Private boat trip Comino: Blue Lagoon, caves and snorkeling

Swim the Blue Lagoon, explore five sea caves, snorkel in turquoise water: all from your own private boat

A private boat charter around Comino takes you to the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and Santa Maria Caves with a live English-speaking skipper. You swim and snorkel in some of the Mediterranean's clearest waters, explore hidden beaches tucked inside sea caverns, and visit Saint Mary's Battery, a 18th-century fortification. The boat is small enough to navigate through cave tunnels that larger tour boats cannot enter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Comino's lagoons and caves

• Sail to Blue Lagoon
• Swim in Blue Lagoon
• Explore Crystal Lagoon and caverns
• Visit Saint Mary's Battery
• Tour Santa Maria Caves

The experience

The boat leaves from Comino and heads straight to the Blue Lagoon, where white sand meets turquoise water so clear that the seabed is visible from the surface. From there, you move to the Crystal Lagoon, which is ringed by caverns: some of them opening onto hidden sandy beaches accessible only by water. Because the boat is designed to fit through the tunnels, you can explore inside the caves and see the clearest sections of water that the larger tour boats never reach. A skipper who knows Malta, Gozo and the surrounding islands narrates the route and answers questions as you go.

Swimming and snorkeling happen throughout the three-hour trip. Life jackets, snorkeling equipment and swimming noodles are provided. You can also request a paddle board if you want to explore a section on your own. A shower is available on the boat afterward. The itinerary is yours to shape. You choose which stops matter most and how long to stay at each one, so the pace and the route bend to what you want to see.

Saint Mary's Battery, built by the Order of Saint John between 1715 and 1716, sits on the island itself and marks one of the historical stops. The Santa Maria Caves, a cluster of five caves on Comino's shore, are the main draw for anyone who wants to see the island's geology and the hidden beaches that form inside them.

What’s included

• Life jackets, snorkeling equipment and swimming noodles are provided.
• a paddle board is available upon request.
• shower facilities are available on the boat.
• a live English-speaking skipper guides the route and narrates the stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h 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€ 70

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aloha Boat Charters - Jeffrey

Is this one for you?The boat holds a small group and moves at a leisurely pace, stopping to swim and explore caves as long as you want at each site, so it suits anyone who prefers to linger over a few places rather than rush through many stops in a single day.

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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 makes the Blue Lagoon water so clear?

The Blue Lagoon's water is exceptionally clear because of the shallow sandy bottom and the protected bay. The seabed is visible from the surface, which is why the turquoise color appears so striking.

Can the boat really fit through the cave tunnels?

Yes. The boat is designed small enough to navigate through some of the tunnels in the Crystal Lagoon and the Santa Maria Caves, which allows you to explore sections of the caves and hidden beaches that larger tour boats cannot reach.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the charter, along with life jackets, swimming noodles and access to a shower on the boat. You can also request a paddle board if you want one.

How much say do I have in where the boat goes?

The itinerary is customizable. You choose which stops you want to visit and how long to spend at each one, so the route adapts to your interests rather than following a fixed schedule.

What is Saint Mary's Battery?

Saint Mary's Battery, also called Comino Battery, is an artillery fortification built by the Order of Saint John between 1715 and 1716 as part of the coastal defense system for the Maltese Islands. It sits on Comino itself and is one of the historical stops on the route.