paphos:turtle-watching snorkeling sea scooter trip with guide
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Paphos, Cyprus
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Join a guided snorkeling experience in Cyprus and encounter sea turtles in their natural environment. Using underwater scooters, you’ll move easily through clear waters while observing these protected creatures up close. Guided by local marine specialists who know the turtles well, this eco-conscious experience promotes respect for wildlife while offering an unforgettable way to explore the island’s coastal ecosystem.
- Experience Cyprus’s marine life in a natural, eco-friendly way
- Use underwater scooters for effortless movement and exploration
- Gain insight into local marine conservation and habitat protection
- Small group format allows a calm, respectful wildlife encounter
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Fruit & water
- Use of sea scooters for effortless swimming
- Book and get 20% discount at Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
- Expert and knowledgeable local guide
- Transport from the meeting point
- Free turtle photos included
- Insights into turtle conservation and marine life
- Floating noodles available for extra support
- LunchFood is not included, drop off to a restaurant after the trip can be arranged
- towels
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Archaeological Site of the Tombs of the KingsTombs of the Kings Ave 63, Chlorakas 8015, Cyprus
Meet at Archeological site of tomps of kings €10 RideNow Carsharing credit (promo code : BUCKETLIST) — ideal for getting to the meeting point if you are in paphos for almost free!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Shannon_P
Chris & the team were excellent. We were able to see 3 loggerhead turtles. They made sure we had all the correct gear bwfore heading out and was safe at all times. Chris was very knowledgeable. Such a lifetime experience. 5/5. Highly recommended. Thanks all.
Reviews
4.8
based on 186 reviews
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Phil1981, Jul 2026
Fabulous trip. Very well organised from start to finish. Got to see 6 different turtles I think and the sea scooter was a real plus for easier mobility in the water.
Lea_P, Jul 2026
The trip was great! The guides were really friendly and welcoming, and we were lucky enough to see two turtles. The photos were included in the final price, which was a nice bonus. We also received a 20% discount for the water park, which added even more value. If you're planning to visit the water park afterward, we highly recommend this activity. The only downside was that not everyone got to be included in the photos with the turtles, which was a bit disappointing.
Kevin_P, Jul 2026
This was one of the greatest experiences as a family we have had. Its not everyday for us to swim or even see a turtle where we are from, To be given the opportunity to do this we was very blessed, also with the extra bonus of excellent knowledgeable staff who kept us safe and made us welcome really helped nervous minds
The sea was warm clear and calm.
We had some time kill so we walked up to visit the churches of saint George. Again so beautiful plus the views all around.
The cafe by the sea front was very nice with great food served by a lovely lady.
Thank you to all the staff for a very enjoyable day and for making our daughters dream come true with that second chance.
We will see you next year for sure
Lea , kev , kane and kaci x
George_B, Jul 2026
I think they should know you have to be a dam good swimmer, everyone in our party struggle and two had to go back ,I my self had bad cramp and with mo boat to get on put me in a horrible situation which I never want to be in again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt uncomfortable during the experience.
This activity is clearly designed for confident swimmers, as it takes place from the shore and does not include a boat. Part of the experience is swimming with the guides to find the turtles in their natural environment. For extra support, floating noodles are provided to participants, and our trained guides remain close to the group throughout the activity.
Safety is always our priority, and anyone who feels uncomfortable can return to shore with assistance from the guides. We appreciate your comments and will continue making sure guests understand the swimming requirements before joining.
Harry_G, Jul 2026
Excellent experience from start to finish. Pick-up was on time, communication was excellent throughout, and the safety briefing was clear and reassuring. We felt very safe at all times. Stelios and the whole team were friendly, professional, and made the experience enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Tracey_D, Jun 2026
Well organised. All kit issued was checked you were happy with before setting off into water. Then any problems with any kit when entering the water was remedied immediately.
Guides stayed close and felt very safe in the water as we did go quite deep... I was given a sea scooter to use was amazing and enabled me to do the whole thing with no problems and felt safe.
Saw 3 different turtles and we were quite close to them... . Highly recommend to anyone wanting to tick this one off your bucket list!!
Would do again without hesitation. Thanks guides for an awesome experience!!!
Guides took lots of underwater pictures which they send you on wassap.... amazing!
Shane_R, May 2026
Great tour with guides who put in a lot of effort, especially for a first snorkelling experience. I felt safe, well-informed, and fully prepared for what to expect. Pretty much guaranteed to see turtles.
Olga_I, Oct 2025
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!
HennaHulsrj_H, Oct 2025
A very good experience! It was amazing to see the turtles in nature, and have a chance to swim alongside with them. The guides were very nice and helpfull, and made this into the great experience that it was!
Gina_C, Oct 2025
We got to hang out with the beautiful logger head turtles! They did not seem to mind at all. Loved having the water scooters too!
It was a bit chilly in October already, so I do wish they offered wetsuits (they do in May). Also, I do wish they made a point to take photos of the guests with the turtles and the area we saw with the ancient pottery made for a choppy swim, so if asked, I would skip that area, but definitely worth hanging with the turtles!
Martin_W, Sep 2025
No changing areas. Need to be a fairly decent swimmer. Although the team are happy to accommodate. Good fun
John_C, Sep 2025
Lovely people. Very helpful, attentive and knowledgeable. Learnt a lot. Would recommend it to anyone who’s comfortable with snorkelling.
Shannon_P, Sep 2025
Chris & the team were excellent. We were able to see 3 loggerhead turtles. They made sure we had all the correct gear bwfore heading out and was safe at all times. Chris was very knowledgeable. Such a lifetime experience. 5/5. Highly recommended. Thanks all.
Charlee_F, Sep 2025
Incredible experience!!
The snorkeling team are fantastic, you get to visit a few stop offs before the snorkeling experience and the guides are able to provide really interesting insights. Lots of opportunities for photos and unrushed.
The snorkeling itself is fantastic the guides split you into smaller groups so you have space and time with the turtles. They also put the wellbeing of the turtles first and ensure everyone is a safe distance away while still providing an opportunity for photos.
I would recommend this to all travellers and would say if you do book take the pool noodle they offer you will need it to fully enjoy the experience without getting tired.
Denise_H, Sep 2025
This is an awesome experience and good value for money. Nicholas and his team especially Patrick & Julie who were great guides, very experienced and knowledgeable and felt very safe, would definitely recommend as we seen 3 Turtles at least 5 times during our experience. The sea scooters were fab first time using them and definitely worth a go especially when you get a little tired being in the sea for so long. Nicholas was kind enough to share his go pro clips of our experience for free which is very rare as most companies make you pay.
Amy_G, Aug 2025
Was a lovely experience and if possible everyone should experience swimming with turtles. Chris was who we went out with and he was amazing. My son done it and he kept close to him and made sure everyone was okay. My son had the best time! We got to see 4 turtles and was amazing! The equipment that was used was clean. Everyone there is so polite and caring. So 10 out of 10!
Thank you guys
Sara_W, Aug 2025
Definitely not to be missed, just book it!
This was a great morning activity in a nice little bay. Guys looked after us well and very knowledgeable!
Nicola_S, Aug 2025
Was an amazing experience, with knowledgeable guides that catered to everyone’s needs and abilities. Swam along side 3 turtles (we were very lucky) 🐢 and other sea life x
Louis_P, Aug 2025
Very good value for money. Staff were friendly & knowledgeable.
Saw 4 turtles & other sea life.
Much better experience than Scuba Diving, more time in the water and more freedom to explore.
Stephen_J, Jul 2025
A must do in Paphos, the guys are great, they are so friendly and helpful and ensure that you have a great time whilst keeping everyone safe and comfortable at the same time
I had my 8 year old daughter with me and although she was ok they kept making sure she was and offering support when in the sea, it made her feel even more comfortable
The location was stunning and the fact after so warm
Memories made on this trip to last a lifetime and so many people are jealous of my pictures and videos
Helen_H, Jul 2025
I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience. I took my two kids aged 12 and 13 and the guides/staff made it special for everyone in the group. They were clear with instructions and were so knowledgeable and respectful of the turtles. The only reason I didn't give this a 5* review was that the meeting place was conflicting between the viator site and the actual ticket. The link sent us to the wrong place initially! In fairness to viator ..the helpline was responsive and did everything to resolve the matter.
Ian_L, Jul 2025
The team were very friendly but also very professional looked after all their guests very well making sure everyone had a great experience
Debbie_K, Jul 2025
It was an absolutely amazing experience. The instructors are very knowledgeable & thorough and you are well looked after. Just listen well and follow their instructions to make the most of the experience. Would highly recommend.
Olivia_W, Jun 2025
Amazing! Very helpful guides with lots of respect for the sea and turtles. Great for all levels & lots of patience with weaker swimmers. Highly recommend :)
Amy_F, Jun 2025
Great experience would definitely recommend guiding very helpful and kind was my first time snorkeling but made to feel safe
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you my friends for choosing us and also for nice review. Hope to see you soon again.
Keep well.. Best regards.. Sea Adventure&Activities team.
Rosa_P, Jun 2025
The tour guides are absolutely brilliant!! Stelios and his crew make it fun, and enjoyable, giving very clear instructions and making it known that you are never alone if you need help! Will definitely go back and do it again! 5*
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you my friends for choosing us and also for nice review. Hope to see you soon again.
Keep well.. Best regards.. Sea Adventure&Activities team.
RoseannaMaria_I, May 2025
Swimming with a beautiful green turtle with extremely qualified and experienced divers and guides.
We wrongly presumed it was a boat trip out to sea where a turtle would be located, however it was a drive to a lovely bay where you walk (or fall in my case lol!) into the sea and then swim out to a location where the turtles normally frequent. Snorkels and flippers are provided however we also brought our own full face snorkel masks.
We are both thankfully good, strong swimmers. The sea scooter was a god send though when i got tired on the way back.
When they offer you a wet suit, please take them up on it, i was personally ok, however a more slender lady suffered with hypothermia (even though the sea and the air temperature was warm). The guides/instructors were great and the lady was provided with a hot drink and plenty of layers of towels and jackets. She told us all she felt fine but her blue lips told a different story. If she sees this, it was lovely sitting with you and chatting.
All in all it was an amazing and beautiful experience swimming with the turtle.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you my friends for choosing us and also for nice review. Hope to see you soon again.
Keep well.. Best regards.. Sea Adventure&Activities team.
Melanie_D, May 2025
Thanks to our driver Andreas for an informative tour, and good banter on the trip. The team were brilliant, and did their best to make the experience enjoyable and keep everyone safe. Sadly the turtles didn't come out to play, but we did have fun, and will book again a little later in the season next time we're in Cyprus. Early May is a gamble, and we knew this when booking.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you my friends for choosing us and also for nice review. Hope to see you soon again.
Keep well.. Best regards.. Sea Adventure&Activities team.
Kiriakou_G, Apr 2025
Stellios was an amazing host. Very helpful and informative throughout the whole tour. Made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you my friends for choosing us and also for nice review. Hope to see you soon again.
Keep well.. Best regards.. Sea Adventure&Activities team.
Vicki_M, Nov 2024
Great team who looked after us all the way. Perfect day to swim with the turtles in the sea. Easy to find the guide at the pick up point, great safety info, and so friendly. The swim was amazing with these beautiful animals not bothered by us at all as long as we respected their space. Note - always take the pool noodle they offer!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you my friends for choosing us and also for nice review. Hope to see you soon again. Keep well.. Best regards..
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