New rules for visitors of the Blue Cave on Bisevo:

The Blue Cave (Modra spilja) on the east side of the island of Bisevo, is equally interesting for boaters and land tourists. Through the sunlight illuminates, the water in the navigable cave shines in beautiful shades of blue. That got around in recent years to such an extent that the crowds now exceed the capacity of the cave by far. Although in 2014 the price has already been raised per adult on 50 Kuna,

Entrance to the Blue Cave

Entrance to the Blue Cave

the flow of visitors not ebbed. On the contrary. At certain times, the cave is so full that the sparkling blue waters can hardly be seen out of sheer boats and dinghies.

 

Therefore, the authorities were forced to intervene. Driving into the cave with an own dinghy is now prohibited. You have to change to an official boat of the authorities. Skippers report that they have been waiting in the Mezuporat bay north of the Blue Cave 4 hours and longer. The problem is that only one boat transports the crews of sailing boats from the bay to the grotto. Therefore experienced skippers give the following advice:

 

The best way to get into the cave is to come with the yacht into Mezuporat bay and from there by dinghi to the place where the tickets are sold for the Blue Grotto. Here you have to que up, but go from here several boats go over to the grotto. Nevertheless, you should calculate 2 hours and more. And then who is hoping for a long pleasure with the bizarre play of light, will be disappointed: In order to smuggle as many visitors through the cave, the length of stay has been reduced to a minimum.

 

Inside the Blue Cave, Bisevo

Inside the Blue Cave, Bisevo

Nevertheless, the Blue Cave has just lost none of its appeal in midsummer. Who has been waiting a long time in the sweltering heat, will be rewarded not only by the impressive lighting effects, but also by the pleasant coolness.

Thanks to Mario Škrlj for the helpful info.