Private Boat Tour Comino: Anchor in the bluest waters

Your Own Boat, Your Own Blue Lagoon

You get a private boat with skipper, snorkel equipment, ice box, and the freedom to anchor in the clearest sections of Malta's Blue Lagoon and explore Comino's caves and Gozo's hidden bays without sharing the water or the schedule. The skipper adapts the route to sea conditions and your preferences, so you're not locked into a fixed itinerary. Fuel is EUR 79 extra. Everything else (entry to the lagoon areas, gear, shaded seating, the swim ladder) is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour to Comino and Gozo

• Depart on private boat
• Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon
• Visit Santa Marija Bay and caves
• Anchor at Cominotto Beach
• Cruise along Cominotto reef
• Pass Paradise Bay
• See Saint Mary's Tower from boat
• Explore Crystal Lagoon and snorkel
• Visit Hondoq ir-Rumien Bay and Bemberin Gorge
• Cruise along Qala coast and caves
• Pass Mgarr Harbor Gozo
• Cruise south coast of Gozo and Halfa Rock
• Return to departure point

The experience

The water is already in front of you: turquoise, so clear you can see the sand beneath the boat before you've even dropped anchor. This is what a private boat trip to Malta's Blue Lagoon actually looks like when you're not sharing the space with forty other swimmers. Your English-speaking skipper knows where the crowds pile up and where they don't, and that knowledge is the whole point. The boat is yours alone, reserved for your group, which means the route bends to what you want to see and how long you want to stay in each place.

You'll spend time in the Blue Lagoon itself (the famous patch between Comino and Cominotto that shows up in every travel photo), but you'll anchor in the bluest section, away from the drop-off points where the larger tour boats cluster. From there, the snorkel gear is already on board, the swim ladder is ready, and you can slip into water so clear it feels like a pool. The skipper will point out Santa Marija Bay on Comino's north side, a horseshoe-shaped beach backed by tamarisk trees where the snorkeling picks up around the reefs, or Cominotto itself, which has a 50-meter swim-through cave and was used as a filming location for Troy. The Crystal Lagoon comes next: turquoise waters dotted with sea caves, some with secret sandy beaches tucked inside them. Your boat is built small enough to enter some of these caves, which larger vessels simply cannot do.

If the sea conditions and your group's mood allow it, the route can swing toward Gozo's south coast. You might see Halfa Rock, a small island with sheer cliffs and a secluded bay only reachable by boat, or Hondoq ir-Rumien Bay with its hidden inlet, Bemberin Gorge, where the water inside is so clear you can see the rock formations beneath you. The skipper carries historical details about the islands, the 17th-century Saint Mary's Tower that overlooks the lagoon, and which film crews shot where. There's no schedule pushing you along, no strangers sharing your space, no rush. The ice box stays stocked, the Bluetooth speakers are there if you want them, and the shaded seating and cushioned sun deck mean you're not baking between swims.

Fuel costs EUR 79 per booking on top of the boat price, and that's the only extra charge beyond what's included. The boat operates year-round, though sea conditions shape which bays are accessible on any given day. Your skipper makes those calls. Infants can come along (they sit on an adult's lap), and the boat suits all fitness levels because you're swimming and snorkeling at your own pace from an anchored position, not hiking or climbing.

What’s included

• Your day includes a professional English-speaking skipper, mask and snorkel equipment, shaded seating and a cushioned sun deck, a swim ladder for easy entry and exit, Bluetooth speakers, and an ice box with ice to keep food and drinks cold.
• The boat is private to your group only, and the route is customized based on sea conditions and your preferences.
• Fuel costs EUR 79 per booking and is charged separately.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 swim and snorkel in Malta's clearest waters without sharing the boat or the schedule with strangers. The private charter is what makes anchoring in the bluest sections of the Blue Lagoon and entering sea caves possible, instead of dropping off at crowded points like the larger tour boats do.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 24h before the start.

What's included on the private boat?

Professional skipper, mask and snorkel, shaded seating, cushioned sun deck, swim ladder, Bluetooth speakers, ice box with ice, and access to the Blue Lagoon and surrounding bays. Fuel (EUR 79) is charged separately.

Is the route fixed or flexible?

The route is flexible and adapted to sea conditions and your group's preferences. You're not locked into a set itinerary.

Can I bring young children or infants?

Yes. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available upon request.

What if the sea conditions are rough?

The skipper makes decisions about which bays are accessible based on daily sea conditions. Some stops may not be possible on rougher days, but the route will be adjusted accordingly.

Is snorkel equipment provided?

Yes, mask and snorkel are included on board at no extra cost.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

The ice box is on board to keep items cold. Bring what you like. The skipper will keep it chilled.