Best Anchorages in Herceg Novi & the Outer Boka Kotorska

Herceg Novi is the city of flowers and fortresses at the mouth of the Boka Kotorska — the first major town encountered when sailing into Montenegro from Croatia.

Zelenika is the practical port of entry for yachts arriving in Montenegro from the N — the customs office is on the main quay, the anchorage is usable, and the nearby supermarket and cafes make it a comfortable first stop.

Kumbor occupies a former Yugoslav military base site on the S shore of Herceg Novi Bay — the base has been decommissioned for decades and the area is now open to civilian use.

Baošić is a small traditional Montenegrin village on the S shore of Herceg Novi Bay, overlooked by most charter boats that bypass it for Herceg Novi town.

Bijela is a working shipyard town on the N shore of the inner outer Boka Kotorska — the Arsenal shipyard has been operating here since the Venetian era and the tradition continues.

Djenovići is a Venetian-era village on the S shore of the outer Boka Kotorska — quiet, architecturally interesting, and consistently overlooked by the charter fleet that presses on for Herceg Novi or Tivat.

Lipci is a small, very sheltered cove on the N shore of the inner outer Boka Kotorska — a hidden gem that experienced Adriatic sailors seek out specifically for its excellent mud holding and near all-round protection.

Morinj is one of the best anchorages inside the Bay of Kotor system — a quiet, sheltered bay at the SW approach to Risan Bay with outstanding mud holding and excellent Bora protection from the surrounding mountains.

Orahovac is a very sheltered anchorage on the SW shore of the Kotor Bay arm — protected by the dramatic mountain walls that line both shores of the inner bay.

Dobrota is a remarkable anchorage fronting one of the most beautiful waterfronts in Montenegro — a continuous row of 17th and 18th century Baroque palaces and merchant houses built by the wealthy seafaring families of Kotor.