The 11 Turtle Cove Snorkeling Tours in Protaras That Earn Their Price

1.Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Cruise

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

Take a three-hour cruise from Protaras Pier along Cyprus’ east coast. You’ll pass Cape Greco, Konnos Bay, Lover’s Bridge, Shark’s Mouth, and Pirate’s Cave, then swim at Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove. An English-speaking guide provides local history, while the boat offers shade, toilets, Wi-Fi, music, and a bar.

“Staff were all really friendly. Enjoyed the swim stops as it was a very hot day. Cocktails were decent price 🍹😎”

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

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

From Protaras Pier, join Brian and the crew aboard a large glass-bottom boat for a three-hour cruise past Famagusta, Cape Greco, sea caves, Lover's Bridge, and Fig Tree Bay. Swim at Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove, use the slides, watch the underwater show, and look for turtles and dolphins.

“Our activity was amazing, saw turtles as promised. The guide - Brian was very funny and nice, he even did a diving show! Would definitely recommend this cruise to everyone ☺️”

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3.Famagusta, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Best value

Cruise from Protaras Pier on a spacious 32-meter glass-bottom boat with Captain George and an English-speaking crew. See Famagusta from the sea, pass Cape Greco and Konnos Beach, then swim and snorkel at turtle waters and the Blue Lagoon. Drinks, snacks, air-conditioning, toilets, and eight freshwater-fish aquariums are onboard.

“It was a really nice day trip! We were fortunate to see some turtles. The boat is big, staff is friendly. Definitely worth it”

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4.Blue Lagoon and Turtles Pirate Cruise

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

Set sail from Protaras Pier on a family-friendly pirate cruise with two swim stops, snorkeling gear, Cape Greco scenery, sea caves, Love Bridge, Saint Nicolas Church and views toward Famagusta. Choose a morning trip with a pirate certificate or a sunset sailing with fresh fruit.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Very thoughtful for each detail, very caring and good vibes !”

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5.Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Cruise

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

Spend about 2 hours 45 minutes cruising from Protaras Pier past Pernera, Fig Tree Bay, Cape Greco, and Konnos Bay. Swim from the boat at turtle country, then jump from the upper or lower deck into the Blue Lagoon. The clean, roomy boat has restrooms, Wi-Fi, snacks, and drinks for sale.

“Loved this boat trip, took my two children who really enjoyed it too. I did a similar one last year with a different company but I found this one more relaxed and not as loud. Good amount of time to swim if you choose to and got to see quite a few turtles, the boat gets quite close up to the caves as well. Really good afternoon :)”

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6.Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 208 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Sail from Protaras for three hours along Cyprus’ coast, stopping at Konnos Beach and the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling. Your English-speaking guide and multilingual crew point out Cape Greco’s cliffs and caves, then music and dancing take over on the sunset return to Aphrodite Cruises.

“Excelent! Unfortunately we didn’t see turtles :(. Everything else was great, especially our captain.”

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7.Glass Bottom Boat Dolphin Cruise to Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Cruise from Protaras Pier along Cyprus’s southeast coast on an English-speaking glass-bottom boat. Expect views of Fig Tree Bay, Green Bay snorkeling, Cape Greco sea caves, a 25-minute Blue Lagoon swim, turtle spotting, a water slide, shaded seating, and snacks for purchase.

“We had a brilliant time on this boat trip. Great atmosphere as soon as we boarded. Staff knowledgeable and freindly. Snacks available to purchase on board. Life jackets provided.”

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8.Blue Lagoon, Sea Caves and Turtle Cove Sunset Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Spend 150 minutes aboard Dolphin Submarine’s glass-bottom boat near Cape Greco. You’ll visit sea caves and Lover’s Bridge, swim in Blue Lagoon, watch the Protaras sunset, and look for fish and turtles through 23 giant portholes. Champagne or juice, Wi-Fi, slides, and air conditioning are included.

“Really kind and funny staff, made the cruise, nothing was to much, and managed to see some turtles”

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9.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 briefing, practice breathing and basic skills at Green Bay, then spend about 40 minutes underwater with an instructor. You may see turtles, fish, and statues. Hotel pickup is available.

“Expérience inoubliable, quel dommage qu’on ait pas vu de tortues mais c’est indépendant de la volonté des moniteurs Ça vaut le détour, cependant j’aurai apprécié avoir plus de photos ou au moins une vidéo de la plongée Je recommande. La traductrice est très aimable”

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10.Guided snorkeling trip to the turtles in Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet a turtle specialist and snorkel at Green Bay Beach near Protaras, with pickup available from Protaras, Pernera, and Agia Napa. This three-hour outing includes time in the water and an introduction to the Xenios marine conservation project. Groups are limited to four people.

“We got to see a green sea turtle up close, although it was being pursued by about 4 tourists. We expected to have more than 45 minutes in the water. Much of our time was spent in the dive center learning about the sea turtle protection program - a noble endeavor—but longer than expected.”

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11.Private Discovery Scuba Diving with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Start with a calm, shallow-water lesson from the Dive Cypria team, then head into Green Bay for a private scuba session no deeper than 6 meters. Patient instructors such as Burcu, Gosia, and Simon are part of the operator’s team. Turtle sightings depend on weather and feeding patterns.

“Great experience and as I am pretty new to the island it was one of the best ways for me to live the real cyprus experience. had a great time and the instructor was very nice, patient and experienced.”

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