Private speed boat to Comino, Blue Lagoon and caves
Popeye's Cave has no roof. You'll see why when you float inside it.
A private 2-hour speed boat tour from Mgarr or Cirkewwa takes you to Comino's top sites: the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and a string of named caves. You swim and snorkel in turquoise water, explore Popeye's Cave and Lovers Cave with a skipper who speaks English, and return with snorkeling gear and fresh water included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Speed boat tour to Comino highlights
- Depart from Mgarr or Cirkewwa
- Visit Crystal Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling
- Pass by Popeye’s Cave
- Pass by Lovers Cave
- Explore Blue Lagoon for swimming and sunbathing
- Return to departure point
What’s included
- Entry to the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon.
- snorkeling masks.
- a private 2-hour speed boat tour with a skipper.
- an ice box and fresh water shower.
- swimming and snorkeling opportunities in caves including Popeye's Cave and Lovers Cave.
Times
- Every day 09:00 10:00 12:00 13:00 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Xlendi Pleasure Cruises
Prices and times updated 15 days ago
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The experience
Comino is a small island between Malta and Gozo, and this tour runs a fixed 2-hour loop that hits the lagoons and caves most visitors come for. The Blue Lagoon is the famous one (azure water, white sand, shallow enough to stand), but the tour also stops at Crystal Lagoon, which sits on the same island and draws fewer boats. Both have entry included. You pick which one to enter when you book. The skipper handles the boat while you decide where to swim and snorkel.
The caves are the draw. Popeye's Cave got its name from the 1980 film shot there, and the operator notes it has no roof, so you motor straight into an open-air cavern. Lovers Cave is another stop, and there's a tunnel at Crystal Lagoon itself. You get snorkeling masks on board, and the water clarity means you can see the seabed and fish without much depth. The boat carries an ice box and fresh water shower, so you can rinse off salt between stops.
Departure is from either Mgarr Harbour on Gozo or Cirkewwa on Malta. You choose at booking. The skipper is your guide and speaks English. Fuel costs 79 EUR, paid to the skipper on the day. Food and drinks are not included, so bring what you want or plan to eat after.
Is this one for you?The tour runs a fixed 2-hour loop, so all the stops fit into one morning or afternoon without extra planning. Book it if you want the main lagoons and caves in a single trip and don't mind the pace the skipper sets.
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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 Crystal Lagoon like compared to the Blue Lagoon?
Crystal Lagoon sits on Comino and has the same clear turquoise water as the Blue Lagoon, but it draws fewer boats and offers a more peaceful setting. Both are included in the tour, and you pick which one to enter when you book.
Can I snorkel on this tour, or is it just swimming?
Snorkeling is part of the tour. Masks are provided on board, and the water is clear enough to see marine life and the seabed. You choose whether to swim or snorkel at each stop.
Where does the boat depart from?
You can depart from Mgarr Harbour on Gozo or Cirkewwa on Malta. Let the operator know which one suits you when you book.
What is Popeye's Cave?
Popeye's Cave is a famous cavern on Comino with no roof, named after the 1980 film shot there. The boat motors inside so you can see it from the water.
Is this tour suitable if I get seasick?
The operator notes the tour is not recommended for people prone to seasickness. The boat is spacious and the ride is smooth, but the 2-hour duration on the water may not suit everyone.
Private speed boat to Comino, Blue Lagoon and caves
2h · EN
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