Warships to open for public visits at Larnaca port

Two naval vessels will be accessible to the public at the port of Larnaca on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as part of the official celebrations marking the anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus. The vessels involved are the offshore patrol vessel 'Ioannidis' of the Cyprus National Guard and the 'Nikiforos Fokas' frigate of the Hellenic Navy.

The National Guard General Staff has announced that the ships will welcome visitors in two time slots: from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00. This initiative is designed to allow the public to tour the vessels and observe their maritime defense capabilities, while simultaneously strengthening ties between the armed forces and the local community.

Authorities have confirmed that standard security protocols will be strictly enforced. All individuals entering the port area will be subject to mandatory security checks and established procedures for accessing ports within the Republic of Cyprus. While other sources describe the ships as currently docked, the official National Guard announcement specifies Thursday, October 1, as the designated day for public access.