Snorkeling Comino: Private Boat Charter with Blue Lagoon

Snorkel the Blue Lagoon's turquoise shallows and sea caves carved into Comino's cliffs.

A private 2-hour boat charter around Comino departs from Ċirkewwa (Malta) or Mġarr (Gozo) with up to 10 guests, your captain tailoring stops to your preferences. Swim and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon's crystal-clear water, explore quieter coves with deeper waters, and pass sea caves and dramatic rock formations along the coastline. Snorkeling gear, water and ice are provided. SUP boards available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour around Comino

• Depart from Malta or Gozo
• Visit Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling
• Explore quieter snorkeling area with cliffs
• See natural sea-carved caves
• Pass by elephant rock formation
• Pass by 17th-century watchtower

The experience

The boat leaves from either Ċirkewwa on Malta's north coast or Mġarr on Gozo, depending on where you're staying, and heads straight to Comino's most famous site: the Blue Lagoon. The water there is shallow and so clear you see the seabed, and you can swim and snorkel straight from the boat. Your captain knows the quieter spots too: a second snorkeling site with deeper water and fewer people, ringed by tall cliffs. The boat carries snorkeling gear (request it when you book), bottled water, ice and a cooler, so you can stay in the water as long as you want without worrying about supplies.

Beyond the lagoons, the route passes natural sea caves carved into the coastline and an elephant-shaped rock formation where the stone dips into the sea. A 17th-century watchtower sits on the cliffs above, visible from the boat. The whole experience is built around what you want: your captain adjusts the stops and timing to match your group's pace, so if you want to spend an hour snorkeling in one spot or move quickly between sites, that's what happens. The boat has shaded seating and room to move around, and you can bring a SUP board if you want to paddle as well as snorkel.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear upon request.
• bottled water and ice.
• cooler.
• SUP board upon request.
• Bluetooth speakers.
• shaded seating on the boat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

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€ 85

Prices and times updated 29 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ebsons Comino Private Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Departing from Ċirkewwa on Malta or Mġarr on Gozo means no need for a rental car or a second transfer. The boat picks up from the ferry terminal, so you can arrive by public transport or taxi and step straight onto the water.

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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's the Blue Lagoon actually like for snorkeling?

The Blue Lagoon is Comino's most famous site, known for shallow, crystal-clear turquoise water ideal for swimming and snorkeling. You can see the seabed easily and snorkel directly from the boat.

Can I snorkel at more than one spot during the 2 hours?

Yes. Your captain takes you to the Blue Lagoon and also to a quieter snorkeling site with deeper water, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and usually less crowded. The exact stops depend on what your group wants to do.

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

Snorkeling gear is provided upon request when you book. Bottled water, ice and a cooler are included for everyone.

What else is on the route besides the snorkeling spots?

The boat passes natural sea caves along the Comino coastline, an elephant-shaped rock formation where stone dips into the sea, and a 17th-century watchtower perched on the cliffs above the water.

Can I bring my own paddle board or water equipment?

SUP boards are available on request. Check with the operator about bringing your own gear when you book.