Self-Drive Speedboat Rental Paphos: Anchor at Blue Lagoon

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Duration2h–9h

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You steer the boat, not a guide—anchor where you want in Akamas

You drive your own speedboat along the Akamas coast, stopping at the Blue Lagoon, Secret Beach, St George's Island and other bays you choose yourself. The boat includes life jackets, a cool box and a full safety briefing before you leave Latchi. You need only a car licence and the willingness to navigate by map. Half or full-day hire available.

2h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-drive boat tour to Akamas bays

Receive boat tuition and map briefing
Drive your own speed boat
Explore St Georges Island
Swim at Secret Beach
Visit Amphitheatre and Manolis Bay
Snorkel at The Blue Lagoon
Stop at Fontana Amorosa for shelter
Relax at Arnaoutis Beach
Return to Latchi harbour

The Experience

You arrive at Latchi Watersports Centre, get a full map briefing and boat tuition, then you're behind the wheel of your own speedboat. No skipper, no group schedule — just you, the Akamas coastline, and a handful of bays most people never reach. The water along this stretch is some of the clearest in Cyprus, and because you're driving, you stop when you want, anchor where you choose, and stay as long as the light holds.

The boat comes with a cool box, life jackets and all the safety gear you need. All you need is a car driving licence. From there, the route is yours — the reference points are St George's Island (800 metres offshore, thick with seabirds and groupers below the surface), Secret Beach (swim through the cave to get there), Manolis Bay (where the water turns brilliant blue because of the white sand underneath), and the Blue Lagoon itself, the one bay in Cyprus that lives up to the photos. The Lagoon has a white sandy bottom, turquoise water so clear you see the fish move, and the chamili islet sitting in the middle like something from a postcard. Snorkelling there is the reason most people book this.

If you want to add something, you can rent skis or an inflatable towable ringo from the centre before you leave. Fontana Amorosa is another stop — an old Roman harbour where you can still see ancient amphora fused into the rocks, some from shipwrecks, some left as offerings. Arnaoutis Beach sits at Cyprus's westernmost point, a golden stretch with almost nobody on it. The offshore reef is 8 kilometres from Latchi harbour and marks the turnaround point for most people, though the choice is yours.

You meet the team at Latchi, get your briefing, and then you're gone. The whole coastline of the Akamas is yours to navigate. No age restriction on who can ride, and the boats are wheelchair accessible at the dock.

What’s included

Your self-drive speedboat hire includes life jackets, a cool box for food and drinks, all necessary safety equipment, a full map briefing and boat tuition before departure.
You meet the team at Latchi Watersports Centre, where you receive your instruction and then set off to explore the Akamas coastline at your own pace.
Optional water sports equipment (skis, towables) can be rented separately.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Latchi Watersports Centre

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to explore the Akamas coast and the Blue Lagoon without following a group schedule or paying for a skipper — the self-drive format is what lets you anchor in the bays that suit you and stay as long as you want.