A Limassol catamaran cruise sails a twin-hulled boat along the Cyprus shore, with two swim stops and a lunch buffet. Sea lovers who plan Greek tours can fit this outing into a Cyprus stay.
Below are the route, the twin hulls, the buffet and both swim stops. Weather, joining rules, booking, packing tips and time in Limassol follow, then common questions.
What is a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise is a boat outing from Limassol on a catamaran, a twin-hulled watercraft. Listings describe a sail along the shore of the island of Cyprus, two swim stops in the Mediterranean Sea and a buffet lunch served on board.
The listing orders the day as a boat cruise, a first swim and a second swim, with lunch served at the second stop. It shows its itinerary for reference only and warns that plans can change.
Listed activities include swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, sunbathing and Wi-Fi on board. Snorkel masks and canoeing sit in the inclusions list, and a sun deck gives travellers a place to relax during the sail along the coast.
The Limassol cruise category on the same marketplace lists other formats beside this one: private yacht charters, sunset cruises and coastal cruises. A catamaran with lunch is the group outing built around food and swimming.
- Start: Old Port
- Boat: Catamaran
- Swims: Two stops
- Meal: Lunch aboard
A limassol catamaran cruise joins a coast sail, two swim stops and lunch on board.
Where does a limassol catamaran cruise sail?
A limassol catamaran cruise sails from Limassol Old Port along the southern shore of Cyprus to Cape Gata, then to Ladies Mile Beach. The listing names Cape Gata for the first swim stop and the beach for the second stop and lunch.
Cape Gata is the south-eastern cape of the Akrotiri Peninsula, and its Greek name means cat cape. The cape lies in the British Sovereign Base Areas, and the listing calls it accessible only by sea.
The Akrotiri Peninsula is short and holds the southernmost point of Cyprus. Episkopi Bay lies to its west and Akrotiri Bay to its east, and Limassol stands on Akrotiri Bay, so the sail runs along the bay.
Routes differ between listings. The limassol catamaran cruise listing read here ends its stops at Ladies Mile Beach, while a separate day tour in the same category names a Blue Lagoon and the birthplace of Aphrodite.
- Cape: Gata
- Beach: Ladies Mile
- Bay: Akrotiri
- Coast: South Cyprus
A limassol catamaran cruise follows the Limassol shore south to Cape Gata, then on to Ladies Mile Beach.
What does a limassol catamaran cruise show along the coast?
A limassol catamaran cruise runs along the Limassol coast, past the city waterfront, the castle near the old harbour and the Akrotiri shore. Inland lies the Troodos range, and the ancient site of Amathus stands east of the city.
The Limassol coast carries the name Limassol Riviera, and the tallest tower in Cyprus stands on its seafront. In the historical centre, Limassol Castle was rebuilt around 1590 under Ottoman rule and now works as a museum.
Inland, the Troodos range is the largest in Cyprus and sits near the middle of the island. The Akrotiri Peninsula adds wetlands, coastal scrub, dunes and the Episkopi cliffs, and counts as an Important Bird Area.
Amathus was an ancient city-kingdom built on coastal cliffs with a natural harbour. Its sanctuary of Aphrodite ranked second in Cyprus, after Paphos. A Limassol snorkeling boat tour is a second outing at sea from the same city.
- Waterfront: Riviera coast
- Castle: Historical centre
- Hills: Troodos range
- Ruins: Amathus
A limassol catamaran cruise sails past the Limassol waterfront and the old harbour, with Akrotiri beyond.
How does a limassol catamaran cruise work?
A limassol catamaran cruise works in a fixed order: boarding at the Old Port, a sail along the coast, two swim stops, lunch on board and a return leg. Both listings add pickup, and one lists a bus from selected hotels.
Both listings name the Old Port in Limassol as the start of the sail. One adds a bus from selected hotels and drop-off there afterwards. The other says pickup is included, with details on the booking page.
A captain and crew steer the boat along the coast, so passengers need not lift a finger. The listings do not say whether sails or engines drive it. Cruising catamarans exist in both sail and powered forms.
Two swim stops split the sail. The first stop is for swimming alone. At the second, lunch is served on board, and one listing places it after the swim and before the return leg begins.
- Start: Old Port
- Stops: Two swims
- Lunch: On board
- Return: After lunch
A limassol catamaran cruise runs in one order: board at the Old Port, sail, swim, eat and return.
What is the catamaran like on a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise runs on a twin-hulled boat with deck space, nets and a sun deck, as the listings describe it. The two parallel hulls are the same size, and their wide spacing gives the boat stability on the water.
Wide spacing between the hulls steadies a catamaran without any ballast. Catamarans range from small sailing or rowing vessels to large naval ships and car ferries, so size depends on the boat.
Passengers stretch out on deck, on the nets or on the sun deck. One listing provides snorkel masks and canoes and lists Wi-Fi on board. A review mentions sunbeds on the top deck.
One listing caps a standard group at 30 people, and a private catamaran listing in the same category allows up to 20. The same boat type sails in the Greek islands, as a Rhodes catamaran cruise shows.
- Hulls: Two parallel
- Deck: Sun deck
- Gear: Masks, canoes
- Group: Standard, private
The catamaran on a limassol catamaran cruise is a twin-hulled boat with deck space for sunbathing and swim stops.
What does lunch involve on a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise serves a buffet lunch on board, with three salads, five hot dishes and fruit in one listing. Drinks come with it, and listings differ on the bar, from water, juice, soft drinks, wine and beer to cocktails.
One listing lays out the buffet as three salads, five hot dishes and fruit. The other says only that lunch is served on deck and names no dishes. One review calls the food home-cooked and Cypriot.
The bar covers water, juices, soft drinks, wine and beer on the family cruise, in one listing. That listing adds an unlimited bar with cocktails for adults. The other charges extra for imported drinks and cocktails.
Neither listing sets out a vegetarian menu. The review summary on one listing notes a wish for broader vegetarian options at lunch. Travellers with a special diet ask the operator before booking a limassol catamaran cruise.
- Meal: Buffet lunch
- Setting: On deck
- Drinks: Open bar
- Diets: Ask first
A limassol catamaran cruise serves lunch as a buffet on board, with drinks set by each listing.
Which season suits a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise suits the dry summer, when Limassol is sunny every day and rain is rare. Springs and autumns are short, warm and sunny, so the shoulder months also work. From December to March the weather is unsettled and can turn rainy and windy.
Cyprus has hot, dry summers and rainy, changeable winters, with short springs and autumns between them. Bright sunshine averages over 12 hours a day from April to September. Limassol draws tourists especially during an extended summer season.
The warm season on the Cyprus coast lasts about eight months. It begins in April at daytime averages of 23 to 25 degrees Celsius and ends in November. A limassol catamaran cruise fits both ends.
Small depressions cross the Mediterranean Sea from west to east in winter. Each brings a spell of disturbed weather lasting a day or so. Rain from December to February makes up about 60% of the yearly total.
- Summer: Dry, sunny
- Spring: Short, warm
- Autumn: Short, sunny
- Winter: Rainy, windy
Dry summer weather and warm shoulder months suit a limassol catamaran cruise, while winter brings rain and wind.
Who can join a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise is open to adults and families. Listings sell shared cruises, family cruises and private catamarans, so each party picks the format that fits. Swimming stops are part of the cruise, so travellers check swimming needs with the operator.
The main listing offers a family cruise and a separate adults cruise. Another Limassol listing is titled a family catamaran cruise with lunch. A review calls the trip suitable for both children and adults.
The standard group holds up to 50 people, so couples and families sail together. One private catamaran listing gives one party the whole boat, up to 20 people. A limassol catamaran cruise runs shared or private.
The cruise has two swim stops, and snorkel masks are provided. A review says the captain and crew stayed safety minded while passengers swam. Non-swimmers and anyone with mobility needs ask the operator about boarding.
- Families: Family cruise
- Adults: Separate cruise
- Group: 50 maximum
- Masks: Provided
Families, couples and groups join a limassol catamaran cruise, and travellers with special needs check boarding with the operator.
How do travellers book a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise is booked ahead on a listing page, where a date check shows the starting times and the pickup options. The main listing offers free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
The cruise sets sail from Limassol Old Port. Pickup depends on the option chosen, and the main listing offers pickup and drop-off from selected hotels. The page lists them, so travellers confirm the point at booking.
The host speaks English and Greek on the main listing. A route note on the page says itineraries are subject to change, so travellers read the page again before the date of the cruise.
The reserve now, pay later option books a place and takes no payment on the day of booking. This keeps travel plans flexible. For an evening outing from another Cyprus coast town, see the Larnaca sunset cruise.
- Cancel: Free refund
- Payment: Pay later
- Pickup: Selected hotels
- Languages: English, Greek
Travellers book a limassol catamaran cruise ahead on a listing page and check the pickup options.
What do travellers bring on a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise calls for swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. Listings add a sun hat and sunglasses for the sun deck. The packing list differs between listings, so travellers read the what-to-bring note on the booking page before the trip.
Swimwear comes first, because listings describe stops for swimming. Passengers swim and snorkel, and the first listing adds canoeing. A towel dries passengers on deck, and the first listing names one in its what-to-bring note.
A limassol catamaran cruise offers a sun deck and nets for sunbathing, so skin and eyes need cover. The second listing names sunglasses, a sun hat and sunscreen. The first listing names sunscreen only.
The listings read do not name water shoes, a camera or a light layer, so those items stay optional. The first listing supplies snorkelling masks and a buffet lunch, so passengers pack no snorkel gear or food.
- Swim: Swimwear
- Dry: Towel
- Sun: Sunscreen, hat
- Eyes: Sunglasses
A limassol catamaran cruise needs swimwear, a towel and sun protection, plus any extras the chosen listing names.
How does a limassol catamaran cruise fit a day in Limassol?
A limassol catamaran cruise fits a day in Limassol as the sea part of the plan. Both listings start the sailing at the Old Port, and the castle and the historical centre lie around it, so travellers pair the cruise with land stops.
Listings differ in length, and one is titled a full-day family cruise. A full-day sailing leaves little room for sights. Travellers who want a dive outing from the same city read about Limassol scuba diving.
Limassol Castle holds a museum with cannons, tombstones, coins and suits of armor. Its wood carvings date to the 17th and 18th centuries. According to tradition, a royal wedding took place at the site in 1191.
The Molos, a seaside park, holds the Limassol Sculpture Park, and the Public Gardens beside the coastal road add eucalyptus, pine and cypress trees and a zoo. Anexartisias Street and Makariou Avenue are the main shopping streets.
- Start: Old Port
- Museum: Limassol Castle
- Park: Public Gardens
- Shops: Makariou Avenue
A limassol catamaran cruise fills the water side of a Limassol day, and the old centre fills the shore side.
What do travellers ask about a limassol catamaran cruise?
A limassol catamaran cruise prompts five plain questions. They cover lunch, non-swimmers, children, a rough sea and booking ahead. Two listings for Limassol and the Wikipedia entry on catamarans answer each one below, and any detail that a source does not state stays out of each answer.
Is lunch on board included in a limassol catamaran cruise from the Old Port?
Yes. Both listing titles name lunch. The first describes a buffet with three salads, five hot dishes and fruit, served at the second swim stop. Its open bar pours water, juices, soft drinks, wine and beer. The second listing charges extra for imported drinks and cocktails.
Can non-swimmers join a limassol catamaran cruise that stops twice for swimming and lunch?
The listings read set no swimming test. Both place sunbathing on deck beside the swim stops, with a sun deck on the first and deck space or nets on the second. Wikipedia says the wide distance between the hulls gives stability by resisting rolling and overturning.
Can children join a limassol catamaran cruise, or is it only for adults?
Yes, on the family option. The second listing offers a family cruise for all ages and an adults-only cruise for guests aged 16 and over. The cruise type changes with the selected day. The first listing separates a family cruise from a VIP adults cruise.
What if the sea is rough on a limassol catamaran cruise along the coast?
Neither listing states a rough-sea rule. The first says itineraries are subject to change, and it calls the waters at Ladies Mile Beach, the lunch stop, normally calm. Wikipedia adds a catamaran’s wide stance can reduce heeling and wave-induced motion against a monohull.
Is booking ahead needed for a limassol catamaran cruise on a chosen day of travel?
Booking ahead is the route that the listings describe. The first shows starting times only after an availability check, and the second asks for a selected date. The second also ties the cruise type to the date chosen. No listing read states a walk-up rule.