A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa sails east from the harbour along the cliffs and sea caves of Cape Greco to a sheltered turquoise bay for a swim. Browse other tours in Greece and Cyprus for more days at sea.
This page covers the departure points, the coast, the caves, swim and turtle stops, the boats, food, timing, families, private trips and what to bring on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
What does a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa include?
A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa is a boat trip along the south-east coast of Cyprus. It includes a swim stop in the Blue Lagoon near Cape Greco. What else comes with the ticket differs from boat to boat.
Start with the snorkel gear on any Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Famagusta Napa Boat lists free snorkelling masks and life jackets on board. Captain Marko Cruises sells a snorkel set on its boat and lets you bring your own. Discovery Cruises Cyprus asks you to bring your own gear.
Lunch is the next difference on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Discovery Cruises Cyprus includes a freshly made lunch, prepared on board, and you buy drinks at its bar. One yacht cruise from Ayia Napa Marina is sold as all-inclusive, with lunch and drinks. The Protaras listing leaves food and drink out, but its boat has an on-board bar.
The crew and the deck count too. Discovery Cruises Cyprus says its staff tell you about the places on the route. One traveller describes a commentary from a crew member on the area and its geography. Captain Marko Cruises lists 20 mattresses on its top deck for sunbathing.
Booking terms differ as well. Discovery Cruises Cyprus and the Protaras listing each refund you in full if you cancel 24 hours ahead. DanEri Yachts lists free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure on its shared cruises. Read the rule for your own Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa before you pay.
Where do the boats leave from, Ayia Napa harbour or Protaras?
Boats for a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa leave from Ayia Napa Harbour and the newer Ayia Napa Marina. Other boats board at Protaras Pier or at Paralimni Marina in Pernera. Your ticket names the exact port.
Discovery Cruises Cyprus, Cycruises and Famagusta Napa Boat all start a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa at Ayia Napa Harbour. Discovery asks you to meet there at least 15 minutes before departure. It notes a paid car park nearby, and its boat returns to the same harbour at the end. That boat is not accessible to strollers or wheelchairs.
A yacht cruise on a ticketing site starts from Ayia Napa Marina instead. DanEri Yachts lists the harbour and the marina as two places, so check which one your ticket names. A travel blogger lists the Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa among the popular tours from the marina. On her day, only two other boats were out.
The Protaras listing gives two meeting points, Protaras Pier and Paralimni Marina, which it also calls the Golden Coast Harbour. It asks you to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. That boat is not wheelchair accessible either. It sails along the Protaras coast to Cape Greco and the Blue Lagoon.
Cape Greco lies between Ayia Napa and Protaras, and boats from both towns sail to it. Choose the port nearest your hotel. Then read the meeting point named on the ticket before you book a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
Where is the Blue Lagoon, and why is the water so clear?
The Blue Lagoon sits on the south-east tip of Cyprus, between Ayia Napa and Protaras, near Cape Greco. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa reaches it by sea. DanEri Yachts links the clear water to its shallow edges.
Cape Greco is a headland at the southern end of Famagusta Bay, according to Wikipedia. It puts Ayia Napa and Protaras about 12 kilometres apart. DanEri Yachts describes the lagoon as a sheltered turquoise bay at the cape. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa heads for this bay, not for the other lagoon on the island.
Cyprus has a second Blue Lagoon, on the Akamas peninsula in the far west. DanEri says the two lagoons are a three-hour drive apart. It puts the Cape Greco lagoon 8 to 10 nautical miles east of Ayia Napa Marina. That is a sail of 20 to 35 minutes each way.
DanEri says no road reaches the lagoon that a normal car can use. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa anchors in the bay. You enter the water from the deck or the swim ladder. DanEri says the shallow edges are 1 to 2 metres deep over pale limestone and sand. It says this gives the luminous turquoise.
The centre drops to 5 to 8 metres. DanEri says fish are visible far below the hull without a mask. A local visitor site lists a white limestone seabed, shallow water and exceptionally clear Mediterranean water. One late September guest on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa found the water turquoise and crystal clear, DanEri says.
What do you see along the coast to Cape Greco?
A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa follows the coast east from the harbour to Cape Greco. Operators list a clifftop chapel, a lighthouse viewpoint and quiet beaches along the way.
Cape Greco is the easternmost point of the areas run by the Republic of Cyprus, says Wikipedia. In antiquity it was called Cape Pedalion. Wikipedia cites Strabo, who wrote that the trapezoidal hill above the cape was sacred to Aphrodite.
Postcards From, a travel blog, describes a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. The boat runs along the Ayia Napa coast and around the edge of the Cape Greco area. Wikipedia describes the cliffs along the cape’s coast as limestone.
Famagusta Napa Boat names Kermia Beach, Queen Bay and a lighthouse viewpoint on its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. It calls Kermia a quiet sandy beach and the lighthouse a scenic viewpoint over the sea. It says cliffs meet crystal clear water at Queen Bay.
CYCRUISES lists the Ayioi Anargyroi church as a clifftop chapel above the sea. The blogger says the boat passes this church on the way to the lagoon. On that Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa, a crew member also gave commentary on the area and its geography.
Wikipedia adds that BirdLife International lists the cape area as an Important Bird Area. Large numbers of raptors and other birds use it during migration. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa sails past the same cape.
What are the sea caves and the Love Bridge on the way?
The sea caves are openings the sea carved into the limestone cliffs along Cape Greco National Forest Park. The Love Bridge is a natural arch of stone. Operators list both on the route of a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
Wikipedia says the caves were carved naturally into the limestone cliffs and are sometimes called the Palaces. Visit Famagusta puts the cliffs at 30 feet high and recommends seeing the caves from a boat.
Visit Famagusta names the Smugglers’ Caves and the Palace Caves as deep passages into the cliffs. It says the deepest reach 240 feet into the rock. At low tide in calm seas, it adds, you can swim or even walk into caves on this coast.
Cycruises says almost every boat trip leaving Ayia Napa stops to view the caves. On a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa, DanEri Yachts says the sea caves come first, before the lagoon.
Cycruises lists the Love Bridge as a natural stone arch, also known as Lovers’ Bridge. Famagusta Napa Boat describes it as a romantic spot and an iconic rock arch. It reports a belief that a kiss there makes love last forever.
Famagusta Napa Boat lists two bridges. Love Bridge Ayia Napa is its second point, and the Love Bridge of Blue Lagoon is its tenth. Captain Marko Cruises lists Lovers’ Bridge after the Blue Lagoon. The order differs by operator on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
Operators name more caves on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Captain Marko Cruises lists the Palatia Sea Caves, the Pirates’ Caves, Witch’s Cave and a Stone Sea Arch. Famagusta Napa Boat says Saint Marina Cave holds Orthodox icons. Cycruises repeats a legend that pirates once stored their bounty in the caves.
Where does the boat stop for a swim?
The main swim stop on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa is the Blue Lagoon itself, where the boat anchors. Other routes add a second swim at Konnos Bay, which one operator calls Konnos Bay Turtle Cove.
A listing for Scubacat Boat Trips shows how routes differ. Its morning cruise has swim stops in the Blue Lagoon. Its sunset cruise stops for swims at the Blue Lagoon and at Konnos Bay.
The Aphrodite 2 Lazy Day Cruise has two swim stops, says its Checkyeti listing. The first lasts 50 minutes at the Blue Lagoon. The second swim is at Konnos Bay Turtle Cove. That Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa splits the swimming across two places.
DanEri Yachts says a shared Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa anchors for 40 to 60 minutes. Its full-day catamarans stay longer.
The Aphrodite 2 listing says you enter by steps at the back or jump from the top deck. It adds that life jackets come in all sizes and that fresh-water showers are on board.
Captain Marko Cruises also lists top-deck jumping at the Blue Lagoon. It invites guests to swim or snorkel there and at Konnos Bay. That Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa has the same two swim spots.
A guest review on the Captain Marko page says that at certain swim spots only one ship can stay. The guest adds that the captain overtakes other boats to arrive first. Ask how your operator handles busy swim spots before you book a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
Can you see sea turtles on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa?
Sometimes. Cyprus has two sea turtle species, the loggerhead and the green turtle. Both swim in the open sea. They are wild animals, so no sighting is certain on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
DanEri Yachts says cruises from Ayia Napa occasionally spot sea turtles near the lagoon and the caves. It calls a sighting a lucky bonus rather than a promise. A travel blogger who took a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa saw no turtles or dolphins that day. The blogger still called the trip a brilliant day out.
A snorkelling website says green turtles are rarely seen at the Blue Lagoon itself. It points to Konnos Bay and Green Bay for better chances. It says turtles at Konnos Bay show up mainly from June to September. A guest on a Captain Marko cruise wrote that the boat sailed to Konnos Bay first and turtles were there.
Operators name the turtle spots on their routes. CYCRUISES lists a cove called Turtle Bay among the landmarks of its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Famagusta Napa Boat lists a Turtle Area as stop 17 of 18 on its own route. CYCRUISES adds that weather and sea conditions can change the route or stops.
Treat any turtle with care. A guest review on the Captain Marko site praises a crew that does not feed turtles. The review says the captain asks guests not to touch them. It adds that propellers hurt turtles when boats start up close to them. Choose a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa whose crew keeps the same rule.
What is snorkelling like in the Blue Lagoon?
Clear water over rocks and sand, with fish below you. A snorkelling website reports exceptional visibility and a maximum depth of 6 metres. On a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa you enter from the boat, by the deck or a swim ladder.
A mask on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa shows you fish over a rocky seabed. Snorkeling Report describes huge rock blocks and plateaus, with sandy bottoms at 4 to 8 metres. It calls the common sea bream, the ornate wrasse and the damselfish very common. It also names trumpetfish and the yellowspotted puffer.
Operators handle gear differently, so check the terms of your Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa before you book. Famagusta Napa Boat lists free snorkelling masks and life jackets on board. Captain Marko sells a snorkelling set on board and says you can bring your own. One sunset cruise listing says gear and life jackets cost extra.
Snorkeling Report warns that moderate currents can occur and that boats come and go. It adds that you will not necessarily be within your depth. It rates the spot for anyone with basic snorkelling skills. DanEri Yachts puts the sea at 26 to 28 degrees Celsius in high season on this coast.
Snorkeling Report also suggests choosing a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa with a limited number of guests. It tells readers to confirm that the tour includes a snorkelling stop at the lagoon before booking.
Which boats sail the route, from pirate ships to catamarans?
A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa runs on pirate ships, motor cruisers, catamarans and yachts. Operators sell all four on the same coast. You choose the deck, the group size and the mood of the day.
The Black Pearl is the pirate ship. Cycruises sails it from Ayia Napa harbour with pirate animators on board. The route heads to the Blue Lagoon, then Konnos Bay, weather permitting. Booking widgets also list a Black Pearl cruise with a cannon show. It is the boat to pick for a themed Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
Captain Marko Cruises sells a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa on what it calls a luxury cruiser. Its page lists 20 mattresses on the top deck for sunbathing. Its captions mention jumping off that deck at the Blue Lagoon. One guest review mentions plenty of seating, inside and up top.
Catamarans ride on two hulls. DanEri Yachts says this gives a wide, stable deck that barely moves at anchor. A shallow draft also slides in close over the shallows. It adds that a catamaran leaves space to spread out between swims on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. One guest wrote that only 22 people were aboard, crew included.
One listing caps its guests at 30: Blue Lagoon and Turtle Bay Cruise, Only 30 Guests. Another sells a yacht tour that covers Turtle Bay and the Blue Lagoon. Boats share the water on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa, too. A Postcards From writer saw only two other boats at the lagoon. Each boat has its own swim area.
Is there a glass-bottom boat option?
Yes. The Nemo submarine boat sails from Ayia Napa harbour, and the Dolphin Submarine glass-bottom boat sails from Protaras Pier. Both listings name the Blue Lagoon, so a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa can be watched through underwater windows.
The Nemo has two air-conditioned lower chambers with large viewing windows, plus a spacious upper deck. Its Manawa profile lists room for 165 passengers and 3D screens on the underwater deck.
The morning course passes the monk seal caves and the Love Bridge. It stops at the Palace caves, where divers give a show and guests swim for 30 minutes. It ends at the lighthouse. A fish feeding demonstration is included.
That course does not list the lagoon, although the description names it. One guest wrote that the boat turned back at Cape Greco without seeing the Blue Lagoon. Confirm the lagoon stop before you book this Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
The Dolphin is a semi-submarine with three decks. Its air-conditioned underwater deck has 23 giant portholes. From Protaras Pier it passes Famagusta, then stops to swim at Turtle Cove. Next come the sea caves of Cape Greco, Love Bridge and a second swim at the Blue Lagoon. It is a glass-bottom take on the Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa route.
The Dolphin listing says dolphins and turtles are unpredictable, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. At the lagoon it offers life jackets and steps for guests who cannot swim. DanEri Yachts adds that glass-bottom boats let you see the seabed without getting wet. So a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa works for non-swimmers.
What food and drinks come with a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa?
Food depends on the boat. CY Cruises lists lunch as optional on its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. It lists lunch as included on its Black Pearl and Santa Napa cruises. Read the lunch line before you book.
Postcards From, a travel blog, describes a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa with lunch at the second swim stop. That stop was the Blue Lagoon itself. The plate held chicken with couscous, potatoes and coleslaw. The package also gave two drink vouchers, covering soft drinks, cocktails and beers. The blog adds that water is on sale on board.
Two boats have a bar on board. Famagusta Napa Boat lists cocktails, snacks, soft drinks and beers on its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa page. A guest on the Captain Marko page calls the bar and snack choice good. The guest adds that lunch is served if you want it.
Bigger meals come on other boats. Tour listings describe a pirate-themed buffet lunch on the Black Pearl and a lunch prepared on board the Santa Napa. The Discovery, a family-run boat, offers an on-board barbecue. DanEri Yachts says its full-day catamarans add a cooked lunch and an open bar.
If you follow a special diet, ask before you book a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. One guest on the DanEri Yachts page wrote that the galley cooked around her gluten-free diet. Food differs from boat to boat, so the operator is the one to ask.
Is there music or a party on board?
On the Captain Marko Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa, the operator promises soft, relaxing music on deck. Separate party boats for adults also sail from Ayia Napa, with DJs, dancing and an open bar.
Guest reviews on the Captain Marko page add detail about this Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. One writer says the captain has a good taste in music, which matters for the day. Another calls the party playlist great and the food good.
The Black Pearl adds pirate fun to a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. CY Cruises lists it with pirate animators and names the Blue Lagoon among its landmarks. Tour listings add a cannon show, a treasure hunt and a pirate show.
Party cruises are separate trips. The Fantasy Boat Party is an adults-only cruise of 4 hours, with entertainment, music and dancing. The Castle Club Boat Party lasts 5 hours and lists live DJs and MCs, an open bar and snorkelling. Neither listing names the Blue Lagoon as a stop.
One 3-hour sunset cruise, Through the Decades Greatest Hits, does name the lagoon. Its listing offers dinner, a drink and swims at the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay. A live DJ set gives you something to dance to.
Calm is easy to find too. CY Cruises tags its Blue Lagoon cruise and the Santa Napa as relaxing cruises. Medusa sells a chill-out cruise it calls pure relaxation at sea. Pick a relaxed Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa for quiet time on deck, or a party boat for dancing.
How long does a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa last, and when does it leave?
A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa takes about 4 to 5 hours from boarding to return. The boats leave in the morning, between 09:30 and 10:30, depending on the operator and the day of the week.
Captain Marko Cruises lists a departure at 09:30 and a return at 14:00. Boarding starts at 08:45, and the last boarding is at 09:15. That makes a trip of four and a half hours.
Other boats leave a little later. Famagusta Napa Boat lists its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa sailing at 10:00, with guests on the boat at 09:20. The ChatCyprus site lists the Blue Star Family Cruise from 10:30 to 14:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
CYCRUISES lists its Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove cruise at 4.5 hours. A travel blogger on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa arrived at 9am to board and was back around 2pm. The blogger put the trip at about 5 hours.
Cruise length changes with the route. DanEri Yachts lists a half-day cruise at about 3 to 4 hours. It lists a full-day catamaran at about 5 to 6 hours.
My Cyprus Life says the majority of the boats make two trips per day. So a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa is not only a morning outing. It adds that a route past the Protaras shore to Varosha means about 5 hours at sea.
CYCRUISES asks guests to meet 30 minutes before departure. Its online booking closes 2 hours before the boat leaves, so book the evening before for a morning sailing. Plan to be back on land between 14:00 and 14:30. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa fills the morning and the early afternoon.
In which months do the boats run?
The Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa season runs from April to October, according to the CYCRUISES page for this route. Other operators set their own dates, so check the season with the company you choose.
Ayia Napa Yacht Club, a private yacht operator, says its charter season runs from April to November, weather permitting. DanEri Yachts says the warmer south-east coast has a season from late spring into November.
The CYCRUISES home page names March to November as its main sailing season. Its FAQ says the cruises run mainly from April to October. So the first and last weeks of the season depend on the company.
June to October falls inside every season named above. DanEri calls June, September and early October the sweet spots for a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. It lists warm water, long days and thinner crowds than in July and August.
Ayia Napa Yacht Club says the lagoon is busiest between 10am and 3pm in July and August. DanEri adds that the popular departures from Ayia Napa sell out in those months.
DanEri says a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa needs little notice in four months: late spring, June, September and October. You can book a day or two ahead, or even walk up at the harbour.
The sea warms through the season. The yacht club gives 18 to 20 degrees Celsius for April and 22 to 23 for late spring. June reaches 24 to 25, and October 25 to 26. It calls the April water refreshing rather than warm.
Is a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa fine for families and children?
Yes. Famagusta Napa Boat says its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa suits friends, couples and families. Age rules differ by operator, and certain boats take adults only, so read each listing before you book with children.
Operators draw the child line in different places. Captain Marko lists children from 2 to 11 years old. Famagusta Napa Boat sells tickets for “Age -10” and “Age +11”. An 11-year-old fits the child group at one and the “Age +11” group at the other. Check the age groups before you book a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
DanEri Yachts writes that the edges of the lagoons it visits are shallow, around 1 to 2 metres. It also says the crew keeps an eye on the water. Famagusta Napa Boat lists free snorkelling masks and life jackets on board. One other listing leaves life jackets out of the ticket, so ask before any Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
Captain Marko runs a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Its page has a heading, “Jumping of the top Deck at the Blue Lagoon”. One reviewer recommends the trip for families with a young teen. The same review says the son loved jumping off the top of the boat into the sea.
A travel site describes the Mermaid Cruise by Medusa Cruises as suited to families with children. It has a swim stop at Cape Greco’s Blue Lagoon. Adults-only departures exist too, such as the Ayia Napa adults-only Blue Lagoon cruise. Look for those words in the title of a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa before you book with children.
Do the cruises include hotel transfers?
Certain cruises do. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa on a VIP yacht lists hotel pickup. It covers all hotels in Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras, but no Limassol hotels. Other boats name the harbour as the starting point.
That 6-hour yacht listing asks for your phone number at checkout. The local provider then contacts you to confirm the place and time of pickup. A second yacht listing says the pickup point and time are agreed with the local operator after booking confirmation. Expect no fixed pickup time on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa until then.
Hotel pickup sits in the included list of that VIP yacht cruise, beside the cruise itself, towels and snorkelling. DanEri Yachts tells guests staying in Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaca or Nicosia to choose the Cape Greco lagoon. Larnaca hotels are on the pickup list, so a stay there does not rule out the trip.
One 4-hour listing from Ayia Napa and Protaras begins with hotel pickup and ends with drop-off. The listing tells you to check availability during booking if you chose hotel transfers. Check the final voucher for starting point details. Show it with a valid photo ID at the starting point of your Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
Boats without a transfer start at the harbour. Captain Marko names Ayia Napa harbour as its departure point and writes, “Please be on time”. Famagusta Napa Boat also gives Ayia Napa harbour as the start of its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Neither page lists hotel pickup, so ask the operator whether your hotel is in a pickup area.
What is Cape Greco National Forest Park?
Cape Greco National Forest Park is a protected forest park on the headland between Ayia Napa and Protaras. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa runs around its edge, one travel writer reports. Visit Famagusta gives the park’s size as 3.85 square kilometres.
Wikipedia says the headland sits at the southern end of Famagusta Bay. It calls the cape the easternmost point of the areas of Cyprus under government control. Cyprus Mail adds that boat excursions pass the caves, offering another perspective. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa gives you that view from the sea.
On land, Visit Famagusta lists seven nature trails in the park. It says to start at the Environmental Information and Education Centre. The Aphrodite Trail is the shortest at 2 km and takes about an hour. The Prophet Elias Trail is the longest at 8.5 km and takes about three hours.
The longest trail takes three hours, so a walk fits a separate day from a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Cyprus Mail tells walkers to bring sturdy footwear, water and sun protection. Shade is limited across much of the park. It also asks visitors to stay on marked paths and to avoid climbing over safety barriers near the cliffs.
Wikipedia reports that BirdLife International has named the cape an Important Bird Area. It is a key migration site for large numbers of raptors and other birds. In antiquity it was Cape Pedalion, and according to Strabo the hill above it was sacred to Aphrodite. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa passes this protected coast.
What is Konnos Bay, and do the boats stop there?
Konnos Bay is a sheltered cove of golden sand between Protaras and Ayia Napa, and boats do stop there. CYCRUISES and Captain Marko Cruises both list it on the route of their Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
The order of stops differs from boat to boat. CYCRUISES writes its routes as Ayia Napa, the Blue Lagoon, then Konnos Bay. One travel writer’s Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa stopped at Konnos Bay first, for an hour of swimming and snorkelling. A third operator numbers Konnos Beach as stop 16 of 18.
Jet2holidays says Konnos Beach lies below a rocky outcrop and is skirted by trees. It lists sunbeds for hire, a café, toilets and showers.
Cyprus Mail calls the bay ideal for families because of its sheltered waters. It adds that smaller coves nearby give quieter spots to confident swimmers and snorkellers. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa reaches the bay from the sea.
Captain Marko Cruises invites guests to swim or snorkel at Cape Greco’s Blue Lagoon and at Konnos Bay. On its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa, guests can buy a snorkelling set on board or bring their own.
CYCRUISES says it follows its route on 98% of its trips. On rare days, weather and sea conditions change the route or the stops, with safety first. Any Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa depends on the sea. Ask the operator about the Konnos Bay stop before you book.
Private boat or shared cruise: which fits you?
On a private charter the whole boat sails to your plan. A shared Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa follows a set route with other guests. Pick private for control, shared for a ready-made day.
DanEri Yachts says a private charter puts the whole catamaran on your schedule. Everything Ayia Napa lists over 15 boats for private charters. It says you choose the destination, such as the Blue Lagoon, Cape Greco, Nissi Beach or Makronissos Beach. That makes a private Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa a day you plan yourself.
On a private Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa, the yacht sets your group size. Blue Escape Yachts lists 10 guests on the Sea Ray Sundancer 320 and 14 on the Azimut 62. The Sea Ray SLX 400 takes 16. Children count as guests. A captain, a hostess, snorkelling gear and fuel come with every charter.
A shared Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa runs to a fixed plan. Cycruises says it follows its set route on 98% of its trips. DanEri Yachts quotes 40 to 60 minutes at anchor in the lagoon on a shared cruise. One DanEri guest counted 22 people on board, crew included.
Terms differ too on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Blue Escape Yachts sets a minimum charter of 3 hours, or 4 hours on the Sea Ray Sundancer 320. DanEri Yachts gives a full refund on a private cruise cancelled up to 72 hours ahead. A shared cruise is free to cancel up to 48 hours ahead.
What is a sunset cruise from Ayia Napa like?
A sunset Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa sails from late afternoon into the evening. It stops to swim at the lagoon or Konnos Bay. Love Ayia Napa lists a 4.5-hour catamaran sailing from 15:30 to 20:00.
Love Ayia Napa runs this sail on the Mediterraneo II catamaran. It takes up to 80 passengers. The boat has shaded seating, a fly bridge deck, a bar, toilets and a freshwater shower. Guests relax on the rigging nets as the sun sets over the sea. The ticket includes a buffet dinner and an open bar.
The route for this sunset Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa starts at the jetty at Cape Greco. It passes the beaches of Protaras and Famagusta Bay, then the sea caves, before the Blue Lagoon or Konnos Bay. The boat sails up to twice a week.
The Ocean Queen sails from Ayia Napa harbour. Its sunset Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa lasts 3.5 to 4 hours. The swim stops are the lagoon and Konnos Bay. The sunset trip of Napa Blue Catamaran lists the sea caves, the Love Bridge and a Konnos Bay swim. Guests get a welcome reception with drinks, light bites and fresh fruit.
Plan ahead for a sunset Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Love Ayia Napa asks for 2 days’ notice, and its sail leaves half an hour earlier in September and October. Blue Escape Yachts advises booking two to four weeks ahead in peak season, especially for weekends and sunset slots. It lists sunset cruises among its private charters.
What do you bring on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa?
For a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa, bring swimwear, a towel and sun cream. The CY Cruises FAQ adds cash or a card for drinks on board. Other operators also ask for a hat, sunglasses and a camera.
Sun protection needs a little thought on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Captain Marko Cruises calls sunscreen highly recommended, but it must be 100% biodegradable. A ticket listing for the cruise asks for reef-safe or biodegradable sunscreen at the swim stops. Captain Marko also calls a rash guard more reliable than sunscreen, because you never reapply it.
Water gear depends on the boat. Captain Marko’s crew supplies a mask and snorkel. Tell them your shoe size when you book, and they have fins ready. Another listing says snorkelling gear is on board with a refundable security deposit. Ask your operator before you buy a set.
Pack for the deck as well as the swim on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. Famagusta Napa Boat suggests a light jacket or wrap, because the air can get breezy on the water. A ticket listing adds a spare set of clothes if you swim. One travel writer recommends a waterproof phone case, and says her boat preferred cash.
Leave pets at home. CY Cruises and Famagusta Napa Boat both say pets are not allowed on board a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa.
How rough can the sea be, and what happens in bad weather?
Bad weather can change a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. CY Cruises says it sails the listed Blue Lagoon route on 98% of its trips. On rare days, weather and sea conditions can change the route or stops, always with safety first.
The CY Cruises list marks its Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa routes “weather permitting”. One guest review on the Captain Marko Cruises page says winds stopped the boat rounding the headland one year. The same guest still called that trip good.
Boat design changes how the deck feels. DanEri Yachts says the two hulls of a catamaran make a wide, stable deck that barely moves at anchor. A guest quoted on its page found the ride smooth and stable, even for people who tend to get seasick.
Seasickness has a simple answer on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa. The Captain Marko FAQ says that, as a general rule, people do not get seasick on board. It still advises tablets for anyone prone to it, taken at least 30 minutes before the cruise.
Refund rules differ by operator. Famagusta Napa Boat refunds in full when it cancels a cruise for weather or other unforeseen reasons. The money goes back to the original payment method, and it asks you to allow up to 5-7 business days. It issues no refund for a no-show.
A listing for a Protaras catamaran cruise says trips depend on favourable weather. If poor weather cancels the trip, you can choose a new date or a full refund. Read the terms of your Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa before you pay.
What else is there to see around Ayia Napa harbour?
Ayia Napa harbour is a sight in itself. It holds fishing boats, speed boats, sailboats and cruise ships, and pedestrian paths lead to two lighthouses. Walk it before or after your Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa departure.
The Visit Famagusta tourism site says the harbour began as a quiet bay with a handful of fishing boats. Work on the first breakwater started in the early 1970s. Today the area has an open-air theatre, fountains, cafés, fish taverns and seaside restaurants.
A sculpture called The Mermaid of Ayia Napa stands at the harbour. Wikipedia says it was inspired by the poetry of George Seferis and by the legendary sister of Alexander the Great. The mermaid has two tails.
The Thalassa Museum of the Sea fits well into a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa day. The Honor Frost Foundation calls it the only maritime museum in Cyprus. Visit Famagusta lists a full-scale replica of the ancient Kyrenia ship and a Mesolithic papyrus vessel.
Guests on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa day who want history can head to the central square. The medieval monastery stands there. Visit Famagusta calls it the town’s main historical site. Its cave, hiding place and ancient well show a Christian community here since the Byzantine era. The site’s roots date back to the 11th century.
A stone sculpture reading “I Love Ayia Napa” stands in front of the monastery square. Visit Famagusta singles it out as an Instagram spot. The Ayia Napa Sculpture Park sits at the crossroads of Cavo Greco Avenue and Kryou Nerou. It covers 20,000 sq m and is free to visit.
Ayia Napa Marina lies between Ayia Thekla and Makronissos beaches. Visit Famagusta says it can hold up to 600 yachts, with lengths up to 110 metres.
What else do travellers ask about a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa?
Is this the same Blue Lagoon as the one at Akamas?
No. DanEri Yachts says Cyprus has two Blue Lagoons. A Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa trip goes to the one at Cape Greco. The other lies on the Akamas coast, reached by boat from Latchi, about a three-hour drive away.
Can you cancel a shared Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa booking?
DanEri Yachts offers free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure on its shared cruises. Its private cruises carry a full refund up to 72 hours before. Terms differ by operator, so check yours before you pay.
Does a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa feel crowded?
A travel blogger writes that boats from the marina share the coast. Each boat has its own area to swim in. On her day only two other boats were out, so the stop felt spacious. She imagines peak summer feels a little crowded.
Does the crew on a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa explain the coast?
On the same blogger’s trip, a crew member gave a commentary on the geography and landmarks. He also shared tips on places to explore around Ayia Napa.
Do you pay by card or cash on board a Blue Lagoon cruise Ayia Napa boat?
The blogger says her boat accepted cards but preferred cash. She suggests carrying a mix of both.