Sunset Boat Trip to Cape Greco and Blue Lagoon from Protaras

Two swimming stops in waters so clear you see the seabed.

A sunset boat tour departing from Protaras pier visits Cape Greco National Forest Park, the Agioi Anargyroi Church, and Blue Lagoon, with stops for swimming at Konnos Bay and Blue Lagoon. The tour runs three hours and includes life jackets, WiFi, and a live English-speaking guide. Transfer from your hotel costs extra and can be arranged at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat trip and swimming stops

• Meet at Protaras pier
• Pass by Pernera Fishing Shelter and chapel
• View Pernera coastal area and beaches
• Pass by Protaras town and Fig Tree Bay
• Pass by Green Bay diving area
• Stop for swimming at Konnos Bay
• Pass by Cape Greco National Park and Agioi Anargyroi Church
• Pass by natural bridge at Cape Greco
• Stop for swimming and snorkeling at Blue Lagoon

The experience

The boat leaves Protaras pier in the late afternoon and heads south along the coast toward Cape Greco, passing the Pernera Fishing Shelter with its 80 traditional boats and the small chapel of Agioi Anargyroi, which sits on a vertical rock above the sea. The route follows the eastern edge of Cyprus toward the national park, where the limestone cliffs and protected pine forest meet clear water. You'll pass the natural stone bridge that Cape Greco is known for. A rare formation that took thousands of years to form and is now at risk from erosion.

The first swimming stop is Konnos Bay, a secluded beach with fine gold sand that stretches about 200 meters and has calm water suitable for children. You get 30 minutes to swim. The bay is home to sea turtles, so snorkeling is allowed but diving from the boat is not. Bring your own snorkeling equipment if you want to look underwater. The second stop is Blue Lagoon, where the water is so clear you can see the seabed. Diving is permitted here from either the upper or lower deck, and the water invites both swimming and snorkeling for as long as the tour allows.

The boat carries life jackets for all passengers, has WiFi onboard, and includes a restroom. A live guide speaks English throughout. If you need pickup from your hotel, that service is available for €5 per adult and €2.50 per child round trip and can be added when you book. Drinks and snacks are available to purchase onboard.

What’s included

• Life jackets for all passengers.
• WiFi onboard.
• onboard restroom.
• live English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 May 2027

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Aphrodite I Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Protaras and want to see Cape Greco and Blue Lagoon without renting a boat yourself. The fixed three-hour schedule fits between lunch and dinner, and the two swimming stops let you cool off in the clearest water on the coast.

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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.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear, or does the tour provide it?

You'll need to bring your own snorkeling equipment. The tour does not include it, but both Konnos Bay and Blue Lagoon are suitable for snorkeling if you have your own gear.

How long do we actually spend swimming at each stop?

Konnos Bay has a 30-minute swimming stop. Blue Lagoon is the second stop, though the exact duration depends on the boat's schedule for the return to Protaras before sunset.

What is the Agioi Anargyroi Church, and will we go ashore to see it?

Agioi Anargyroi is a small chapel in shades of blue and white that stands on a vertical rock above the sea, dedicated to Saints Kosmas and Damianos. The boat passes it during the route, but the tour does not include a landing there.

Is the Blue Lagoon water really as clear as people say?

Yes. The water in Blue Lagoon is so clear you can see all the way to the seabed. It's the reason thousands of visitors come by boat to swim and snorkel there.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Protaras pier, or can the tour pick me up?

Hotel pickup is available for €5 per adult and €2.50 per child round trip. You can add this service when you book. If you arrange your own transport, the boat departs from Protaras pier along the coastal path.