Gozo & Comino: Private Boat, Blue Lagoon Swim, Local Dinner

Summary

Swim in the Blue Lagoon then discover Gozo’s villages by tuk tuk

You’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.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the color — that wild, almost electric blue of the water as our little boat pulled up to Comino’s Blue Lagoon. I’d seen photos before but it’s different when you’re there, sun on your shoulders and salt in the air. Our guide Mario grinned as he handed out snorkels. “You’ll never want to leave,” he said, and honestly, for a second I believed him. The water was cool but not cold, and there was this faint scent of seaweed mixed with sunscreen from everyone jumping in. We didn’t stay too long — just enough to float and laugh and try (unsuccessfully) to spot any fish.

Back on board, we zipped past caves carved into Comino’s cliffs — Mario pointed out one shaped like a heart (I still don’t see it), then we crossed over to Gozo. The tuk tuks were waiting for us at the dock, bright yellow against the stone buildings. Driving through Gozo feels like flipping through someone’s family album: old men waving from doorways in Xewkija, kids chasing each other near the Rotunda church (that dome is massive up close). At one point we stopped at these salt pans by the sea — wind whipping my hair everywhere — and tasted a pinch of fresh salt. It’s weirdly sweet? Or maybe that was just me being hungry.

We wound through tiny villages where cats seemed to own every doorstep. At Dwejra Bay, waves crashed so hard you could feel it in your chest. Mario told us about Fungus Rock and how people used to risk their lives for some rare plant there — he made it sound like an adventure movie but with more prickly pears. By late afternoon we ended up at a family-run place in Marsalforn for dinner: ftira bread still warm from the oven, olives that tasted like sunshine (is that a thing?), and something called gbejna cheese which I definitely mispronounced. The owner just smiled and served us more.

I keep thinking about that last stretch back on the boat as dusk settled over Comino’s caves — everything quiet except for the engine hum and someone softly singing behind me in Maltese. It felt like we’d squeezed a whole week into one day trip from Malta to Gozo and Comino. Not everything went perfectly (I dropped my sunglasses somewhere between stops), but honestly? That just made it feel real.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Comino and Gozo sightseeing tour

• Travel to Comino island
• Admire rugged caves and Crystal Lagoon
• Swim at Blue Lagoon
• Pass by Comino island
• Visit Rotunda of Xewkija church
• Explore Munxar village area
• Swim and snorkel at Xlendi Bay
• Visit Dwejra coastal formations
• See Fungus Rock at Dwejra
• Visit Ta' Pinu Basilica
• Walk in Wied l-Għasri valley
• View Saltpans on northern coast
• Swim at Xwejni and Qbajjar Bays
• Explore Citadel and baroque Cathedral
• Dinner at Marsalforn waterfront

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Malta to Gozo & Comino?

The tour lasts around 7 hours not including transfer time.

Is hotel pickup included for this Gozo & Comino tour?

Yes, pickup from your hotel or nearest point is included.

Do you get to swim at the Blue Lagoon during this trip?

Yes, there is a swim stop at Comino's Blue Lagoon included.

What kind of dinner is served on this tour?

A light traditional dinner is served in Gozo at Marsalforn waterfront.

Is there a local guide during the tour?

Yes, tours are led by multilingual local experts from Gozo.

Are transfers between Malta and Gozo by private boat?

Yes, crossing is by private boat reserved for guests (weather permitting).

What are some highlights visited on Gozo?

You visit places like Xewkija Rotunda, Dwejra Bay, salt pans, Xlendi Bay.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Malta or Gozo by Yippee transport, private boat crossings between islands (weather permitting), guided tuk tuk touring with a multilingual local expert across Gozo’s villages and coastlines, swimming at the Blue Lagoon on Comino, entry fees where needed, fuel costs covered throughout the journey, plus a light traditional dinner served right on Marsalforn’s waterfront before returning to your original pickup point.