BLUE LAGOON CYPRUS: BOAT TRIPS & ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Cyprus, one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, also boasts some of the cleanest and clearest seawater. On our recent trip to Cyprus, we took a boat tour to the Blue Lagoon – a cove renowned for it’s beauty.
This blog post will detail whether we think the Blue Lagoon Cyprus is worth visiting, as well as how to get there and the best boat tours.
Is visiting the Blue Lagoon Cyprus worth it?
The Blue Lagoon in Cyprus is a beautiful cove just off the Akamas Peninsula. It is called the Blue Lagoon (quite obviously) because it has extremely azure blue waters. As it is so remote, most people visit by boat tour. But is visiting the Blue Lagoon worth it?
We area always a wee bit skeptical about these beautiful swimming spots. Having swam in some incredible places – from Bali, to lakes in Norway, cenotes in Mexico and stunning rivers in the Albanian Mountains – we didn’t know if we would be impressed or not by the Blue Lagoon Cyprus.
Suffice to say, we really enjoyed our boat tour to the Blue Lagoon Cyprus. The water is an absolute delight – an incredible colour and filled with fish swimming beneath your feet. The Blue Lagoon Cyprus is an idyllic place to swim, canoe, snorkel, or just bob around on a noodle.
If you want somewhere completely undiscovered by tourism – then in all honest the Blue Lagoon Cyprus is not it. When we visited, there were probably four or five boats moored up in the same area. Personally, we enjoyed the fun of the cruise and the swim, despite other boats being there.
For a fun day out – the Blue Lagoon Cyprus is ideal. But if you’re going to be put off by other boats, or tourists, then we don’t recommend visiting.
Where is the Blue Lagoon Cyprus?
The Blue Lagoon Cyprus is located on the coast off the west side of the Akamas Peninsula. The closet town is Latchi (Latsi). You can find it here on GoogleMaps.
Can you get to the blue lagoon by car?
There are three ways to get to the Blue Lagoon in Cyprus.
1/ Hiking – there’s a hiking trail leading you to the beach nearby. We haven’t tried this as I’m petrified of snakes and I understand they are sighted regularly on the path. So we can’t make a recommendation, but we think All Trails has a trail map.
2/ Drive in a 4×4 – you can reach the Blue Lagoon by car, but a 4×4 is required. The drive is around 1 hour 30 minutes from Paphos, but is not recommended unless you know where you are going and have a proper 4×4. Anyone looking to do this, may be interested in booking a landrover day trip – this tour takes in the Blue Lagoon as well as various other beauty spots along the coast.
3/ By boat trip – the final way to reach the Blue Lagoon Cyprus is to take a boat tour. Normally this will include transport by bus from Paphos to the dock in Latchi – from there it is a 30 minute or so cruise around the coast to reach the Blue Lagoon.
Are Blue Lagoon Cyprus boat trips worth it?
Honestly, we weren’t sure if a Blue Lagoon Boat Tour would our thing or not. We were a little concerned that it would be a “party boat” with limited sightseeing. But, our experience was very different.
The boat tour to the Blue Lagoon that we chose was a very laid back and leisurely experience. For around 50 Euros, we had a full day out inclusive of food, drinks and transport. What more could you ask for?
The Blue Lagoon is undoubtedly one of the prettiest places that we have had the pleasure of swimming in, and we would recommend it.
Some of the best Blue Lagoon Cyprus boat trips
Blue Lagoon Boat Trip with BBQ & Open Bar
✅Transport to/from Paphos
✅4 hours on the boat
✅Lunch and drinks included
Our Blue Lagoon boat tour
We picked this tour from Paphos to the Blue Lagoon and we would really recommend it.
Our experience didn’t start that well to be honest, we had trouble confirming the pick up point and the bus collecting us was a little late.
As soon as we arrived our minds were put at ease. The boat was gorgeous and not overcrowded – there were loungers and various decks to enjoy. The staff were incredible too – a lot of fun and really made the trip special.
We were staying in Paphos and hadn’t hired a car so we opted for a boat tour that included transport to and from Paphos – you’ll want to consider this when choosing a tour.
Secondly, when deciding on a tour, you’ll notice that some include food and drinks, whilst others do not. We wanted to let our hair down a bit, so opted for a tour with an open bar and lunch inclusive. And, whilst the lunch wasn’t fancy food, it was fine for the price.
Plus, we definitely got good value from the bar – they offered soft drinks, cocktails, spirits, beer and wine for four hours.
We would really recommend this Boat Tour.
Alternative Blue Lagoon Boat Tours
Here are three more blue lagoon boat trips to consider.
1/ 8 hour trip – we opted for a shorter boat tour, but there are full day trips available. This 8 hour blue lagoon tour is very reasonably priced (30 Euros per person), which includes fruit, water and wine – but not a full open bar.
We did a another tour with this company (constructour) to the Troodos Mountains and whilst we haven’t tested their Blue Lagoon tour, we would recommend them as a company.
2/ Adults Only Boat Tour – This includes 5 hours of open bar, plus two different swimming spots. This tour actually doesn’t go to the Blue Lagoon, it sticks to the coast around Paphos -so you also skip the bus journey!
3/ Budget boat tour – this is one of the cheapest options for a full day boat tour, inclusive of transfers to/ from Paphos but not including food and drink. One for anyone looking to visit the Blue Lagoon on a budget.
Written by Emma
Wine Lover. Yogi. Hiker. Writer.
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