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Mellieha: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruise with Caves

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 24

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Malta’s turquoise lagoons, wild caves and sunlit island shores

You’ll drift between Malta’s wildest sea caves and lagoons by boat, swimming through crystal-clear waters at Comino’s Crystal Lagoon and famous Blue Lagoon. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), you’ll spot Gozo’s coastline, mysterious rocks, and pause for photos at Santa Maria Caves — all with plenty of time to swim or just soak up that Maltese sunlight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Board boat at Mellieha
Pass Comino Tower
Stop 1 hour at Crystal Lagoon
Swim and snorkel at Crystal Lagoon
Visit Blue Lagoon
Spend 1+ hour swimming and snorkeling
Pass island of Gozo and Promising Rock
Photo stop at Santa Maria Caves
Photo stop at Elephant Rock
Return to port

The Experience

I’ll admit it — I signed up for the Mellieha boat cruise mostly because I’d seen those photos of the Blue Lagoon everywhere. But standing on the dock that morning, salt in the air and a bunch of us squinting at the sunlight bouncing off the water, I felt this weird mix of excitement and calm. Our guide, Mark (who seemed to know half of Mellieha by name), waved us aboard with a grin. The boat was bigger than I expected, with just enough space to flop down or wander around without bumping elbows.

The first stop was Crystal Lagoon on Comino’s west side. The water really did look unreal — so clear you could see right down to smooth rocks and darting fish. Mark handed out snorkels and made some joke about “watching out for mermaids.” I slid into the water and everything went quiet except for muffled splashes. There was this one moment where I just floated on my back, sun warming my face, thinking how much lighter everything felt out there. After an hour swimming and sunbathing (I may have dozed off), we headed for the Blue Lagoon itself.

Blue Lagoon is busy but honestly? It’s worth it. The sand is almost white and the colors shift every time a cloud moves — pale blue to deep turquoise in seconds. Some people stayed on board but most of us couldn’t resist jumping in again. There were families picnicking on shore, kids shrieking as tiny fish zipped around their toes. Mark mentioned we’d need a quick pass to set foot on land — not a big deal, just something to remember if you’re planning this day trip from Mellieha to Comino and Gozo.

We cruised past Gozo next (didn’t stop long) and then circled Gebla tal Halfa — “the promising rock,” Mark called it — which looked like something straight out of an old legend. He pointed out Elephant Rock too; I didn’t really see the resemblance until someone laughed and showed me their phone photo from a better angle. Last bit before heading back: Santa Maria Caves, all shadows and cool air drifting out over the water. I still think about that silence inside the cave — just a few birds echoing somewhere above us.

What’s included

Your day includes fuel surcharge coverage, use of snorkeling gear for both main lagoon stops, restroom facilities onboard throughout the cruise, guidance from a local expert who shares stories along the way, plus flexible time for swimming or relaxing before returning to port in Mellieha.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Comino Land Charters