Ayia Napa coastal cruise: Blue Lagoon swim and Famagusta views

Swim in two bays and see the abandoned city from the water

A four-hour coastal cruise from Ayia Napa Harbour along Eastern Cyprus takes you past the Ghost Town of Famagusta, sea caves, and the Lover's Bridge, with two swimming stops in Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay. Lunch is served on board; you can book the cruise alone or add a transfer from your hotel. The boat runs subject to weather and operates with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise and swim around Famagusta coast

• Depart from Ayia Napa Harbour
• View Famagusta Ghost Town
• See sea caves and Lover's Bridge
• Stop for swim at Blue Lagoon
• Stop for swim at Konnos Bay
• Enjoy buffet lunch on board
• View church of Ayia Anargiri
• Return to Ayia Napa Harbour

The Experience

The boat departs Ayia Napa Harbour and heads east along the coast, passing the Church of Ayia Anargiri and the Lover's Bridge before reaching the open water where the Ghost Town of Famagusta comes into view across the bay. The route stays close enough to shore that you see the abandoned buildings and the landscape that surrounds them, a sight most visitors reach only by land or not at all. Two swimming stops break up the cruise: first at Blue Lagoon, where the water is shallow and the sand pale, then at Konnos Bay on the way back.

Lunch is a buffet served on board, so you eat between swims or after, depending on how the timing falls. Bring your own drinks if you want something beyond water; the boat has full facilities on board. The four-hour window means you're back in Ayia Napa by early afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free. If you book the transfer option, the driver picks you up from your hotel and brings you back after the cruise ends; if you book the ticket alone, you make your own way to the harbour.

The cruise runs only in favorable weather, and infants must sit on an adult's lap. Sun protection and a hat are strongly recommended—the boat offers shade in places, but you'll spend most of the time in open sun, especially during the swimming stops. Public transport runs near the harbour if you need it to get there.

What’s included

• Lunch buffet on board.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• full facilities on board.
• swimming stops at Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay.
• views of the Ghost Town of Famagusta, sea caves, the Lover's Bridge and the Church of Ayia Anargiri. Transfer from your hotel is included if you choose that option at checkout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MTS GLOBE CYPRUS LTD.

Is this one for you?Book with the transfer if your hotel is in or near Ayia Napa and you'd rather not drive to the harbour; book the ticket alone if you have your own transport or are staying within walking distance. Either way, the fixed departure time means the day is already shaped for you—no decisions about when to leave or how to get back.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Ghost Town of Famagusta, and how close do you get to it on the cruise?

Famagusta is an abandoned walled city on the northern coast of Cyprus, visible from the water during the cruise. You see it from the boat as you pass; the tour does not include a landing or a visit to the town itself, only the view from offshore.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the boat?

Lunch is included and served on board as a buffet. Drinks are not included, so you're welcome to bring your own water, beer or other beverages if you want something beyond what the boat provides.

How long do you actually spend swimming at each stop?

The itinerary includes two swimming stops—one at Blue Lagoon and one at Konnos Bay—as part of the four-hour cruise, though the exact time at each depends on the boat's schedule and the number of swimmers on the day.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Ayia Napa Harbour, or is pickup included?

You can book the cruise with a transfer from your hotel, or buy the ticket alone and get to the harbour yourself. If you choose the transfer option at checkout, the driver will pick you up and drop you back after the cruise ends.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my cruise?

The cruise runs subject to favorable weather conditions. If it's canceled due to weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Is this tour suitable for people who aren't strong swimmers?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Blue Lagoon has shallow water and sandy bottom, making it accessible for weaker swimmers; Konnos Bay is deeper but you can stay in the shallows or skip the swim if you prefer to stay on board.