Glass Bottom Boat Cruise Protaras: Blue Lagoon & Turtle Cove

Watch the underwater world through the boat's glass floor while dolphins and sea turtles swim below.

A glass bottom boat cruise departing from Protaras that sails to Fig Tree Bay, Green Bay, Cape Greco and the Blue Lagoon, with 23 giant portholes for viewing marine life below deck. The boat carries water slides for both adults and children, a diving platform, and a live guide speaking English or Polish who narrates the region's history and marine ecosystem. The cruise runs three hours and includes WiFi, air conditioning and onboard restrooms.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glass bottom boat cruise and swim stops

• Board boat at Protaras Pier
• Pick up at Paralimni Marina
• Pass Fig Tree Bay
• Pass Cape Cavo Greco and sea caves
• Stop and swim at Blue Lagoon
• Visit and snorkel at Green Bay

The Experience

The boat leaves Protaras Pier and picks up again at Paralimni Marina, where you'll see St. Nicholas Church and hear commentary about the ghost town of Famagusta across the water. From there the route moves through Fig Tree Bay—the turquoise, shallow waters where the boat slows so you can watch through the glass bottom—then past Green Bay, where the sheltered cove holds sea turtles and coral. The 23 giant portholes let you see what's moving below without leaving your seat, and the deck stays open if you want sun and air instead.

Cape Greco comes next: the boat passes the dramatic sea caves carved into limestone cliffs by centuries of wave erosion, and you'll hear the crew explain the geology and the old stories of pirates using these caves to hide treasure. The waters here shift to vibrant turquoise, and the boat slows again so you can take in the rock formations and the views back toward the coast.

The Blue Lagoon is the main swim stop. The water is calm, the sandy bottom is white and visible, and the crew puts on a diving show with the fish before you get time to swim and float in the clear water. Water slides run from the deck for anyone who wants them, and there's a diving platform for jumps. WiFi and air conditioning work throughout, and restrooms are onboard.

What’s included

• The cruise includes WiFi and air conditioning throughout.
• onboard restrooms.
• a live guide speaking English or Polish with commentary on marine life and local history.
• access to water slides for adults and children.
• a diving platform.
• and a swim stop at the Blue Lagoon with a diving show.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Dolphin Submarine Glass Bottom Boat Protaras

Is this one for you?Three hours is long enough to reach Cape Greco and spend real time swimming at the Blue Lagoon, but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day. If you want to see the underwater world without snorkeling gear or diving certification, the glass bottom does that from your seat.

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Top questions

What will I see through the glass bottom of the boat?

The 23 giant portholes show sea turtles, dolphins, coral and fish moving through the water below. The boat slows at Fig Tree Bay and Green Bay so you have time to watch, and the crew provides commentary on the marine life and what you're looking at.

Is there time to swim during the cruise?

Yes. The Blue Lagoon is the dedicated swim stop, where the water is shallow, calm and clear. The crew does a diving show first, then you have plenty of time to swim and relax in the water before the boat heads back.

What is Cape Greco like from the boat?

Cape Greco is a protected national park on the southeastern tip of Cyprus with dramatic sea caves carved into limestone cliffs. The boat passes close enough to see the cave formations and the turquoise water around them, and the crew explains the geology and local history.

Are there activities for children on the boat?

Yes. Water slides are available for both adults and children, and there's a diving platform for anyone who wants to jump. The glass bottom viewing keeps younger passengers engaged without needing to swim, and the crew's commentary keeps the pace moving.

How long is the entire cruise?

The cruise runs three hours from departure at Protaras Pier through all the stops—Paralimni Marina, Fig Tree Bay, Green Bay, Cape Greco and the Blue Lagoon—and back.

What's included on the boat?

WiFi, air conditioning and onboard restrooms are included. Refreshing drinks are available, and the live guide in English or Polish provides commentary throughout the route on the region's history and marine ecosystem.