Standard Self-drive Amathunta Private Boat Hire in Latchi
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88 Ratings
Polis Crysochous

Experience the excitement and tranquility of piloting your own speed boat with Latchi Watersports Centre. Drop anchor in some of the stunning bays within Akamas National Park, including the renowned Blue Lagoon. Consider bringing along a set of skis or an inflatable towable dinghy to elevate your enjoyment. Where the land ends, the adventure begins!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Hire your own speed boat with just a car driving licence! A full map briefing and boat tuition is given before you set off on this amazing journey. From 1st timers to experienced sailors, Latchi watersports has you covered.

All boats come with a cool box and all necessary safety equipment.

The coastline of the Akamas is one of the most beautiful in Cyprus.

When you rent a boat you will have many different bays to explore and sights to see along the way. Some of the highlights are described below, although there are also many more bays which are not listed here.

St Georges Island

This island is located around 800 meters offshore from St George’s Reef. On the surface the barren volcanic outcrop is home to multiple species of seabirds, while below the surface the island is home to a vast array of marine life including tuna, groupers, trumpet fish and octopus.

Secret Beach

Swim through the cave or around the rocks to this hidden sandy beach, but it’s a secret so don’t tell anyone!

Amphitheatre.

Manolis Bay

Manolis was a fisherman, to be more precise a dynamite fisherman. According to local legend this is where he gave up fishing permanently…

As you enter this bay you will notice that the water has taken on a beautiful blue colour, this is due to the fine white sand on the seabed. As you progress into the bay you will see the caves and jumbled rocks that make this bay so interesting, when snorkeling look out for the large family of trumpet fish that have made this bay their home and observe the way they change colour relative to their environment.

The Blue Lagoon

The most popular bay in the whole of Cyprus, as soon as you arrive you will be dazzled by the beautiful white sandy bottom and crystal clear turquoise water. The stunning chamili islet provides an impressive habitat for many types of marine life and excellent snorkeling. This bay is a definite must!

Fontana Amorosa

There are still four visible cutouts in the rocks for docking boats and its location provides shelter from the prevailing wind, a perfect place to stop for awhile. Look underwater and as you might expect from a harbour you will find some rubbish, but ancient rubbish in the form of amphora. Some are said to be offerings to the gods, whereas others are clearly from shipwrecks. Most of these have now fused into the rocks and have become homes to various types of marine life.

Arnaoutis Beach

Situated at Cyprus’s western most point, this golden sandy beach is an ideal spot for a picnic and its seclusion makes it an ideal place to get away from it all. From here you will see the offshore reef which is 8km from Latchi harbour and a turnaround point for your trip along the coast.

Points of Interest

  • Latchi Watersports Centre
What's Included
  • Life Jackets
  • Cool Box
What's Not Included
  • The listed price does not include the fuel surcharge, this is paid on your return. Before you set off, you will be shown that you have a full tank and this will be replenished on your return. Fuel is charged at market rate.
  • Snacks
Additional Information
  • Must have a valid full car driving license to drive the boat
Location
Latchi Watersports Centre
When you arrive in Latchi, you will come to our head office this is a 3 storey turquoise building situated on the right, with a large car park opposite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Scott
Apr 14, 2024
Fab day in a self pilot hire - Had a fabulous experience with the team here. Booked at relatively short notice via email and the customer service from Kat was great - making good recommendations to make our booking meet our expectations and needs. Arrived and had an induction from Craig and then Pippa - both very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was great, very responsive. I’d opt for a larger engine size in future but there were no issues at all for our needs. We were a group of 4 and had plenty of space on board. The views and space were stunning - the lagoons were great for swimming and it was a great way to see them. We went early in the season so it was relatively quiet, which was nice. Timing wise, we had a four hour booking, which was the least I’d want in hindsight. Anything less would be too rushed to see/swim etc The company were very pragmatic and helpful, fuel costings were fair, and the whole process was dead easy. Would definitely recommend and use again.
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Jolita_s
Nov 4, 2023
Great experience in Cyprus ! - One of the best experiences during your stay in Cyprus! Highly recommended! The staff was very friendly, gave detailed instructions on how to act in any case. 4 hours of sailing is enough, but we would have liked to have spent more time like that, because it was really fun. Fun entertainment at an affordable price: 138 EUR for the boat rental and 26 EUR for the fuel used. It's really worth it!
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Sandraaa6848ey
Oct 25, 2023
Best day trip - Most definitely recommend hiring self drive from these guys ! Was wonderful infact we went 2 days running the best part of our holiday seeing manolis Bay and snorkling breathtaking ❤️ the staff were wonderful kind helpful and this made the already amazing trip even better x
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Fabianl700
Oct 18, 2023
A very professional, organized and above all friendly team. Very good instruction and great value for money 👍🏽 - The whole team was very well organized and very very nice. The price-performance ratio was very good. Would definitely recommend it to everyone 👍🏽
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V4524cssarahm
Oct 13, 2023
Amazing service and lots to see! - We could not have been happier with the service at Latchi Watersports Centre. We received a thorough briefing from their friendly and knowledgable staff member (Harry if I remember his name right!) who talked us through the various areas we could visit. They gave us an ice box and snorkels and our time only started when we were safely out of the harbour (the staff drive you out to sea to get through the tricky part for you). We intended to do 2-hours self drive only but luckily we were able to extend to almost 4 hours by calling on the radio, as the boat was available, and there is plenty to see out there! The staff are so lovely and really go out of their way to help, the boat was in great condition and it was great value for money. They also have patrols out to make sure everyone is safe. Highly recommend.
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Rachel_w
Sep 10, 2023
Excellent boat hire - A great 4 hours sailing along the Latchi coastline. Latchi waters ports were very professional and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. There was a safety boat within easy reach of us who would help if needed to anchor and find the best spots. Would a 100% recommend this experience and we will definitely be doing this again.
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Henry_a
Sep 8, 2023
5 star - Superb - an experience to be remembered. Self driven boats for a very reasonable price and accommodating staff.
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Resort58516754067
Sep 6, 2023
Highly efficient and organised boat hire - We hired a self-drive boat last week - Matti, our instructor, was absolutely brilliant! He was friendly, informative, safety-conscious and gave us loads of detail. Sadly, one of our family had severe sea-sickness so we had to return early. However, upon our return, the staff couldn't have done more for us. John was particularly kind showing great concern and spending lots of time with the patient. It seems a highly efficient and safe organisation, with plenty of staff. Although it didn't work out for us, I would highly recommend Latchi Watersports. Thank you for your help, John and Matti!
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Chris_a
Aug 28, 2023
Do it. Worth every penny. - Excellent time. We’re going back again. Fuel surcharge was a reasonable €27 and the staff could not have been nicer.
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802deanl
Aug 18, 2023
Magical day - 4 hours was enough. Boat in great condition. Took lunch and drinks. Swam in the blue lagoon. Magical day. we took the 50hp and didn't feel that I needed more. But your mileage may vary. Ended up using just under 30 euro for fuel. Blue lagoon was very busy but pleasantly so. Booked via WhatsApp - went smoothly. An hour drive from central Paphos.
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