Blue Lagoon & Akamas: Boat Trip, Shipwrecks & Aphrodite’s Bath

Summary

Swim at Blue Lagoon, see Edro 3 shipwreck and taste Cyprus by the sea

You’ll swim in crystal-clear waters at Blue Lagoon, hear local stories from your guide as you pass banana groves and shipwrecks near Peyia, and relax over lunch with a sea view (not included). Pickup from Pafos makes it easy — just bring your swimsuit and let Cyprus surprise you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Boat trip and coastal exploration

• Coach transfer to Akamas Peninsula
• Photo at Aphrodite's Bath
• Lunch at local taverna (not included)
• Boat trip with drinks and fruit
• Swim in Blue Lagoon waters
• Photo at Edro 3 shipwreck
• Photo at sea caves and banana plantations
• View bay from Aphrodite's Bath restaurant

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Blue Lagoon boat trip?

Yes, pickup and drop off from Pafos areas are included.

Do I need to bring lunch or is it provided?

Lunch is not included; you'll stop at a local taverna where you can buy food.

How long do we swim at Blue Lagoon?

You’ll have about one hour for swimming in the Blue Lagoon during the boat trip.

Are drinks included on board?

Yes, complimentary drinks and fruit are served on board during the boat trip.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and infant seats are available.

Is this tour suitable for people with health issues?

This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What sights will we see besides Blue Lagoon?

You’ll see Aphrodite’s Bath, banana plantations near Peyia, and the Edro 3 shipwreck by Sea Caves.

How do we travel between locations?

You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach from Pafos to Latchi and then by boat to Blue Lagoon.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop off from Pafos areas by air-conditioned vehicle, a scenic boat transfer from Latchi to Blue Lagoon with complimentary drinks and fruit served on board—plus plenty of photo stops along Akamas Peninsula before heading back in comfort.

What’s the experience like?

“You can’t really know Cyprus until you taste the sea,” our driver Andreas said as we left Pafos behind. He had this habit of humming softly when the road curved along the coast — I caught myself listening more to him than to my own playlist. The bus was cool inside, but every time someone opened a window you’d get this rush of hot pine and something salty. I didn’t expect the banana plantations to look so green against all that dry hillside — it’s just one of those things you notice when you’re not looking for it.

The boat ride from Latchi out to the Blue Lagoon was louder than I thought it would be — kids shrieking about the water slide, older couples chatting in Greek over plastic cups of wine. Our guide Maria pointed out Aphrodite’s Bath tucked into the rocks (“Legend says she still comes here at sunset,” she grinned). When we finally stopped, I jumped straight in — honestly, I’m not much of a swimmer but that water was too clear not to try. There was fruit and cold drinks on deck, which tasted way better after a swim. I still think about how sun-warmed my skin felt lying on that slippery boat bench.

We stopped for photos at the Edro 3 shipwreck near Peyia — it’s just there, rusting away in shallow water like some kind of movie set. Maria told us stories about storms and smugglers; half of us probably believed her, half didn’t care because we were busy trying to get a selfie with the wreck in the background. Lunch wasn’t included but we ended up at this taverna overlooking boats drifting past — grilled fish, chips, nothing fancy but somehow perfect after all that swimming. The view is what sticks with me most: blue on blue on blue.