Where to Sail: the 4 Best Protaras Boat Trips

1.Protaras: Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,626 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Protaras Pier on a 3-hour coastal cruise with an English-speaking guide and multilingual crew. You’ll pass Famagusta, Cape Greco, Konnos Bay, and several caves before swimming at Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove. The boat has shaded seating, a sun deck, toilets, Wi-Fi, music, and a bar.

“Loads of information during the trip about the history of the island as we were passing places. Plenty of time to swim in the stops. Life jackets were available. Overall was a pleasant trip”

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2.From Protaras: Cruise to Blue Lagoon, Turtle Cove & Sea Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,195 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Cruise from Protaras Pier on a large glass-bottom boat with guide Brian and a cheerful crew. See Famagusta, Cape Greco caves, Lover’s Bridge, and Fig Tree Bay, then swim at Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove. You get two swim stops, boat slides, a diving show, a 23-porthole underwater deck, and a chance to spot turtles or dolphins.

“Very friendly staff and I saw lots of fish and 1 turtle. totally worth the trip!!!”

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3.Protaras: Blue Lagoon and Turtles Pirate Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 347 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Best value

Board the pirate ship at Protaras Pier for a three-hour coastal cruise in the morning or at sunset. You’ll visit Cape Greco, Ayioi Anargiroi Cave, Love Bridge, Saint Nicolas Church, and the Blue Lagoon, with two swim stops and a chance to snorkel near turtles. Snorkel gear, a drink, and pirate entertainment are included.

“Amazing! Being able to swim with turtles in the wild was incredible and all the staff were wonderful and friendly 10/10”

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4.From Protaras: Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Set out from Protaras or Pernera on a 2-hour-45-minute Aphrodite I Cruises boat trip along Cyprus’s east coast. You’ll pass Fig Tree Bay, Cape Greco, sea caves, and the Agioi Anargyroi chapel, then stop for 30 minutes at Konnos Bay and 30 minutes at the Blue Lagoon. Life jackets, toilets, Wi-Fi, and commentary are included.

“The trip was excellent and the captain turned the boat all the way around at the caves so everyone on the boat could see and take photos.”

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