Malta Coastline Cruise: Comino, Blue Lagoon & Elephant Head Rock

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Duration5h 30m

GroupUp to 50

Mobile ticketAccepted

The boat's already moving when you step aboard — five hours of Malta's coast unfolds from there

You 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.

5h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Malta Coastline Cruise and Island Exploration

Board boat at Bugibba Jetty
Cruise past St. Paul’s Islands
View Elephant Head Rock formation
Explore Comino sea caves
Swim and relax at Blue Lagoon
Snorkel at Crystal Lagoon
Swim at Paradise Bay Beach
Cruise back to Bugibba

The Experience

By the time you board at Bugibba Jetty, the crew has the boat ready and the day's route locked in. You're on a family-run vessel with shaded and sunny deck space, restrooms, and a slide straight into the water — the kind of setup that lets you move between sun and shade without thinking about it. The boat stays anchored at each stop, so swimming is how you get to the water, not a ladder. That matters if you're traveling with kids or anyone who prefers to ease in rather than climb down.

The route hits five stops over 5 to 5.5 hours. First comes St. Paul's Islands, where the crew points out the shipwreck legend while you're still getting your bearings. Then Elephant Head Rock — an actual rock formation that does look like an elephant, which is funnier than it sounds when you're standing on deck trying to frame the photo. After that, the sea caves around Comino, where the water turns shades of blue that don't quite look real until you're floating in it. The Blue Lagoon is the famous one, turquoise and crowded with boats, but the Crystal Lagoon a short cruise away is quieter — fewer people, clearer water for snorkelling if you rent gear (small charge, not included). Paradise Bay Beach closes the loop, a sandy stretch on Malta's north coast with cliffs behind it and views toward Gozo.

Snorkelling equipment is available to rent if you want to look under the water, but you don't need to bring your own. The slide is free and works for all ages. Sunbeds on the upper deck are first-come, first-served, so arriving early matters — the crew is friendly and local, which changes the feel of the day. You're not being herded; you're being looked after. The afternoon departure runs at 3:30 PM and wraps by sunset, which means you get the light without the midday heat crushing the deck.

Plan to arrive early because parking near Bugibba is tight and traffic in Malta runs heavy, especially mornings. The boat won't wait for late arrivals. Once you're aboard, the crew handles the rest — you swim when you want, rest when you want, and the boat brings you back to the jetty when the day is done.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Bugibba Jetty, five anchored stops (St.
Paul's Islands, Elephant Head Rock, sea caves, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Paradise Bay Beach), use of the boat's slide, shaded and sunny deck lounging areas, onboard restrooms and changing space, and a return cruise to Bugibba.
Snorkelling gear is available to rent separately.
All fees and taxes are included in the price.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Amazing Boat Trips Malta

Is this one for you?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.