Malta · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Half these islands only make sense from the water. The 15 below run from an hour round the Grand Harbour to a full day at Comino and back, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.
Join Sea Trips for a lively six-hour catamaran cruise from Sirens Quay in Bugibba. Swim near the Blue Lagoon, visit weather-dependent bays and caves, enjoy music, sun loungers, cocktails, and an optional BBQ. The boat stays offshore, so this is a swim-and-sun day rather than a shore excursion.
“Activity was very good! We looveddddd thee blue lagoon It was a lovely and sunny day”
Join Captain Kevin and the Hornblower crew from St Paul’s Bay for a seven-hour cruise past Malta’s cliffs, caves, and St. Paul’s Islands. Swim at the Blue Lagoon, ride the 10-meter slide, explore Gozo for three hours, and add the €5 cash minibus to Victoria for an easier visit.
“The best spot is on top of the boat if u want a good place arrives early (1h or early) the trip was amazing the staff super friendly the price is fair the spots are awesome, everything worked well!”
Spend a full day crossing Gozo in a six-seat open-air UTV with a local guide such as Benny, George, Connie, or Godwin. Visit the Citadel, salt pans, Xlendi, Dwejra, Ramla Bay, and Ta’ Pinu, then return by boat past the Blue Lagoon and Comino Caves, weather permitting.
“Exceptional service! If you’re in Malta, I highly recommend this experience for friends or couples. The entire day was amazing from start to finish. From hotel pickup at 8am to drop-off at 4pm, everything felt straight out of a movie. My girls and I absolutely loved it — the boat ride, the jeep, and the lunch were all fantastic. A special thank you to our driver, who was incredibly knowledgeable about every destination and went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. He even had speakers in the jeep and opened it up so we could enjoy the fresh Gozo breeze while driving through the beautiful green pastures. The…”
Spend 7.5 hours cruising from Sliema past Malta’s bays to Gozo and Comino. Swim at Crystal Lagoon from May to October, enjoy up to 3.5 hours at Blue Lagoon, use the boat slide, and see Comino’s caves. You can also choose a Gozo option with three hours ashore.
“Swimming in the sea was great. If you suffer from motion sickness, do take some medication for that, because I don't suffer, but where the waves were rough on our way going, it really did get to me. Wear your swimwear underneath your clothes so that you're ready to go. There are 2 places we go swimming. Don't forget your goggles and snorkels if you have them! It was such a nice way to cool down from the heat”
Spend 7.5 hours cruising from Sliema to Gozo and Comino. Choose the Gozo minibus for Qala Belvedere and Victoria’s Citadel, then swim at the Blue Lagoon, ride the boat slide, and see Comino’s caves. The English-speaking captain provides commentary throughout.
“A great day out. Staff were friendly and helpful. Just a word of warning, 90 minutes seems ages in Victoria but food service is very slow so be mindful if you want time to visit the citadel etc. Take some euros to tip the staff, too many people didn’t and they were excellent.”
Captain Kevin and the Hornblower crew take you from St. Paul’s Bay past Malta’s coast and Comino’s caves to a boat mooring at the Blue Lagoon. Swim, snorkel, use the 10-meter slide, sunbathe on deck, or add a cash-paid speedboat cave ride.
“A highly recommended getaway, especially the beaches where they take you are very cool, the views are great, the crew is very friendly.”
Spend about 90 minutes cruising from Sliema around Marsamxett and Grand Harbors. You’ll pass Valletta’s bastions, Fort St. Elmo, the Three Cities, dockyards, marinas, and historic forts while an English audio guide explains what you’re seeing.
“An absolutely amazing way to take in the extraordinary scenery!!”
Join Captain Tony and deckhand Raphael for a five-hour powerboat trip from Sliema to Crystal Lagoon, Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo’s Ħalfa Rock, and coastal caves. Swim from the boat, stroll Comino, and use the provided masks, though you must bring your own snorkel.
“We are in love with this trip. We traveled with Tony and we need to say it was one of our best experiance. He is very clever, friendly and funny. He explained everything very precisely, he told us the stories about the island. They also gave us masks for swimming for free. We really recommend this trip to everyone :) They have the best plan for trip and very good organisation”
Spend four hours exploring Vittoriosa and Senglea, with a panoramic drive through Cospicua and a traditional frejgatina boat ride around the Grand Harbour. Guides including Maria, Elizabeth, John, and Dominic are praised for clear storytelling, humour, and strong knowledge of Maltese history.
“The guide was brilliant gave loads of information, The sights were beautiful, Great value for money”
Set sail from Sliema for Gozo, ride a bus to Victoria and its Citadel, then cruise to Comino for 90 minutes at the Blue Lagoon. This is an independent day trip with transport, English boat commentary, a bar, toilets, and a water slide, not a fully guided land tour.
“Brilliant trip , nice staff members , nice boat , everything made clear , great visit to Gozo , comino , blue lagoon Highly recommend this trip”
Join Sea Life Cruises for a three to four-hour English-language boat trip from Mellieħa. With about 25 people aboard, you’ll visit Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Gozo Harbour, Santa Marija Bay, sea caves, and Elephant Rock, with time to swim and snorkel.
“Great experience! All the crew we’re super friendly and it was easy to book/get to. Thank you for a great trip!”
Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Gozo by quad in a guided convoy, with stops at Ramla Bay, Qala Belvedere, the saltpans, Dwejra, and village viewpoints. Your day includes hotel pickup, a three-course lunch, a summer swim stop, and a 20-minute return boat ride past Comino.
“A great day ! I cannot compliment the trip enough. It was well orchestrated with transport and boats. Mark and Dave were fantastic with the quad bikes and buggies. Knowledgeable with the area. It really is worth the money and a fantastic way to see Gozo. Thank you all. Especially Mark and Dave. Great day !”
Captain George and his crew take you from Ċirkewwa around Comino aboard Sea Haven or Xlendi III. Swim from the boat at the Blue and Crystal Lagoons, see sea caves, pass Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour, and enjoy a compact half-day cruise with a welcome drink and watermelon.
“Amazing trip. Such a good option for someone who didn’t want to be on a boat trip for too long. Guides were lovely and gave out a drink and watermelon. The spots we went to were beautiful, really enjoyable few hours.”
Spend about six hours aboard Sea Breeze from Bugibba, stopping at Blue Lagoon and one or two other swimming spots. Expect sunbeds, lounge nets, a slide, bar, music, toilets, optional €15 BBQ, and a lively adult atmosphere from June through October.
“Loved this tour and I would book it again if I could! It was well-run, comfortable, and suitable amount of time at each location.”
Take a private speedboat from Cirkewwa or Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour to the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Cominotto and sea caves. Your skipper, including Justin, Ginger, Lucas or Upie, can adjust the route, find quieter anchorages and provide snorkel gear. Allow two hours, plus a €79 fuel surcharge.
“Chris, our boat captain went above & beyond to help my wife safely board & disembark the vessel. The smaller boat allowed him to get into the areas that most other boats couldn't access. Plenty of swimming time in the Blue Lagoon. Nice weather.”
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