An Ayia Napa sunset cruise leaves Ayia Napa Harbour, Ayia Napa Marina or Green Bay as the sun drops toward the sea. Find more trip ideas on Greece Tours.
The sections below sort the evening boats by style, meeting point, start time, sunset time, menu, age rule and weather rule. Pick the boat that matches your evening plan.
What is an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
An Ayia Napa sunset cruise is a boat trip that leaves in the afternoon or early evening. It returns after dusk. GetYourGuide lists these sails from 3 hours up to 6 hours, and the catamaran and VIP sails include hotel pickup.
Boats board at Ayia Napa Harbour, Ayia Napa Marina or Green Bay in Protaras. Love Ayia Napa puts the cruise season between late spring and the end of September.
This guide sorts each Ayia Napa sunset cruise by style, meeting point, start time, menu, age rule and weather rule. It leaves the daytime routes to our Ayia Napa boat trip page.
Use the sections below to pick your Ayia Napa sunset cruise. Then match its start time to the sunset in your month.
How do the five main Ayia Napa sunset cruise styles differ?
The five styles are an adults-only catamaran, a swim-stop cruise, a VIP yacht, a music cruise and a private yacht. They differ in length, drinks, age rule and crowd. The list below gives the length that GetYourGuide shows for each.
- Adults-only all-inclusive catamaran: 5 to 6 hours.
- Harmony cruise with a swim stop: 3 hours.
- VIP cruise with a Blue Lagoon swim: 4 hours.
- Live DJ cruise with decades of hits: 3 hours.
- Private sunset tour on the Azimut 62 yacht: 4 hours.
Protaras adds a traditional wooden boat, a luxury yacht with a slide and an adults-only 70s, 80s and 90s sail. Those boats appear later in this guide.
Match the style to your evening. Each Ayia Napa sunset cruise style fits a mood. The Harmony cruise fits a swim. The DJ boat fits dancing. The private yacht fits a group of your own.
Where does an Ayia Napa sunset cruise board?
The Harmony cruise and the Ocean Queen board at Ayia Napa Harbour. The VIP cruise starts at Ayia Napa Marina. The adults-only catamaran sails from Green Bay in Protaras. Confirm the meeting point on your booking page before the day.
Musement asks Harmony guests to arrive 30 minutes before departure. Ocean Queen asks for check-in 15 minutes before the start and advises an arrival 30 minutes ahead.
GetYourGuide places the private Sea Ray SLX 400 charter at Ayia Napa Marina. Wikipedia describes the Mermaid of Ayia Napa, a two-tailed sculpture at the harbour. Look for it while you wait to board.
Ocean Queen offers no pickup. It says the harbour lies within walking distance of hotels and apartments in town. Staying nearby makes the harbour boats the simplest Ayia Napa sunset cruise to join.
At what time does an Ayia Napa sunset cruise leave?
Each Ayia Napa sunset cruise departs on its own clock. The Santa Napa disco cruise leaves at 17:00 and returns about 20:00. Turtle Cruise Cyprus sails its sunset trip on Tuesday and Friday from 15:00 to 18:30.
ChatCyprus lists a Blue Star sunset cruise at 17:00 from the start of the season in late spring.
Musement asks Santa Napa guests to be on board by 16:30. It calls the times on its Harmony page approximate. That listing offers a late-morning or a sunset sailing, so choose the sunset option for an Ayia Napa sunset cruise.
Book the departure that keeps you on open water as the sun goes down. The next section shows how late the sun sets in each month.
Which month gives the latest Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
June and July give the latest sunsets for an Ayia Napa sunset cruise. Sunrise-Sunset.org lists the latest sunset of the year at 8:02 pm on 29 June. It lists the earliest at 4:32 pm on 5 December. The list below gives the sunset on the 1st and the 15th of each cruise month.
- Late spring, the fifth month: 7:29 pm on the 1st and 7:40 pm on the 15th.
- June: 7:52 pm on the 1st and 7:59 pm on the 15th.
- July: 8:01 pm on the 1st and 7:58 pm on the 15th.
- August: 7:46 pm on the 1st and 7:32 pm on the 15th.
- September: 7:10 pm on the 1st and 6:51 pm on the 15th.
Sunrise-Sunset.org lists these times to the second, and the list above drops the seconds. The same page shows Protaras with almost the same sunset times as Ayia Napa.
Day length follows the same curve. The page lists 14 hours 30 minutes of daylight on 21 June and 9 hours 48 minutes on 21 December.
It marks last light on 15 June at 8:29 pm, the end of civil twilight. It lists 6:28 pm on 1 October and says clocks go back one hour at the end of that month. Pick the month for your Ayia Napa sunset cruise from this list.
What does the adults-only all-inclusive catamaran sail include?
The catamaran sail is an adults-only Ayia Napa sunset cruise. GetYourGuide lists 5 to 6 hours and an age rule of 18 and over. The ticket covers an open bar, a buffet dinner and a live saxophonist. Pickup and free cancellation are available.
Musement says the boat sails from Green Bay toward Famagusta and Konnos Bay. The captain drops anchor for a swim before Konnos Bay. The crew serves the meal once the boat reaches the bay.
A last swim and snorkel follow the meal before the boat returns to port. Net decks and shaded lounge areas give guests room to relax. Musement notes that the trip is not suitable for wheelchairs.
The chill-out catamaran listing on easyJet Experiences runs 4 to 5 hours from Green Bay. It adds a fly bridge with sunbeds and showers, and its pickups cover Protaras and Ayia Napa only.
GetYourGuide asks for a booking at least 4 hours ahead. It rates the sail 4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Choose this catamaran for an all-inclusive evening at sea.
What does the Harmony swim-stop cruise offer at sunset?
The Harmony cruise is an Ayia Napa sunset cruise of 3 hours from Ayia Napa Harbour. It offers a morning or a sunset sailing. It passes the sea caves, Cape Greco and Konnos Bay. Musement lists one swim stop in the green water around Konnos Bay.
GetYourGuide names the Love Bridge, the Sea Caves and Cape Greco as the sights on this sail. It asks for a booking at least 1 hour ahead. It rates the cruise 4.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
Musement says soft drinks, beer and wine sell on board, and guests can bring their own refreshments. Food and drinks are not part of the ticket.
Two rules stand out. The cruise is not suitable for guests who cannot swim. Children must stay with an adult over 18 at all times. Musement refunds a cancellation made at least 24 hours ahead.
Choose the Harmony cruise when you want one swim and a 3-hour sail.
What happens on the VIP sunset cruise with a Blue Lagoon swim?
The VIP cruise is a 4-hour Ayia Napa sunset cruise that starts at Ayia Napa Marina. Guests swim in Konnos Bay and stop at the Blue Lagoon with full snorkelling gear supplied. The evening ends with a buffet dinner and an open bar.
Musement describes a luxury yacht that follows the coast of Protaras and Ayia Napa while the golden sun sets. It lists hotel transfers from the Ayia Napa and Protaras areas.
Guests give a phone number at checkout, and the local provider calls to confirm the pickup place and time. Musement recommends comfortable shoes and clothes, a swimsuit and sunscreen.
GetYourGuide rates this Ayia Napa sunset cruise 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews. It asks for a booking at least 10 hours ahead. Musement returns the full fare for a cancellation made up to 24 hours before.
easyJet Experiences lists another VIP sunset cruise from Ayia Napa and Protaras as adults only. Check the age rule on the exact listing you book.
What does a music cruise add to an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
A music cruise adds a DJ, dancing and a set menu to the sunset. The GetYourGuide cruise with a live DJ and decades of hits lasts 3 hours. It includes dinner, a complimentary drink and swims at the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay.
Musement lists the Santa Napa 70s and 80s disco cruise. It is an Ayia Napa sunset cruise for ages 16 and over. The ticket includes a meal, one drink and a swim near Cape Greco’s Blue Lagoon. The crew can switch boats depending on numbers.
Protaras adds an adults-only 70s, 80s and 90s sunset cruise with dancing and a swim. GetYourGuide lists it at 3.5 to 5 hours with pickup. It rates the sail 4.8 out of 5 from 329 reviews.
HelloTickets lists a 3.5-hour luxury yacht sunset sail where a DJ plays party, disco and house tunes.
How does a boat party differ from an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
A boat party is an adults-only cruise built around a DJ, games and an open bar. ChatCyprus lists the Blue Star boat party on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. It sets the age at 18 and over and adds a 30-minute open bar.
The Castle Club Boat Party lasts 5 hours on GetYourGuide, with DJs, MCs, an open bar and snorkelling. ChatCyprus puts it on selected Fridays, with a meeting at Castle Club at 13:30 and buses at 14:15.
GetYourGuide describes the Fantasy Boat Party as an adults-only 4-hour cruise with entertainment, music and dancing. It rates that party 3.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews and the Castle Club party 3.9 from 32.
ChatCyprus lists the Blue Star family cruise on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Pick a boat party for music and games. Pick an Ayia Napa sunset cruise for the evening light and a swim.
How does the Ocean Queen sunset tour run?
The Ocean Queen sunset tour runs 3.5 to 4 hours from Ayia Napa Harbour as an Ayia Napa sunset cruise. Its page lists a welcome drink, a guide and an onboard DJ. The operator’s FAQ places the sunset cruise on Thursday and Sunday.
The tour page lists the route in order from the harbour. It marks the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay as swimming stops.
- The Monk Seal Caves and the Love Bridge.
- The Palace Caves.
- The Ayia Napa lighthouse.
- The Blue Lagoon, a swimming stop.
- The Syrian Cave and the Mother of Jesus cave.
- Konnos Bay, a swimming stop.
The FAQ describes the sunset cruise as a relaxed sail without swimming stops. Ask the crew which version runs on your date.
Ocean Queen says it is the largest boat in Ayia Napa. The regular ticket includes life jackets for amateur swimmers.
The VIP deck sits on the third deck and holds a maximum of 20 guests. It has a jacuzzi and 10 sun loungers, so the deck suits a small party.
What does Turtle Cruise Cyprus offer on its sunset catamaran?
Turtle Cruise Cyprus sails a 60-foot double-deck catamaran. Its sunset cruise lasts three and a half hours, and fruit comes with the ticket. The crew serves no barbecue during the sunset sail.
The company’s adventure map lists a one-hour swimming stop at the Blue Lagoon. It lists another at Konnos Bay, which it calls turtle bay. Cape Greco and the Love Bridge appear on its list of coast sights.
Captain Jimmy has 40 years of sailing and diving experience. The site shows a rating of 4.9 from 1,031 reviews and describes the business as family owned.
Choose Turtle Cruise Cyprus for an Ayia Napa sunset cruise on a catamaran with fruit on board. The site offers the whole boat for a private charter in the morning, in the afternoon or at sunset. Group bookings go through the manager by phone.
Which Protaras boats join the Ayia Napa sunset cruise list?
Two Protaras fleets add an Ayia Napa sunset cruise option: the St Georgios boats and the wooden boat Aerosa. The St Georgios site lists optional resort transfers from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Pernera and Kapparis. GetYourGuide shows pickup on the Aerosa sunset sail.
The St Georgios boats berth at the end of Protaras Pier. The site describes St Georgios 2 with mahogany floors, an open-top bar and a dance floor. It runs the sunset Chill cruise on St Georgios 1.
GetYourGuide lists the St Georgios luxury sunset yacht with a huge slide, snorkelling stops and a traditional meal. The family sunset cruise adds an inflatable slide and a free drink.
The Aerosa Sunset sail lasts 4 hours with a Cypriot buffet and an open bar. The booking cut-off is 6 hours before departure. See our Protaras boat trip page for the other boats in that resort.
What can you see from an Ayia Napa sunset cruise as the light fades?
The boat on an Ayia Napa sunset cruise passes Cape Greco, a headland between Ayia Napa and Protaras. Wikipedia places the cape at the southern end of Famagusta Bay. BirdLife International lists it as an Important Bird Area.
Wikipedia calls the cape a key migration site for large numbers of raptors and other birds. It names red-footed falcons and pallid harriers among the migrants.
Cyprus wheatears, Cyprus warblers and black francolins breed there. The Forestry Department of the Cyprus Ministry of the Interior runs the cape as a National Forest Park.
HelloTickets lists secluded caves, cliffs, Konnos Bay, Cape Greco and the Blue Lagoon as sights on its sunset sail. It says guests can take a dip in the Blue Lagoon before the return trip to port.
What food and drink come with an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
The menu depends on the boat. The catamaran and the VIP cruise serve a buffet with an open bar. The decades cruise serves dinner with one drink. The Harmony cruise sells drinks, and guests bring their own food.
St Georgios sells an optional freshly cooked meal on its boats. One complimentary drink comes with it: draught beer, wine, soda or juice.
Turtle Cruise Cyprus serves fruit on the sunset sail and welcomes food from home. It bans alcohol brought on board. Ocean Queen asks guests to bring no outside food or drinks.
Ocean Queen runs a signature cocktail menu created by the mixologist Ioannis Ioannou, plus a gin menu. Pick the boat whose bar matches your plan for an Ayia Napa sunset cruise.
Which private yachts run an Ayia Napa sunset cruise for one group?
GetYourGuide lists three private yachts for an Ayia Napa sunset cruise. One is a 4-hour sunset tour on the Azimut 62. One is a 2 to 6 hour yacht with unlimited drinks. One is a 3 to 8 hour Sea Ray SLX 400 charter. All three list free cancellation.
The Azimut 62 tour follows the Ayia Napa coastline for a private group. GetYourGuide marks it as a new activity and asks for a booking at least 3 hours ahead.
The unlimited-drinks yacht sails the coast of Protaras and Ayia Napa. It offers an open bar, water activities and a professional captain. It builds a personal itinerary and holds a 5 out of 5 rating from 41 reviews.
The Sea Ray SLX 400 leaves Ayia Napa Marina with a captain and a hostess. Turtle Cruise Cyprus and Ocean Queen also hire out their whole boats for groups.
Who can join an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
The age rule depends on the boat. The catamaran admits guests aged 18 and over. The Santa Napa disco cruise takes ages 16 and over. The family boats welcome children. Check the rule on your booking page.
ChatCyprus lists a child fare for ages 3 to 12 on the Blue Star sunset cruise. Infants under 3 travel free. Ocean Queen carries children up to 3 free.
On its Ayia Napa sunset cruise, Turtle Cruise Cyprus takes infant bookings for ages 0 to 2. Guests book at the ticket office or by phone. GetYourGuide calls the St Georgios chill sunset cruise a family night out on the water.
Ocean Queen refuses boarding to guests who are under the influence of alcohol or other substances. It warns that the crew cannot return to the harbour for individual needs once the boat is at sea.
What happens to an Ayia Napa sunset cruise in bad weather?
Operators cancel or reroute sails in bad weather. Ocean Queen offers a full refund or a new date. Turtle Cruise Cyprus offers another date or a full refund. Musement marks the Harmony cruise as subject to weather.
Turtle Cruise Cyprus says the route of its Ayia Napa sunset cruise can change with the weather. It allows a date change up to 24 hours before the cruise. Its terms say no refunds after payment, and a cancelled cruise brings another date or a full refund.
Ocean Queen lists no refunds once tickets are bought and none for a no-show. Its itinerary is subject to weather, and the crew can advise you not to board in poor weather.
Ocean Queen advises motion-sickness pills at least an hour before departure. HelloTickets adds a rule for weather or a missed minimum of guests. Either one brings a new date or a full refund.
What do you bring on an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and cash. Musement lists bathing gear, sunblock and money for extras or gratuities. easyJet Experiences adds a towel. The VIP cruise asks for comfortable shoes and clothes.
St Georgios lends snorkel masks of different sizes against a refundable cash deposit. The VIP cruise already supplies full snorkelling gear.
Ocean Queen asks guests to carry a towel, cash and sunscreen, and it bans fishing during its trips. The easyJet Experiences page for the chill-out sunset cruise lists showers on board.
Pack light. A swimsuit, a towel and sunscreen cover the swim stops on any Ayia Napa sunset cruise.
How do you book an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
Book an Ayia Napa sunset cruise online through GetYourGuide or Musement, or contact the operator. GetYourGuide shows booking cut-offs from 1 hour to 10 hours before departure. It lists free cancellation on each cruise in this guide.
Pickup needs details at checkout. Musement asks for a phone number. easyJet Experiences asks for the hotel name and contact details, then sends the pickup time by email.
Ocean Queen lets guests pay online or on arrival, and it gives prepaid guests priority boarding. Turtle Cruise Cyprus advises a reservation because the number of spots on the yacht is limited.
Check the widgets in this guide for open dates, then book the Ayia Napa sunset cruise you prefer.
What can you do in Ayia Napa before or after the sail?
Visit the Ayia Napa Monastery, the Sculpture Park or the harbour before you board your Ayia Napa sunset cruise. Wikipedia names the medieval monastery as the main point of historical interest in town. It says the Sculpture Park is free to visit.
The oldest monastery walls date from the Middle Byzantine era. Buildings from the 14th to the 18th centuries fill the site. The monastery now houses a museum, and the town takes its name from it.
Wikipedia counts 27 beaches in the resort, 14 of them with Blue Flag awards. The Sculpture Park covers around 20,000 square metres on the east side of town.
The Cape Greco Environmental and Educational Centre gives information on the national park around the cape, a protected area. For more to do ashore, read our Ayia Napa tours page and our Protaras tour page.
For the rest of the island, start from our Cyprus tours hub.
What do travellers ask about Ayia Napa sunset cruises?
Does an Ayia Napa sunset cruise have Wi-Fi?
HelloTickets lists Wi-Fi on its luxury yacht sunset sail. GetYourGuide lists it on the St Georgios family sunset cruise from Protaras.
What is the group size on the boat?
HelloTickets lists around 120 people as the maximum on its luxury yacht sunset sail. Ocean Queen caps its VIP deck at 20 guests.
Do turtles feature on an Ayia Napa sunset cruise?
GetYourGuide lists turtle spotting on the St Georgios family sunset cruise. Turtle Cruise Cyprus says it sees turtles on over 90% of its cruises. It cannot guarantee them, because they live in the wild.
Which languages does the crew speak?
Ocean Queen lists English, Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Arabic among the languages of its crew.
Does the boat have indoor seating?
Ocean Queen lists its sunset tour as fully air-conditioned indoors. Its homepage describes indoor and outdoor seating on the boat.
Are assistance animals allowed on board?
HelloTickets lists assistance animals as allowed on its luxury yacht sunset sail.
Can you give a sunset cruise as a gift?
St Georgios sells gift cards for its cruises, so a sunset sail from Protaras works as a present.