Arriving by cruise ship in Kotor
Cruise ships dock (or tender) right next to Kotor's Old Town — you step off the ship almost at the medieval walls. The Old Town itself is pedestrian-only, so anything beyond walking distance calls for a taxi.
With Blic Taxi you can request a licensed local driver from your phone instead of negotiating at the port — set a pickup pin, enter your destination and follow the car live.
Where to meet your driver near the port
On busy days two or three ships can be in port at once and the waterfront gets crowded. Set your pickup pin slightly away from the terminal gate — along the waterfront road or by one of the Old Town gates — and watch the driver's live position so you can step out as the car arrives.
Shore trips that fit a cruise stop
Kotor's bay rewards even a short drive: the baroque town of Perast with its two islets sits a short ride along the bay, Porto Montenegro's marina in Tivat is just through the tunnel, and Budva's Old Town and beaches lie over the hill.
Request the outbound ride in the app, enjoy the stop, then request a fresh ride back — you are not tied to a waiting driver.
Getting back to the ship on time
Cruise lines do not wait. Whatever your all-aboard time is, request your return ride with a generous buffer — driver availability may vary depending on your location, time and nearby online drivers, and bay-road traffic is real in summer.
A good rule for shore days: start heading back when you still have double the driving time left.
Internet on shore day
The app needs a connection to request rides. Ship Wi-Fi rarely reaches the town, so plan for roaming, a local SIM or an eSIM — and install Blic Taxi before the cruise so it is ready the moment you walk down the gangway.
Frequently asked questions
Request one in the Blic Taxi app and set your pickup pin near the port — along the waterfront road or by an Old Town gate — then follow the driver's arrival live on the map.
Yes — both are a reasonably short taxi ride from Kotor. Request the ride in the app and plan your return with a generous buffer before all-aboard time.
Rides are requested on demand in the app rather than pre-assigned. Driver availability may vary depending on your location, time and nearby online drivers, so request when you are ready to leave the port area.
