| Why are Cyprus boat trips so popular? An intrinsic | | | | If that sounds like you then you are in for a real |
| part of the Cyprus life style is the sea and Cyprus is | | | | treat because there are some fabulous cruises that |
| fortunate to be surrounded by the beautiful | | | | sail out of the bigger resorts. You can choose from a |
| Mediterranean ocean. The waters are warm and stay | | | | moonlight dinner cruise or even a floating disco if |
| that way right through from the end of May until the | | | | that's what "floats your boat" (forgive the pun). You |
| end of October whilst never dropping much below | | | | can even go the whole hog should you so desire with |
| 16c even in the short Cyprus winter. Most Cyprus | | | | a mini cruise to Egypt or the Holy land sailing out of |
| families possess a boat of some kind or at least has | | | | Limassol for 2 or 4 days of luxury travel. These |
| a relative who owns one and during the summer | | | | modern ships have everything you will need including |
| months they will make the maximum use of them. | | | | several restaurants and a casino! Once in port a fleet |
| The small marinas and harbors that have sprung up all | | | | of luxury air conditioned coaches will transport you to |
| over the Island are an indication of the increasing | | | | all the places of interest including a little shopping and |
| popularity of this fun filled pastime involving Cyprus | | | | then return you in the evening for dinner on board. |
| boat trips. | | | | That's what you call a real Cyprus boat trip. |
| It is no surprise therefore that the there is a huge | | | | O.K. so you don't want to chug around on a cruise |
| selection of Cyprus boat trips on offer to holiday | | | | ship or or dine with the oldies, you want action! Well |
| makers which will sail out of all the major resorts. | | | | if it's action you want there is plenty of that to had |
| There is no doubt that a boat is a great way to see | | | | on a Cyprus boat trip too. The latest craze for you |
| parts of Cyprus that would otherwise be inaccessible | | | | adrenaline junkies out there is the new breed of "rib" |
| by land including some of the Islands prettiest bays | | | | type boats. These sea going monsters have so much |
| and beaches. A relaxing Cyprus boat trip is also a | | | | horse power hanging over the back of them it's a |
| great way to chill out and take in the beautiful | | | | wonder they don't fly over the waves. In fact if you |
| coastal scenery or maybe you would enjoy | | | | want a bumpy fun filled ride combined with a stop |
| snorkeling in the crystal clear Mediterranean waters. If | | | | off for some swimming or snorkeling this is your |
| you want to see the fish firsthand take some | | | | baby. With a name like "Raptor" these brightly |
| crumbled bread in a waterproof (plastic) bag and | | | | colored sea dragsters look like they're doing 100 MPH |
| release it under the water. You will soon be | | | | even when standing still. If you love boats and |
| swimming in a cloud of some of the most beautiful | | | | power, at around cyp25.00 a seat for a 3-4 hour trip |
| fish. | | | | this is the ultimate of Cyprus boat trips. |
| If you are feeling a little more adventurous you could | | | | Then again maybe your idea of sailing is just that, |
| hire a power boat by the hour with your friends or | | | | sailing. You know, boats with those big white sheets |
| family. They are easy to sail and will take up to eight | | | | tied onto those sticky up things called masts. The |
| people which spreads the cost making the trip pretty | | | | wind does the work (along with the crew) whilst you |
| cost effective too. Then you get to go where you | | | | relax and experience the thrill of a real yacht under |
| like (within reason) when it suits you. Your own | | | | sail. There are several modern catamarans and even |
| Cyprus boat trip with you as the captain! There is a | | | | a traditional schooner offering organized trips for |
| great choice of craft available for hire and the prices | | | | those who prefer sailing to power boating. They |
| do vary so it's worth shopping around first for the | | | | offer dinner on board and cater for parties or |
| best deal. You might even want to make a day of it | | | | weddings too if you should want to make your big |
| and pack a cool box picnic then stop off in a | | | | day extra special. Whatever you decide you can be |
| secluded bay for some private sun bathing or | | | | sure that your Cyprus holiday will be all the more |
| snorkeling without the hassle of the resort beaches. | | | | memorable if you do something out of the ordinary |
| For most folks the slow relaxing cruise is their | | | | and what could be more memorable than Cyprus |
| preferred kind of Cyprus boat trip maybe even | | | | boat trips. |
| including a meal and some long cool drinks on board. | | | | |