Half-day cruise Paros: Blue Lagoon, sunset or morning

Pick your time on the water: morning swim, midday escape, or golden-hour sail

A semi-private half-day cruise from Paros visits the Blue Lagoon and Faneromeni Bay (or Fira Channel at sunset) with snorkeling gear, three drinks per person, and food included. You choose between a morning departure at 09:30, midday at 13:00, or sunset around 18:00, each with its own menu and rhythm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day sunset cruise experience

• Board the boat and enjoy morning coffee
• Sail 1 hour to Blue Lagoon
• Swim in shallow azure waters
• Taste local delicacies with ouzo or wine
• Sail towards Fira Channel
• Enjoy sunset with wine and fresh fruits
• Conclude voyage at 21:00

The experience

The boat leaves Paros and sails for an hour to reach the Blue Lagoon, where the water stays shallow and clear enough that you can see the bottom. Morning cruises start with coffee or juice on board, then a swim followed by marinated fish and fresh tomatoes with ouzo or wine. Midday cruises trade breakfast for snacks and fresh fruit under the sun. Sunset cruises depart around 18:00 (the exact time shifts with the season) and sail through the Fira Channel instead, so you watch the light change from the deck with wine and fruit as the boat heads back.

Every departure includes three drinks per person: beer, wine, soft drinks, or a choice of cocktails like Aperol Spritz, Piña Colada, Mojito, Margarita or Strawberry Daiquiri. Snorkeling equipment is on board, and the group stays small enough that you're not packed in with hundreds. The whole outing runs three hours, with travel time built into that window, so you're back by early afternoon (morning and midday cruises) or by 21:00 (sunset). Public transport reaches the departure point, and families with infants can bring a pram or stroller if needed.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• three drinks per person (beer, wine, soft drinks, or cocktails).
• breakfast on the morning cruise.
• snacks and fresh fruit on midday and sunset cruises.
• coffee or tea.
• bottled water.
• use of snorkeling gear.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 Sep 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 25

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

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Glaraki

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to start early and swim in calm water before the midday heat; pick midday to soak up sun and turquoise shallows in the afternoon; go at sunset if you'd rather watch the light change from the boat with a drink in hand and skip the early start.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): 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 water like at the Blue Lagoon on this cruise?

The Blue Lagoon has shallow azure water clear enough to see the bottom, which you won't find at other accessible spots on the island. You'll swim there on every departure option, and snorkeling gear is provided.

Do I get to choose what time of day to go?

You pick one of three departures at checkout: morning at 09:30, midday at 13:00, or sunset around 18:00 (the exact sunset time varies by season and you'll be told in advance). Each one visits different spots and comes with its own food and drinks.

What food and drinks are included?

Every cruise includes three drinks per person. Choose from beer, wine, soft drinks, or cocktails like Aperol Spritz, Piña Colada, Mojito, Margarita or Strawberry Daiquiri. Morning cruises add breakfast and local snacks; midday cruises include snacks and fresh fruit; sunset cruises come with snacks and fresh fruit as well.

Can I bring my own towel, or is one provided?

Bring your own towel. The boat supplies snorkeling equipment and all food and drinks, but towels are not included.

How long does the whole cruise take?

Three hours total, including the sail out and back. Morning and midday cruises end by 12:30 and 16:00 respectively. Sunset cruises finish at 21:00.