Review · BAY AND COASTAL YACHT CRUISES
Jeanneau NC33 – Luxury Yacht Charter to Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon, private yacht, clear water. The Jeanneau NC33 gives you a comfortable way to reach Cyprus’s famous Blue Lagoon from Latchi, with swimming, snorkelling, and time along the Akamas coastline. I especially like the boat’s two double cabins, bathroom, indoor saloon, and separate sun and shade areas. I also like that a captain, fuel, fresh water, towels, and seasonal fruit are included. The main consideration is that food, drinks, and watersports cost extra, so the final bill can rise above the advertised $82 per person.
This is a private-group charter, so you get your own boat rather than sharing the day with a large crowd. The duration can be set from one to six hours, which makes it useful for a quick swim or a longer outing. Captain John has received particular praise for his friendly service, and the boat’s equipment has been described as excellent.
Key points at a glance

- The Jeanneau NC33 has two double cabins and a bathroom, useful for families and groups spending several hours on board.
- The stern can switch between sunbathing and seating, giving your group a practical place to gather or escape the strongest sun.
- The bow has another large sunbathing area, so the boat does not feel dependent on one small deck space.
- The Blue Lagoon is the main water stop, with clear water for swimming and snorkelling along the Akamas coast.
- Fuel and a captain are included, along with fresh water, towels, and seasonal fruit.
- Optional extras include lunch, drinks, waterskiing, wakeboarding, a banana ride, jet ski hire, a Seabob, and paddleboarding.
Starting at Latchi Harbour with a private boat
Your trip begins at the Latchi Watersports Centre, in the heart of Latchi Harbour in northwest Cyprus. The office is a large green building that can be reached from either the road or harbour side, and free parking is directly opposite the roadside entrance.
That simple meeting point matters. You do not need to search around a marina for a small desk or wait beside an unnamed pier. If you are driving from Paphos, allow roughly 45 minutes to reach Latchi. The exact departure time depends on availability, so check the schedule before building the rest of your day around the charter.
Once you reach the boat, the private-group setup changes the feel of the outing. You are not following a fixed sightseeing script with strangers. Your group has the Jeanneau NC33 and a captain, with the route focused on the Blue Lagoon and the Akamas coastline.
The boat is designed for a relaxed day rather than a bare-bones transfer. It has an interior saloon, two double cabins, and a bathroom. That gives you somewhere to sit inside, change your position, or take a break from the sun. For families, the bathroom is especially useful. For couples and friends, the cabins provide extra space, though the available information does not specify sleeping arrangements or overnight use.
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Getting comfortable aboard the Jeanneau NC33

The Jeanneau NC33 is the main reason this charter costs more than a basic boat ride. It offers several places to sit and stretch out, which makes a difference during a longer booking.
At the stern, the seating and sunbathing area can be extended. That lets the space work in two ways: sun worshippers can lie back, while anyone wanting shade or conversation can use the seating area. At the bow, there is another large sunbathing section. You can move between these areas as the day changes, rather than competing for one favored spot.
The indoor saloon adds a sensible touch of comfort. Cyprus can be hot, and a boat with an inside area gives you a retreat when the sun becomes too strong. It also helps make the yacht suitable for a mixed group, since not everyone wants to spend several hours outdoors.
Fresh water, towels, and seasonal fruit are included. Those are small details, but they reduce the amount of planning you need to do. You can rinse off after swimming, dry yourself without bringing a stack of beach towels, and have something light to eat between water stops.
The boat has also earned praise for its equipment. That matters most if you want a polished outing rather than simply a ride to the lagoon. Still, you should remember that the included package is not an all-inclusive food and drink service. Bring your expectations in line with what is clearly included, then add extras if you want a more elaborate day.
The Akamas coastline and the trip toward the Blue Lagoon

The route focuses on swimming along the Akamas coastline before or around your time at the Blue Lagoon. The appeal is not a long list of land-based sights. It is the chance to view the coast from the water and stop where conditions and timing allow.
From the boat, the coastline becomes the setting for the day. You can sit at the bow, settle into the stern seating, or use the interior saloon while the captain handles the boat. Since this is a private charter, your group has more freedom to enjoy the ride at its own pace, within the agreed duration and route.
The Akamas area is known here for its clear coastal water and picturesque lagoons. The important practical point is that this is a water-based experience. You are paying for time on the yacht, access to swimming areas, and the comfort of having a captain and fuel included, not for a guided walk or a long series of historic attractions.
If you book only one hour, expect a much shorter outing centered on getting out, enjoying the water, and returning. A longer booking of up to six hours gives you more time to settle into the boat, swim without rushing, and consider optional activities. The supplied information does not promise a fixed number of stops, so ask the operator how the route will be handled for your chosen duration.
Swimming and snorkelling at the Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is the clear centerpiece of the charter. Its water is described as crystal clear, and swimming and snorkelling are the main included activities. This is where the boat becomes more than a comfortable way to see the coast. You can actually get into the water and spend time there.
The yacht gives you a stable base between swims. Towels and fresh water are provided, so you can dry off and rinse away salt water before settling back on deck. Seasonal fruit is also included, which is handy after time in the water.
Snorkelling is best suited to people who want a simple look beneath the surface rather than a formal guided session. The available details do not specify snorkelling equipment, so confirm what is supplied before you go if you do not plan to bring your own gear. The same caution applies to any special swimming needs, as no information is provided about onboard accessibility or safety equipment beyond the captain and general comfort arrangements.
The lagoon is likely to be the busiest part of the experience in terms of attention and activity, but this private charter still gives you your own boat. You are not simply arriving on a crowded beach and searching for a patch of shoreline. You can swim from the yacht and return to your group’s seating areas.
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Optional lunch, drinks, and watersports
Food and beverages are not included in the base price, but you can order them at an additional cost. A lunch was praised as delicious after one outing, so adding a meal may make sense if you are booking several hours and want the day to feel like a full yacht excursion rather than a short swim stop.
Ask about the menu and prices before departure. The available details confirm that a wide range of food and drinks can be ordered, but they do not provide a sample menu or exact costs. The included seasonal fruit gives you a light snack, while a paid lunch is the better choice if your group wants something substantial.
The optional watersports list is unusually broad for a charter of this size:
- Ski boat hire for one hour
- Banana ride
- Sofa ride
- Waterskis
- Wakeboard
- Jet ski hire
- Seabob use for up to its one-hour battery life
- Paddleboarding
These options can change the character of your outing. Paddleboarding suits a quieter break on the water. A banana ride, sofa ride, waterskiing, or wakeboarding adds speed and group activity. A Seabob offers another way to move through the water, but its use is limited by a one-hour battery life.
All of these are extra-cost choices. If you are booking for a family or a large group, agree on a spending limit beforehand. It is easy for a base price to become a much larger total once lunch, drinks, and several activities are added.
Is $82 per person good value?
At $82 per person, the value depends on how many people are sharing the boat and how long you stay out. The price includes the captain and fuel, which removes two costs that can make private boat hire feel less predictable. Fresh water, towels, and seasonal fruit are also included.
You are also paying for the Jeanneau NC33 itself. Two cabins, a bathroom, an interior saloon, bow sunbathing, and flexible stern seating give you more comfort than a small open boat. If your group values personal space and a polished setting, the price is easier to justify.
The calculation becomes less favorable for a very short booking or a small group that does not care about yacht comforts. A one-hour outing gives you less time to enjoy the boat, and optional lunch, drinks, or watersports can add considerably to the total. The listing price should therefore be treated as the starting cost for the core charter.
For a family or group of friends splitting the expense, the private format may offer good value. For a couple looking only for a quick swim, compare the per-person cost with simpler boat options in Latchi. The NC33 makes most sense when you plan to use the seating, cabins, bathroom, and deck space, not just reach the lagoon.
Who will enjoy this charter most?
I would recommend this experience to families who want comfort and a private setting. The bathroom, indoor saloon, towels, and separate deck areas make it easier to accommodate different ages and different ideas of a good day at sea.
Couples can also enjoy it, especially if they book enough time to make use of the yacht rather than rushing to the Blue Lagoon and back. The bow sunbathing area offers a quieter place to sit, while the stern can work well for meals or conversation.
Groups of friends have the widest range of options. You can split the cost, order lunch, and add watersports if everyone agrees on the budget. The banana ride, sofa ride, wakeboard, and jet ski options make the charter more active than a standard sightseeing cruise.
This is less suitable if you want a detailed guided tour of Cyprus, a land-based visit to the Akamas area, or a fixed sightseeing itinerary with many named stops. The main rewards are the boat, the water, the coastline, and the freedom of a private group.
Practical details before you book

The host and greeter speak English, and the activity is offered as a private group. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the booking for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which is useful if your Cyprus plans are still changing.
Check availability for the starting time and select your duration carefully. The charter can run from one to six hours, but the shorter option will naturally leave less time for relaxed swimming and optional activities.
Bring whatever personal swimming items you prefer, and confirm snorkelling equipment with Latchi Charters if you need it. The operator supplies towels and fresh water, but the details do not confirm every piece of equipment used in the water.
If you plan to order lunch or drinks, ask about the available choices and cost before departure. The same advice applies to ski boat hire, jet ski use, the Seabob, paddleboarding, and towable rides.
The experience has received a full five-star rating from two verified bookings. The strongest praise has focused on the friendly service, the boat’s equipment, and the food. One outing specifically praised Captain John and a delicious lunch, while another highlighted the friendly staff and excellent equipment.
Should you book the Jeanneau NC33?
Book this charter if you want a private and comfortable day on the water, with the Blue Lagoon as the main prize. The yacht’s cabins, bathroom, indoor saloon, flexible deck areas, captain, fuel, towels, fresh water, and fruit create a strong package for families and groups.
I would choose a longer booking if your budget allows. That gives you time to enjoy the boat, swim along the Akamas coastline, snorkel at the lagoon, and consider lunch or a watersport without watching the clock.
Skip it if your main goal is simply the cheapest possible way to reach the Blue Lagoon. For everyone else, especially a group sharing the cost, this is a polished way to spend time on one of Cyprus’s most appealing stretches of water.
FAQ
Where does the yacht charter depart from?
It departs from the Latchi Watersports Centre in the heart of Latchi Harbour, in northwest Cyprus.
How far is Latchi from Paphos?
Latchi is roughly 45 minutes from Paphos by car.
Is parking available at the meeting point?
Yes. Free car parking is located directly opposite the roadside entrance to the Latchi Watersports Centre.
What boat is used for the charter?
The experience uses a Jeanneau NC33 luxury yacht.
Is the yacht private?
Yes. The activity is offered for a private group.
How long can the charter last?
The duration can range from one to six hours, depending on availability.
Is a captain included?
Yes. A captain and all fuel costs are included in the price.
What is included for comfort?
Fresh water, towels, and seasonal fruit are included. The yacht also has two double cabins, a bathroom, an indoor saloon, and deck areas for seating and sunbathing.
Are food and drinks included?
No. Food and beverages can be ordered for an additional cost. A lunch option is available.
Are watersports included?
No. Watersports cost extra. Options include a banana ride, sofa ride, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet ski hire, a Seabob, and paddleboarding.
Can I cancel the booking?
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Can I reserve now and pay later?
Yes. The booking option allows you to reserve your place and pay later.
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