Herceg Novi & the Luštica Blue Cave · Montenegro · Cave & cavern
Jakubic cave
Shallow grottoes full of lobsters and octopuses
A group of grottoes off Herceg Novi lying at a shallow depth. The chambers shelter a large population of lobsters and octopuses along with other Adriatic residents, so the dive is as much about the animals as about the caves themselves.
Also known as Jakubic Cave.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Herceg Novi & the Luštica Blue Cave and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive moves between a number of grottoes, with the deepest point at 18 m. Lobsters and octopuses are the main residents of the grottoes, living there alongside many other inhabitants of the Adriatic sea.
Marine life and season
- Octopus & cuttlefish
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Herceg Novi & the Luštica Blue Cave: Boats run all year, but May to October is the main season; winter dives are colder and visibility drops.
Dive videos
Jakubic Cave. Montenegro 🇲🇪 · Diver's Notes on YouTube
Sources
- Caves - Diving Montenegro — Adriatic Blue Diving Club
- Diving in Montenegro - Dive sites — Peoples Diving Club
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