Review · BLUE LAGOON TRIPS
Private Charter to Blue lagoon -Amore Mio
Blue Lagoon looks best from the water. This private charter gives your group a comfortable way to reach it from the Paphos area, with a modern 11-meter yacht, room for up to 12 people, and a captain handling the route. I like the private format, since you are not sharing the boat with a large crowd, and I like the four-hour length, which gives you more than a quick photo stop.
The main caution is simple: confirm the meeting arrangements before you go. The stated start point is Latsi in Polis Chrysochous, while pickup can be arranged from a hotel in the Paphos area, and one booking had its start location moved. Also, one passenger found the boat smaller than expected, even though the operator describes Amore Mio as an 11-meter yacht.
In This Review
- Key points to know before booking
- From Paphos to Latsi, getting the start right
- Boarding Amore Mio, an 11-meter private boat
- The four-hour run to Blue Lagoon
- What makes Blue Lagoon the main reward
- Is $594.78 good value?
- Who will enjoy this charter most?
- Language, confirmation, and practical planning
- The strongest reason to book
- Should you book Amore Mio?
- FAQ
- Where does the charter start?
- Where does the charter end?
- Is hotel pickup available?
- How long is the charter?
- How many people can join?
- What type of boat is Amore Mio?
- How fast can the boat travel?
- What language is the experience offered in?
- What is the price?
- Can I cancel for a full refund?
Key points to know before booking

- An 11-meter private yacht carries up to 12 people, including the captain.
- Two 150-horsepower V6 engines can take Amore Mio close to 30 knots.
- A four-hour charter is designed for a half-day trip to Blue Lagoon.
- Hotel pickup is offered from your chosen hotel in the Paphos area, but confirm the exact arrangement.
- The price is per group, not per person, making it more appealing for families and friend groups.
- Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours ahead, with weather protection if poor conditions cancel the trip.
From Paphos to Latsi, getting the start right

The practical detail that matters most is the meeting point. The charter begins in Latsi, in the Polis Chrysochous area, and ends back there. Hotel pickup is offered from the Paphos area, which can make the outing easier if you do not want to arrange your own transport.
Still, do not treat pickup as an automatic door-to-door service until you have the details confirmed. Ask where you will be collected, what time you should be ready, and whether the boat departure time changes when hotel pickup is added. One passenger had the starting point moved, so a quick confirmation can prevent a long, confused morning.
The location also shapes the day. Latsi is the launch point for the boat, while Paphos is the wider base for pickup. If you are staying in Paphos, allow room in your schedule for the transfer to Latsi. The charter itself lasts about four hours, but your full outing will take longer if pickup is included.
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Boarding Amore Mio, an 11-meter private boat

Amore Mio is described as a modern, spacious yacht with seating for up to 12 people, including the captain. That gives you a useful capacity of up to 11 paying passengers, though the boat will feel different with a small couple than with a full group.
This is not a tiny open speedboat. At 11 meters, Amore Mio has a proper yacht profile and twin 150-horsepower V6 engines. The engines can push the boat close to 30 knots, so the ride can cover water quickly when conditions allow.
That power is useful on a charter aimed at Blue Lagoon. You spend less of the four-hour window simply getting from the harbor to the main destination. It also gives the captain flexibility, although speed is always dependent on sea conditions and the captain’s judgment.
One point deserves a clear warning. The boat may feel smaller than the word yacht suggests, especially when all 12 places are filled. A passenger expected something larger and described the boat as smaller than anticipated. The operator responded that Amore Mio is an 11-meter private boat, so the fairest way to picture it is as a medium-sized yacht, not a large cruise vessel.
For two people, a couple, or a small family, the space should feel more generous. For a full group of 12, comfort will depend on how much room each person expects and how much time you want to spend moving around.
The four-hour run to Blue Lagoon
The core experience is the boat ride to Blue Lagoon and back to Latsi. The advertised duration is about four hours, so you are buying a half-day charter rather than a full-day cruise.
The biggest benefit is control. You are booking the boat for your own group, which makes the outing more personal than a standard shared excursion. You can enjoy the ride with your companions, ask the captain about the route, and avoid being tied to the preferences of a large mixed group.
The supplied details do not provide a fixed list of additional coves, beaches, meal stops, or snorkeling equipment. That matters because you should not book this expecting a detailed sightseeing circuit with several guaranteed stops. The named focus is Blue Lagoon, and the value comes from reaching that destination by private yacht.
The journey itself is part of the appeal. The twin engines and near-30-knot top speed mean Amore Mio is built for a brisk ride, not a slow sightseeing boat. If you enjoy the feel of a fast yacht, this is a plus. If you prefer a quiet, gentle cruise, ask about the planned pace before departure.
Since the weather requirement is explicit, the sea may affect how much time you spend underway and how comfortable the ride feels. A calm day should make the trip more enjoyable, while rough conditions can change the character of any boat excursion. The captain remains responsible for operating safely and deciding what conditions permit.
What makes Blue Lagoon the main reward

The appeal of a Blue Lagoon charter is the chance to reach a well-known coastal swimming area by boat rather than treating it as a quick land excursion. From the water, the arrival itself becomes part of the experience.
The available information does not promise a specific swimming stop, snorkeling session, or time in the water. You should ask the provider what is planned for your departure and how much time is normally spent at Blue Lagoon. That question is especially useful if swimming is your main reason for booking.
A private charter can work well here because the group format allows a more relaxed rhythm. You are not paying for a seat on a crowded boat with strangers, and the charter is suited to both larger groups and intimate getaways for two. The tradeoff is that the price is fixed for the boat, so a couple pays for much more capacity than it needs.
The destination is also only as good as the sea conditions on the day. If poor weather cancels the experience, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. That policy reduces the risk of booking a boat trip well ahead of time.
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Is $594.78 good value?

The listed price is $594.78 per group of up to 12. For a full group, that works out to about $49.57 per person. At six people, it is about $99.13 each. For two people, it is roughly $297.39 each.
That calculation tells you who gets the best value. A family, wedding party, or group of friends can make the price quite reasonable when the cost is divided across several people. A couple may still love the privacy, but it is a premium way to reach Blue Lagoon.
The price buys a private boat rather than individual seats. That distinction matters. You are paying for space, privacy, a captain, and the freedom of a charter format. You are not simply buying transport from one harbor to another.
I would compare the cost with the size of your group before booking. If you can fill most of the available places, Amore Mio becomes a stronger value. If your group is small, the decision rests more on how much you value privacy and the yacht setting.
Who will enjoy this charter most?

I would recommend Amore Mio to:
- Families who want a private outing rather than a shared boat
- Groups of friends who can split the group price
- Couples who want an intimate half-day on the water
- Visitors staying in Paphos who appreciate offered hotel pickup
- People who like a faster yacht ride and a flexible private format
I would be more cautious if you want a large luxury vessel, a detailed series of named stops, or a fully described program of water activities. Those features are not specified here.
The capacity also deserves thought. Up to 12 people can join, but the captain is included in that number. A full group should expect a lively boat rather than unlimited personal space. For a smaller group, the 11-meter yacht should feel easier to use.
Language, confirmation, and practical planning

The experience is offered in English, which is useful if you want to discuss the route or pickup plans with the operator. The provider is Demetris Chara Boat. No individual captain name is supplied, so you should not expect to choose a particular skipper.
Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Even so, I would keep the confirmation available on the day and recheck the pickup point, especially if you are staying in the Paphos area. The activity is near public transportation, and most people can participate, according to the supplied practical information.
The charter requires good weather. If conditions are poor and the operator cancels, you are offered another date or a full refund. If you cancel yourself, you need to do so at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted, and late cancellations are not refunded.
Those rules are fair for a weather-dependent boat trip, but the deadline is firm. Do not wait until the morning of the charter if your plans change.
The strongest reason to book

The best part of Amore Mio is the combination of privacy and speed. You get a boat reserved for your own group, a captain, and twin engines that can move the yacht toward Blue Lagoon at a lively pace.
The high overall rating of 4.9 from seven ratings supports the idea that the experience is generally well received. One French-speaking passenger described the boat experience as excellent, praised the very good captain, and said the group discovered very good places. That points to the two features I would value most: the captain’s service and the chance to see the coast from the water.
The less positive experience is useful too. A passenger enjoyed the trip but thought the boat was smaller than expected and was unhappy that the starting point changed. That is not a reason to reject the charter, but it is a reason to set accurate expectations and confirm the start location.
Should you book Amore Mio?
Book it if you are traveling with enough people to share the $594.78 group cost and want a private half-day boat trip to Blue Lagoon. The 11-meter yacht, twin 150-horsepower engines, English service, and optional Paphos-area pickup make it a practical choice for a group outing.
For two people, book it only if privacy and the yacht experience matter more to you than the per-person price. Before paying, confirm the hotel pickup, exact launch point, expected time at Blue Lagoon, and whether any extra stops or swimming time are included.
I would not choose it if you expect a large luxury yacht or a fully itemized sightseeing itinerary. But with realistic expectations, Amore Mio offers a focused private charter, a capable boat, and a good way to make Blue Lagoon the main event.
FAQ
Where does the charter start?
The stated start point is Latsi, in Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus.
Where does the charter end?
The experience ends back at the meeting point in Latsi.
Is hotel pickup available?
Yes. Pickup can be arranged from a hotel of your choice in the Paphos area.
How long is the charter?
The standard charter lasts approximately four hours.
How many people can join?
The boat can carry up to 12 people, including the captain.
What type of boat is Amore Mio?
Amore Mio is an 11-meter modern yacht with two 150-horsepower V6 engines.
How fast can the boat travel?
The yacht can reach almost 30 knots at top speed.
What language is the experience offered in?
The experience is offered in English.
What is the price?
The price is $594.78 per group of up to 12 people.
Can I cancel for a full refund?
Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. If poor weather causes the operator to cancel, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.
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