Cape Greco Blue Lagoon boat tour with glass-bottom views

Famagusta's 1974 history, sea caves, and two swims in crystal water

A 2.5-hour boat tour departing from Protaras jetty that cruises the Famagusta coast toward Cape Greco, passing sea caves and stopping for a 30-minute swim at Blue Lagoon and a 15-minute swim at Turtles Cove. The boat has a glass bottom, air conditioning, and a live English-speaking guide who explains the 1974 history visible from the sea borders. Children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour from Protaras to Blue Lagoon

• Depart from Protaras jetty
• View Famagusta ghost town and listen to 1974 history
• Cruise past Fig Tree Bay and Konnos Bay
• Pass Agioi Anargiri chapel and sea caves
• Stop for photos at sea caves
• Swim for 30 minutes at Blue Lagoon
• Cruise to Turtles Cove
• Swim for 15 minutes at Turtles Cove
• Return to Protaras jetty

The experience

The boat leaves Protaras jetty and heads toward the Famagusta sea borders, where the guide explains what happened in Cyprus in 1974 from the water. The route then curves toward Cape Greco, passing Konnos Bay, the chapel Agioi Anargiri, and the sea caves: a stretch good for photos before the boat reaches Blue Lagoon.

You get a 30-minute swim stop in the crystal waters of Blue Lagoon at the Turtles area. After that, the boat cruises to Turtles Cove for a second swim of 15 minutes, weather permitting. The glass-bottom boat lets you see the seabed without leaving your seat. There's air conditioning on board and WiFi for all passengers. An aquarium on board adds context to what you're passing.

The whole trip runs 2 hours and 30 minutes from departure to return. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available near the jetty.

What’s included

• Glass-bottom boat for seabed viewing.
• air-conditioned cabin.
• WiFi on board.
• aquarium with marine information.
• live English-speaking guide.
• two swim stops totaling 45 minutes combined.

Options for this experience

2 options

Trip to the Blue Lagoon and Turtle CoveGuide in English · Available from 25 Apr 2027

Sunset tourGuide in English · Available from 28 May 2027Lasts 3 hours, pizza included

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 62 years) · Senior (63 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 175

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Protaras boat Napa King II

Is this one for you?Choose the Blue Lagoon & Turtle Cove trip if you want two separate swims and the chance to enter the water where sea turtles gather. Pick the Sunset tour if you prefer the same route timed for late afternoon light and a different pace through the caves and lagoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

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.

What's the 1974 history the guide explains from the boat?

The guide points out the Famagusta sea borders and explains what happened in Cyprus during the 1974 conflict from the water, giving context to the coast you're passing.

How long do you actually spend swimming at Blue Lagoon?

Blue Lagoon has a 30-minute swim stop in the shallow, crystal waters at the Turtles area, where you can see the seabed.

Can you swim at Turtles Cove, and will you see turtles?

Turtles Cove offers a 15-minute swim stop after Blue Lagoon, weather permitting, and you have the opportunity to swim in the same waters as the turtles, though sightings are not guaranteed.

What's included on the boat besides the tour?

The boat has a glass bottom so you can watch the seabed; air conditioning; WiFi for all passengers; and an aquarium on board with information about the marine life and history you're seeing.

How do you get to the boat at Protaras jetty?

Public transportation options are available near the jetty, and the boat itself is wheelchair accessible if you need that accommodation.