Private Boat Tour: Comino Blue Lagoon & Crystal Lagoon from Malta

Anchor in turquoise water while the ferries pass by

A private boat tour from Malta explores Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and Cominotto in one hour with a live English-speaking guide. You swim and snorkel in sheltered turquoise coves, anchor away from the packed beaches, and visit hidden caves and reefs accessible only by private charter. The boat carries shade, snorkel gear and an ice box cooler.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour of Comino lagoons

• Depart from Malta by private boat
• Visit Blue Lagoon for swimming
• Explore southern Comino coves
• Pass by Cominotto Island
• View Cominotto Reef marine life
• Stop at Crystal Lagoon for swimming
• See Comino's small islands and icebergs
• Visit Popeye Cave by boat
• Pass along Comino's high cliffs and caves
• Pass by P31 shipwreck. Optional swim
• Return to Malta

The experience

Comino is home to two residents and surrounded by the bluest waters in the Maltese archipelago. A private boat lets you anchor in the clearest patches instead of joining the ferries at the main Blue Lagoon beach. You swim directly off the boat in water so transparent you see the limestone seabed, with snorkel and mask provided. The boat has a canopy for shade and moves at your pace: no schedule, no crowded boarding, no set itinerary you cannot change.

The route threads between small islands that look like icebergs, passes through the high cliffs where caves open to daylight, and reaches Cominotto Reef where octopuses and parrotfish move through shallow water. Crystal Lagoon sits on the other side of Comino, ringed by the Comino Caves and steep enough for cliff diving if you want it. Popeye Cave (the most photographed cave on the island) streams sunlight through its opening in a way that makes the rock glow. On fair-weather days, you pass over the P31, a scuttled patrol boat lying 10 to 18 meters down. If you prefer to swim there instead of another stop, the guide can reroute.

Cominotto is accessible only by private boat and has appeared in Hollywood films including Troy. The island's beach and the reef that runs along its tip create water colors the operator describes as stunning. Because you are not tied to a ferry schedule or a group departure, the guide can linger where the light is best or move on if conditions shift. Fuel costs 49 euros and are paid separately at checkout.

What’s included

• Snorkel and mask for each swimmer.
• ice box cooler.
• shade canopy on the boat.
• live guide speaking English.
• all stops at Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Cominotto and the caves and reefs in between.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 16:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Paid on site€ 49

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Outdoor Explorers Malta

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you want to swim in the clearest water without waiting in line at the main beach: the boat anchors away from the ferries and packed areas, letting you enter the water directly and move to a new cove whenever you want.

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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 is the Blue Lagoon like when you arrive on a private boat instead of the ferry?

The Blue Lagoon can be very busy with ferries and packed beaches, but a private boat anchors away from the crowds in a tranquil patch of blue water. You swim directly off the boat in less crowded areas, with snorkel and mask provided, and the canopy keeps you shaded while you float.

Can you swim at Cominotto, or is it just for looking at?

Cominotto is accessible only by private boat charter. You can swim at the island's beach and explore Cominotto Reef, where the shallow water is home to octopuses, sea urchins, parrotfish and sea bream. The reef enhances the water's color and creates a stunning visual effect.

What happens if you want to dive at the P31 wreck instead of swimming at the lagoons?

The P31 is a scuttled patrol boat lying 10 to 18 meters deep just off Comino's coast. On fair-weather days the boat passes over it, and if you prefer to swim around the wreck instead of other locations, you can discuss this with the guide in advance so the route can be customized.

Does the boat stop at Popeye Cave?

Popeye Cave, also known for the way sunlight streams through it, is the most photographed cave in Comino. The boat is specially designed to access it, allowing you to experience the cave's beauty up close.

How long is the tour, and what time does it leave?

The tour runs for one hour. Specific departure times are shown at checkout. The boat leaves from Malta and returns to the same point.