An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise is a boat day on the east coast of Cyprus for guests who want a calm deck, a swim in clear water and the white cliffs of Cape Greco passing by. More day trips from other places are listed among the tours in Greece on the home page.
The page covers what the cruise includes, how long it lasts and when it leaves, what adults only means on board, the start in Ayia Napa, food and drink on the boat, the sea route and the view from the deck, the Blue Lagoon swim stop, Turtle Cove and the sea turtles of Cyprus, the sea caves, Cape Greco, the coast and its beaches, sun and water safety, packing and the season, the town of Ayia Napa and the questions travellers ask.
What does an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise include?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise sails along the south-eastern coast of Cyprus. Guests swim at the Blue Lagoon, swim again in Konnos Bay, and use snorkelling equipment. The deck stays relaxed.
The sailing is the core of the day. One operator names nine places on its route. Sea caves, a rock arch, Lovers’ Bridge, a Witch’s Cave and a cliff diving site make up the list. The Blue Lagoon and the stop in Konnos Bay are on it as well.
Swimming is the second part of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. That operator gives guests two places to get in the water and hands out snorkelling equipment on board. A catamaran listing also names free snorkel equipment and swim and snorkel stops along the route.
Listings describe the deck in two ways. One operator mentions calm music and a sea breeze on its deck. A catamaran listing describes wide net decks and shaded places to lounge, with plenty of room to sunbathe.
Food and drink on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise depend on the operator. One catamaran listing includes a meal on the boat and an open bar. On that boat, the crew brings the food out when the anchor is down in Konnos Bay. Another listing names a buffet lunch and an open bar with local drinks.
In short, an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise joins a coast sailing, swims and snorkel gear. Food and drink are the operator’s own choice, so read each listing.
How long is an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, and when does it leave?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise lasts from 3.5 hours up to 8 hours, depending on the operator. The shortest sailing checked sets off at 9 in the morning and is back at half past 12.
One operator keeps the sailing short. The boat sets off at 9 in the morning and returns at 12:30. That makes 3.5 hours on the water. Boarding starts at 8:40 in the morning. The operator sets last boarding at 8:55. The afternoon stays free afterwards.
Other sellers offer a longer day. A catamaran listing gives the length of its Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise as 4 to 8 hours. A second listing states 5.5 hours for its excursion, and it allows a maximum of 55 guests on board.
The longer catamaran day has a clear order. First the boat skirts Cape Greco and Protaras. Then the captain anchors so guests can cool off ahead of Konnos Bay. In the bay itself the crew serves a meal. One more swim or snorkel closes the day, and then the boat heads back to the harbour.
Each operator sets its own start. One listing says the boat sails once a day out of Ayia Napa. The exact time comes by email after booking. Read that email before the day.
The length shapes the mood of the day. A 3.5-hour Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise fits a morning swim and leaves the afternoon free. The 5.5-hour and longer days add a meal and more time on the deck.
What does adults only mean on a Blue Lagoon cruise?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise carries no children. Four operator listings set the minimum age at 18 and two others say over 16. The boat stays calm for guests who came to relax.
Every Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise states its age rule in plain words on the operator’s page. One operator writes that passengers must be over 18 and that no children are allowed on the cruise. Another sells a sunset sailing for over 16s only, with no children permitted. Read the age line on your own booking page.
The rule shapes the mood of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise more than the route does. One operator promises tranquillity all around you on board. Another calls its adults only sailing a truly relaxing boat trip to indulge in. A third plays soft, relaxing music and lets guests enjoy the gentle sea breeze.
One operator runs two catamaran cruises from the same jetty at Green Bay. Its VIP boat is a childfree zone, sold as a truly relaxing day. Its Aqua boat states no age limit and is called a day of pure fun. A second company also sells family cruises, listed for children from 3 to 12 years old.
The age line covers the whole day of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, not one sailing. One operator writes that its morning trip is exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. Its sunset sailing carries the same adults only label.
The rule also keeps the boat smaller. One operator lists a maximum of 65 passengers on its VIP catamaran. It says the boat carries fewer passengers than its regular cruises. The same company lists a maximum of 80 on its family cruise, so the adults only boat holds fewer guests.
Who is an adults only cruise right for?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise suits guests who want sun, calm swimming and quiet. It does not suit anyone who needs step-free access, because four listings say the catamaran is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Sunbathers fit well on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. One operator lists net decks with mattresses, a shaded seating area and a flybridge with sunbeds. That layout suits guests who want to lie still between swims. One sunset sailing adds a live saxophonist for the romantics on board.
Guests who like to be looked after fit as well. One operator says an expert captain and crew are at the guests’ disposal throughout the cruise. Another says the crew serve a meal at the bay stop.
Swimmers fit too on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. The operators list swim stops at Konnos Bay and the Blue Lagoon, and one provides snorkelling gear at the stops. One listing says the cruise suits all physical fitness levels. A guest does not need to be an athlete. That makes the swim stops easy to enjoy.
Walking matters on a boat. One operator states that its catamaran is not suitable for anyone who has difficulty walking. Another does not recommend the cruise to guests with disabilities, for safety reasons. Check the access line before you book an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise for mixed needs.
Families with children need a different boat, because this kind of sailing takes none. A guest aged 16 or 17 fits only sailings with the over 16 rule. Check the number on each page. The Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise is a quiet day out for friends, couples or a solo traveller.
Where does the cruise start in Ayia Napa?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise starts on the waterfront. Boats leave from the old fishing harbour or from the newer marina. One operator’s own page names both places as departure points for its Blue Lagoon boats.
Ayia Napa is a tourist resort in the east of Cyprus. Cape Greco lies near it, and Famagusta lies to the north. Its harbour is the older starting point. A travel wiki calls it a small fishing harbour, with Grecian Bay to its east. The town’s people were once mainly fishermen and farmers. A mermaid sculpture stands at the harbour.
The marina is the newer place. Wikipedia lists it among the facilities the town added in recent years, together with an underwater museum. Upgraded infrastructure, hotels and restaurants came in the same period, it says. Read which of the two your Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise uses. The harbour and the marina are named as separate departure points.
The same operator says other boats also board at Protaras and Pernera. So the start of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise differs from boat to boat. Your booking confirmation gives the exact spot for your own sailing. The travel wiki also notes that boat trips to the caves near Cape Greco are offered from the town.
Operators ask guests to come early. One operator meets its guests at the boat in the harbour 30 minutes before departure. Another operator opens boarding at twenty minutes to 9 in the morning. It sets last boarding at five minutes to 9. For an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, leave the hotel in good time.
How do you get to the meeting point?
To reach an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, fly to Larnaca airport. Then go on to town by taxi, bus or hire car. A travel wiki puts the taxi ride from the airport at 45 minutes.
According to Wikipedia, the airport has intercity shuttle buses to Ayia Napa, and also to Protaras, Paralimni, Limassol and Nicosia. The airport stands about four kilometres from Larnaca city, in the Larnaca District. Urban buses also serve Larnaca itself. The travel wiki adds that regular intercity bus services connect Ayia Napa with the main cities. Service taxis also run.
The last stretch to an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise is easy by taxi or hire car. The travel wiki adds that a hire car lets you explore the area further.
Taxi riders get one tip from the same travel wiki. Ask the driver to run the meter, or settle the full fare before the ride starts. In summer the wiki advises an air-conditioned vehicle. It also calls parking in the centre a problem, and traffic too.
That warning matters for a drive to an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. One operator points out a paid car park at the harbour. Allow time to park before the boarding window opens. The old monastery in the middle of town is a handy landmark when you ask the way.
A trip can also start with a transfer. One operator of an adults-only catamaran trip begins the day with a hotel pick-up. Protaras lies about 12 kilometres away. Staying outside the centre? Ask whether your Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise offers a pick-up.
What is on board an adults only Blue Lagoon cruise?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise has sun loungers, an open bar and snorkel gear on board. One operator names a ceiling of 55 guests, all aged 18 and over.
Deck space is the main feature of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. One catamaran listing describes spacious net decks for sunbathing and shaded lounge areas for time out of the sun. A different operator lists sunbeds and shaded lounges on its own boat. Both pages put rest and shade at the centre of the day.
Sound sets the mood too. One operator of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise promises soft, relaxing music and a gentle sea breeze. The boat passes Cape Greco and the Blue Lagoon while it plays. That tone suits a day without children on board.
The boat also carries gear for the water. The same operator supplies snorkelling equipment for anyone who wants to snorkel. Another operator says its crew provides snorkelling gear, SUPs and inflatables. A travel blog’s page on one catamaran trip also lists snorkel equipment for guest use.
Group size is part of the comfort. That blog page states a maximum of 55 guests aged 18 and over. It says an experienced crew looks after them. On a boat of that size, the net decks and the bar stay easy to reach.
Not every boat sticks to rest. A day cruise from another operator mentions a plunge from the upper deck for thrill-seekers. The listing for that Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise does not mention a jump. Ask the operator before you count on one.
What food and drink does the cruise offer?
One Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise lists a buffet lunch, with local drinks from an open bar. The drinks are alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and the same page says imported brands fall outside that bar.
Another listing for a similar catamaran trip describes an on-board meal and an open bar. Once the boat arrives at the bay, the crew brings out the meal. Guests then get one more swim and snorkel session before the boat sails back to harbour.
A different operator spreads food across the day. Guests get welcome drinks, including coffee, tea and soft drinks, with a light breakfast. An on-board chef then prepares lunch. The listing names Greek salads, shrimp pasta with feta and fresh local cheeses. Its open bar runs through the cruise and serves beer, white wine, water and soft drinks.
Not every boat includes lunch. One operator of a Blue Lagoon day cruise asks guests to order lunch on board at check-in. Its listing mentions beverages, chilled cocktails and beer. Each operator sets its own menu. Read what your own Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise includes before the day.
Bringing your own is restricted. The travel blog page on the 55-guest catamaran states that outside food and drinks are generally not permitted on board. On that Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, the bar and lunch cover the whole day.
Cyprus has its own table, which gives context for the bar on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. Wikipedia calls halloumi the national cheese of Cyprus, eaten fresh, grilled or fried. It calls Commandaria the oldest wine in continuous production, a dessert wine. Zivania is a grape distillate, similar to Cretan raki.
The island also has a style of sharing food. Wikipedia describes meze as a large selection of dishes in small helpings. The meal ends with fresh fruit or sweets. A meze is one way to eat on land after an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
How does the sea route run along the Ayia Napa coast?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise follows the south-eastern coast of Cyprus. One operator’s map marks Ayia Napa Harbour as the start, with the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay marked further along.
On an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise you sail near Cape Greco.
The cape has Ayia Napa on one side and Protaras on the other, on the southern edge of Famagusta Bay. The same operator says its guests cruise through the waters of Cape Greco and the Blue Lagoon.
The operator’s page for its adults-only sailing names these places along the way:
- Ayia Napa Caves
- the Stone Sea Arch
- Palatia Sea Caves
- the Blue Lagoon
- Lovers’ Bridge
- Pirates’ Caves
- Witch’s Cave
- the Church Cliff Diving Site
- Konnos Bay
The page adds “and more”. It lists sights, not a timetable. The order above is the order of the page, not a promise about the sailing. Before you book an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, ask the operator for the exact sequence.
Another operator sails a catamaran from Green Bay in Protaras and states a clear order. The boat skirts the coastlines of Cape Greco and Protaras. The captain drops anchor for a first swim ahead of Konnos Bay. Guests eat a meal while the boat sits in the bay. One last swim and snorkel follows before the return to harbour.
That is one operator’s plan, not a rule for every sailing. Still, it shows the rhythm of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. The boat sails along the shore, stops to swim, serves a meal, allows one more swim and heads home.
What do you see from the deck on the way?
On an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise you pass limestone cliffs, sea caves and a rock arch. One tour page names that arch the Bridge of Love at Cape Greco. It gives its size as about 6 metres long and 1 metre wide.
A travel wiki describes Cape Greco as a wild, undeveloped peninsula with dramatic cliffs and sea caves. The caves are carved naturally into the limestone, and one group is also called the Palaces. The land behind the cliffs is a protected nature park, according to the same wiki.
The coast on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise looks different from bay to bay. The wiki describes the beaches of Ayia Napa as having clear, blue-green, fairly shallow water. Protaras has clear, sky-blue water. Konnos Bay is a sheltered beach inside the Cape Greco park, with calm water, says one tour page.
The sea out here is the Levantine Sea, which forms the far eastern end of the Mediterranean. The deck of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise is built for looking.
The catamaran operator from Protaras describes net decks and shaded lounge areas. On a cruise like this, guests can lie in the sun or sit in the shade.
Look down as well as ahead on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. The wiki calls the Cape Greco coast a place known around the world for snorkelling and scuba diving. Off Protaras, Green Bay is a dive site with underwater statues. Cyclops Bay, on the border with Ayia Napa, is a technical diving site.
At the harbour you find the Mermaid of Ayia Napa, a statue with two tails. The town once had a population made up mainly of fishermen and farmers. The harbour is where an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise starts.
What is the Blue Lagoon swim stop like for adults?
The swim stop on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise is a calm pause in clear water. It lies on the Cape Greco coast. Guests swim or snorkel, then the boat sails on.
The Blue Lagoon lies within Cape Greco, a headland midway between Ayia Napa and Protaras, says one travel blog. It describes the water as clear and says it suits swimming and snorkelling. Boat tours from both resorts include stops at the sea caves and at the lagoon.
The mood of the stop matches the mood of the sailing. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise carries that unhurried feel into the water.
The light is strong here. The same operator’s gear list says sunglasses are very useful in the Blue Lagoon glare. Its list also names a hat, a towel and sunscreen, which it calls highly recommended. It asks for casual dress.
Operators set their swim stops in different places. One operator’s Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise names Konnos Bay and the Blue Lagoon as dip spots.
Another operator’s catamaran listing has the captain anchor for a dip ahead of Konnos Bay. A meal on board follows. Before the boat heads back to port, the listing allows one more swim and snorkel.
The sea is warm in high summer. Wikipedia gives the average sea temperature around Cyprus as 27 to 28 °C in August, depending on the location. For an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise in that month, the water is at its warmest.
How do swimming and snorkelling work at the stop?
At the stop on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, guests swim from the boat. Snorkelling needs only basic swimming skill, a mask and a snorkel, and one operator supplies the equipment.
Wikipedia says snorkellers need no formal training, just basic swimming ability and comfort with breathing through the tube. The tube keeps the mouth in the air while the swimmer floats prone. The mask keeps a layer of air before the eyes, giving a clear view underwater.
The kit is simple on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. One operator says it provides snorkelling equipment for guests who wish to snorkel, and guests can bring their own instead. Its gear list names a mask and snorkel. Another operator’s six-hour yacht listing says the Blue Lagoon stop is for a swim and a snorkel.
Wikipedia calls snorkelling a leisure activity more than a sport, because it is not competitive. That suits an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise built around a slow day. Wikipedia adds that the snorkeller can watch the underwater world with relatively little effort.
Wikipedia adds a plain safety point. The British Sub-Aqua Club recommends that nobody snorkels alone, but with a buddy or a tour group. A group swim off the boat follows that advice on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
Wikipedia also names boats as the greatest danger to snorkellers. A swimmer can be submerged with only the tube visible above the surface.
Wikipedia reports one last rule that snorkelling websites repeat: observe, but never handle sea life. Even animals that look harmless can be alarmed by an approach. Guests who keep their distance leave the sea as it was.
What is Turtle Cove on an adults only cruise?
Turtle Cove is a swim stop on the south-eastern coast of Cyprus. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise goes there to spot sea turtles. One operator names its adults-only trip after Turtle Cove and the Blue Lagoon. The cove is a core stop.
Boat speed matters near turtles. A European turtle project asks drivers to slow down where turtles are plentiful, because speed boats can injure basking turtles. On an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, a slow boat near the cove fits that advice.
A sighting is never certain. A travel page about a boat tour on the same coast says there is no guarantee of turtles on arrival. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise offers the chance to look, and no promise beyond that.
The crew on that trip asked guests to keep a minimum distance and not to chase or touch the turtles. Snorkelling websites give the same advice: observe, but do not touch. Sea turtles can become alarmed if approached. The relaxed pace of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise suits this hands-off way of watching.
Plastic is a danger to turtles too. A European turtle project says that discarded plastic, and plastic bags in particular, put sea turtles at great risk. Loggerheads also mistake floating plastic for jellyfish, a common food item. Plastic can block their gut. Every swimmer on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise shares the same water.
Which sea turtles live in the water around Cyprus?
Cyprus has two sea turtle species. One is the green turtle (Chelonia mydas); the other is the loggerhead (Caretta caretta). Both swim in the open sea and come ashore only to lay eggs. A turtle seen from an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise is in the water.
The loggerhead is named for its large head. Adults weigh about 135 kilograms, and the shell runs close to 90 centimetres in length. Its strong jaws crush bottom-living prey such as whelks and conchs. During crossings of open sea it takes jellyfish. Loggerheads nest on Turkish beaches and on Cypriot ones too.
The green turtle is named for the green tint of the fat under its shell. Adults grow up to 1.5 metres long. A grown green turtle feeds mostly on seagrass and algae in shallow water. Its neck cannot be pulled into the shell. Conservationists rank the Mediterranean group of green turtles as critically endangered.
The Cyprus fisheries department names Lara-Toxeftra and Polis-Gialia as the two main turtle habitats. Fisheries law protects both. Adult females come ashore at night in summer, on quiet, unlit beaches, to lay eggs.
A Cyprus news report adds that only one in 1,000 hatchlings reaches adulthood. Any adult turtle that surfaces beside an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise has already passed that test.
Sea turtles breathe air. Green and loggerhead turtles dive for about four to five minutes during routine activity. Each breath at the surface lasts one to three seconds. That is a short glimpse for anyone on deck.
A European turtle project asks boat drivers to slow down where turtles are plentiful. Speed boats can injure turtles resting near the surface. For a turtle at the surface, a slow boat is a safer boat. That holds for any vessel, including an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
What are the sea caves along the route?
The sea caves are openings in the limestone cliffs east of Ayia Napa. Waves cut them over a very long time. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise passes them on the water. From a boat, the cave mouths look larger than they do from the cliff path.
Wikipedia says waves shape a sea cave, and erosion does the work. Rock wears away fastest along any weak line in the cliff. Seawater enters the crack and slowly makes it wider and deeper. Centuries of waves carved the caves along an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise route.
One operator lists the landmarks on its coast route to the lagoon. The list holds the Palatia Sea Caves, the Ayia Napa Caves and the Stone Sea Arch. Lovers’ Bridge, Pirates’ Caves and Witch’s Cave appear on it too. On an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise of this kind, all of them lie before the swim stop.
The coast on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise holds the Palace and Smugglers caves. A travel page calls them deep passages cut into the rock. Only boats reach their entrances. Wikipedia lists the Sea Caves, sometimes named Palaces, within Cape Greco National Forest Park.
A swim at the cave mouths depends on the sea. One travel page says calm water and low tide let swimmers enter the larger caves. Another page says to swim at a boat stop, not directly beneath the cliffs. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise shows the openings up close from the boat.
Wikipedia notes that waves hit a narrow headland from two sides, so caves there can cut clean through it. One travel page names the main arch here as Love Bridge, a natural stone arch over the sea. Looking up from deck level gives the clearest view of it.
What makes Cape Greco a landmark from the water?
Cape Greco is a headland on Cyprus’s south-eastern shore, where Famagusta Bay ends. The resorts of Protaras and Ayia Napa flank it. No other point of the government-controlled areas lies further east. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise sails along its coast.
One travel page calls the cape a rocky limestone peninsula in the far south-east corner of the island. Steep cliffs drop straight into the water there. The cape lies about 8 kilometres east of Ayia Napa, a drive of roughly 15 minutes.
A catamaran operator adds that the cape and the shore of Protaras stay in view throughout its sailing. The cape is a sight to enjoy from the deck on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
In antiquity the cape carried the name Cape Pedalion. A local legend also puts the Ayia Napa sea monster here.
The land above the water that an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise passes is protected. Cyprus’s Forestry Department looks after the park there. Wikipedia also names it an Important Bird Area, since raptors and other birds use it as a migration route.
Visitors go to Cape Greco for its natural surroundings, says Wikipedia. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise shows that same coast from the sea. The cliffs, the caves and the open water sit in one long view. The cape also holds an environmental centre that teaches about the park.
What is the Ayia Napa coast like from the sea?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise shows bays, rock and sand. The resort stands near Cape Greco, south of Famagusta, where the southern shore of Cyprus ends in the east.
Protaras lies on one side of Cape Greco and Ayia Napa on the other. The cape closes Famagusta Bay in the south. No land controlled by the government of Cyprus lies further east. Operators list the cape as part of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
One operator says its sailing follows the southeastern coast of Cyprus, past bays and beaches. Another operator says its trip shows the shores around Cape Greco and Protaras. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise lets an adult guest watch that shore from calm water.
A travel wiki calls the sand white and the water clear, blue-green and shallow. It adds that each beach runs a water sports centre. Swimmers need to check where the swim zones end and the powerboat lanes begin.
No other resort in Cyprus is bigger than the town behind this shore, which counts over 175 hotels and apartments. Long ago the people of Ayia Napa worked mainly as fishermen and farmers. On an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, you look at the sea they fished.
Which beaches can you spot from the boat?
Operator pages for an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise name Konnos Bay as a swim stop. Other beaches, such as Nissi Beach, lie along the same coast. Operator pages do not list them as stops.
Fourteen of the 27 beaches in the resort hold the Blue Flag, a count no other Cypriot resort reaches. The Foundation for Environmental Education runs that scheme. A beach passes only with thirty or more criteria met across four groups. Safety and environmental management are among them.
Awards are issued every year, and the European list is announced on 5 June. So 14 is the recorded count for the coast of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
Nissi Beach is a popular beach in the resort. It is 500 metres long and fills a cove of its own. The beach is named after the islet of Nissi. The islet lies near the shore, has no residents and carries only low local plants. You can walk to it through shallow water, and it shields the sand.
Nissi offers water-skiing and windsurfing, and the public can use two beach volleyball courts. The travel wiki puts the beach about four kilometres from the central square. That helps you plan a beach afternoon on land after an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
Konnos Beach is sheltered from wind, at the spot where Ayia Napa meets Paralimni. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise stops there to swim. Pernera Beach has a different attraction below the surface. A gallery of 93 underwater sculptures sits there, 8 to 10 metres down, open to snorkellers and divers.
Cyprus keeps its beaches open to the public at no charge. Any beach is open to you once the cruise is over.
How does a quiet day on deck work?
A quiet day on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise has a slow pace, soft music and shade. The swim stops let you float while the boat holds still.
Music sets the mood on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. One operator keeps the sound calm with quiet music and a sea breeze. The rest of the atmosphere is the wind, the water and the coast moving slowly by.
One travel platform describes a relaxing Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise on a catamaran. It lists spacious net decks and shaded lounging areas. The net decks give room to sunbathe, and the lounges give you a place out of the sun. Another operator’s boat can be laid out differently.
The same listing shows the rhythm of the day. The captain drops anchor so you can cool off, then you sunbathe again. One final swim or snorkel comes before the boat heads back to harbour.
The weather supports a calm day. Wikipedia’s climate page says summer brings almost cloudless skies to the island. It also says winds are generally light to moderate. Those conditions suit a quiet Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
How do you stay safe in the sun and the water?
Cover your skin, drink water, and stay with a buddy or the group in the sea. These rules come from published snorkelling advice and fit any Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
The sun is strong. From April to September, Wikipedia’s climate page puts the average bright sunshine at over 12 hours every day. A travel blog about the Blue Lagoon adds that the sun reflects strongly off the water.
Wikipedia’s snorkelling article warns that backs, ankles and the backs of the thighs can burn badly, even slightly under water. The burn can go unnoticed until it is too late. A rash guard with sun protection, a T-shirt or waterproof sunblock lowers that risk. The article adds that certain waterproof sunscreens damage the environment.
One operator on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise lists sun screen as highly recommended. It also lists a hat, and sunglasses for the glare in the lagoon.
Drink before you swim. The snorkelling article says good hydration before entering the water also prevents cramps. A yacht club’s travel blog says sea air and sun dry you out fast, so it advises plenty of water. Plan the same for an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
Swim in company. The British Sub-Aqua Club recommends against snorkelling alone, and suggests a buddy or a tour group. The article calls fast leisure boats and jet skis the greatest danger to snorkelers. Only the tube shows above the surface.
Listen to the crew. One operator says safety is its number one priority and that it watches weather and sea conditions continuously. Another operator gives guests a safety briefing after boarding, before departure. The snorkelling article names an inflatable vest as a buoyancy aid, so ask the crew whether one is on board.
Look but do not touch. The article says seals and sea turtles can seem calm yet become alarmed if approached. Snorkelling sites advise guests to observe without touching. Keep that rule on any Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
What do you bring on an adults only cruise?
For an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a towel. One operator lists those four things, plus a camera and a snorkel set, and asks guests to dress casually.
The same operator calls sunscreen highly recommended and says a hat is always a good idea. It adds that sunglasses are very useful in the glare at the Blue Lagoon. A towel is on its list too, and so is a camera for the coast.
Another listing, for a relaxing adults-only catamaran trip, asks guests for bathing gear and sunblock. That trip makes swimming stops along the way. The crew leaves one more swim and snorkel session until the boat heads back to harbour. Keep your swimwear within reach before an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise begins.
Snorkel gear differs from boat to boat. One operator provides snorkelling equipment and also welcomes your own. An article from an Ayia Napa yacht club says the crew provides gear. It adds that you can bring your own mask. Read what your Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise lists before you pack.
A day on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise also calls for three more items. The same article lists high-factor sun cream, a waterproof pouch for your phone and extra water. The article explains that the sun and the sea air bring on dehydration quickly.
What is the right time of year for a cruise in Cyprus?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise suits the warm season. Warm weather holds on the Cyprus coast for around eight months, April through November. The open sea stays above 22 degrees Celsius from June to November, and it climbs to 27 degrees in August.
The national tourism site describes summer as hot, with skies free of cloud. It names the warmest months as the ones that suit swimming and all beach and water activities. From April to September, bright sunshine averages more than 12 hours a day. That is long daylight for an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
For April and late spring the tourism site reports warm days and slightly chilly nights. In July and August the coastal daytime high averages around 37 degrees Celsius. In June and September the daytime high is around 30 to 32 degrees. Wikipedia says the winds are mild to moderate and gales are rare.
The sea temperature changes with the calendar, which matters on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. It averages 17 degrees Celsius in February and 27 to 28 degrees in August. The tourism site says swimming, sunbathing and watersports stay good through September and October. It adds warm days and cool evenings in October.
The yacht club article adds a view on crowds at the lagoon. It calls June and September good months, with fewer tourists than July and August. In those peak months the Blue Lagoon is busiest between 10 and 3 o’clock. The calmest times are before 10 in the morning and after 5 in the afternoon.
In the cooler months the picture changes. The tourism site puts the average sea at 16 or 17 degrees Celsius from January to March. A wide window from spring to autumn lets an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise fit your plans.
What is the town of Ayia Napa known for?
No resort in Cyprus is bigger than Ayia Napa, which sits where the southern coast reaches its eastern tip. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise starts from this coast, so the town is where the day begins.
Its beds add up to 27,000, spread over more than 175 hotels and apartments. It lies near Cape Greco and south of Famagusta. Around it lies Kokkinochoria, a region whose name means Red Villages because of the deep red earth.
Fishing and farming came first, because people here once lived by the sea and the fields. A statue called the Fisherman of Ayia Napa stands for fishermen everywhere. The first tourists were mostly Scandinavian, drawn by the sandy beaches. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise belongs to this old story of life beside the sea.
The city announced in the 2010s that it wanted to discourage rowdy groups among its young visitors. It also added facilities such as a new marina and an underwater museum. That calmer direction suits an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, a boat day for adult guests.
Two municipal marine museums tell the sea story behind an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. One displays marine fossils, specimens and dioramas. The other shows the marine heritage of Cyprus, with a replica of a merchant ship from about 300 BCE.
The underwater museum lies off Pernera Beach, at a depth of 8 to 10 metres, within reach of snorkellers. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise offers its own swim stop at the Blue Lagoon.
What is the old centre of Ayia Napa?
The old centre of Ayia Napa is its Venetian-era monastery, in the middle of the town beside the main square. Before or after an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, it is the main historic site in town.
The town takes its name from this monastery. In Greek, ayia means holy. The older word napa stands for a dell with trees. Forest once covered the whole area. A hunter, says the legend, chased prey into a cave holding an icon of the Virgin Mary. The monastery grew around that cave.
The monastery’s own site dates the present buildings to about fifteen hundred. It says a Venetian foundress had the church, the cells, a flour mill and an olive press built. Another source says the oldest parts are Middle Byzantine wall sections.
A vaulted fountain-house with sculpted figures stands in the courtyard. A second fountain, shaped like a wild boar’s head, stands on the northern side. Tradition says the foundress planted sycamore-fig and mulberry trees near the reservoir.
An aqueduct supplied the monastery and the region with water for centuries. Walk through the courtyard before an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise. You meet the water story of the town first.
Around the mid-seventeenth century it had become a monastery for men instead of a convent for women. Later the Ayia Napa Conference Centre opened here to serve the churches of Cyprus and the Middle East. This long history sits in the same town as every Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
The monastery stands next to the square that is now the clubbing centre of the town. Local tradition says the area, apart from the monastery, was empty until near the end of the eighteenth century.
The Ayia Napa International Festival is held each year in Seferis Square at the monastery. Its programme includes theatre, concerts, folk dancing and halloumi cheese making.
The Farmer of Ayia Napa, a statue, stands in a square on Yiannaki Pappoulis Street. The city made that square to improve the centre. A guest on an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise sees the old centre and the open sea.
How does a boat day fit with the rest of a holiday in Ayia Napa?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise fills one morning of a stay. One operator lists a 9 o’clock departure and a return at half past 12, which leaves the afternoon free.
Walking works well here, since the town is compact. Bicycle lanes run through the town, and mopeds and taxis are widely available. Drivers find parking and traffic hard in the centre, and the drink-driving laws are strict. Walking, cycling or a short taxi ride covers the town around an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
A free afternoon after an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise suits the sea museums. The Thalassa Museum of the Sea shows the marine heritage of Cyprus. It holds a full-size replica of a merchant ship from around 300 BCE. Marine fossils, specimens and dioramas fill the Tornaritis-Pierides museum.
On the eastern edge of town sits the Ayia Napa Sculpture Park. Artists from across the world who join the annual Sculpture Symposium add to its collection. The Makronissos Tombs sit on the coast and hold rock-cut burial chambers, a sanctuary and a quarry.
The Museum of Underwater Sculptures lies off Pernera Beach. It holds 93 works by one British sculptor, set 8 to 10 metres down. Snorkellers and scuba divers can both reach them. That makes a second swim after an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
The town also has an amusement park called Parko Paliatso and a water park called WaterWorld. Buses in Cyprus stop running in the early evening on the vast majority of routes. An evening after an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise therefore needs a taxi or a short walk.
How is Ayia Napa linked to the rest of Cyprus?
The airport for an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise holiday is Larnaca, about a 45-minute taxi ride away. Cyprus’ southern shore runs east to this resort, its far end.
Cyprus’ main international airport stands to the south-west of Larnaca town, four kilometres out. The island has a second commercial airport at Paphos. Intercity bus services link the resort with the larger cities.
Motorways follow the coast from Paphos to the town where an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise begins. Two more motorways run inland to Nicosia, one from Limassol and one from Larnaca. Cars in Cyprus keep left, a remnant of British rule.
Only Sicily and Sardinia are larger than Cyprus among Mediterranean islands. The length of Cyprus is 240 kilometres, and its widest point measures 100. The Republic of Cyprus has six districts: Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos.
The start of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise lies in the Famagusta District. The Republic of Cyprus controls only about 244 square kilometres of the district area of 1,985.3. Ayia Napa lies in that part.
Paralimni lies about 6 kilometres north of the resort and 110 kilometres east of Nicosia. It is the temporary seat of the district administration. Tourist-sector workers at both resorts commute mainly from Paralimni.
Protaras lies about 12 kilometres from Ayia Napa. Deryneia, a village the same 12 kilometres away, looks across to the ghost town of Varosha. A lookout on the roof of the Deryneia cultural centre shows it clearly.
Inland, the scene changes. Away from the sea of an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise, the Troodos mountains stand inland. They rise as high as 1,952 metres. Snow is possible only there, and rain falls mainly in winter.
What else do travellers ask about an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise?
Can children join an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise?
No. An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise is for grown-ups, and one listing states a minimum age of 18.
One operator puts “Adults Only” in the title of its Turtle Cove and Blue Lagoon sailing. Its page gives no separate children’s policy. Families look at a different boat. Another operator calls a separate Blue Lagoon and Turtle Cove cruise from Ayia Napa harbour family-friendly. It provides life jackets for children.
Does the boat suit guests with limited mobility?
The operators are careful here, so ask before you book an Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
One travel platform lists its adults-only catamaran trip as not suitable for wheelchairs. A second listing advises against booking for a guest with a disability and cites safety. It adds that every level of fitness is welcome on board.
A third listing, for a family cruise, rules out guests who have reduced mobility.
What is the booking and cancellation rule?
The rule belongs to each operator, and one Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise listing sets a 24-hour limit.
That listing says the trip does not follow the platform’s general cancellation policy. To get a full refund, the guest must tell the operator 24 hours ahead of the start. A family cruise listing states the same 24 hours in advance.
The operator with “Adults Only” in its title links a separate refund and cancellation policy. The trip page does not repeat it. Another listing says mobile or paper tickets are accepted.
What happens to the cruise when the weather turns bad?
An Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise depends on the sea, and the operator decides on the day.
One listing says the cruise is subject to favourable weather. When poor weather stops a sailing, the guest can pick another day or take a refund. A second operator states that it monitors weather, current and sea conditions on a continuous basis. A family cruise listing says bad sea weather can change or cancel its itinerary.
Can you take photos on deck?
Yes. One operator lists a camera among the things to bring on its Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.
That list also names sun cream, a hat, a towel and sunglasses. The operator adds that sunglasses are useful in the glare of the Blue Lagoon. Another operator’s list for a family cruise names a camera too.
The light is strong on this coast. On the Cyprus coast the sun shines for around 3,200 hours in a year, says Wikipedia. In July the daily total reaches 12 to 13 hours. Expect glare when you take the Ayia Napa adults only Blue Lagoon cruise.