Montenegro - High Cost of Cruising Permit

Created by sue. Last modified on 2008-07-14 17:10:31
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Countries: Montenegro

A word of caution about Bar (and other Montenegran ports)

Visiting yachts, for whatever reason, fuel, water etc. will be required to clear-in and will be obliged to pay a one months cruising permit which for a 13.6 metre boat was 89 euros.

Dedicate half a day to "formalities" and you will not be left with time on your hands. Marina charge was 50 euros so it could be an expensive tank of fuel or water.

If you are wishing to visit the spectacular Kotor Fjord then the cruising permit cost may be justified as this fjord is quite spectacular and good to sail in. Otherwise, if just passing north or south between Greece and Croatia, it may be worth giving Montenegro a miss.

Situation is even worse!

The situation in Montenegro regarding cruising permit fee is even worse then described (above).

On June 29 2008 we entered Kotor fjord, and moored to Kotor town dock. We were requested by the harbour master to pay Euro 120 for a ONE WEEK cruising permit, or Euro 750 for a yearly permit. This is on top of Euro 48 for the city dock mooring and other fees that were imposed.

My boat is a 42 feet sailing vessel, Familia. The harbour master was fair enough to tell me that if I do not want to pay, I could leave Montenegro altogether, which I indeed did right away.

My crew tried to buy some fruit and veggies at the market next to the dock, and were shocked when asked to pay Euro 5 for a kilo of figs, and about the same for other products.

As nice as the country is, I opt to skip it.

Dan Kav
SY Familia