Self-Drive Speedboat: Akamas National Park & Blue Lagoon

Four hours commanding your own boat across turquoise bays and volcanic islands

Self-drive a luxury 8-metre Marinello speedboat along the Akamas National Park coastline, where you navigate to the Blue Lagoon, St George's Island and Secret Beach. A full briefing and boat tuition prepare you before departure, and life jackets, a cool box and safety equipment come with every rental. Skis, wakeboards and inflatable tubes are available to hire separately.

The experience

You arrive with a car driving licence and get a full map briefing and boat tuition before you cast off. The 250hp Marinello is built for self-steering: it has a large sun canopy, freshwater shower, toilet facilities and a sunbathing area, so the boat itself becomes your floating base for the morning or afternoon. All necessary safety equipment and a cool box are on board. The coastline of the Akamas is one of the most beautiful in Cyprus, and the boat gives you the freedom to explore on your own schedule: no guide narrating, no fixed stops, just you deciding where to anchor and how long to stay.

The suggested stops read like a map of what makes this stretch of water worth the drive. St George's Island sits 800 metres offshore and is home to seabirds and marine life including tuna, groupers and octopus. The Blue Lagoon is the most popular bay in Cyprus, with white sand visible through crystal clear turquoise water and excellent snorkeling around the chamili islet. Secret Beach lives up to its name: you can swim through a cave or around rocks to reach a hidden sandy beach. Manolis Bay has caves, jumbled rocks and a family of trumpet fish that change colour with their surroundings. Fontana Amorosa, named for an ancient Roman freshwater spring, still has four visible rock cutouts for docking and underwater amphora from shipwrecks fused into the seabed. Arnaoutis Beach sits at Cyprus's westernmost point and offers seclusion for a picnic, with an offshore reef 8km away marking a natural turnaround point.

If you want to add action beyond driving, skis, wakeboards, kneeboards and inflatable tubes are available to hire. The boat works for first-timers and experienced sailors alike, and the full day option (8:30–16:00) gives you six and a half hours on the water if you want to cover more ground.

What’s included

• Life jackets and a cool box come with every rental.
• a full map briefing and boat tuition before departure.
• freshwater shower and toilet facilities on board.
• skis, wakeboards, kneeboards and inflatable tubes available to hire separately.

Options for this experience

2 options

Luxury self-drive option lasting 4 hoursGuide in 6 languages · 09:00 and 12:30Luxury Marinello 26 for 4 hours, with toilet: the Marinello 26 is an ideal pick for families and large groups. Up to 10 guests, Bluetooth music, shower and toilet.

Self-drive for the full day, 8:30 to 16:00Guide in 6 languages · Available from 25 Oct 2027Luxury Marinello 26 for 8 hours, with toilet: the Marinello 26 is an ideal pick for families and large groups. Up to 10 guests, Bluetooth music, shower and toilet.

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 dayDepartures at 09:00 and 12:30

Book up to4h before

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Dutch, Greek and Russian

Audio guideEnglish, German, Dutch, Greek and Russian

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Latchi Watersports Centre

Is this one for you?You need a valid car driving licence and the freedom to explore at your own pace. The self-drive format means no guide, no fixed itinerary and no group schedule, so you anchor where you want and stay as long as you like. The 4-hour rental suits a focused morning or afternoon exploring a handful of bays. The full-day option (8:30–16:00) works if you want to cover the whole Akamas coastline without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Russian, Greek and Dutch.

Can I take the boat out if I've never piloted one before?

Yes. A full briefing and boat tuition are given before you depart, and the boat is designed for self-steering. The operator says it works for first-timers to experienced sailors alike.

What is St George's Island like when I get there?

St George's Island is a barren volcanic outcrop located about 800 metres offshore. The surface is home to multiple species of seabirds, and below the water you'll find tuna, groupers, trumpet fish and octopus.

Is the Blue Lagoon worth the trip, or is it just crowded?

The Blue Lagoon is the most popular bay in Cyprus for a reason: the white sandy bottom is visible through crystal clear turquoise water, and the chamili islet provides excellent snorkeling habitat for marine life. Being able to pilot your own boat means you can arrive early or stay late to avoid the peak hours.

What water sports can I do from the boat?

Skis, wakeboards, kneeboards and inflatable tubes are available to hire separately, so you can add those activities to your day on the water.