The 9 Best Turtle Watching Trips in Cyprus

1.Cpt Marko – Blue Lagoon & Turtle Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,955 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Review of Cpt Marko’s Ayia Napa cruise to Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay, with turtle sightings, snorkeling, lunch advice, price, and practical tips.

“Truly an great expirence. I recomend that you take the meal when captain offers, you will be hungry and the meal is as great as if you are in a restaurant. We also saw a turtle and apparently you can also sometimes see dolphins but thats rare.”

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

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

Review of Aphrodite II’s Ayia Napa cruise to Blue Lagoon, sea caves and Turtle Cove, with swim stops, lunch, tips and honest value advice.

“Just amazing! Loved this cruise. Would recommend to family and friends. The crew we so welcoming and funny. Food tasted amazing. Highlight of my trip to Cyprus. Especially as we got to see a turtle”

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3.Turtle Cove & Blue Lagoon Cruise

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

Review of Protaras Turtle Cove and Blue Lagoon Cruise, with two swim stops, sea turtles, Cape Greco scenery, onboard Wi-Fi, and useful tips.

“Great boat trip and good value for money. Guide was clear and facilities were good. Swim spots were good. We didn’t get to see the turtles however this can’t be helped and was probably too early in the year for them.”

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4.snorkeling ,Turtle Watching in Cyprus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $73

Swim with wild turtles near Paphos using sea scooters, small groups, expert guides, free photos, and a conservation-minded approach.

“I'm grateful to the team for this wonderful day! I already had a bad experience with another company, so I can confidently say: these guys are professionals! The guys worked seamlessly together: instructions were given and we were divided into small groups, which was very convenient. Our group guide was Nicholas. Nicholas takes his work with great passion and responsibility, and that's inspiring!”

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5.Medusa Cruises: 4-Hour Turtle Chill-Out Cruise / Lunch – Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $29Best value

Review of Medusa Cruises in Protaras, a four-hour coastal cruise with turtle snorkeling, Blue Lagoon swims, lunch options, and Cape Greco views.

“Excellent day ! Beautiful boat! Crew were really attentive & friendly. Food was good and bar well stocked ! Best strawberry daiquiri I had all holiday ! Swimming locations were good and we had the bonus of managing to swim and capture a few turtles on our under water caRead more”

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

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

Review of Paphos’ Akamas jeep safari, with Avakas Gorge, Turtle Bay, sea caves, Baths of Aphrodite, lunch, and donkey farm.

“I was expecting (hoping) to hike the gorge. Instead, the group was allowed five whole minutes in there. All five stops were rushed. A bit of a disappointing tour, to be honest.”

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7.Scuba Diving Cyprus Experience Protaras and Ayia Napa & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Try beginner scuba in Protaras with Green Bay practice, a 40-minute seabed tour, fish, turtles, statues, and hotel pickup.

“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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8.Guided snorkeling trip to the turtles in Protaras

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

Snorkel with sea turtles in Protaras on a small-group trip with turtle specialists, hotel pickup, and a marine conservation focus.

“This was a great experience and the whole family enjoyed it. The staff are great, spent the time with my kids and my son who isn’t a great swimmer. I would say do it to anyone. We did see a turtle also 😀”

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9.Private Discovery Scuba Diving with Sea Turtles

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

Try beginner-friendly scuba at Green Bay near Protaras, with patient instructors, small groups, and a chance to see Cyprus sea turtles.

“We did the tour and we are still amazed! Views are great but the staff are even better! Thank you everyone, well recommended!!”

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