Montenegro Cruise Ports
The Balkans country of Montenegro has long been overlooked as a destination for tourists but thankfully that is something that is quickly changing.
Much of that is down to its location on the Adriatic Sea, it warm weather and great resorts that are been developed along its 300km’s of coastline.
That makes it an ideal cruise destination for ships sailing in the Adriatic Sea or around the eastern Mediterranean, especially when it has great ports of call on offer.
It’s most popular is the port of Kotor, which offers a unique experience for those who like to sail in warm weather conditions as whilst not actually a fjord, the entrance into Kotor offers everything you expect from a fjord including steep sides and a narrow channel.
Cruises To Montenegro
Cruise Holidays To Montenegro
The cruise industry has really taken to Montenegro over the past couple of decades or so to the point where there is now a huge choice of ships, lines and itineraries on offer for those wanting to visit the country.
That also means that there are lots of options for types of cruises available and whilst most will need to head to the major turnaround ports in the region, such a Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Dubrovnik or Athens, it is possible to visit the country onboard a cruise directly from the UK.
Those turnaround ports listed above also make for break destinations to visit in their own right and it is possible to enjoy the best of those and your cruise by adding on a few days stay before or after your cruise in a hotel.
Most itineraries that call into the country are on round trip itineraries of the Adriatic Sea, eastern med or down to the Greek Isles although there are lots of repositioning cruises that allow you to see more of the region and visit the country.
Montenegro Cruise Guide
This guide is for those who have already booked a cruise of the Adriatic that will call into one of Montenegro’s cruise ports and who are looking to make the most of their time onshore.
If you are still at the research stage and are trying to decide whether a cruise itinerary with a stop in Montenegro is right for you or not, this guide bring you all the information that you need to make that decision.
Popular Ports In Montenegro
The small port of Bar is perhaps better known as a ferry port, but it does host a few cruise ships each year looking to take advantage of its beautiful beaches.
Popular Cruise Lines
The small port of Bar is perhaps better known as a ferry port, but it does host a few cruise ships each year looking to take advantage of its beautiful beaches.
Due to the popularity of both the Adriatic Sea and the eastern Mediterranean, there are lots of cruise lines that offer itineraries calling into Montenegro, with the likes of Princess Cruises, Marella Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Oceania Cruises offering the most journeys.
Montenegro
The country has a long and fascinating history that has seen it been under the rule of the Venetian Republic, the Ottoman Empire and it was also part of the fromer Yugoslavia.
It has also had long periods of been an independent nation, which is its status at the moment after becoming a federation after the break up of Yugoslavia along with Serbia before becoming fully independent once again in 2006.
After such a turbulent time since the end of the first world war, tourism took a backwards step in the country, especially for those in western Europe but since its independence, that has all changed and it is now a popular choice for those looking for an interesting place in the sun to visit.
Best Time To Visit Montenegro
The main cruise season in the Adriatic Sea is between March-October but the weather can be indifferent earlier and alter in that time and of course the months of July and August will see the port cities available crowded with tourists from across the continent.
For us, that makes May to early July the best time to visit the country when you can take advantage of the warm weather and blue skies but without the crowds of the school summer holidays.
Here at CruiseHols.co.uk we bring you all of the information you will ever need to choose the right cruise destination for you and your family.
Our destination guides include everything from ports to attractions and excursion to the positives and negatives of the destination.
Montenegro Cruises From The UK
If you prefer to not fly on holidays, it is possible to visit the country directly from the United Kingdom although the itineraries offered are few and far apart.
For a round trip, you will need around 25 days for your trip, or you can take a repositioning cruse starting in the UK and ending in a nearby port before flying back for those wanting to spend more time in the area but limit their time in an airport.
Montenegro Cruises From Southampton
If you do want to head there from the UK, the chances are that the cruise will sail from the UK leading cruse port of Southampton.
