Family Cruise in Protaras: Experience Traditional Cypriot BBQ on Ex President's Yacht
4.9
40 Ratings
Pernera
Experience a traditional Cypriot BBQ on the ex-president's yacht, St Georgios, during a family cruise in Protaras. Swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy a warm welcome on this authentic excursion.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Blue Lagoon - We will sail into the blue lagoon seeing the sea caves of the Cape Greco national park area including Shark Mouth cave and lovers bridge, Protaras.
we will stop here for a refreshing dip in the Blue Lagoon Crystal clear waters
- Ghost Town Famagusta - We will sail to the viewing point at the border to the occupied zone. We are not able to Cross into the occupied waters, we view from a distance.
- Agioi Anargyroi Chapel - The Church Of Agioi Anargyroi is the most Easterly point of Cyprus and a distinct land mark, with the cave underneath it being the original place of worship. We will go right into the rocks where you can touch them from the front of the boat
- Fig Tree Bay - We will sail past this beautiful beach for a great view of the coastline
- Cape Greco National Forest Park - You will view this area from the boat and See the natural caves that were once used by Pirates to smuggle their contraband onto the island.
- Konnos Bay - A view from the Sea of the Beautiful Konnou Bay, the start of the National park, rewound for its sandy beach and crystal clear waters
- Green Bay - we will stop in this area for a swim and hopefully the turtles will join us!
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Use of life jackets as flotation aids
- On-board restrooms
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Gratuities and tips are not included
- you can choose to upgrade your package at check out to include, unlimited wine, soft drinks and juice.
Additional Information
Recently revamped, the St Georgios originally served as a private boat for former Cyprus President Glafcos Cleridis. The vessel offers a captivating voyage complete with all the essentials for an idyllic day out. Complimentary WiFi is accessible throughout the trip.
The boat boasts ample deck room for sunbathing or seeking shelter in the shade. Delectable freshly grilled chicken is available from the onboard BBQ, along with complimentary wine and soft drinks. Cruise-goers can enjoy a music selection featuring international and Greek tunes, making for a delightful Cypriot experience for the whole family.
Embark on this family-friendly sail towards Famagusta, providing a glimpse of the deserted city of Varosha. The journey continues along the coast, past the Fig Tree Bay, ultimately reaching the Cape Greco National Park and the stunning Blue Lagoon.
Several opportunities are offered for swimming breaks to savour the transparent waters. If we’re fortunate, we might spot some turtles or dolphins!
- There are steps to access the boat from the pier and also steps down to the washroom
- Alcoholic Beverages are only available to travelers age 18 and above.
- We kindly ask that you do not bring drinks on board.
Location
Protaras Pier
Παραλιακός πεζόδρομος Πρωταρά - Περνέρα
The boat is located at the end of Protaras Pier
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(40 Ratings)
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Lauragk3989kn
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing experience - Booked this cruise for a family members 60th birthday and we all had an amazing time. There was 14 of us all together and we upgraded to the unlimited drinks option which was great! The bbq on board was fantastic, we went to amazing spots, amazing views and even saw lots of turtles. Was such a fun experience would highly recommend. The staff are also so lovely and friendly! Great value for money
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Ben30000
Apr 22, 2024
Absolutely magnificent - The very second Lee picked us up from our hotel our experience was absolutely fantastic. The guys on board were outstanding. Detailed explanation of everywhere we went.
Lunch was exceptional and the unlimited wine was even better!!
Lee was absolutely outstanding and made us feel so welcome and we had many detailed conversations.
If you want an exceptional all inclusive experience I seriously recommend these guys because it was amazing!! Yamas!!
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Karenp582
Apr 19, 2024
Friendly professional team and good time! - We had an excellent trip with the team here. We’re a middle aged couple one of whom is less sprightly than I once was but the team’s friendliness and genuine care meant I was able to enjoy the whole cruise including swimming. They looked after me like an older member of the family.
The boat has good rear access for getting in and out of water with the steps going down well under so getting out is more like a pool. I’ve had problems on smaller boats.
The food and drink were good with second helpings if so inclined. The wine was drinkable but not great and didn’t encourage more than one glass (we had the unlimited drinks package) but we made good use of water and soft drinks.
The boat is very clean and the team of guys who run it warm, friendly and cheerful.
The weather curtailed our last swim sadly but that’s not the operations fault and we’d go again with these guys any time!
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Gewrgiae2021
Apr 17, 2024
A fun family day out. - The trip was great.. We saw a lot of nice sights.. The crew was amazing and very helpful.. Our kids had a lot of fun.. I highly recommend it.
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Bethd141
Apr 16, 2024
Highly recommend this relaxing and friendly boat and crew! - We were lucky enough to take a morning cruise with ST Georgio’s last week and absolutely loved every minute!! The boat has plenty of great seating areas to choose from in both sun and shade. There were two great swimming stops where you could jump or climb off the boat and we were lucky to swim with a turtle! The route was beautiful and the commentary really interesting!
One highlight on this boat has to be the amazing team, Lee, Pani and the captain were all so lovely and loads of fun and made sure that everyone had a brilliant time!! The chef was also fantastic providing a delicious lunch and there was plenty of drinks selection at the bar.
I would highly recommend this trip for both families, couples and groups!! It felt a lot more personal and relaxing than some of the larger boat cruises we went past. My sons, 7 and 8 have not stopped talking about it! Thanks again!!
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Andy
Apr 7, 2024
A must book. - All of the crew were very welcoming,fantastic and friendly. Not only is this your chance to go swimming in the medditeranean with the turtles but to learn some facts about Cyprus and see some other land marks. The rotisserie chicken was great too. A must book.
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Wrizzla
Mar 30, 2024
Best time with good drinks and food + funny and handsome guides 🍀 - 10/10!! It was incredibly fun to see the bays explore and laugh with the guides and have a good time. We had the €45 all inclusive package and it was absolutely worth it! ☀️
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V409cwjustynas
Nov 4, 2023
Fantastic trip - I can highly recommend the boat trip. Nice crew, food, boat not overloaded. Swimming with turtles.....Great! Thank you!
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Wavedweller
Oct 30, 2023
A turtally excellent cruise! - Having seen the many cruise boats passing the beach we were staying at, we decided to look for a quieter option and were delighted to be recommended the Cyprus Cruise Company and the charming St Georgios.
Lee fielded our many questions promptly via their Messenger chat, collected us on time from our accommodation and even offered to stop off so we could do a little shopping on our return.
The St Georgios is utterly charming and plans to show off the history of the vessel during the winter upkeep is an excellent idea.
Sea state slightly hampered our experience, but it didn't stop the highly skilled and friendly Captain from finding a couple of delightful swim spots allowing us to snorkel with turtles and the many fish.
The whole crew were great, providing delicious refreshments and some amazing history of the area.
Our group of 8 ranged from ages 14 - 79 and every one of us had a great time with plenty of space onboard.
Thanks to all the crew for the happy memories of Cyprus.
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Sallas86
Oct 18, 2023
Excellent! - Excellent experience! Booking online was easy, staff very helpful and friendly. Swimming with turtles was something very special! Thank you!
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