Cyprus has 3 ports, the main ones being located in Limassol and Larnaca with a smaller port in Paphos.
Limassol Port, is situated west of Limassol and is the biggest port in Cyprus with the largest range of facilities. It handles almost all passenger shipping traffic into and out of Cyprus, including cruise ships and ferry connections with Greece, Israel, Egypt and Lebanon.
Services available at the port include:
- Tourist information desk
- Foreign-currency exchange bureau
- Public telephones
- Duty Free shops
- Bank
- Cafeteria
- Health Inspector’s office
- First aid centre
- Car insurance office
- Taxi and bus services are available to the town centre
Larnaca Port is located approximately 2 Km east of Larnaca and 5 Km from Larnaca International Airport. It is the port closest to Nicosia.
Services available at the port include:
- Travel agents
- Public telephones
- Cafeteria
- Duty Free shops
- Bank
- Baggage transfer service
- Health Inspector’s Office
- Access by taxi (rate based on the taxi-metres)
Paphos port is the oldest port in Cyprus, with ancient origins dating back to the time of Alexander the Great. The port accommodates pleasure and fishing boats; professional fishing boats (as well as those of the Port and Nautical Police) on the southern side, pleasure boats on the western side. Although not suitable for berthing cruise ships calling in Paphos can transfer passengers to shore through the use of tenders.