Comino & Gozo: Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & Sea Caves Cruise

Summary

Swim crystal waters, spot sea caves, unwind at Comino’s lagoons

You’ll float in Comino’s unreal blue water, swim through sea caves near Gozo, and laugh with fellow travelers as sunlight dances on the deck. With plenty of time to snorkel or just watch Maltese cliffs drift by, this cruise leaves you with salt on your skin—and maybe one story you’ll keep telling.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Boat tour of Comino and Gozo highlights

• Board boat at Mellieha meeting point
• Pass Comino Tower
• Visit Crystal Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling
• Spend free time at Blue Lagoon
• Pass island of Gozo and Promising Rock
• Photo stop at Santa Maria Caves
• Photo stop at Elephant Rock
• Return to port

Top questions

How long do you spend at Blue Lagoon during this cruise?

You have over an hour of free time at Blue Lagoon for swimming or relaxing.

Is snorkeling gear provided on the Comino & Gozo cruise?

Yes, snorkeling gear is available onboard for guests to use during stops.

Are there restrooms on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom available onboard throughout the cruise.

Does this tour include pickup from hotels?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; departure is from Mellieha meeting point.

Can infants join this Comino & Gozo boat tour?

Yes, infants can join and may ride in a pram or stroller but must sit on an adult's lap.

Is lunch included on this cruise?

No lunch is included; guests are welcome to bring their own snacks or food.

Are service animals allowed onboard?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this cruise.

How many main stops does the tour make?

The cruise stops at Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, passes by Gozo's coast (Gebla tal Halfa), Santa Maria Caves, and Elephant Rock for photos.

What’s included

Your day includes all fuel costs covered, use of stand-up paddleboards and snorkeling gear onboard, access to a restroom during the trip, guidance from a local crew member who shares stories along the way—and plenty of free time at both Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon before returning to Mellieha port in the afternoon.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget the way our guide, Mark, grinned as he handed me a mask and said, “You’ve never seen blue like this.” He wasn’t wrong. We’d barely left Mellieha when a salty breeze hit my face and someone up front started playing music through the Bluetooth speakers—nothing fancy, but it set the mood. The boat felt bigger than I expected; people chatted in Maltese and English, passing around sunscreen and half-laughing about who’d be first in the water. I liked that nobody seemed rushed.

The first stop was Crystal Lagoon. I could smell sun-warmed limestone before we even anchored. The water looked almost fake—so clear you could count pebbles on the bottom. Mark pointed out a cave where, apparently, smugglers used to hide (I’m not sure if he was joking). I jumped in anyway—cold shock at first, then just weightless floating. There were tiny silver fish darting around my ankles. Someone tried paddleboarding for the first time and fell off immediately; everyone cheered.

Blue Lagoon came next. It’s busy, yeah—I won’t pretend otherwise—but there’s this moment when you swim out a bit and everything goes quiet except for your own splashing. Sunlight bounced off the sand below so bright it hurt my eyes. I watched two kids try to pronounce “Comino” like locals do (Ko-mee-no), which made their dad laugh so hard he almost dropped his phone. We had more than an hour here; honestly, it felt short because I kept finding new corners to explore with my snorkel.

After that we skirted past Gozo’s coast—Mark slowed down near something called Gebla tal Halfa (“the promising rock,” he said). He told us stories about fishermen making wishes here; maybe true, maybe not. The last bit was quieter: Santa Maria Caves and Elephant Rock for photos. The light inside those caves is weirdly soft—almost blue-green—and you can hear your own voice echo if you call out (I tried it; nobody judged). Heading back to port I felt sun-tired but happy in that way you get after a day outside by the sea.