Blue Lagoon Cyprus: Boat Trip with Waterslide & Snorkeling

Summary

Latchi harbor to Blue Lagoon for swimming snorkeling and a wild waterslide

You’ll sail from Latchi harbor toward Cyprus’ Blue Lagoon with a local guide, sliding into turquoise water or snorkeling among Mediterranean fish. Wine or lemonade is served on deck while you dry off in the sun. There’s music, laughter, free fruit—and maybe a moment where you just float quietly and forget about everything else.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the water (though yeah, it’s that kind of blue), but this faint smell of sunscreen mixed with salt as we waited at Latchi harbor. Our guide—Andreas, I think?—waved us on board, joking about his “famous” fruit plate. There was a group from Limassol already laughing on the upper deck. I ended up next to a couple from Paphos who’d done this Blue Lagoon boat trip before and told me to grab a mask early if I wanted good snorkeling. The boat had this big plastic slide sticking out one side—it looked ridiculous at first but honestly, it made sense later.

We set off along the Akamas peninsula, and someone spotted a turtle (or maybe just a floating bag—I couldn’t tell). The wind picked up and you could hear Greek pop music thumping from someone’s phone behind me. It took about 45 minutes to reach the Blue Lagoon—long enough for my skin to start feeling that sticky-salty thing you get after sea spray. Andreas pointed out Neo Chorio in the distance and told some story about Aphrodite bathing nearby. When we finally anchored, he handed out masks and snorkels—no flippers though—and said “try not to swallow too much sea.”

I slid down that huge waterslide even though I hesitated (it’s higher than it looks when you’re standing there). Hit the water hard enough to lose my hair tie, but it was worth it—the shock of cold, then suddenly all these little silver fish darting around my ankles. Someone handed me a glass of wine while I dripped dry on deck; tasted cheap but sweet, which somehow fit. A kid tried to teach me how to say “cheers” in Greek (I failed). The sun kept moving and everything got quieter for a minute—just people floating or watching hikers along the shore trails.

On the way back I ate slices of watermelon with sticky fingers and watched as the coastline slipped by—sea caves, hikers waving from above, that kind of endless blue you only get here. There was sand everywhere when we docked again at Latchi, but nobody seemed to care. I still think about that slide sometimes—it’s silly but also sort of perfect after all.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Blue Lagoon boat trip from Latchi

• Drive to Latchi harbour
• Explore Latchi village and shops
• Board boat at Latchi harbour
• Sail 45 minutes to Blue Lagoon
• Look for turtles and flying fish
• Anchor at Blue Lagoon for 1 hour
• Use water slide and snorkel
• Swim with Mediterranean fish
• Enjoy drinks from mini bar
• Return 45 minutes to Latchi harbour

Top questions

How long does the Blue Lagoon boat trip from Latchi take?

The boat sails for about 45 minutes each way between Latchi harbor and the Blue Lagoon.

Is snorkeling equipment included on this tour?

Masks and snorkels are provided free of charge at the Blue Lagoon stop.

Can children use the waterslide during the boat trip?

Yes, children can use the large waterslide under supervision while anchored at the lagoon.

Are drinks included on board?

You’ll get a complimentary glass of wine or lemonade during your trip.

Is there food served during the tour?

Seasonal fruits are offered for free on board; no full meal is included.

Is pickup available from hotels in Paphos?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; travelers meet at Latchi harbor for departure.

Is there wheelchair access on this boat tour?

The lower deck is partly accessible after five steps; there is an accessible toilet onboard.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board during the trip.

What’s included

Your day includes sailing from Latchi harbor with a local guide toward Cyprus’ Blue Lagoon, use of masks and snorkels for swimming among Mediterranean fish (flippers not included), unlimited access to a big waterslide while anchored at the lagoon, plus complimentary wine or lemonade and fresh seasonal fruit before returning back to port.