Glass Bottom Boat Paphos: See Shipwrecks & Reefs Underwater
Watch marine life and shipwrecks from below without getting wet
A 90-minute glass bottom boat tour in Paphos takes you along the coastline to the Vera K. shipwreck, sponge beds and reef systems, with a live English-speaking guide. You view the underwater world through almost 20m² of glass panels on the lower deck, then stop for a swim from the extended platform before returning along the shore.
Step-by-step itinerary
Glass bottom boat trip and swim
- Travel along Paphos coastline
- See the sunken ship Vera K.
- View natural bath sponge
- Explore reefs and marine life
- Optional: Quick dip in water
- Return along coastline
What’s included
- Extended swimming platform.
- almost 20m² of glass viewing panels on the lower deck.
- snorkeling equipment and life jackets for children.
- fresh water shower and changing room.
- upper sundeck.
- restroom on board.
- live guide in English.
Times
- Every day 11:00 13:00 15:00
Information
Cruise the Paphos coastline on a triple-deck glass bottom boat with almost 20m² of viewing panels. Spot the sunken Vera K. shipwreck.
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The experience
The boat is the largest triple-deck glass bottom vessel in Paphos, and the lower deck is almost entirely transparent. You'll cruise past the Vera K., a ship that sank in the 1950s and now sits on the seabed as an artificial reef. The guide points out how natural bath sponges look before they're harvested, and in season there's a real chance of spotting sea turtles moving through the reefs. The glass panels let you see all of this without descending into the water yourself.
Halfway through, the boat stops at a swimming platform where you can jump in for a quick dip. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets for children are on board, along with a fresh water shower and changing room so you can rinse off afterward. The upper sundeck gives you a place to sit in the sun between the underwater viewing and the swim, and the whole route hugs the Paphos coastline so you're never far from shore.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): 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 Vera K. shipwreck like to see through the glass bottom?
The Vera K. sank in the 1950s and now rests on the seabed off the Paphos coast, visible through the glass panels as an underwater structure surrounded by marine growth and reef life that has colonized it over the decades.
Will I definitely see sea turtles on this trip?
Sea turtles are common in the area during season, and the guide will point them out if they appear, but sightings depend on the time of year and the day's conditions. They're not guaranteed.
How much of the boat is actually glass?
The glass bottom deck has almost 20m² of transparent panels, making up the majority of the lower viewing area so you can see the underwater world as the boat moves along the route.
What happens if I want to swim? Is there a safe place to get in the water?
The boat stops at an extended swimming platform where you can jump in for a quick dip. Life jackets are provided, and a fresh water shower on board lets you rinse off afterward.
Operated by Super Jumbo St. Raphael Glass Bottom Boat. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Glass Bottom Boat Paphos: See Shipwrecks & Reefs Underwater
1h 30m · EN
from € 17.50 per person
≈ US$ 20 in your currency
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