Blue Lagoon boat rental Paphos: Captain your own speedboat

Captain your own boat through the Akamas Peninsula and Blue Lagoon

A self-drive luxury speedboat rental from Latchi Harbour near Paphos lets you navigate the Akamas Peninsula and Blue Lagoon for 3 to 6 hours at your own pace. The boat holds up to 8 passengers and comes equipped with snorkelling masks, a coolbox and lifejackets. Optional hotel transfer from Paphos is available. Fuel is paid separately based on actual usage.

The experience

You arrive at Latchi Harbour (about 45 minutes north of Paphos) and board a brand-new speedboat built for eight people. The boat is already fitted with snorkelling equipment, a coolbox for drinks and food, and lifejackets. You take the helm and steer toward the Akamas Peninsula, where the water turns from turquoise to deep blue. There's no fixed route. You decide where to stop, how long to linger in the shallows, and which hidden coves to explore. The boat's 150-horsepower engine responds to your touch, and the hull is narrow enough to slip into spots a larger tour boat cannot reach.

Most people head straight for Blue Lagoon, the main draw: a pocket of impossibly clear water where you can see the seabed from the surface. You anchor, slip on the snorkelling mask that's already on board, and drop in. The water stays calm in the lagoon, and visibility runs deep. Some groups spend an hour here. Others move on to other stops along the peninsula. A coolbox sits on deck so you can keep drinks cold between swims. If you want a captain to handle the driving instead, one can be arranged for an additional hourly fee, leaving you free to navigate only the water.

Fuel costs roughly €50 for a 3- or 4-hour rental, paid when you return the boat based on what you actually burned. The harbour is 45 minutes from central Paphos by car, so you'll need to arrange your own transport, or book the optional transfer from your hotel, which handles the drive both ways and leaves you to focus on the water.

What’s included

• Snorkelling masks and equipment.
• a coolbox for food and drinks.
• lifejackets for all passengers.
• the luxury speedboat itself for your chosen duration. Optional hotel transfer from Paphos is available at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

4 hours, meeting point at Latchi09:00, 10:00 and 13:00Duration: 4 hours. Every boat rental begins and ends at Latchi harbour, so guests should arrange their own way to reach the harbour directly.

3 hours, including transfer from Paphos10:30 and 13:30Duration: 3 hours. Your 3-hour boat trip starts once you reach Latchi Harbour from Paphos. Bus transfer to and from Paphos: the displayed time is your arrival time at Latchi. Pickup takes place roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes earlier, depending on your hotel. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and Saturday5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blue Diamond Latchi

Is this one for you?Choose the 3-hour rental if you want to focus on Blue Lagoon and a quick swim in the Akamas Peninsula. Pick 4 or 6 hours if you plan to explore multiple stops along the coast and spend unhurried time in the water. A captain is available if you'd rather not handle the boat yourself, leaving the group free to focus entirely on swimming and snorkelling.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get to Latchi Harbour from Paphos?

Latchi Harbour sits about 45 minutes north of Paphos by car. You can drive yourself or book the optional hotel transfer from Paphos, which includes round-trip transport to the harbour.

What's included with the boat rental?

Snorkelling masks and equipment, a coolbox, lifejackets and the boat itself are included. Fuel is not included and costs roughly €50 for a 3- or 4-hour rental, paid upon return based on actual usage.

Can I bring a captain if I don't want to drive the boat?

Yes. A captain can be added for €20 per hour. If you book a captain, the maximum group size drops to seven passengers plus the captain.

What are the start times and rental durations?

Boats depart at 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 or 14:00. You can rent for 3 hours, 4 hours or 6 hours. Prices start at €320 for 3 hours.

What is Blue Lagoon like for swimming and snorkelling?

Blue Lagoon is a sheltered pocket of crystal-clear water where visibility is excellent and the seabed is visible from the surface. The calm conditions make it ideal for swimming and snorkelling, and you can stay as long as you want since you control the schedule.