Private boat tour Malta: Anchor in Blue Lagoon alone

What does it feel like to have the Blue Lagoon to yourself?

You 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour to Comino and Gozo

• Depart from Cirkewwa Port or Gozo Marina
• Cruise past Paradise Bay
• Stop at Blue Lagoon for swim and snorkel
• Visit Cominotto Beach and reef
• Explore Santa Marija Bay and caves
• Snorkel at Crystal Lagoon and caves
• See Saint Mary's Tower from boat
• Cruise south coast of Gozo including Halfa Rock
• Visit Hondoq ir-Rumien Bay and Bemberin Gorge
• Pass by Qala coast and caves
• Return and drop off at chosen port

The experience

"You'll have the bluest part of the lagoon to yourself," the skipper said when we talked through the route, and that's the whole point of this trip. Most boats dump fifty people at the same sandy strip and call it done. This one is yours alone: a private charter that leaves from Cirkewwa or Mgarr Harbour and goes where you want to go, when the sea lets you. The skipper speaks English, knows the coast like he built it, and adjusts the whole day around what you actually want to do instead of what a schedule demands.

Three hours sounds short until you're anchored in the Blue Lagoon between Comino and Cominotto, the water so clear it looks like you're swimming in a pool, and there's no one else there. The boat carries mask and snorkel gear, a swim ladder, shaded seating, and an ice box. Everything stays on board, so you're not juggling bags on a crowded beach. You stop where the water is deepest and bluest, not where the tour buses point. From there the skipper can take you to Santa Marija Bay on the north side of Comino (white sand, horseshoe shape, good for families), or into the Crystal Lagoon where caves cut into the cliffs and some of them open onto secret beaches you can only reach by boat. The Cominotto reef, the south coast of Gozo with its salt pans and hidden inlets, Hondoq ir-Rumien Bay with its gorge and air pockets. They're all options, not fixed stops.

What makes this different from a group boat isn't just the privacy. It's that the itinerary actually changes. If the sea gets choppy on one side, you go the other way. If you want to spend an hour snorkeling instead of twenty minutes, you do. If someone wants to see the 17th-century Saint Mary's Tower or the Mġarr Harbour in Gozo with its fishing boats and Fort Chambre, the skipper takes you there and tells you the history. He's not rushing to the next checkpoint. All the park fees for the Blue Lagoon, Comino, and Crystal Lagoon National Reserve are already paid, and so are the marina costs, so there's nothing to sort out when you arrive.

Departures run from either Cirkewwa Port (on Malta's north coast, next to a café) or Mgarr Harbour in Gozo, and you can choose a round trip back to where you started or a one-way drop-off to the other island. The boat itself has Bluetooth audio, a cushioned sun deck, and enough shade that you're not cooking all day. Bring a light layer if the wind picks up, and wear shoes you don't mind getting wet for the ladder.

What’s included

Your day includes a professional English-speaking skipper, mask and snorkel gear, all anchoring and park fees for the Blue Lagoon, Comino, and Crystal Lagoon National Reserve, marina costs, shaded seating, a cushioned sun deck, a swim ladder, Bluetooth audio, and an ice box with ice. Departures from Cirkewwa Port or Mgarr Harbour, with flexible drop-off options on Malta or Gozo.

Options for this experience

2 options

Marfa private charterUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30Includes pickup from the Marfa starting point

Private boat trip in MaltaUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30Starts at Cirkewwa, pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Outdoor Explorers Malta

Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the price?

Mask and snorkel gear, professional English-speaking skipper, all anchoring fees for the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon National Reserve, marina costs, shaded seating, sun deck, swim ladder, Bluetooth audio, and an ice box. Prices are per boat, not per person.

Can I choose where to go, or is the route fixed?

The itinerary is flexible and adjusted to sea conditions and your preferences. You can visit the Blue Lagoon, Comino caves, Crystal Lagoon, Gozo's south coast, and other stops, but the skipper may alter the route based on weather and what you want to do.

Where does the boat depart from?

Departures are from Cirkewwa Port on Malta or Mgarr Harbour in Gozo. You can arrange a round trip or a one-way transfer to the other island.

How long is the tour?

The tour is 3 hours.

Is snorkel gear provided?

Yes, mask and snorkel are included on board.

Can I bring infants or young children?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available upon request.

Do I need to be fit or a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The boat has a swim ladder and the skipper can anchor in calm, shallow areas if you prefer.

What if the weather is bad?

The skipper adjusts the itinerary based on sea conditions. If conditions are unsafe, contact the operator about rescheduling.

Can service animals come on the boat?

Yes, service animals are allowed.