Private Boat Tour: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon

Just you, the captain, and three islands of turquoise water

A private boat tour from Mgarr Harbour in Gozo visits the Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon in Comino, plus Hondoq Bay and San Niklaw Bay, with time to swim, snorkel and cliff dive. The boat carries only your party and the captain. Snorkeling equipment, safety gear and an ice box are included. Tours run 2 to 4 hours depending on the option you choose, and a local skipper guides the route in English or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Malta islands

• Start at Mgarr Harbour
• Visit Crystal Lagoon in Comino
• Swim and snorkel near Comino and Cominotto
• Stop at Hondoq Bay in Gozo
• Relax at San Niklaw Bay
• Return to Gozo harbour

The experience

The tour starts at Mgarr Harbour, Gozo's only harbour, ringed by hills and cliffs that frame the water. From there, the boat heads to Comino's Crystal Lagoon, the turquoise shallows most visitors know, but because it's your private charter, the captain can time the stop to suit the crowd level or steer toward the quieter stretches. You'll have time to swim, snorkel, and explore the caves. The snorkeling equipment is on board, so you just bring yourself and a swimsuit.

The route typically includes the Blue Lagoon between Comino and Cominotto, where the water clarity lets you see the marine life below, plus Hondoq Bay on Gozo's eastern side and San Niklaw Bay on Comino: a smaller, calmer bay just a short walk from the main lagoon. Because the boat is yours alone, the captain can linger where you want to linger, skip a stop if conditions shift, or adjust the whole itinerary to chase a site you'd rather see. The boat carries an ice box with ice, safety equipment, and everything else except towels and swimwear. You bring those.

Weather can reshape the day: if conditions turn rough, the skipper will adapt the route before you leave to keep everyone safe and still deliver the experience. The tour works for families with infants (they can sit on a lap) and for anyone regardless of fitness level. You pick between a 2-hour tour, a 3-hour half-day, or a 4-hour private tour at checkout.

What’s included

• Private boat with a local skipper in English or Italian.
• snorkeling equipment and safety gear.
• ice box with ice.
• all port fees.
• time to swim, snorkel, cliff dive and explore caves at the Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Hondoq Bay and San Niklaw Bay.

Options for this experience

3 options

2 hour tourGuide in English or Italian · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:00The trip lasts 2 hours

A half-day trip lasting 3 hoursGuide in English or Italian · 11 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 18:00

A private tour lasting 4 hoursGuide in English or Italian · 16 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 18:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by SunReel Malta Private Boat Trips & Charters

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour tour if you want a quick taste of the lagoons and caves without a long commitment; choose the 3-hour half-day for a balanced mix of swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing; pick the 4-hour option if you want to explore quieter bays like San Niklaw and spend unhurried time underwater. Because the boat is yours alone, the captain can adapt the route to your pace and interests on the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the 2-hour, 3-hour and 4-hour options?

The 2-hour tour covers the main stops in a quick loop; the 3-hour half-day gives you more time to swim and snorkel at each site; the 4-hour private tour lets you explore deeper, visit quieter bays, and linger where you want. All three depart from Mgarr Harbour with the same captain and equipment.

Can I cliff dive in the Crystal Lagoon?

Yes, cliff diving is one of the activities available at the Crystal Lagoon during your tour. The captain will point out the safe spots and you can jump if you want to. It's entirely up to you.

What do I need to bring, and what's already on the boat?

Bring a swimsuit and a towel. The boat provides snorkeling equipment, safety gear, and an ice box with ice. All port fees are covered in the price, so there are no surprise charges when you arrive.

Is the boat shared with other groups, or is it just my party?

It's entirely private: only you, your group, and the captain are on board. No other passengers, no shared departures.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

The skipper will adapt the route to safer waters before the tour starts, so you still get out on the water and visit the sites, just in a different order or at different locations. The captain will explain any changes before you leave the harbour.

Do I need experience to snorkel, or is this suitable for beginners?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and all swimming abilities. The captain can show you how to use the snorkeling gear, and you can stay in the shallows or explore deeper depending on your comfort. San Niklaw Bay is especially calm and good for first-time snorkelers.