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Aerial view of a large white boat named Blue Star, with people lying on cushioned loungers on the open upper deck, on deep blue water

Ayia Napa With Kids: Which Trips Work and Which to Skip

Family cruises with slides, a pirate show, a herb garden with a maze, quads and jeeps: what each listing says about children, where it stays silent, and the trips that are adults only.

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A dark wooden pirate ship with three masts sailing past a natural rock arch over turquoise water

Black Pearl Pirate Ship in Ayia Napa: Is It Worth It With Kids?

What the Black Pearl pirate cruise from Ayia Napa includes, where the listings are silent about age and safety, and when a plain family cruise is the better pick.

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A white two-deck excursion boat with Blue Lagoon Cruise on its hull, passengers on the upper decks, cruising over clear turquoise water

Which Blue Lagoon Boat Trip From Ayia Napa Is Worth It?

Four Blue Lagoon and turtle cruises from Ayia Napa harbour compared by length, price, lunch and reviews, plus what the listings do not promise.

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Crowd of people waving from the decks of a large white party boat named Fantasy Boat, moored in a harbour in bright sunshine

Boat Parties in Ayia Napa: What to Know Before You Book

The Fantasy Boat Party and the Castle Club boat party compared with two adults-only sunset cruises: age rules, what the free bar really covers, ratings and who should skip them.

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A sandy beach curving along a calm sea, with rows of empty high-rise hotel blocks in the distance under a blue sky

Famagusta and Salamis From Ayia Napa: Guided Tour or Cross the Border Yourself?

A guided day trip to Famagusta, Varosha and Salamis compared with going alone: what the border needs, why hire car insurance is the catch, and which tour to book.

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Turquoise sea seen through a rock opening, with pale limestone cliffs and cave mouths along the far shore

Jeep Safari From Ayia Napa: Troodos, Coast or Grand Tour?

Five jeep safaris from Ayia Napa compared: the half-day coastal tour, the Troodos Classic, the Grand Tour, the Enchanted Lagoon and the mini mountain safari.

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A kayaker in a red life jacket paddling a red kayak beneath a natural rock arch in clear green water

Kayaking to the Sea Caves at Cape Greco: Which Tour and When?

Guided kayak tours to the Ayia Napa sea caves and Cape Greco compared: price, season, who is excluded, and what you see that a boat cruise does not show.

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Yachts and small boats in a turquoise harbour, with white town buildings and a mountain range behind under a dusky sky

Kyrenia and North Cyprus From Ayia Napa: Is the Long Day Worth It?

The 10-hour Kyrenia and Famagusta coach tour from Ayia Napa: how much time you get in each place, what the border needs, who cannot join, and the Nicosia alternative.

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Ancient stone amphitheatre with rows of seats facing a wide blue bay under a clear sky

Paphos and Kourion From Ayia Napa: Is the Long Day Worth It?

The 10-hour Paphos and Kourion coach trip from Ayia Napa: time at each stop, how much is driving, what is included, two alternatives, and when to drive yourself instead.

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Quad Bike Safari in Ayia Napa: What the Coastal Tour Is Really Like

The coastal quad safari in Ayia Napa: price per quad, driving licence rules, minimum passenger age, stops, and how it compares with the jeep tour for two.

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