Snorkeling Malta: Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo

Crystal Lagoon's turquoise waters and hidden caves in a single day

A full-day private boat snorkeling trip in Malta departs from harbour and anchors at Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, and multiple stops around Comino and Gozo, where you swim, snorkel and explore sea caves. The boat carries life jackets, snorkeling gear and a stand-up paddle board. A live guide in English or Italian narrates the route and its hidden spots. You choose between a six-hour option for up to nine passengers or a full-day charter for up to twenty-four.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Comino and Gozo by boat

• Depart from harbour
• Visit Crystal Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy coastal views and caves
• Relax and swim between Comino and Cominotto
• Explore Halfa Rock near Hondoq Bay, Gozo
• Visit San Blas Beach for tranquility
• See the red sandy beach and sand dunes
• Discover San Niklaw Bay on Comino
• Explore Santa Marija Caves and Elephant Head Rock

The experience

The route strings together four main snorkeling zones across the islands. Crystal Lagoon opens the day with clear turquoise water and access to underwater caves. You'll have time to dive, snorkel and explore the rock formations. Blue Lagoon, anchored between Comino and Cominotto, is the sanctuary most visitors picture: shallow, sheltered and alive with marine life visible from the surface. Santa Marija Caves, carved into Comino's cliffs, sit above the water so you can photograph the entrance and the Elephant Head Rock formation nearby. The boat also passes Halfa Rock near Qala in Gozo, San Blas Beach with its red sand, and San Niklaw Bay, each a stop where you can enter the water or simply take in the coastal views.

The boat itself is built for comfort on a long day. A sun-protected cabin and bow sundeck keep you shaded or exposed as you choose. An ice box holds cold drinks and food you bring along. Snorkeling equipment, life jackets and a stand-up paddle board are onboard, so you arrive ready to go. Toilet and shower facilities mean you can rinse off between stops. Bluetooth sound and USB charging let you stay connected if you need to.

Weather can shift the itinerary. The guide will confirm any changes before departure and adapt the route to keep the day safe and enjoyable. The boat holds up to twenty-four passengers on the full-day charter or nine on the smaller private option, and the route itself can be customized if you want to swap a stop for somewhere else along the coast.

What’s included

• Life jackets and safety equipment.
• snorkeling gear and stand-up paddle board.
• toilet and shower facilities onboard.
• ice box for food and drinks.
• sun-protected cabin and bow sundeck.
• Bluetooth sound system and USB charging.
• all port fees.

Options for this experience

2 options

6-hour private boat for up to 9 peopleUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30

Full-day option lasting 6 hours, for groups of up to 24 peopleUp to 24 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 14:00Lasts 6 hours

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 day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30

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 nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SunReel Malta Private Boat Trips & Charters

Is this one for you?Choose the six-hour option if your group is nine or fewer and you want a focused morning or afternoon on the water. The full-day charter suits larger groups or anyone who wants to linger at each lagoon and cave without feeling rushed.

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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 is Crystal Lagoon like for snorkeling?

Crystal Lagoon is known for its clear turquoise water and underwater caves you can explore while snorkeling. The lagoon is shallow enough to see marine life and rock formations from the surface, and you'll have time to dive and investigate the cave systems in the area.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the boat?

Yes, you can bring your own food. An ice box with ice is onboard to keep drinks and perishables cold throughout the day. Suncream and towels are not provided, so bring those with you.

How many people can fit on the private boat?

The boat holds up to nine passengers on the smaller private charter or up to twenty-four on the full-day option. Both include the same stops and equipment. The difference is group size and whether you book the six-hour or full-day duration.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my snorkeling trip?

If weather is unfit, the guide will adapt the itinerary before the tour starts to ensure safety and still give you a good day on the water. You'll be told of any changes to the route or stops ahead of time.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included on the boat, along with life jackets, a stand-up paddle board and all safety gear. You only need to bring swimwear and suncream.