Escape Paphos for a private 150HP Marinello speedboat ride into the Akamas Peninsula. Swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon, explore quiet coves, and tailor your day from a 4- to 9-hour private excursion.
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You push off from Paphos as the shore shrinks and the spray cools your face; the Marinello’s canopy folds back and the bow slices toward a string of coves that seem to keep their own weather. The famous Blue Lagoon appears—water so clear that rocks and seagrass look painted beneath you—and the boat becomes both yacht and launchpad: the place where swimming, snorkeling, or towing an inflatable ringo feels immediate and uncontrived.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; swimmers should be comfortable in open water for short swims and snorkeling.
Wildlife
History
Akamas has long been a marginal, lightly populated landscape with mythic associations (named for Akamas from Greek legend) and a maritime culture of small-scale fishing.
Conservation
Akamas is a protected area; visitors should respect turtle nesting sites, avoid anchoring on seagrass beds, and use reef‑safe products to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Luxury Marinello 22 Speedboat with driver to Blue Lagoon & more.. today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a snorkel mask
Snorkel masks are not always provided—bring your own for the clearest view of posidonia beds and fish.
Protect from sun and spray
Use reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a lightweight wind layer—sun and reflective water amplify UV exposure.
Secure electronics
Put phones and cameras in a waterproof dry bag or case; splashes are frequent when moving between coves.
Check swim ability
Open-water swims can include current—only jump in if you’re comfortable in deeper sea and can return to the ladder.
Snorkel mask
For examining seagrass beds and reefs—visibility is excellent on calm days.
summer
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and local marine life from chemical sunscreens.
summer
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps electronics, documents, and clothes dry when getting in and out of the water.
Water shoes
Useful for rocky shores and when stepping onto shingle beaches from the dinghy.
spring