A Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sails from Larnaca marina along the east coast of Cyprus, past Cape Greco and Ayia Napa, to the harbour at Protaras. Browse more tours in Greece and Cyprus for other days at sea.
This page covers the start and timing, the coast route, the boat and crew, the swim stops, the sea caves, Cape Greco, food and drinks, extras, getting to the marina, what to bring, the season and who can join the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari.
What is the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari is a five-hour cruise that listings call the Odyssey boat safari. It sets off from Larnaca and heads for Protaras, with three swim breaks and coast views on the way.
Here, safari means a trip on the water, with no jeeps or off-road driving. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, says Musement, blends scenic coastlines, historical landmarks and marine life.
Protaras is a tourist resort in Famagusta District, and Wikipedia places Ayia Napa about 10 km to its south-west. The boat safari links Larnaca and Protaras by sea.
The Love Ayia Napa booking site calls the Odyssey a unique boat trip. It sails all the way from Larnaca to Protaras, past stretches of coastline that other boats do not show. The page says it suits anyone who has done the other boat trips and wants something different.
That site also sells the cruise as the Odyssey Boat Safari from Ayia Napa and Protaras. Its text still says the boat departs from Larnaca Marina. It lists the same stops as the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. The page lists its highlights as three swimming stops, a BBQ lunch with drinks, unique sightseeing and harbour transport.
The listing counts food, drinks and snorkelling among the inclusions, and it marks a meal as included. On the boat safari, that puts the five hours, the swim breaks, the snorkelling and the food into one booking.
Where does the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari start, and what time does it run?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari starts at the marina in Larnaca and lasts five hours. Listings give a 9:00 am departure, but they differ on arrival, asking for 30 or 15 minutes before departure.
The Musement listing names Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises, Marina, Larnaca, Cyprus as the meeting place. A post on a page called Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises says the Odyssey boat safari starts from Larnaca Marina. So the sailing begins in Larnaca, not in Protaras.
Start times are not on every page. Expedia shows a starting time of 9:00 AM. Love Ayia Napa gives a 9:00 am departure from Larnaca Marina and says its times are approximate.
Musement gives the length as five hours but shows no time of day. It sells the trip by calendar date and time slot, so you pick your slot when you book. Another listing says to check availability for starting times.
Listings differ on how early to arrive. Musement asks for 30 minutes before departure, and Love Ayia Napa asks for 15. Read the time on your own booking before you plan the day. For a 9:00 am slot, that puts you at the marina by 8:30 am or 8:45 am.
A hotel pick-up makes the morning earlier. Love Ayia Napa lists first pick-ups at 7:00 am in Protaras and 7:30 am in Ayia Napa. In Larnaca the first is at 8:15 am, and in Limassol it is at 7:15 am.
Pick-ups come from set points around the resort. The nearest point can be a short walk from your hotel.
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari runs to a clock. One listing puts the end of the cruise around 2:00 pm. Love Ayia Napa agrees: a 9:00 am start and five hours end around 2:00 pm in Protaras.
Love Ayia Napa lists fixed sailing days for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, not a daily departure. It asks you to book at least 48 hours in advance. It also says your exact pick-up place and time are advised once the booking is confirmed.
What route does the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari follow along the coast?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari is a five-hour cruise that leaves Larnaca Marina and follows the coast towards Protaras. It passes a shipwreck, two capes, red cliffs, sea caves, a fishing farm and a ghost town on the way.
The listings name Larnaca Marina as the start and Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises as the operator. One listing says the boat heads first to look at the Zenobia shipwreck. Then it sails to Cape Pyla, the first cape on the route. There passengers can look at caves and red cliffs, and at areas where sea eagles live.
From Cape Pyla the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sails to Cape Greco and passes the Love Bridge rock formation. After that comes a chain of sea caves called the Pirate Caves. Pirates and smugglers used them in ancient times, says the listing. Another listing adds a traditional fishing farm, which gives insight into local fish farming.
Next the boat keeps following the coastline towards Protaras. It moves as close to Famagusta as the rules allow, and the ghost town of Varosha comes into view. One listing says passengers hear about the ghost city at this point. A review site calls the view a scenic drive-by, not a full tour.
Operators describe the order a little differently, so read this as a pattern, not a timetable. The scenic route passes dramatic cliffs and historical viewpoints.
After the fish farm, the Love Ayia Napa page lists the coast it sails past. The names are Ayia Thekla, Macronissos, Landa, Nissi Beach, Sandy Bay, Ayia Napa harbour and Pantachou Beach. Then the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari heads on to Cape Greco.
Which towns and capes come into view between Larnaca and Protaras?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari starts at Larnaca, passes the coast of Ayia Napa and heads for Protaras. Cape Pyla and Cape Greco are the two capes the listings name. Varosha, a ghost town, comes into view on the way, seen from the water.
Larnaca is a city on the southeast coast of Cyprus and the capital of Larnaca District. Wikipedia calls it the third largest city in the country, after Nicosia and Limassol. It traces its history back to Kition, a city-kingdom established in the 13th century BC. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari begins at the marina in this city.
Both Ayia Napa and Protaras are tourist resorts. Ayia Napa lies near Cape Greco in the east of Cyprus and south of Famagusta, says Wikipedia. Protaras falls under the Municipality of Paralimni and is also known as the land of windmills. In ancient times the area was home to the city-state of Leukolla, which had a small, safe harbour.
Cape Greco is a headland in the southeast of the island. It lies between Ayia Napa and Protaras, at the southern end of Famagusta Bay. In antiquity the cape was known as Cape Pedalion. It is also the easternmost point of the government-controlled areas of the Republic of Cyprus. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari passes it by sea.
Varosha is the southern quarter of Famagusta, and it stands abandoned. The listings say the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari gets as close as regulations permit. A second operator, Argonaftis Tours, also takes passengers to Protaras Bay to learn about the ghost city of Famagusta. Listings differ a little, so check the exact trip and operator you book.
What is the Odyssey boat, and how big is the group on board?
The Odyssey is a shared motorboat cruise run by Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises. For the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, the booking pages list the group as 100, 130 or 150 people. The boat itself is licensed for 150.
Odyssey is the name of the trip on the booking pages. One listing also names the vessel Okeanis and titles the trip the Okeanis Odyssey Boat Safari. The trip is sold as a shared cruise, so you sail with other travellers, not on a private charter.
A booking site for Ayia Napa and Protaras trips gives the boat details. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sails on the M/V Okeanis, 42 metres long, with room for 150 passengers. It lists four decks, yet its summary calls the boat a 3 deck boat. No page states the speed.
The group size changes from page to page. Two listings give 100 people, and another gives 130 passengers. Four sources name 150 as the maximum. By that highest figure, the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari takes up to 150 guests at once.
The 150 is a licence limit, not the daily headcount. The host says the boat holds a licence for 150 people from the Cyprus shipping ministry. Replies to reviews count 97 people on board one day and 134 on another.
On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, guests feel the crowd differently. One reviewer guessed about 60 people on board and found it not so busy. Another found it a bit crowded and preferred a smaller boat.
One listing says the boat has sunny and shaded seating, sunbeds and an air-conditioned salon. It also names a swimming platform, a toilet and free WiFi. Another listing adds a bar and a sun-protected area. Every page that lists facilities names sunbeds or sun loungers.
The Ayia Napa and Protaras booking site also lists a kitchen, a shower, a music system and life vests. One reviewer enjoyed lying on the top deck.
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari runs in English. Travelers Universe calls a group of 150 moderately large but well organised. One review site notes the boat can look slightly different from the listing photos. It adds that the staff still kept the day enjoyable.
What does the crew do on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
The captain decides the route, the swim stops and the timing, and the crew gives the swimming instructions. An animator is also listed as included on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. No listing gives the number of crew.
On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, the captain has the final say. The booking pages state that cruises depend on the weather and the captain’s decision. The route can change as a result.
The terms on one listing go further. The captain can adjust the swim stops, the timing or the departure area if necessary. The captain can also refuse boarding to any guest who appears intoxicated.
In the water, the crew leads. The same terms say swimming must follow crew instructions at all times. The animator is listed among the included items, but no page describes the animator’s tasks.
On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, reviews name a whole team. One family thanks two tour leaders and the captain by name. Another guest praises a hostess who explains the places in good English, and a captain who is available to passengers.
One listing marks a live tour leader who speaks English, and an operator page adds full commentary during the cruise. A guest on the Okeanis says the tour leader joined a dance break.
Guest reviews call the crew friendly. One review site mentions the crew’s entertainment and says the announcements and animations can feel loud. One travel blog says the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sails with a tour leader. The blog adds that the tour leader gives commentary on the area and that guests praise the crew’s attentiveness.
At the start, one operator page says a crew member welcomes guests at the entrance of Larnaca Marina.
Where does the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari stop to swim?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari makes three swim stops. They are the Zenobia shipwreck, Cape Pyla and the Blue Lagoon, and the five-hour trip lists snorkelling at all three.
The stops follow a set order on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari.
- The Zenobia shipwreck comes first, straight after the start at Larnaca Marina.
- Cape Pyla is second, before the fishing farm and Cape Greco.
- The Blue Lagoon is third and last, after the Love Bridge and the Pirate Caves.
The first swim of the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari is at the Zenobia. This ferry capsized and sank in Larnaca Bay in the last century. Wikipedia puts the wreck 1,500 metres from the shore, about 42 metres down.
Divers reach the starboard side of the wreck at 16 metres on the simplest dive. The hardest dives, to the lower car deck or engine room, are only for very experienced divers. No listing says how much of the hull a snorkeller sees.
Wikipedia says the wreck rests on her port side, and she left Sweden loaded with 104 tractor-trailers. One listing invites guests to marvel at divers exploring the Zenobia’s depths.
A dive-site listing puts Cape Pyla Reef on the south-east coast of Cyprus and says you reach it by boat. The Blue Lagoon is a swimming spot at Cape Greco, between Ayia Napa and Protaras. Cyprus Mail notes a better-known lagoon of the same name on the Akamas peninsula. Check the name when you compare tours.
Cyprus Mail advises a boat swim stop over scrambling down the cliffs at Cape Greco. On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari you swim from the boat. One listing says the Zenobia and Blue Lagoon stops give enough time for snorkelling and exploring the underwater scenery.
Love Ayia Napa names the Zenobia and the Blue Lagoon as its swim stops and counts three in all.
One itinerary gives each stop’s length on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. The Zenobia and Red Cliffs stops take 30 minutes each, and the text links Red Cliffs to Cape Pyla. The Blue Lagoon stop takes 40 minutes and also lists lunch. That page says itineraries are subject to change.
What can you see in the water, and are there sea caves?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari lists colourful underwater scenery and marine life, and its route passes sea caves. The itinerary puts the Pirate Caves between the Love Bridge and the Blue Lagoon.
One listing calls the voyage a blend of scenic coastlines, historical landmarks and diverse marine life. The same listing tells snorkellers to expect colourful underwater scenery. One listing says to watch for dolphins, and a guest review reports a swim with a turtle. No listing promises either.
The only named sight below the surface is the Zenobia wreck. The route also passes a traditional fishing farm, which one listing says gives insight into local aquaculture. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari also swims at Cape Pyla. A dive-site listing rates the reef there an easy dive, 18 metres deep.
One listing praises the crystal clear waters of Cape Pyla. A guest review of the trip describes crystal-clear turquoise water. The fishing farm breeds sea bream, the Cypriot fish called tsipoura, says one listing.
The same listing describes rock formations with passages, overhangs and crevices. It names starfish, sea slugs and sponges. It adds that schools of fish surround its craters, canyons and caves, which divers can enter. The tour listing does not say if the boat anchors over this reef.
The listings say the boat passes the caves. One says you pass cliffs, sea caves and well-known viewpoints. Love Ayia Napa says you can see the pirate caves from the boat. No listing says the boat goes inside a cave, or that guests swim into one.
Wikipedia places the sea caves along the coast of Cape Greco National Forest Park. Cyprus Mail names sea caves and boat swim stops as the draw of Cape Greco. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari offers both in one trip. Love Ayia Napa calls the Blue Lagoon the highlight of the Cape Greco stretch, with time for swimming and snorkelling.
Which Cape Greco sights come into view on the boat safari?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari passes Cape Greco’s cliffs, the Love Bridge and the Pirate Caves. Musement lists them in that order and calls the cliffs rugged. Love Ayia Napa adds the ancient cave below the Agioi Anargyroi church.
A second listing gives the same order as a list of stops. After the fishing farm come Cape Greco, the Love Bridge and the Pirate Caves. Then comes the Blue Lagoon swim stop. So the three sights follow one another on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari.
The Love Bridge is a natural arch carved out by the sea, says one travel blog. The blog calls it a regular stop on coastal boat tours. On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, it comes right after the cape. The blog adds that couples who make a wish together on the bridge are granted good luck.
The Pirate Caves carry a story. Musement calls them intriguing and steeped in local legend and history. The other listing for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari says you pass cliffs, sea caves and well-known viewpoints. Visit Famagusta says sea caves carved out by time and waves dot the rocky, steep coast.
Two older landmarks stand on the cape itself. Visit Famagusta describes the Ayioi Anargyroi chapel as built on a vertical coastal rock, in blue and white. Steps lead down to the sea and a cave below. Visit Cyprus says the church sits over a sea cave. By tradition, the saints Agioi Anargyroi lived there as ascetics.
Visit Famagusta adds that the British built the cape’s lighthouse, the second on Cyprus after the one at Paphos Castle. The Musement and Checkyeti lists for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari name neither the chapel nor the lighthouse. Love Ayia Napa names only the church cave. Ask the operator whether the lighthouse comes into view.
How do the Ayia Napa and Protaras coasts look from the water?
Ayia Napa lies at the far eastern end of the southern coast of Cyprus. Protaras has about 10 km of coastline. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari lists Ayia Napa among its highlights and the Protaras coastline among its stops.
Travelers Universe says the boat glides past well-known beaches before it approaches Cape Greco, with chances for photos. Those beaches come before the cape on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. A Wikipedia photo of an Ayia Napa beach has Cape Greco in the distance.
Visit Famagusta describes the Ayia Napa shore beach by beach. Nissi has blonde sand, turquoise water and a small rocky islet 50 metres from shore. Makronissos has white sand and calm, clear water, shaped like a mermaid’s tail. Landa has golden sand in a sheltered bay. Wikipedia counts 27 beaches in the resort.
Protaras is quieter than Ayia Napa, says Wikipedia, with less of a club scene and a name for families. It describes clear, sky-blue waters and sandy beaches. Fig Tree Bay has golden sand, turquoise water and a small islet you can swim to, says Visit Famagusta. A single old fig tree by the shore gave the bay its name.
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari lists the Protaras coastline, and Visit Famagusta names more of it. Konnos Beach lies between pine-covered hills near Cape Greco National Forest Park, with fine white sand. Green Bay is a small cove with calm, clear water that snorkellers like. Skoutarospilioi has sea caves and rock formations around deep blue water.
On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, the Protaras coastline comes after the Blue Lagoon in the stop list. The sources do not say which of these bays the boat passes closest. Read each one as a description of the shore, not a promised stop.
What food and drinks come on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari serves a Cypriot BBQ buffet and an open bar throughout the cruise. The bar offers wine, zivania, soft drinks and water, and the Love Ayia Napa page adds tea and coffee. Seasonal fruit is served too.
The booking listing calls the meal a traditional Cypriot BBQ buffet and marks “meal included” in its package list. It says a fully stocked bar provides refreshments throughout the journey. The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari booking therefore covers food and drink, not just the sailing. The listing also states that 90% of the buffet dishes are vegetarian.
One listing sets the buffet at 1 pm, with homemade local dishes and BBQ treats. It serves fruit after the Cape Pyla swim. Another listing, which also gives 1 pm, adds dessert at the Famagusta ghost town viewpoint.
The booking listing says the open bar includes wine, zivania, soft drinks and water only. The Love Ayia Napa page also lists tea and coffee. One review site adds lemonade. Every list names wine and zivania. On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, ask the operator if a particular drink matters to you.
Zivania is a Cypriot pomace brandy, distilled from grape pomace and local dry wines. It is clear, contains no sugar and carries a light aroma of raisins. An alcohol content of 45% by volume is the normal value, and Cyprus law allows no more than 60%. EU rules protect the name for grape marc made in Cyprus.
The booking listing marks additional food and drinks as not included. Anything beyond the buffet, the fruit and the open bar is an extra. The review site praises the variety of fruit and local dishes. It says extra drinks outside the open bar are not specified. Ask the crew before the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sets sail.
A local reseller adds that extra drinks are payable at the bar on board. A fourth listing names juices, lemonade and coffee beside wine and zivania, so the drink list changes between pages.
What music, extras and activities are part of the boat safari?
The boat safari mixes swimming, snorkelling and relaxing on deck, with sun loungers, snorkelling gear and WiFi listed. No listing names a DJ or a live band for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari.
The booking listing talks about scenery, swim stops and the buffet. It mentions no DJ or live band for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. Other trips do name entertainment. A Larnaca Marina sunset voyage advertises live entertainment. The Ayia Napa sunset 70s and 80s disco boat party lists onboard DJ sets and a Blue Lagoon swim.
One review site mentions announcements and animations on board. It says they can feel loud or overdone to certain guests. The same site quotes a reviewer who called the day “an absolute blast” and praised the crew’s entertainment. The listing text itself describes no show or fixed programme. Ask the operator if you want a party boat.
One listing says the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari has full commentary and background music. Its facilities list names a music system and a shower. Two guest reviews mention dancing, including a dance break where the tour leader danced along.
Snorkelling appears on the included list of the booking listing. The text invites you to snorkel amid colourful underwater scenery. The review site says snorkelling gear is on the boat. The cruise has three swimming breaks. That reviewer enjoyed the chance to jump into the water multiple times on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari.
The boat itself is described as having full facilities, including sun beds and comfortable seating. The listing text adds sun loungers for unwinding on board. The booking listing also lists WiFi among its included items. On the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, the package centres on swimming, snorkelling, food and drink. The listing names no music act.
How do you reach the Larnaca marina for the boat safari?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari leaves from Larnaca Marina on the southeast coast of Cyprus. Listings differ on arrival: 30 minutes before departure on Musement, 15 on Love Ayia Napa. Meet the crew at the marina entrance, whether you come on your own or by hotel transfer.
The Finikoudes promenade runs along Athenon Avenue on the seafront, with a row of palm trees on either side.
The promenade is about 500 metres long, and one reference page places it by the marina. It lies in the Skala quarter, which also holds Larnaca Castle and the Mackenzie Beach area. Look for these seafront landmarks as you walk toward the boats.
Boarding for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari happens at the marina, not at the commercial port. The marina lies about one kilometre south of the port, and small vessels and yachts moor there. It holds 450 water berths and 100 dry berths, plus a clubhouse. At the entrance, a crew member from Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises welcomes you.
Flying in for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari? Larnaca International Airport lies four kilometres southwest of the city, in the neighbouring village of Dromolaxia. You can reach it by car, taxi and public transport. Inside Larnaca, public transport means buses only.
- Pick-ups for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari differ from page to page. One listing says transfers run only from select hotels on the booking platform. Another says the operator arranges a pick-up point near your accommodation once you book.
- Love Ayia Napa says hotels within a 5-minute walk of the marina get no transport. A later line sets that limit at 10 minutes, so ask about a hotel close to the marina.
- Drivers find less help. The tour pages name no car park at the marina. A paid car park called Finikoudes Multipark, at Kosma Lysioti 9, is listed near the promenade.
What happens at the end of the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari ends in Protaras, where a bus waits for the guests. Sources differ on the exact end point, Golden Coast Harbour or Kalamies Beach, and on where the return bus stops.
Operators name the end point in different words. Listings for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari give three names. They are Golden Coast Harbour, the Golden Coast fishing port in Protaras, and Paralimni Marina (Golden Coast).
Love Ayia Napa says the cruise terminates at Golden Coast Harbour in Protaras, with transport back to the hotels. Two other pages say the day ends at Kalamies Beach in Protaras instead. The names differ, so confirm the spot with the operator.
The return is worded in different ways too. One page says the private bus takes you back to the hotel. Another says guests return to their original pickup locations. A third says you are dropped off exactly where you were picked up. A fourth says a bus returns you to Larnaca Marina. Return trips are part of the transfer service.
Guests on the transfer for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari must reach the pickup point strictly on time. One listing adds that traffic or other factors can delay transfer times. Keep the hours after the cruise free of tight plans.
Before you book the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, ask the operator three things:
- What is the exact name of the end point?
- Where does the return bus stop for my hotel or for the marina?
- What time must I be at the pickup point?
What do you bring and wear on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
Bring a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. One operator names exactly these five items, and the five-hour trip includes three swimming breaks in the sea. Food and drink are served on board.
A swimsuit is the main piece of clothing on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. Another listing tells guests to bring a camera, beachwear and a towel. Both lists start with swimwear and a towel. Neither list names shoes or a jacket, so the sources give no footwear or outer-layer rule.
In June the sun shines 12 hours 36 minutes a day, so the hat, sunglasses and sunscreen matter on deck. One operator lists a sun-protected area and sunbeds on board, with use of the full facilities. Another operator lists sunny and shaded seating areas, so you can choose between sun and shade. A third listing adds sun loungers.
Snorkel gear differs by listing for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. Love Ayia Napa lists use of snorkelling equipment among the included items. Two other operator pages say equipment is available on board, with a refundable deposit. Musement only says you snorkel among colourful underwater scenery.
Bring your own mask if you prefer your own fit. One operator states that swimming and snorkelling depend on sea and weather conditions.
Seatemperature.org rated a Protaras reading of 24.3°C as quite warm. It adds that a thin shorty wetsuit suffices for a long stay in the water. Its table gives a June range of 22.1°C to 26.8°C and an October range of 23.2°C to 27.4°C. None of the bring lists above names a wetsuit.
One listing allows your own drinks and snacks but does not recommend them. It also says no pets are allowed. Pack swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a camera for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari.
Which season and months suit the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, and how warm is the sea?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sails from 12 April through to November, says Love Ayia Napa. From June to October the sea off Larnaca holds at 24.4°C or more. August is the warmest at 28.1°C, according to Weather Atlas.
Love Ayia Napa gives the sailing days of the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari month by month:
- April: Sundays from 12 April.
- Late spring: Thursdays and Sundays.
- June: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
- July to September: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- October: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
- November: Tuesdays and Sundays.
Weather Atlas lists these monthly sea temperatures for Larnaca: June 24.4°C, July 27.3°C, August 28.1°C, September 27.2°C and October 25.3°C. The water stays above 27°C from July to September. In late spring it sits at 20.9°C, and April is 18.3°C. November brings 22.1°C and December 19.7°C. January is 17.8°C, and February is the coldest month at 16.9°C.
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sails towards Protaras. Seatemperature.org lists the same monthly sea averages for Protaras and Ayia Napa. They sit within 0.1°C of the Larnaca figures above. The Protaras average in late October is 24.8°C.
Air and sun follow the same curve. Wikipedia lists long-term daily highs at Larnaca airport. They reach 30.6°C in June, 33.0°C in July, 33.3°C in August, 31.4°C in September and 28.3°C in October. July brings 394.4 hours of sunshine and 0.7 mm of rain. August has 0.4 mm. September has 5.2 mm of rain and October 16.0 mm.
Winter is outside the season for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, and it is cooler and wetter. The daily high is 17.1°C in January and 17.5°C in February, and the sea is 17.3°C in March.
December has 95.4 mm of rain and January 83.2 mm, the two wettest months. Weather2Travel counts 11 days with rain in each of those two months.
The season ends in November. Then the sea averages 22.1°C, the daily high is 23.3°C, and daylight lasts 10 hours 24 minutes. June has 14 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
Pages differ on the dates. The header of the Love Ayia Napa page ends its Tuesday and Sunday sailings on 24 November. Checkyeti shows Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday departures at 09:00, running to 22 November.
The Checkyeti calendar starts on 19 October, but its summary text starts on 23 October. The page disagrees with itself, so ask the operator which date opens or closes your sailing.
Is the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari suitable for children, non-swimmers and older guests?
The operator’s listing says the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari suits children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly. It sets no minimum age. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, but it is accessible to strollers.
Families can book the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari for a child of any age, because no minimum age applies. A second listing of the same Odyssey trip adds one rule for babies: infants must sit on laps. So a baby travels on a parent’s lap rather than in a seat of its own.
The age rules are not worded the same on every page. The operator’s listings set no minimum age for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. A Trip.com listing has an Eligibility heading. It sorts guests into adults aged 13 to 99 and children aged 3 to 12. It names no age below 3, so ask the operator about a toddler.
Love Ayia Napa sells child tickets for ages 2 to 12 and infant tickets for under 2. It says children are welcome on board under the supervision of a parent or guardian. So a child of 2 has a child ticket on that page but no age band on the Trip.com listing.
The open bar serves wine and zivania, and a listing sets 18 as the minimum age for alcohol. The same bar pours soft drinks and water, so children have their own drinks. A family who sailed on the trip wrote that the food and atmosphere were very nice.
A second family of four, with kids, wrote that the swimming spots were great. They said the happy vibe made their day. The host replied that the family loved the swim spots and the BBQ.
Swimming is the part that worries non-swimmers on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. The boat makes three swim stops, and Love Ayia Napa lists life vests among the items on board. No listing makes swimming compulsory, and one traveller called the swim optional. The boat has sunbeds on board for anyone who stays dry.
Parents can check the facilities before they book. Love Ayia Napa lists toilets and a shower on the boat, and it says snorkelling equipment is available. One traveller wrote of swimming in the deep open sea. It was a personal challenge that turned into pure joy. Non-swimmers can weigh that before booking.
The first swim stop sits over the Zenobia wreck, in deep water. One traveller wrote that guests swam only right next to the boat. The Love Ayia Napa page does not say if child sizes of life vests or snorkel gear are carried. Ask the crew.
One travel-review site says outside drinks are not allowed on the boat. The operator’s listing allows them but does not recommend them. Before you sail on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari, ask the crew at the marina entrance which rule applies.
Older guests and anyone who walks slowly will want to know about boarding on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari. The booking pages do not describe the boarding steps or the stairs on the boat. One listing says a staff member in a yellow T-shirt escorts guests to the boat.
The operator’s listing names pregnant women and the elderly as suitable guests. One booking page says the majority of travellers can take part. One traveller described the passengers as a mix of all ages.
Musement’s review scores rate safety 5 out of 5, based on two reviews. That is a small sample. With a health condition or a balance problem, ask the operator before you book the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari.
What else do travellers ask about the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
What happens to the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari in bad weather?
The route can change. Love Ayia Napa says the itinerary can change without notice, because of weather or reasons beyond its control. So the order of the sights on the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari is not fixed. Treat the route as a plan, not a promise.
Musement does not say what happens to your booking if weather stops the sailing. Its refund rule covers only guests who cancel. Love Ayia Napa says it can reschedule the trip and offer another date or time. If none suits, it refunds your payment. Confirm this with Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises before you pay.
What booking details come with the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
Booking is quick. The listing shows instant confirmation and an e-voucher. It also says a mobile voucher is accepted, so a phone screen is enough. The tour runs in English, and the listing adds no booking fee on top of the ticket.
Check two things before the day. The meeting point is Larnaca Napa Sea Cruises at the marina in Larnaca. On the Love Ayia Napa form, you give your hotel or apartment name if you want a pick-up. The form also offers the choice to make your own way to the marina.
The cancellation rule is short. You receive a full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins. The listing names no refund after that point, so settle any change of plan early.
What if your hotel is not on the transfer list for the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari?
Choose the nearest listed pickup point, or contact the operator before the day. The listing says hotel transfers run only from the hotels named on the booking page. Hotel pick-up and drop-off sits on the included list, but only for those hotels.
Leave slack in the morning, because the listing warns that traffic or other factors can delay transfer times. The ticket does not cover parking either, so anyone who drives to the marina sorts that out separately.
What does the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari ticket include, and what is left out?
The listing counts four things as included: food and drinks, hotel pick-up and drop-off, WiFi and snorkelling. The description adds sun loungers and what it calls comprehensive facilities on board. Musement does not spell those facilities out. The Love Ayia Napa page lists toilets, showers and life vests as included.
Two things are listed as left out: additional food and drinks, and parking. Anything you order beyond the included buffet and bar is not part of the ticket.
How does the Larnaca to Protaras boat safari differ from other Larnaca boat trips?
The Larnaca to Protaras boat safari sails on toward Protaras. The listing gives five hours, three swim stops and a route past Cape Greco. The same booking page lists trips around Larnaca itself. One is a Larnaca Bay cruise with a swim stop at the Zenobia shipwreck.
A coastline sailing tour swims at Mackenzie Beach and adds a glass-bottom boat. A yellow submarine swim cruise heads for the Zenobia too, with underwater views, snorkelling and an open bar. A fishing cruise adds fishing, swimming and sunbathing.
Evening trips have their own style. A disco sunset cruise leaves Larnaca Marina with live entertainment. Another sets off from Ayia Napa with 70s and 80s music and onboard DJ sets. Its ticket includes a meal, a drink and a swim at Cape Greco’s Blue Lagoon. The Odyssey pairs its swim stops with a BBQ buffet and an open bar.