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Malta: Private Boat Tour Blue Lagoon, Comino & Crystal Lagoon★ 4.95 (1,301) · 2h
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Valletta Harbour Cruise from Sliema: 90 minutes, no crowds★ 4.66 (166) · 1h 15m–1h 30m
Top rated
Malta Private Sailing Charter: Blue Lagoon, Comino & BBQ Lunch★ 4.99 (679) · 8h 30m
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 26 options: € 15.44–€ 245 (median € 30). With an extra fee to pay on site: 4 of 26. With 100+ reviews: 19 of 26.
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Private experiences (9)
Malta Half-Day Sailing Charter & Bay ExplorationYou board a small yacht with a skipper and a handful of others, choose your destination bay from four options, and spend four hours sailing, swimming, or learning to handle the wheel yourself. Snorkeling gear and paddle boards are on board; water is provided. You can bring your own food or skip it. Evening charters can include a night harbour tour instead of a full sail. The return time depends on which departure you pick — morning ends at 12:30pm, evening at 10:30pm.Is it for me?Right for people who want to actually sail or swim in clear water without a fixed itinerary or a crowd — the skipper adjusts the day to what you want, and the small-group format means you're not one of thirty people on a tour boat.
Private boat tour Malta: Anchor in Blue Lagoon aloneYou get a private boat, a professional English-speaking skipper, and three hours to explore Malta's clearest lagoons and caves without sharing the water with tour groups. Snorkel gear, all park permits, and marina fees are included. The itinerary flexes with sea conditions and your mood, so you stop where the water is bluest and stay as long as you want. Pickup and drop-off are at Cirkewwa or Mgarr, with the option to end on either Malta or Gozo.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Malta's clearest water and hidden caves without being herded onto a crowded beach—the private boat is what makes the flexible schedule and the bluest anchorages possible.
Malta: Private Blue Lagoon, Gozo & Comino Boat CharterYou’ll board your own private boat from Malta or Gozo with a local captain who knows every cove by heart. Swim in the Blue Lagoon before crowds arrive, snorkel clear waters around Comino caves, and relax in quiet bays like Santa Marija. With pickup included and all gear sorted, you get a day that feels both easygoing and personal — honestly hard to forget.
Malta: Private Boat Tour Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo CavesYou’ll float through Malta’s bluest lagoons with a local skipper who knows every quiet cove—swimming, snorkeling or just sunbathing as you like. Expect soft seats, shade when you need it, music if you want it—and space to breathe away from crowds. It’s relaxed but feels special; those colors stick with you long after.
Malta: Private Boat Tour Comino Blue Lagoon & GozoYou’ll feel the Mediterranean breeze as you cruise from Gozo to Comino’s Blue Lagoon on your private boat tour. Swim in turquoise waters before the crowds arrive, snorkel over sandy seabeds at Santa Marija Bay, explore echoing sea caves, and snack on local Maltese bites between stops. It’s relaxed but vivid — a day that lingers longer than you expect.
Private Boat Tour Comino: Anchor in the bluest watersYou get a private boat with skipper, snorkel equipment, ice box, and the freedom to anchor in the clearest sections of Malta's Blue Lagoon and explore Comino's caves and Gozo's hidden bays without sharing the water or the schedule. The skipper adapts the route to sea conditions and your preferences, so you're not locked into a fixed itinerary. Fuel is EUR 79 extra; everything else — entry to the lagoon areas, gear, shaded seating, the swim ladder — is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim and snorkel in Malta's clearest waters without sharing the boat or the schedule with strangers — the private charter is what makes anchoring in the bluest sections of the Blue Lagoon and entering sea caves possible, instead of dropping off at crowded points like the larger tour boats do.
Malta: Private Yacht Charter Day Trip & Custom RouteYou’ll feel Malta’s coastline roll by under your bare feet as your private yacht glides past Valletta and anchors in turquoise coves like Comino’s Blue Lagoon. Swim straight off the boat, share snacks with friends, and listen to stories from your local skipper—all without worrying about crowds or schedules. It’s less about luxury than freedom; you’ll carry that feeling home.
Comino & Blue Lagoon: Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling MaltaYou get a private boat, snorkeling equipment, and a flexible route through five of Malta's clearest swimming spots: the Blue Lagoon, Coral Lagoon, St. Nicholas Beach, Santa Marija Caves, and Hondoq Ir-rummien. The captain adjusts stops based on weather and your mood, fuel is included, and you can add food or time the return for sunset. No crowds, no fixed schedule, no second-guessing whether you picked the right beach.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Malta's clearest water without the crowds of a group tour—the private boat means you control the schedule, the stops, and how long you stay in the water, which is what makes a day of five different beaches actually possible instead of a rushed checklist.
Gozo & Comino: Private Boat, Blue Lagoon Swim, Local DinnerYou’ll swim in Comino’s Blue Lagoon before exploring Gozo by tuk tuk with a local guide, tasting fresh salt by the sea and sharing dinner at a family-run spot in Marsalforn. Expect laughter, stories about island life, hotel pickup included — plus those moments you can’t plan for but remember anyway.
Up to 2 hours (2)
Valletta Harbour Cruise: Grand & Marsamxett Harbours with Fort HistoryYou board at Sliema ferry and spend the afternoon on the water, passing Fort St Elmo, the 3 Cities, and Fort St Angelo while a guide explains the 1565 and 1942 sieges and other harbour landmarks. The boat does the navigation; you get the views and the history without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand Valletta's forts and harbour history without walking or arranging separate transport — the boat gets you close to things land tours can't reach, and the guide handles the storytelling. Expect to be on the water the whole time, which is exactly what makes the views and the history click into place.
Malta: Grand Harbour Cruise with Valletta & Three Cities ViewsYou board a small catamaran in Sliema and spend 90 minutes circling the two harbours that shaped Malta's military history, with live commentary explaining the Great Sieges and the forts you're looking at. The boat has WiFi, air conditioning, and a restroom; you can stay on board or hop off at Esplora to visit the Three Cities and rejoin a later departure. Departure times run daily, and the whole thing costs less than a restaurant dinner.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Malta's military history from the water without renting a boat or navigating the harbours yourself — the live commentary and the vantage point do the work, and the hop-off option at Esplora lets you add the Three Cities without missing the return journey.
2 to 5 hours (6)
Mellieha: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruise with CavesYou’ll drift between Malta’s wildest sea caves and lagoons by boat, swimming through crystal-clear waters at Comino’s Crystal Lagoon and famous Blue Lagoon. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), you’ll spot Gozo’s coastline, mysterious rocks, and pause for photos at Santa Maria Caves — all with plenty of time to swim or just soak up that Maltese sunlight.
Comino, Gozo & Blue Lagoon Cruise: Caves, Swim & Local CrewYou’ll glide from Malta to Comino and Gozo with a local crew, stopping to swim in both Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon’s clear waters. Snorkel among fish or wander rocky trails while your guide shares stories (and jokes). Explore sea caves up close before cruising past Elephant Rock—then relax on deck as you dry off in the sun.
Gozo & Comino: Blue Lagoon Caves Small Group Boat TourYou’ll join a small group cruise from Malta to Gozo and Comino, swimming at Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, gliding into sea caves only smaller boats can reach. With a local guide sharing stories and plenty of time for snorkeling or relaxing on deck, you’ll get close to the coastlines—and maybe catch yourself smiling at something unexpected.
Malta Sunset Boat Tour: Bugibba to Blue Lagoon CruiseYou board at Bugibba Jetty in late afternoon and cruise north past St. Paul's Island and Coral Cove to reach the Blue Lagoon as the crowds leave. You get a 2-hour stop to swim, walk the beach, or relax on deck with food and drinks, then return to Malta after sunset. The boat includes a full bar, upper sun deck, and a water slide; no need to arrange transport or time the tides yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Blue Lagoon without the afternoon heat and crowds, and you'd rather not arrange your own boat or timing — the late departure is what makes the whole thing possible in one evening.
Comino: Blue Lagoon & Crystal Lagoon Boat Cruise with SnorkelingYou board a comfortable boat in Mellieha and spend the day moving between three main stops: Crystal Lagoon (1 hour swim and snorkel), Blue Lagoon (1+ hours), and a 45-minute stop at Gebla tal Halfa on Gozo, with photo stops at Santa Maria Caves and Elephant Rock. Snorkel gear, guide, and onboard facilities are included, and you're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Comino's main lagoons and caves without arranging your own boat or timing the visits yourself—the fixed itinerary handles the route, the stops, and the free time at each spot, so you just show up and swim.
Malta: Half-Day Catamaran & Blue Lagoon Swim with WineYou board a small catamaran (20 guests max) and sail past the dramatic Santa Maria Caves for photos, then swim in the turquoise Blue Lagoon with snorkeling gear and paddle boards available. A second swim stop at Crystal Lagoon follows, with wine, beer, and soft drinks served throughout the four-hour outing. Hotel pickup is not included, but you depart from Xemxija and return there by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Malta's best lagoons and caves without arranging your own boat or timing multiple stops—the catamaran handles the route, and the small group size (20 max) means you actually get space to swim and breathe.
Half day and longer (6)
Malta: Blue Lagoon & Gozo Cruise with Waterslide & 3-Hour Island TimeYou board at St. Paul's Bay, cruise past sea caves and rock formations for an hour, then moor at the Blue Lagoon for 1.5 hours of swimming and snorkeling with a waterslide option. After that, you have 3 free hours in Gozo — either exploring Victoria's Citadel and streets on an optional shuttle, or relaxing at the harbor. The boat returns at 5pm, and the whole day is run by a family crew that's been doing this since 1984.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Comino and Gozo in one day without renting a car or arranging your own boat — the fixed schedule and mooring position mean you get both swimming time and island exploration without the logistics. Plan for a full day out from morning to early evening; that's what makes fitting three stops and 3 free hours in Gozo possible.
Gozo & Comino: Blue Lagoon, Citadel & Santa Marija Day TripYou’ll feel both freedom and wonder on this Gozo & Comino day trip: catch salty breezes from Bugibba, roam Victoria’s ancient Citadel, climb windswept Santa Marija Tower, then swim in the unreal blue of Comino’s lagoon. No guide means you set your own pace — just soak it all in.
Malta: Blue Lagoon & Comino Caves Cruise with Swim & SlideYou’ll float through Malta’s wild blue waters to Comino’s caves, then swim and slide into the Blue Lagoon right from your family-run boat. With plenty of time to sunbathe or chill in shade, grab snacks from the bar or wander onto Comino island at your own pace. This isn’t a polished cruise — it’s relaxed, warm, and full of small surprises.
Malta Coastline Cruise: Comino, Blue Lagoon & Elephant Head RockYou board at Bugibba Jetty and spend 5 to 5.5 hours anchored at five stops: St. Paul's Islands, Elephant Head Rock, sea caves, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Paradise Bay Beach. You swim from the boat (no docking on land), use the slide, and rent snorkelling gear if you want it. Shaded and sunny deck space, onboard restrooms, and a local crew included. Arrive early — the boat departs on schedule and won't hold for latecomers.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full afternoon on Malta's coast without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing multiple stops yourself — the fixed 3:30 PM departure and five-stop route mean you show up and the day unfolds on the boat's schedule.
Comino Blue Lagoon & Caves Speedboat Tour Early AccessYou’ll zip across Malta’s coast by speedboat with an early arrival at Comino’s Blue Lagoon—before the crowds hit—plus time swimming in Santa Maria Bay’s quieter sands. Explore sea caves up close with a local guide who knows every story behind each rock. Expect salty air, laughter, and maybe even a new favorite spot you weren’t expecting.
Comino Blue Lagoon Catamaran: All-Inclusive & Open BarYou board a catamaran in Valletta and spend the day anchored in multiple bays between Malta and Comino, swimming and snorkeling as the captain navigates according to sea conditions. Lunch and an open bar of wine, beer and soft drinks are served during a swimming stop; afterward, music and dancing happen on deck if you're interested. The famous Blue Lagoon is included weather permitting, and the whole experience runs around six hours of sailing and swimming combined.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with swimming, food and drinks all arranged — no need to pack lunch, buy drinks separately or plan which bays to visit. The flexible routing means the boat adapts to conditions rather than forcing a schedule, which is what makes a day at sea actually relaxing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 25 of the 26 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Malta: Private Boat Tour Blue Lagoon, Comino & Crystal Lagoon is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 1,301 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 9 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
