Montenegro Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
87 ships from 27 cruise lines
Montenegro cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 612 upcoming sailings on 87 ships from 27 cruise lines visiting Montenegro, calling at 2 places. Cruises visit Montenegro as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Mediterranean cruises.
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About Montenegro
Montenegro is a compact Adriatic gem built around the dramatic Bay of Kotor. It is best experienced from Kotor as a small-ship coastal call, not as a river cruise. This package prioritizes unhurried exploration, UNESCO-listed old towns, and the country's mountain-and-sea drama, while being honest about the absence of true river cruising.
Typical routes
- Eastern Adriatic / Boka Bay small-ship voyages
- Western Mediterranean / Adriatic ocean cruises
Ports overview
Montenegro's cruise calls are all on the Adriatic coast, with Kotor as the overwhelming center of gravity. The Bay of Kotor is deep and sheltered, allowing ships to dock or anchor close to the old town. Herceg Novi and Tivat are secondary or small-ship ports; Bar is more of a commercial ferry port.
Cruise season
April through October; May, June, and September are best for comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy with both cruise passengers and land tourists.
Find your Montenegro sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Montenegro, earliest departure first.
34 Days One-Way from Southampton to Trieste
Visits Montenegro. Also visits United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal
Queen Elizabeth
41 Days One-Way from Southampton to Barcelona
Visits Montenegro. Also visits United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal
Queen Elizabeth
27 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Barcelona
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Turkey, Greece, Croatia
Viking Mars
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13 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Chioggia
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Turkey, Greece, Croatia
Viking Mars
21 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Turkey, Greece, Croatia
Viking Mars
15 Days Venice, Italy Round Trip
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Wind Spirit
8 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Greece
MSC Explora 2
14 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Ravenna
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Italy, Spain, France
Norwegian Prima
8 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Greece, Croatia, Italy
Crystal Symphony
9 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Viking Vesta
11 Days One-Way from Chioggia to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Italy
Azamara Journey
11 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Montenegro. Also visits Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Silver Nova
Where Montenegro cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 85 ocean 1 river 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Montenegro cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Montenegro cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Montenegro cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Montenegro?
2 Montenegro places are visited by 87 ships from 27 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Montenegro cruise?
April through October; May, June, and September are best for comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy with both cruise passengers and land tourists.
Sources and further reading
Background on Montenegro draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Montenegro National Tourism Organisation: Montenegro Travel
- CIA World Factbook: Montenegro
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor
- European Commission: Montenegro - European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations
- Lonely Planet: Montenegro
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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