. Gornja Lastva is located in the hinterland of Tivat, at an altitude of about 300 m, on the slopes of the hill Vrmac. This village is mentioned in the XIV century and is one of the few preserved rural areas and as such attracts many tourists and tourists.

WHERE TO EAT

In Tivat are located numerous elite restaurants with international and local specialties.

🟊 Forza Porto - A spectacular restaurant, located in the Ksenija building offering an exquisite menu and uninterrupted views of the marina Porto Montenegro from a beautiful garden terrace.

🟊 Gallardo restaurant - the first traditional steakhouse in the area of Boka Bay. This restaurant is number one for tasty and contemporary meat dishes.

🟊 Murano - Located on the seafront, "Murano" restaurant brings a breeze of azure blue color and a flawless style of unobtrusive luxury. The menu centers around Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood, prepared with locally sourced and organic herbs.

🟊 Nikki Beach Restaurant is an urban bistro, well known for delectable dishes inspired by Nikki Beach locations worldwide. This restaurant offers amazing combinations of food and unforgettable tastes of Mediterranean and international cuisine.

INFO FOR CAPTAINS:

⚓ GPS coordinates of marina Porto Montenegro - Tivat:

N 42 25.992

E 18 41.454

⚓ Position of the marina Porto Montenegro - Tivat on Google Maps

⚓VHF 71

⚓ Max length – up to 250m

⚓ Customs formalities in the marina

⚓ Short and long term berthing options

⚓ Tax-free diesel

⚓ Free Wi-Fi

⚓Anchorage:

In front of port Tivat there is a possibility for anchorage even of big ships, due to depth of 18-20 m. On the east part of Tivat Bay (Podpolje beach) there are basins for breathing seashells and anchorage is strictly prohibited.

In Donja Lastva, on the east shore of Tivat Bay, between cape Seljanovo and the strait of Verige anchorage is recommended in front of the beach on a depth of 30m. Sea bottom is sandy and muddy and holds anchor well.

PERFECT COMBINATION OF STONE AND SEA - PERAST

GPS Coordinates: 42°29'14.8"N 18°41'47.5"E

Opposite the narrow Verige strait, at the foot of the hill of St. Elijah and at the place where the Bay of Kotor and Risan separate, you must see and experience the town of Perast. As far as is known, it is the oldest human habitat on the shores of the Bay of Kotor. Remains of Neolithic culture (3500 BC), as well as numerous archaeological finds, testify to a continuous settlement from Illyrian, Roman and early Christian times to the present day.

Perast

Perast, we observe through a unique whole of the city, islands and sea. These elements are united in both the physical and the spiritual dimension of the city. The UNESCO-protected town with its impeccably preserved Venetian Gothic waterfront buildings has a magnificent past. Iconic postcard images of Perast and the two famous nearby isles of Our Lady of the Rocks and St George are amongst the best know tourism images of Montenegro.

The artificial island of Our Lady of the Rocks (Gospa od Škrpjela) was created by throwing stones and sinking ships on an underwater rock. The people of Perast chose this place to build a church on it because sailors saw an icon with the image of Mary, mother of Jesus on July 22, 1452. Every year on this date a memorial is held and sails to the island on boats where new stones are thrown from ritual and for practical reasons, to compensate for the stones carried away by sea. The church was built in 1630, and it was painted by the famous Baroque painter Tripo Kokolja from Perast. In addition to his frescoes, the church is adorned with 2,000 silver plaques donated by sailors as a token of gratitude that God kept them on their voyages.

Another island not far from Our Lady is called Saint George (Sveti Đorđe). There is also a church on this island. Originally, there was a city cemetery, which was moved to the northern part of the city in 1866, as well as a church from the 12th century, destroyed during the earthquake in 1667. Today, there is a new church built on the site of the old one. Throughout history, this island has had a military defense function, because it is located in the heart of Boka and near the narrowest part of the bay - Verige, so it protected Perast and Risan from external attacks from the sea.

Perast prospered in the Venetian period when its defensive towers and the Fortress of St. Cross were built above the town. The city grew to include over 20 baroque palazzi (palaces), 18 churches, and an important maritime school. This explains why the village has a distinctly Venetian feel to it even today, and an unusually high concentration of churches for what is now a much smaller village than it used to be.

What to do:

⚓ Exploring the narrow streets and alleyways that stretch back from the water.

⚓ St Nicholas' church dominates the central town square. It is a Catholic church with a 55-meter-high bell tower. The entrance fee for the tower is 1 Euro and the views from the top overlooking the bay and towards the two islands are magnificent.

⚓ A visit to the Nautical Museum will bring you closer to the history and culture of the place. The museum itself is located in a beautiful, well-preserved old house by the bay with a marvelous view of the sea.

⚓ Visiting the church and museum located on Our Lady of the Rocks.

Where to eat:

⚓Restaurant Conte - with authentically Boka interior, stone and wood offering traditional meals and has access from the sea with the possibility of berthing (buoys and moorings) in front of restaurant terrace for smaller yachts but for bigger yachts and sailboats the restaurant has a tender (10 seats) to offer your guests free transfer from the anchorage.

⚓ Ćatovića Mlini - about 5 nautical miles from Perast, with our assistance, restaurant tender is at your disposal to pick up guests from your yacht directly from anchorage in Morinj to the restaurant.

Fun facts about Perast:

⚓ At its peak, in the middle of the 18th century, the Perast fleet consisted of about 100 larger ships. At that time, Perast was the main maritime city in the Bay of Kotor, celebrated on all seas. Perast ships sailed all over the Mediterranean, entering the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, all the way to England and the Netherlands.

 ⚓On one occasion, a "rumor" reached Perast about a large number of pirates coming to plunder the city. The captains of Perast came up with a plan for the defense. In the narrowest place, they make an obstacle from chains (chains), from one side of the shore to the other. Chains were gathered around Perast and the surrounding places, from which a long defensive chain was made. Perast and the rest of Boka were defended. And so, the narrow passage in front of Perast was named Chains. People from Perast and the rest of Boka, chains and padlocks are not associated with slavery, but with great freedom.

 ⚓ Keeping the war flag called "Serenissima", for the full 377 years that the Venetian Republic ruled in this area, eight of its guards gave their lives, defending it! After the fall of the Veneto Republic, after Napoleon conquered Perast and Boka, the war flag was buried with a ceremony in Perast. To date, it has not been found.

The last of the three guards who buried the flag in secret, when asked to say where it was buried, answered - that the dead should not be disturbed.

Info for captains: 

The main docks in Perast are located under the church bell tower. These docks, just like the two smaller docks to the west and east of this one, are full of boats, most of them transporting passengers to Our Lady of the Rocks (there is a small dock on the island too). In the summer, you can only find a place to berth on the ‘main’ dock in the evening, when those boats stop sailing to the island. During bura winds, anchor closer to the eastern end of the town, and in sirocco, anchor at the beginning of the Bay of Risan.

Today, Perast is an extremely peaceful town, and the turbulent life, wealth and glory of Perast and the people of Perast are history. However, with its beauty, Perast attracts modern sailors, travelers, artists, dreamers, eager for beauty and peace.

HERCEG NOVI - A CITY OF SALT WITH 100 001 STEPS

GPS Coordinates:42°27'11.02" N 18°32'15.00" E

Located between the entrance to the Bay of Kotor and the high mountain Orjen you will be warmly welcomed in the biggest, sunniest and youngest city in the Bay of Boka - Herceg Novi. A city that has been ennobled by poets and painters over the centuries.

Although it is one of the youngest settlements on the Adriatic, it had a very turbulent history, and every one of the numerous conquerors had left a mark on the city, making it one of the most picturesque towns on the Montenegrin coast.

A city that has been destroyed and rebuilt nine times during its turbulent history. Rarely do any cities have a known founder, year and reason for existence. Herceg Novi was founded in May 1382 by the Bosnian king Tvrtko the First, between Dubrovnik and Kotor who were already considered as big and important towns. The reason why Tvrtko choose this geographical corner for his new city is that Novi is the most magnificent amphitheater of nature. A town on the slope of a high hill, between forests, palm trees, oranges and other southern flora.

It is enough to enumerate only the peoples who ruled this city and understand its value. Before Tvrtko Kotromanić here were: Illyrians, Romans, Byzantines, and then Turks, Spaniards, Venetians, Austrians, Russians, French...The city was destroyed and rebuilt nine times.

WHY THE CITY OF SALT? The city was founded for the development of the salt trade and then it was named Sveti Stefan (yes, like the "current" Sveti Stefan-about fifty kilometers to the south). The old town lies just above the town’s marina. And this reminds that Herceg Novi has another nickname – the City of Stairs. To reach the old town from the seaside, you’ll need to go with one of the 100 001 stairs of town.

WHAT TO SEE? It is well known spa and health center, with nearby Igalo being abundant in healing sea mud called “igaljsko blato” (Igalo mud) and mineral water springs called “igaljske slatine” (Igalo water springs). The most famous tourist attractions in Herceg Novi are:

⚓ Old town - The Herceg Novi old town is amazing. It is on a fairly steep hill that leads all the way down to the sea. Wandering through the small stairways to the various plazas and fortresses is many hour adventures. There are both Orthodox and Catholic churches that are well worth visiting. Free.

⚓Kanli Kula - (Old Town). The Kanli Kula fortress dominating the old town doubles as an open-air theatre and is worth visiting mainly for the splendid views of the town and the Boka Kotorska bay.

⚓ Espanola — The Španjola fortress located higher up the mountain (170 meters above sea level) dates back to the 16th century. Take a small street going upwards across from the Kanli Kula fortress. The entrance is free and you can freely climb the walls.

⚓Savina Monastery — The Savina monastery, approximately 2 km east from the city center has three beautiful Orthodox churches and splendid views of the bay.

The city itself is not a major destination for sunbathing, but there are many attractive beaches reachable by boat. It's just a few nautical miles away from beaches Zanjic, Miriste, Lustica...

A city that has a thousand-year-old authentic cultural heritage, especially 89 sacral gems, churches built from the 9th to the 19th century from which 75 Orthodox and 14 Catholic.

Tavern Feral, a family tavern is one of the restaurants that has been manage to preserve traditional food for over thirty years with a lot of love.

The konoba restaurant "Krušo" offers a wide choice of local and international dishes and a selection of the finest wines.

WHY? We concluded that Herceg Novi is worthy to stand next to its neighbors Dubrovnik and Kotor and that built its uniqueness and recognizability based on position, history and character.

RESTAURANTS YOU CAN REACH FROM ANCHOR:

Perla Portonovi restaurant & cafe bar is situated in the heart of the exclusive resort community Portonovi - Montenegro essence.

Adriatica restaurant by the beach is unique in its own right and will offer its guests a cozy setting with a relaxed vibe, right after the ferry in Kamenari.

If you, however, find your self walking on the streets of Herceg Novi we would recommend you to check out traditional taverns like Tavern Krušo or Tavern Feral with great food and traditional coastal atmosphere.

Info for Captains:

Anchorage:

Anchorage is permitted west and east from the port, in Meljine beach(this anchorage is very safe, even in south winds), near the port of Zelenika, or in front of Igalo (Topla beach). It is important to say that the end of this beach is shallow.

Marina Herceg Novi, Photo: Vuk Ilic

Port of Herceg Novi:

⚓ the length of the coast is 250 m,

⚓ depth along the coast is from 3m-9m,

⚓ the port has 40 berths,

⚓ the maximum length of mooring yachts is 30 m,

⚓ has 8 service cabinets for water and single-phase electricity 220 V, 50 Hz,

⚓ if necessary, there is a diver,

⚓does not perform repairs or take wastewater from the vessel,

⚓ no maritime pilotage required,

⚓ petrol pump for boats (Euro diesel, Eurosuper 95 and all types of lubricants)

⚓ no tax-free fuel.

BLUE CAVE - DESCENT INTO THE BLUE

GPS Coordinates: 42° 22′ 25.72″N, 18° 35′ 47.27″E

One of the places that you must visit, while sailing the Montenegrin coast, is the Blue Cave (Plava Spilja) on the Lustica peninsula in Boka Bay.

You can get to it only from the seaside. The cave is located about 4.5 NM from marina Lustica Bay, 7 NM from marina Portonovi, 10.5 NM from marina Porto Montenegro. From the port of Kotor, the Blue Cave is the distance by 17 nautical miles.

This is one of the most impressive sea caves in Montenegro.

Massive rock cave with reflective blue water about five meters deep that is great for boat tours, snorkeling, kayaking and swimming.

The area of the Blue Cave is about 300 square meters. The water is between 3 meters and 5 meters deep, with 9 meters above sea level vault.

This cave can only be reached by yacht, tender or kayak. There are two entrances that allow for the smaller boats to enter the cave.

Visit and admire the reflection of blue light.

After Blue Cave, on coming back to one of the marinas in the Bay of Boka Kotorska you can see the Mamula fortress, visit fishing village Rose and other interesting places.

MONTENEGRO OPENS EVEN MORE AS MASS VACCINATION HAS BEGUN

As the massive vaccination has begun in our country and thanks to strong epidemiological measures from the past period, Montenegro is in a favorable position before the start of the tourist season. Coming out of the so-called "red list" and with completely open borders, we welcome the season, wishing our guests a welcome as a safe destination.

Due to the favorable trend of the epidemiological situation in Montenegro, new, liberalized measures will apply from 12. 5. 2021. - 20. 5. 2021.

Entry to Montenegro

⚓ All ports and marinas stay open for entry of the yachts and vessels from all countries.

⚓ Airports Tivat and Podgorica are open for the arrival of both private and commercial flights but not all the lines are back running as usual.

⚓ All land border crossings are open for arrival.

⚓ Negative PCR not older more 72 hours, or positive IgG test not older than 30 days or confirmation that person has been vaccinated and revaccinated more than 7 days before arrival in Montenegro is needed for arrival from all countries except Croatia, Albania, Russia Federation, Ukraine, Belarus, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo.

Excluded from this are: Essential transportation workers, including seafarers in transit, as per European Commission recommendations, that are embarking or disembarking in Port of Bar, Marina Budva, Port of Kotor, Marina Portonovi and Marina Tivat (Pier I and Pier II) where police and customs borders are operating.

NEW!! Passengers and crew of yachts, passenger ships and vessels entering Montenegro are allowed to come to our country with negative results of the PCR test, which was not older than 72 hours at the time of embarkation.

Boka Bay 

General restrictions

➤ On the territory of the whole of Montenegro, the ban on movement, which was valid from midnight to five in the morning, is completely canceled. Also, the ban on intercity traffic, which was in force on weekends, is completely canceled too.

➤ Masks are obligatory in all closed spaces and in open.

➤ Bars and restaurants are open, from 7:00 until 23:00h, with a maximum of 4 people per table. Music is allowed on the terrace.

➤ Supermarkets, markets, shopping malls, boutiques, beauty salons, hairdressers and similar, are working from 07:00 until 22:00.

➤ Gyms and fitness centers are open, from 7:00 until 22:00.

If you are planning to come to Montenegro and need detailed information, help or assistance feel free to contact the Yacht Agent Montenegro.

MOVIELIKE MAMULA

GPS Coordinates:42°23'43.01" N 18°33'29.99" E

Marking the entrance of the UNESCO - protected Boka Kotorska Bay, Mamula - a fortress on a small rocky island - Lastavica lays around 3.4 nautical miles from the coastal town of Herceg Novi.

Circular shaped with a diameter of about 200 meters, surrounded by lots of agaves and with low vegetation fortress was built by Austro - Hungarian General Lazar Mamula in the mid-1800s to stop invaders from attacking the cities along the bay.

Fortress Mamula 

Ironically, not a single cannon shot was fired from the fortress. Along with 2 other fortresses, Arza and Prevlaka, it was used to control the entrance to Boka Bay. But unfortunately, the island had a different fate, painful and dark, by which many films would later be made.

During the First World War, the Austrians used the fortress as a prison, and during the Second World War it's turned into a concentration camp. The prison could accommodate several hundred prisoners, today is one of the biggest and best-preserved Austrian fortifications on the Adriatic.

Enterance in Boka Bay

The unique and secluded location gave the inspiration to shoot several movies including Campo Mamula 1959 movie about the history of this island. Also big Hollywood blockbuster Papillon found the perfect setting for the prison movie right here. Nymph (which was originally called Mamula) is a thriller/drama movie from 2014 that gives mermaids a darker, murderous side and it was filmed also on this island.

Recreantly, the Montenegrin government leased this protected cultural monument to be developed into a luxury 5-star resort, despite the opposition of the local population. Investors is turning Mamula into a unique hotel. After the reconstruction, the fortress will become a memorial museum open to visitors.

Despite the fact that the port on the island is abandoned, you can come close to dock with your tender or small boat for a short walk to feel a part of history.

You can swim, snorkel and scuba dive while on the island which is less than a nautical mile away from the bays of Zanjice and Miriste, overlooking the fortress of Arza. Mamula is an unavoidable place on your way through the Bay of Kotor.

ROSE - SIMPLICITY OF LIVING BY SEA

GPS Coordinates: 42° 25' 38" N, 18° 33' 24" E

Moor at one of the two jetties, the floating pontoon belongs to Forte Rose restaurant. Guests arriving by yacht can moor here at a depth of 4-12 meters.

Pontoon: length up to 20m, width 4m. Large buoys away from the mule.

View on Rose - Montenegro, Source: Ranko Maraš

Rose, small captain’s village is cuddled with mountains and Mediterranean forests, located right on entering the Bay of Kotor, on the North-Western shore of the peninsula Luštica, just opposite Herceg Novi, 1.7 nautical miles away.

Beautiful Rose promenade,
Source: Milos Samardzic 

It has the appearance of a typical Mediterranean place with a row of houses upstairs by the sea in the style of Boka architecture. The farewell of fishermen who go fishing at night with lanterns introduces visitors to the Mediterranean spirit and reminds them of the simplicity of life by the sea.

And before they became a reservoir of the most beautiful memories for those who found their summer refuge here, Rose was shaped by history. This used to be the ancient Greek settlement of Punto Rosa, which was destroyed by the Saracens (as Europeans called the Arabs in the Middle Ages) in 867. Since then, Rose has failed to regain her former glory. Rose in the past often served as a shelter for sailing ships, and at one time there was customs and the Port Authority, as well as a quarantine for sailors entering Boka.

There is an Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity in Rose, surrounded by the cemetery, where many well-known Maritime captains were buried. Also, the Church of Holy Mother, built in 1783. by the Venetian general Antonio Alberto.

Forte Rose’s famous Mediterranean restaurant used to be the lighthouse for the bay and boasts views of Rose, Herceg Novi and the Bay of Kotor. A luxurious and private dining experience best known for its freshly caught seafood cuisine, meat, vegetarian dishes, breathtaking sunsets and exceptional wine list.

Note: The floating pontoon belongs to Forte Rose. Guests arriving by yacht can moor here at a depth of 4-12 meters. Mooring lines are available, but water is not. One or two yachts can get electricity on request. In addition to the docking facilities at the floating dock, the Forte Rose restaurant has deployed some large buoys with a very solid concrete block.

During the dive on dive site "Rose" you can see ancient chains, anchors, cannonballs and as well fragments of ancient pottery - jugs, amphorae, plates, etc. This dive site is a very popular site for scuba diving in Montenegro because of its history. A large number of divers come to this area to engage in underwater archaeological research and to see the old wrecks of ships and planes from times long past that lie on the bottom.

And everyone who stepped in there, and as soon as he stepped in had to stay or come back and will tell you the same thing - Rose is a hidden place for sunbathing your soul.