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A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch in early summer 2025, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut.
This four-hour sea journey aims to provide a more affordable and flexible alternative to air travel, especially for Lebanese nationals already living in Cyprus and Cypriots looking for easier access to Lebanon. With airfares often unpredictable and travel logistics complicated by flight availability, the new ferry could offer a much-needed option for tourists, commuters, and families alike.
Though the exact launch date hasn’t been nailed down, the plans are already generating buzz across both countries. Authorities are currently working to upgrade Jounieh’s port infrastructure, including security scanners and personnel, to meet international travel standards and support the revived connection.
The ferry service is expected to benefit not only personal travel but also strengthen economic and cultural ties between Cyprus and Lebanon. It’s not the first time such a route has existed; ferry services between the two cities were available in the past but were eventually halted.
If all goes according to plan, next summer could mark the return of sea travel between these two historically linked Mediterranean neighbors, bringing with it convenience, economic opportunity, and a new way to cross the water.
