Paphos: Sunset Cruise, Turtle Watching & Unlimited Drinks

Watch Turtles From an Underwater Cabin While the Sun Sets Over Paphos

You board a semi-submarine with 20 viewing windows and spend two hours watching the Vera K shipwreck and underwater forest from inside a dry cabin, then swim for 20 minutes at Atlantis Beach, then cruise back into the sunset with a 90% chance of seeing turtles: all while drinking from an unlimited bar. Masks and floaties are provided, and the whole experience keeps you comfortable whether you're a strong swimmer or not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise with turtle watching

• Explore Vera K shipwreck underwater
• Cruise over Paphos underwater forest
• Spot turtles from underwater cabin
• Swim 20 minutes at Atlantis Beach
• Enjoy unlimited drinks onboard
• Cruise into sunset around Paphos

The experience

You're sitting in a cabin with 20 viewing windows, watching the water turn amber as the light drops, and suddenly there's a turtle gliding past the glass. That's the moment people talk about after this cruise. The boat leaves Paphos harbour and heads straight to the underwater forest, the part most visitors never see, where the Vera K shipwreck sits on the seafloor. You stay dry the whole time, watching through the windows while the guide points out what's moving below. The water's clear enough that you don't need to squint.

Then comes the swim stop at Atlantis Beach, about 20 minutes in the water with masks and floaties already on board if you need them. The water's warm, the beach is small and quiet, and you're not rushed. After that you head back into the cabin for the actual sunset cruise, this is when the 90% turtle-spotting rate kicks in, apparently. The light gets softer, the harbour lights start coming on, and you're watching both the turtles and the view of Paphos from below the waterline. It's an odd angle to see a sunset, but that's partly why it works.

The open bar runs the whole time: beer, wine, soft drinks, no limits. Most people nurse one drink and watch instead of drinking heavily, but it's there if you want it. Bring your camera because the light through those windows creates reflections you won't capture any other way. The whole thing is 2 hours, which sounds short until you're actually in it and realizing you've been staring out a window at a shipwreck and a turtle without checking your phone once.

What’s included

Your 2-hour cruise includes entry to the semi-submarine with underwater cabin viewing, exploration of the Vera K shipwreck and the underwater forest, a 20-minute swim stop at Atlantis Beach with masks and floaties provided, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks throughout, and a sunset cruise around Paphos harbour with a 90% chance of turtle spotting.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 49

Live 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Paphos Sea Lines

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Paphos's underwater life and turtles without needing to be a confident swimmer or diver. The cabin keeps you dry and the swim stop is optional and short, so the whole experience works whether you're comfortable in water or just want to watch from inside.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): 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 chance of seeing turtles on this cruise?

On the sunset cruise, there's a 90% chance of seeing turtles from the underwater cabin.

Do I have to get wet?

No. The underwater cabin keeps you dry the whole time. There's a 20-minute optional swim stop at Atlantis Beach where masks and floaties are provided, but you can stay on board if you prefer.

How long is the whole cruise?

The cruise is 2 hours total, including the swim stop and sunset viewing.

What's included in the open bar?

Beer, wine, and soft drinks are unlimited throughout the cruise. Alcohol is only for travelers 18 and above.

What will I see underwater?

You'll see the Vera K shipwreck, the underwater forest, and the reef of Paphos from the cabin's 20 viewing windows.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring your camera and swimming gear if you plan to use the swim stop. Masks and floaties are provided on board.

Where does the cruise depart from?

The cruise operates from Paphos harbour.