The 14 Best Turtle Cove Snorkelling Trips in Cyprus

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.Lazy Day Cruise, Turtle Cove, Blue Lagoon & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,904 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Cruise the coast from Ayia Napa Harbour aboard Aphrodite II with Andreas, Ema, John, and the team. See sea caves, Cape Greco, Lovers Bridge, beaches, and Famagusta, then enjoy two 50-minute swim stops, onboard lunch, snorkeling gear, music, and a cash bar.

“Amazing day out with family. Delicious food, beautiful places to see, everything clean and very organised. The staff is very friendly and professional, they make the day. We even saw the captain's friendly, a lovely turtle 🐢 swimming with us for a bit. Strongly recommended, the price it's honestly nothing for what it is offering”

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

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

Spend nearly five hours aboard the Aphrodite II, cruising from Ayia Napa past Cape Greco, sea caves, Lover’s Bridge and Protaras. Swim at the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay, look for turtles, enjoy roast lunch and hear coastal commentary from the crew, including John and Andreas.

“Absolutely fantastic time had from start to finish. The boat is so clean, staff are so friendly, welcoming and work hard to make sure everyone has a great trip. The lunch was also lovely and plenty of it, very good value. Will definitely do it again, thank you all so much”

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4.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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5.Famagusta, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove Boat Trip

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

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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6.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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7.Avakas Gorge & Turtle Bay Jeep Tour with Donkey Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Join Dimitris for a seven-hour, small-group jeep trip from Paphos. Expect sea caves, an easy but rocky Avakas Gorge walk, Lara Bay, Akamas scenery, a donkey farm, Aphrodite’s Baths, village coffee, and a seaside lunch stop at Latchi. Food costs extra, and the ride can be bumpy.

“Amazing day! If you want not just to look around Pahos most amazing places but to have a day full of laughs, music and fun, so this tour is for you. Dmitrij was the most amazing guide you can ask for. Tour is worth every cent.”

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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Waterworld Turtle Cove Cruise with Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 3h 30m · from $26Best value

Spend 3.5 hours aboard the refurbished St Georgios, cruising from Protaras to Varosha and Cape Greco. Hear the story of Cyprus, swim at three coastal stops, and look for turtles at Turtle Bay. English, Greek, and Arabic are spoken, with other languages available through the cruise app.

“Turtle sightings aren’t guaranteed—but when they appear, it’s pure magic. We keep a respectful distance to protect them. 🐢✨”

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

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

Join Dimitris for a full-day Jeep safari from Paphos to the Sea Caves, Avakas Gorge, Lara Bay, Latchi Harbour, the Baths of Aphrodite, and Dipotamos Donkey Farm. Expect gravel roads, lively music, local stories, a scenic seafood lunch stop, and a moderate walk at the gorge.

“Listened to pitbull while trip…church and caves nice. He’s selected aphrodites baths over the adonis as no entry cost. Similarly, not a donkey farm but a field with donkeys in! The gorge was best bit. Too many people in the jeep and uncomfortable due to the speaker in the back.”

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14.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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