Snorkeling in Malta: Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo

Sea caves and hidden bays open up when you have a boat and snorkeling gear.

A four-hour boat tour from Malta takes you to Comino, the Blue Lagoon and three surrounding beaches for snorkeling in clear Mediterranean water. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, a guide who speaks English, Italian, French or German, and a light snack with water. Beach locations shift with weather, so the guide adapts the stops to what the day allows. Pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Comino and beaches

• Depart for Comino island
• Visit the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling
• Explore Santa Marija Bay
• Discover Comino island's natural beauty
• Relax at San Niklaw Bay
• Enjoy Maltese cuisine onboard

The Experience

The boat leaves from Malta and heads to Comino, a small island between Malta and Gozo known for the Blue Lagoon—a turquoise inlet ringed by limestone cliffs where the water stays shallow and calm. You'll anchor there and snorkel among the rocks and reefs, then move to three other beaches in the area: Santa Marija Bay on the northern coast, San Niklaw Bay in a sheltered cove, and whatever third spot the guide chooses based on wind and swell that morning. Each stop gives you time to swim, snorkel or simply float in water so clear you see the bottom.

The boat itself is your base—you'll use its facilities throughout the day, and the crew serves a light snack and water onboard. Snorkeling equipment comes with the tour, so you don't bring your own mask or fins. The guide stays with the group and knows the coastline, the caves, and which spots hold the most fish on any given day. Because weather shapes where the boat can safely go, the exact beaches shift from one departure to the next; the guide picks the safest, calmest options available.

Four hours means you're on the water from start to finish with no long land-based walking or climbing. The pace is set by the boat's schedule and the stops themselves—you snorkel as long as you want at each beach, then move on when the group is ready. If the sea is rough, some bays close and others open; that flexibility is built into the tour, not a last-minute scramble.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• use of the boat and its facilities.
• a light snack and one bottle of water.
• a live guide in English, Italian, French or German.
• fuel surcharge.
• and hotel or meeting-point pickup.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by My Dream Malta

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to snorkel at multiple beaches in one morning without renting a boat yourself or navigating between stops. The guide handles the route, the timing and the choice of bays based on the day's conditions, so you show up and spend four hours in the water.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Blue Lagoon and why is it the main stop on this snorkeling tour?

The Blue Lagoon is a turquoise inlet between Comino's limestone cliffs, famous for shallow, clear water and calm conditions ideal for snorkeling. It's the centerpiece of the tour because the water there stays protected and the visibility is high enough to see marine life and the rocky seabed.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling mask and fins, or are they provided?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, so you don't need to bring your own mask, fins or snorkel. The boat carries full gear for the group.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

Beach locations are weather dependent, so the guide chooses which three bays to visit based on wind, swell and safety that morning. You'll still snorkel at the Blue Lagoon and three other nearby beaches, but the exact stops may differ from the advertised itinerary.

How much time do I spend actually snorkeling versus sitting on the boat?

The tour runs four hours total and includes multiple snorkeling stops at different beaches, plus time on the boat between locations. You set your own pace at each beach—snorkel as long as you want, then rejoin the group when ready to move to the next stop.

Is lunch included, or just the snack mentioned?

A light snack and one bottle of water come with the tour. Lunch is not included; you can bring your own food or purchase additional meals separately.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is live and speaks English, Italian, French and German, so you'll have narration and answers in your language throughout the tour.