FAQs | Ocean Blue Swimming

The requirements depend on the tour you choose. For single-day private tours, no prior experience is necessary, as the swimming level is entirely up to you. For group tours, we recommend an intermediate level of open-water swimming proficiency to fully enjoy the experience. If the tour includes swimming 6-8 kilometers per day, please ensure you are a skilled swimmer or have completed relevant training in advance. We can also provide a training schedule to help you prepare and build confidence beforehand.

Single-day private tours are open to swimmers of all ages.

For group tours, participants must be at least 16 years old. It’s important that each swimmer, regardless of age, has the appropriate experience to safely and enjoyably participate in the chosen tour. Please make sure all participants are prepared and capable for the tour they plan to join. We are happy to provide you with a training schedule.

We offer a 7-day cooling-off period for cancellations, applicable only if the tour is more than 90 days away. Refunds within this period will be subject to administrative fees, as well as any bank fees or currency conversion charges. For bookings made within 90 days of the tour, the cooling-off period does not apply. After the 7-day period, deposits are non-refundable.

Bookings can be transferred to another person, provided the transfer request is made more than 60 days before the tour's commencement and does not affect existing reservations. This means that a participant who is scheduled for a future date cannot use the transfer to cancel their own booking and replace it with another guest’s booking for an earlier date. Transfers must not disrupt or conflict with other participants’ arrangements. Please reach out to us to process any transfer requests and ensure a smooth transition.

Thankfully, sharks don’t roam the waters of Montenegro, so you can enjoy the swim without the fear of something chomping at your toes. We are swimming in a natural environment however, so we can’t escape all the elements. On occasion you may encounter a jellyfish or sea urchin. We highly encourage you to observe the sea floor as you enter and exit the water. On a really positive note, we may also at times encounter dolphins or turtles within Boka Bay.

Unfortunately, we can’t control the weather, and there may be times when conditions are unsuitable for open water swimming. If this happens during your tour, how you spend your time is entirely up to you—whether that’s unwinding with a massage or spa treatment (at your own expense) or exploring the nearby towns and villages to immerse yourself in Montenegro’s rich history and culture. If road conditions are safe and third-party suppliers permit, we may, at our discretion, offer a guided road tour to non-swimming sites such as Budva Old Town or Kotor Old Town. However, please note that sudden downpours in Montenegro can cause roads to become unsafe or flooded, which may impact our ability to offer this option.

Group Booking Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to group bookings made with Ocean Blue Swimming Tours (OBST). They are designed to make the booking process clear and straightforward for everyone involved.

1. Group Definition A group booking applies to any reservation made for 10 or more swimmers under one organiser (the Host).

2. Deposit and Payment Schedule

A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the group booking.
The remaining 70% balance is due at least 90 days prior to the start of the tour.
OBST will issue two invoices: one for the deposit, and one for the final balance.
Individual invoices are not available for group bookings.
All invoices must be paid within 14 days of issue to maintain your reservation.

3. Complimentary Host Place

For groups of 10 or more paying swimmers, the Host will attend the tour free of charge.
The complimentary place includes accommodation and the swim tour, based on twin-share arrangements.
To qualify for the free Host place: • The total group number must be an even number of no less than 10 participants (to accommodate twin-share arrangements); and • The deposit must be paid in full within 14 days of invoice issue.
If payment cannot be made within this timeframe, communication must take place with OBST as soon as possible to discuss an extension. Failure to communicate may result in the complimentary Host place no longer applying.

4. Responsibilities of the Host

The Host will act as the main contact for the group and is responsible for: • Receiving and settling all invoices on behalf of the group; and • Distributing OBST documentation, including the Swimmer Questionnaire, to each participant and ensuring forms are completed and returned within the requested timeframe.
OBST will not issue individual communications or invoices to group members regarding payments or paperwork.

5. Cancellations and Amendments

The 30% deposit is non-refundable.
Any reduction in swimmer numbers may affect eligibility for the complimentary Host place.
If a swimmer chooses to withdraw, they may be replaced by another swimmer, provided OBST is notified in writing and all relevant details are supplied in good time.
All cancellations or booking amendments must be made in writing by the Host.

6. General

These terms apply in addition to OBST’s Standard Terms and Conditions.
OBST reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to these terms before booking confirmation.