Aquarium Boka is Montenegro’s first public aquarium, located at the Institute of Marine Biology in Dobrota, Kotor. Its themed pools cover marine life from the Mediterranean and Adriatic to Boka Kotorska Bay and tropical seas, making it a focused outing from Tivat.
- Location: I bokeljske brigade 68, Dobrota, Kotor.
- Visit layout: four themed sections, from entrance to exit.
- Tickets: buy from a partner or at the aquarium ticket office.
Where is Aquarium Boka?
Aquarium Boka is at the Institute of Marine Biology in Dobrota, Kotor. The full address is I bokeljske brigade 68, 85330 Dobrota, Kotor, Montenegro. The Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation Centre—Aquarium Boka was founded in 2020 and is part of the University of Montenegro’s Institute of Marine Biology.
The aquarium’s work includes marine aquaristics research and the conservation and study of sea turtles and dolphins. From Tivat, plan your outing around the address in Dobrota rather than assuming the aquarium is in Tivat itself. The guide to getting around Tivat and the Bay of Kotor covers travel around the wider area.
What does a visit to Aquarium Boka involve?
The aquarium arranges its themed pools in four sections, with an exhibition route that connects different seas, currents and depths, from coastal waters to the open sea.
At the entrance, pools 1–4 show life in the world’s seas and the Mediterranean. The central section, pools 5–11, focuses on Adriatic Sea biodiversity. Pools 12–13 make up the special section, featuring marine life from Boka Kotorska Bay and a touch pool. The exit section, pools 14–16, presents tropical-sea life.
The sequence gives you a clear way to follow the displays: start with the entrance section, continue through the Adriatic and bay-focused pools, then finish among tropical species. The aquarium’s stated focus on research and conservation adds context to its displays of marine life.
What are Aquarium Boka’s opening hours and ticket options?
Opening hours and ticket prices can change, so check the official site before you go. The aquarium says tickets are available from its partners or directly at the ticket office.
Its official site also advertises a 50% discount on certain tickets for users of the Volim Kotor card and lists the Blue Pass as a partner offer for reduced-price visits on thematic routes that include Kotor and Aquarium Boka.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00–17:00
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Confirm the current hours, ticket price and any offer conditions before setting out. The aquarium’s official site identifies the Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro, as its operator.
How do you get from Tivat to Aquarium Boka?
Aquarium Boka is in Dobrota, Kotor, so use its full address when planning the trip from Tivat. The aquarium’s official information does not specify directions from Tivat, transport options, parking, visit duration or accessibility provisions. Check the route and practical arrangements before you leave.
From Hotel Kamelija, Aquarium Boka is about a 22-minute drive. For an overnight base for the outing, consider a room for an Aquarium Boka visit.
What else can you pair with an aquarium visit?
Aquarium Boka’s location in Dobrota gives you a Kotor-area stop to combine with time in the wider bay, but the aquarium’s information does not specify nearby attractions or how long a visit takes. Check local directions and opening details for any additional stops you plan to make.
Tivat’s Naval Heritage Collection Museum is another named attraction to consider when planning time around the bay.
FAQs
Is Aquarium Boka in Tivat?
No. It is located in Dobrota, Kotor, at the Institute of Marine Biology.
What kinds of marine life does Aquarium Boka feature?
Its themed sections cover marine life from the world’s seas, the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, Boka Kotorska Bay and tropical seas.
Can you buy tickets at the aquarium?
Yes. Tickets can be bought directly at the aquarium ticket office or from its partners. Check the official site for current prices and opening hours.