Turtle Watching in Cyprus: The 12 Best Cruises

1.Cpt Marko – Blue Lagoon & Turtle Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,955 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Join Captain Marko Cruises from Ayia Napa for a half-day coastal trip to the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay. You get two hour-long swim stops, borrowed snorkeling gear, sun mattresses, cliff and cave views, and a chance to spot turtles. Optional lunch is served onboard for an extra charge.

“Very nice trip with nice views and very nice stop for swimming and snorkeling. They served a very nice lunch as well.”

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2.APHRODITE II -LAZY DAY CRUISE-BLUE LAGOON,TURTLE COVE, with LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Cruise Cyprus’s east coast aboard the triple-decker Aphrodite II, stopping at the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay for swimming and possible turtle sightings. You’ll see Ayia Napa’s sea caves, Cape Greco, Lover’s Bridge, Protaras, and Famagusta from the water. English commentary, snorkel gear, lunch, WiFi, and sun mats are included.

“The boat was amazing and so was the staff! We had the best time and the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend!”

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3.Value for money Quad & Buggy Tour to Lara Bay and Adonis Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Chris Andreou and his team lead a small-group quad and buggy trip from Peyia to the Sea Caves, Edro III shipwreck, Lara Beach, and Adonis Baths. Expect a safety briefing, goggles, dusty roads, swimming stops, and a friendly convoy. Drivers must be 18 or older with a full license.

“We had a great experience! Chris and his wife are lovely people. We were able to see and experience a lot in a few hours but did not feel rushed. Would recommend to anyone interested in a fun adventure in Paphos.”

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4.Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Cruise

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

Board Aphrodite I Cruises at Protaras Pier or Pernera for a 2-hour-45-minute coastal trip past Fig Tree Bay, Cape Greco, sea caves, and Agioi Anargyroi Chapel. Swim at turtle-rich Konnos Bay, then jump from the upper or lower deck at the Blue Lagoon. A clean, spacious boat provides toilets, Wi-Fi, shade, and drinks for purchase.

“Well organised great crew on boat well worth the money lots of information when cruising along the coast and we even lucky enough to see a turtle”

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5.4 hour Quad & Buggy Safari Akamas(lara Bay) & Adonis Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Chris Andreou Quad Buggy Adventures for a half-day ride through Akamas near Paphos. You will drive on roads and rough tracks to Adonis Baths, the Sea Caves, St George Island, and Lara Bay. Chris and Nick lead the ride, with helmets, goggles, fuel, insurance, and an optional pickup service. Expect dust, cold waterfall water, and strong coastal views.

“Great experience with plenty time on the Quads. Excellent way to see parts of pathos. Only thing I would change is for a little more time at the Adonnis waterfalls”

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6.snorkeling ,Turtle Watching in Cyprus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet at the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos at 9:00 am for a four-hour turtle-watching trip. Guides such as Nicholas, Chris, Stelios, and Andreas lead small groups into a clear-water bay, supplying snorkel gear, shared sea scooters, fruit, water, and free turtle photos. You may see loggerhead or green turtles, fish, squid, and underwater pottery.

“It was an absolutely ecperience, we spent so much timz in water with the turtle. Really enjoyable. Our guides also provide us many informations about turtles, how they live, their names, thair habits and gow to preserve them”

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7.Lara Bay & Adonis Falls Quad & Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Choose a quad bike or manual mini Jeep and follow a small group from Peyia to Adonis Baths, the Sea Caves, Edro III shipwreck, and Lara Bay. Chris, Jatina, or another guide leads the 3 to 4 hour route. Expect off-road dust, swimming stops, goggles, petrol, and extra cash costs for lunch, falls entry, drinks, and transfers.

“What a fantastic experience this is. Richard our guide was brilliant. The views from the top of the national park are breathtaking. The boat trip to the blue lagoon is great and a swim in the crystal clear waters. Lunch was very good and cooked fresh. I really can't fault this in any way. All I will say is don't wear decent clothes and be prepared to get very dusty, also plenty of suncream if your on a quad. Thank you Richard for a great day”

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8.Medusa Cruises: 4-Hour Turtle Chill-Out Cruise / Lunch – Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $29Best value

Set out from Protaras at 10:15 am for a four-hour coastal cruise to Cape Greco, Green Bay, Konnos Bay, and the Blue Lagoon. Swim in two calm-water spots, watch for turtles, use onboard snorkeling gear, and hear coastal stories from the English-speaking crew, including Captain Jack.

“The whole trip was great ‘ the pick up and boat trip on Medusa was first class the staff on the boat were very good and could not enough for us we were more than happy”

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9.Quad or Buggy Tour from Coral Bay to Lara Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 3 to 30 minutes (approx.)

Trade the paved roads of Paphos for an off-road ride from Peyia to Lara Bay. You’ll visit the EDRO III shipwreck, Agios Georgios, and the Lara turtle area, then stop for swimming and food near Lara Beach. A driver’s license is required. Expect dust, sunshine, and a more active route than a standard sightseeing trip.

“We had a great time on the buggy tour to Lara Bay. The guides were great and the buggy driving was a blast. Be prepared to get super dusty and bring swimming stuff. The lunch was an added extra but well worth it!”

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10.Akamas Gorge & Turtle Bay & Donkey Farm Jeep Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join Dimitris for a lively 7 to 8-hour jeep safari from Paphos. Expect rough coastal tracks, sea caves, Avakas Gorge, Lara Bay, Latchi Harbour, Aphrodite’s Baths, and a donkey farm. Lunch costs extra. The day suits active visitors who enjoy scenery, humor, music, and a little off-road jostling.

“We had a lovely day with Dimitris on our jeep safari! Dimitris is very knowledgeable about the places we visited, he shares his enthousiasm with everybody who joins. Thank you for the great safari!”

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11.Scuba Diving Cyprus Experience Protaras and Ayia Napa & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Start at Yellow Fins Scuba Centre in Protaras with a safety lesson, then practice breathing and basic skills at Green Bay. With your instructor, descend gradually to a maximum of 5 meters for about 40 minutes. Turtles and fish are possible, and underwater statues sit farther down. Hotel pickup is offered.

“Great experience, responsive and understanding diving instructor, I recommend. very beautiful beaches, possibility of seeing fish”

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12.QUAD/BUGGY Adventure Lara Bay 3 hour Thrilling Off road journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Drive a quad or two-seater buggy from Coral Bay into the Akamas Peninsula with Chris Andreou’s team. Expect rough, dusty tracks, sea caves, the Edro III shipwreck, and a swim stop at Lara Bay when weather allows. Fuel, goggles, and safety gear are included, with optional hotel transfer for €10 per person.

“We had a great time the trip was very well organised our guides were friendly and we even were transferred from and back to our Hotel. The scenery was amazing and we highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see a little more of Paphos and surroundings .”

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