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The Shirley Valentine
Captain Doros and his son Kornilios have been running boat trips from Protaras their whole lives. This is a family operation — not a tourist factory. When you book the Shirley Valentine, you get the whole boat to yourselves.
I've known Doros for years. The Shirley Valentine has 4.9 stars across 192 reviews — consistently rated the best family boat trip in Protaras. He's the real deal — a proper local captain who knows every cove, every turtle spot and every secret swim stop between Protaras and the Blue Lagoon. The Shirley Valentine is a beautifully renovated boat with a full bar on board, Bluetooth speakers so you can play your own music, and two of the best swim stops in the whole of Cyprus.
If you're staying in Protaras or visiting Fig Tree Bay — this is the boat trip to book. Split the cost between your group and it works out incredibly cheap for what you get.
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All trips are private — the whole boat is yours. No mixing with strangers.
€400 sounds like a lot until you split it. 10 people = €40 each. 20 people = €20 each. For a private boat with a bar, turtle spotting and the Blue Lagoon — that's exceptional value. WhatsApp me and I'll sort the booking with Doros directly.
Stop at Turtle Bay where wild sea turtles are commonly spotted. Completely free — no feeding or chasing.
Swim in the famous turquoise Blue Lagoon near Cape Greco. Crystal clear water, stunning setting.
Cheap drinks and cocktails available throughout the trip. No need to bring your own drinks.
Connect your phone via Bluetooth to the boat's speakers. Your playlist, your atmosphere.
Captain Doros and son Kornilios — local family with decades of experience on these waters.
No strangers. No mixing. The whole boat is yours from departure to return.
Captain Doros has been sailing these waters his whole life. He knows every turtle spot, every hidden cove and the best routes through the sea caves. His son Kornilios is the crew — together they run one of the most trusted and personal boat trip operations in Protaras.
This is not a tourist factory. When you book the Shirley Valentine, you deal with the people who own and run the boat. That's rare — and it shows in how the trip is run.
The Shirley Valentine departs from Pernera Harbour, near the Golden Coast Hotel in Protaras. This is on the northern side of the resort, easily accessible from Fig Tree Bay, Konnos Bay and the main Protaras strip. Free parking is available at the harbour.
📍 Open in Google Maps 💬 Ask Alex for DirectionsA typical Shirley Valentine trip from Pernera Harbour — so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.
There are other boats in Protaras. Here is the honest difference — from someone who knows all of them personally.
If you are a family or a group who want a private boat with a captain you can actually talk to — Shirley Valentine is the answer. I have sent hundreds of tourists to Doros and Kornilios over the years and never had a single complaint. At €400 for the whole boat, split between 8–10 people that is €40–50 each — same price as a shared cruise but a completely different experience.
Shirley Valentine departs from Pernera Harbour, near the Golden Coast Hotel in Pernera — about 10 minutes north of central Protaras.
WhatsApp Alex and I'll sort the booking with Doros directly. Tell me your date, group size and preferred time — morning, afternoon or sunset.