Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise from Latchi

This cruise leaves from Latchi harbour near Polis and Latchi and runs west along the wild Akamas coast to the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered bay of clear, shallow water on the edge of the Akamas peninsula. This is the Cyprus Blue Lagoon, inside the Republic of Cyprus, not the differently named site in the occupied north. The boat usually anchors for around an hour so passengers can swim and snorkel.

The route passes coastal landmarks including the Baths of Aphrodite and the rocky inlets and small caves along the peninsula. Many operators provide snorkelling gear and a light onboard spread of fruit and drinks. The water at the lagoon is calm and protected, which makes it comfortable for less confident swimmers and good for families.

Planning the trip

Boats range from large group cruisers to smaller private hires, and trips run from spring through autumn when the sea is settled. Latchi is reachable from Polis by a short taxi ride or walk, and the harbour has parking and tavernas for before or after the cruise.

• The lagoon itself is the swim-stop highlight; see Blue Lagoon (Akamas) for the wider setting.
• Prefer to drive in? The Akamas jeep safari reaches the same coast by land.
• The cruise pairs well with a meal in the fishing harbour at Latchi.
• Turtle nesting beaches like Lara Beach lie further south down the same coast.

Bring a towel, sun cover and water shoes for the rocky entry points, and book a morning departure in peak summer for calmer seas.