Blue Lagoon Cruise with Giant Water Slide and Hotel Transfer Paphos

From Paphos to Latchi Harbour

The day begins with pickup from your hotel in Kato Paphos or the Coral Bay area in a modern air-conditioned coach. The drive north to Latchi takes around an hour and a half, crossing the countryside of the Paphos district with views of farmland, villages and the hills of the Akamas. Your exact pickup time is sent about 10 hours before the trip, and the coach can wait only five minutes, so please be ready on time.

Latchi is a small fishing harbour near Polis, where excursion boats share the quay with colourful fishing boats. Many visitors ask whether a Blue Lagoon trip from Paphos is worth the drive; with the transfer included, you simply sit back and arrive ready to board, without worrying about parking or directions.

The Baths of Aphrodite Coast and St George Island

Leaving Latchi, the boat heads west along the coast below the Baths of Aphrodite, a shaded grotto pool where legend says the goddess of love bathed. From the sea you see the green hillside and the clear water around the site, while the audio commentary explains the myths and the history of the area. Further on, the small rocky islet of St George Island rises from the sea.

The Akamas Peninsula is a protected natural area with no large resorts, so the coastline looks much as it did centuries ago: pine-covered slopes, pale cliffs and quiet coves. The upper deck is the best place for photos on the way out, when the morning light falls on the shore.

Plaji Bay and the Manolis Sea Caves

The cruise continues past Plaji Bay and the impressive Manolis sea caves, where the waves have hollowed deep chambers into the limestone cliffs. The water inside the caves glows turquoise when the sun is high, and the cliffs above are dotted with wild shrubs and nesting seabirds. The boat slows here so everyone can enjoy the view.

These sea caves and coves are best seen from the water, which is why a boat trip is the classic way to explore the Akamas coast. The commentary on board points out each landmark as you pass. On calm days you may see fish in the clear water right beside the boat, and the cliffs make a dramatic backdrop for photos before the anchor drops at the lagoon.

The Blue Lagoon on the Akamas Peninsula

The highlight is the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered cove near the tip of the Akamas Peninsula where shallow water over white sand and rocks shines an intense turquoise. It is one of the most famous swimming spots in Cyprus, protected from most winds and wonderfully clear. The boat anchors here for a full hour.

Jump in for a swim, float in a life jacket or race down the giant inflatable water slide straight from the boat into the sea. Changing facilities are on board, and after the swim the crew serves fresh watermelon and orange squash on the cruise back to Latchi. The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is from May to October, when the sea is warm and calm. The coach then drives you back to your hotel in Paphos.