Protaras yacht tour with slide and swim stops: Blue Lagoon

The inflatable slide at swim stops is an adrenaline rush most boat tours don't have.

A 4–5 hour yacht tour from Protaras that sails into the Blue Lagoon, past sea caves and the easternmost church in Cyprus, with multiple swim stops in crystal-clear water. Fresh Cypriot lunch and one drink are prepared on board. Snorkeling gear is available to rent. A live English-speaking guide points out local landmarks including Famagusta and the Varosha ghost town viewed from a distance. Hotel pickup is included in some options. Others meet at the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury yacht tour with swim stops

• Sail into Blue Lagoon and sea caves
• Stop for swim in Blue Lagoon
• Sail to viewing point at occupied zone border
• View Church Of Agioi Anargyroi from boat
• Sail past Fig Tree Bay coastline
• View Konnou Bay and National Park start
• See natural pirate smuggling caves
• Stop for swim and look for turtles

The experience

The St Georgios is a luxury yacht built around food and water time. Lunch (halal, fried potatoes, Cyprus rice and tomato pasta from the oven, salad) is made fresh on board from local sources, along with one included drink. The boat carries WiFi, a restroom, and life jackets. What sets this tour apart is the huge inflatable slide deployed at swim stops: it's described as an adrenaline rush, and it's the kind of thing you won't find on most sightseeing boats.

The route moves through the Blue Lagoon first, where you'll see the sea caves of Cape Greco national park, including Shark Mouth cave, and Lovers Bridge. You stop here for a swim in the clear water. From there the yacht sails to a viewing point at the border with the occupied zone (viewed from a distance), then moves to Agioi Anargyroi Church, the easternmost point of Cyprus, where the boat goes close enough to the rocks that you can touch them from the bow. The itinerary also passes Fig Tree Bay and Konnou Bay, and includes a final swim stop where turtles may appear. A live commentary in English runs throughout, pointing out Famagusta, the Varosha ghost town, and other local scenery.

Booking options split on pickup and meals. You can choose hotel pickup with BBQ lunch and a drink included, meet at the boat with the same meal, or take a transfer to the boat with lunch and a drink. The simplest option is cruise-only, meeting at the boat with no meal. Snorkeling equipment is available to rent for a €20 refundable deposit. Alcoholic drinks beyond the one included are available only to travelers 18 and over. Outside drinks cannot be brought on board. The tour suits all fitness levels, though there are steps to board and to reach the washroom.

What’s included

• Fresh Cypriot lunch cooked on board (halal, fried potatoes, rice and tomato pasta, salad) and one included drink.
• use of life jackets.
• WiFi and a restroom on board.
• a huge inflatable slide at swim stops.
• live English-language commentary from a knowledgeable guide.
• snorkeling equipment available to rent (€20 refundable deposit).

Options for this experience

4 options

Cruise only: meet at the boatGuide in English, Greek or Arabic · 10:00

Includes cruise with local resort pick-up and returnGuide in English, Greek or Arabic · 10:00Does not include BBQ lunch or local resort transfer. Pick-up and return at the end of the excursion from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Green Bay, Kapparis and Pernera. Pickup is included.

Meet at the boat. BBQ and one drinkGuide in English, Greek or Arabic · 10:00BBQ and one drink included: one cocktail, wine, beer, soda or juice is included in the price. Drinks are paid for at the bar. Please do not bring your own drinks. No resort transfer is required. The St Georgios is at the end of the Protaras Pier. Departure at 10:00; please be on the boat by 09:45. The cruise lasts 3.5 hours.

Transfer, BBQ lunch and one drinkGuide in English, Greek or Arabic · 10:00Lunch and one drink included: one cocktail, wine, beer, soda or juice. Pay for all other drinks on board. Do not bring your own drinks. Pick-up and return transfer: transfers are only available from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Pernera and Kapparis, at centralised pick-up areas. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 110

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

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 St Georgios Boat

Is this one for you?Book with hotel pickup if you want transport and meals handled. Meet at the boat if you're already in Protaras and prefer to skip the transfer. The cruise-only option works if you're eating elsewhere or just want the yacht and the water time. Either way, the inflatable slide and multiple swim stops make this tour different from a standard sightseeing boat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Greek and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 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.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear on the Protaras yacht tour, or do I have to rent it?

Snorkeling equipment is available to rent on the St Georgios for a €20 deposit, which is fully refundable when you return it. You're not required to use it.

What exactly is the inflatable slide, and when do we get to use it?

The huge inflatable slide is deployed at the swim stops along the route. It's described as an adrenaline rush. You use it during the water breaks, including the final swim stop in the Blue Lagoon area where turtles may join you.

Does the tour stop at the Blue Lagoon, and how much time do we spend swimming?

Yes, the yacht sails into the Blue Lagoon and stops there for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear water. The itinerary includes multiple swim stops throughout the 4–5 hour tour, with time to explore the water at each one.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary requirements?

Lunch is included in three of the four booking options (not in the cruise-only option). The meal is fresh Cypriot food made on board: halal, fried potatoes, rice and tomato pasta from the oven, and salad. One drink is also included. If you have specific dietary needs, confirm them when booking.

What's the difference between the booking options, hotel pickup, meeting at the boat, or transfer?

Three options include BBQ lunch and one drink: hotel pickup with return, meeting at the boat, or a transfer to the boat. The fourth option is cruise-only with no meal, meeting at the boat. Choose based on whether you need transport and whether you want the meal included.

Will we actually see turtles on this tour?

The final swim stop is in an area where turtles may appear, but sightings are not guaranteed. The tour description notes "we may even see turtles if we are lucky," so it's a possibility rather than a certainty.