Malta: Comino, Blue Lagoon & Caves - swim, snorkel & slide
Description
We welcome you on Hornblower Cruises a local family run business since 1984. We are not the most modern boat but we have everything you need on-board to make your day with us unforgettable. We have designed our tours and the boat to offer you all what you need for the day - an upper sun deck, deck chairs, slide, shaded area, air conditioned bar/ restaurant, lockers facilities and more. If you are a sun lover then hop up to the upper sun-deck and soak in the sun (free deck-chairs) or if you prefer the shade, take a seat on our spacious shaded main deck. Once in the Blue Lagoon take advantage from our mooring position, away from the crowded beach - Swim, snorkel, sunbathe and slide into the turquoise water of the Blue Lagoon. The cruise also shows you the beauty of Comino island cruising close to the cliffs and into the caves and beaches of the island.
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Itinerary
Join us on this unforgettable day tour departing at 10am returns at 17:00. With captain Kevin and his crew we want to show you the beauty of this gorgeous little island. Setting off at 10am we start with some religious history, we pass by the island of St.Pauls who was shipwrecked here, in his memory a statue of him is now situated in the middle of this tiny island.
We will pass by the largest beach in Malta Mellieha bay and continue to enter into the Ahrax cave stopping here for some great photographic shots. Just before crossing the Comino South Channel we cruise by the famous touristic site of Coral Cove.
As we pass Ahrax point we get a clear visual of the island of Comino. The smallest of the three islands only 1.4 square miles. We shall cruise 360 degrees around Comino witnessing high cliff edges, with magical rock formations such as the 'Elephants Head'.
The moment you have all been waiting for, what a lot of travellers' have called, Paradise on Earth, we arrive at the gorgeous BLUE LAGOON on the island of Comino. Take advantage from our great mooring position and spend your time on the boat. Away from the crowded beach you can jump, swim and slide into the crystalline turquoise water. Make use of the upper sun deck or chill out on our spacious shaded main deck. If you're hungry grab something from our onboard cafeteria prices are very reasonable. We might not have the most modern boat but we have all the amenities you need for a day at sea. Use the boat as your base as you walk freely on/ off to the island of Comino. Come back if you need to make use of the bar/ cafeteria, washrooms or other onboard facilities. With over 4 hours here you will have the time of your life.
Built in 1618 to help defend the island of Comino we pass by one of the few buildings on the island of Comino, the Santa Maria Tower. Also popular for its role as jail Chateau D'If in the film the Count of Monte Kristo this is another picturesque site.
Returning back at 17:00 hours
Cruising the South channel of Comino we enter into the Crystal Lagoon more popular with divers given its deeper waters. This bay is also accessible by foot from the Blue Lagoon where we will be moored for 4.5 hours. A short 8 minute walk will get you here where you can spend as much time as you like snorkeling, swimming or for the more adventurous cliff jumping. This site may be seen on the way going to Comino or later on the way back to Malta, depending on weather conditions
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour is adequate for all ages
- Playpen available on-board for infants and young children
- Bring: towels, sun cream and jacket for those travelling with us from October to May
- For wheelchairs please note that the toilets are situated on the lower deck. You are welcome with the wheelchair on the boat but there are 5 stairs going up to the main deck and 5 steps to access the lower deck.
- Please note on Comino island and on the boat payments are accepted cash only
- For guests doing the cruise in March - May or October - December bring a jacket or something warm as it gets chilly when cruising
Reviews(826)
Second time on the Hornblower cruise and just as excellent as the first time - can’t fault it at all. The boat and facilities are great, the staff are friendly and engaging, the playlist is spot on and the price of the ticket as well as refreshments is very reasonable. It was the best day of our holiday easily.
Thank you so much for choosing to sail with us again! 💙 There is no greater compliment than welcoming returning guests, and we're absolutely delighted that your second trip was just as memorable as your first. Knowing it was the best day of your holiday means the world to our family-run team. Thank you for your continued support—we can't wait to welcome you back onboard for a third adventure! 🚤🌊☀️ Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew ⚓
Lovely boat and very friendly crew. Only criticism is that we probably spent too long in the same place and it would have been improved by moving to some different places such as the caves I have been on previous trips here where the boat stopped and had an hour or so there before moving on to blue lagoon. Overall though it was a great day out and highly recommended.
Fantastic day out, very reasonably priced drinks and food onboard. Very helpful and friendly staff, great value for money. Best location in the blue lagoon. Limited sunbeds, need to get onboard early. No comfortable lounge chairs in the shade.
Thank you for your fantastic review 😊 We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with us and found the food, drinks, and overall experience to be excellent value for money. It's wonderful to know that our crew made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed what we believe is one of the best locations at the Blue Lagoon. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the sunbeds and shaded seating. As the sunbeds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, we always recommend arriving early for guests wishing to secure one. We hope to welcome you on board again soon for another memorable day at sea! 🚤🌊☀️🍍 Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew⚓️
Just fantastic... personal approach, guest is central, good music, fresh sandwiches and salads, the humor of Kevin, the friendly crew and of course the wonderful decor... and this at a democratic price, thank you for this wonderful day
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the personal touch, the music, the fresh food onboard, and of course Kevin's sense of humour! It means a lot to us that you felt well looked after and that our crew helped make your day special. The beautiful scenery of Comino and Gozo certainly does its part, but we're delighted that the overall experience exceeded your expectations while still offering great value for money. Thank you for spending the day with us, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! 🚤🌊☀️🍍 Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew⚓️
An absolute must when visiting Malta. A warm and friendly welcome awaits from Captain Kevin and all the crew. Time taken to point out some great sights accompanied by some delicious cocktails. The blue lagoon is breathtakingly beautiful. Snorkel, jump in from the top-deck, or soak up some sun on the busy sandy beach or quieter rocks. The boat provides a great base covering all the facilities you will need. This trip is good value for money for a family (15, 11 & 7 YO) and we all felt well looked after. We would all definitely do this again next time we visit Malta. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted that you and your family had such a memorable day with us. It's great to hear that Captain Kevin and the crew made you feel welcome and well looked after throughout the trip. From the breathtaking Blue Lagoon to the cocktails, swimming, snorkelling, and sightseeing, we're so pleased you enjoyed everything the experience has to offer. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you all back on board the next time you're in Malta! 🚤🌊☀️💙
It was a very beautiful experience! I must say it very cold tho and super windy on the boat but the UV was very high so wear a hat and sunscreen! Thankfully it was sunny the whole time. The blue lagoon was beautiful and very warm so pack your bikini. If you’re going to malta definitely book this trip! Also the dog being there made the whole trip a 10/10. Being a jacket tho if you’re not going mid summer.
Thank you so much for your lovely and honest review ⭐ We’re delighted to hear you had such a beautiful experience with us and enjoyed the Blue Lagoon 😊 The Maltese sun can definitely be stronger than expected, even on windy days, so your tips about sunscreen and jackets will be super helpful for future guests ☀️🌬️ And of course… we’re very happy to hear our youngest crew member🐶 Louie helped make the trip a 10/10 🌊 We hope to welcome you back on board again one day! Best wish, Captain Kevin, the Hornblower Crew and little Louie 🐶
By far one of the best experiences I have ever had!!! The boat had such a friendly crew and made sure we enjoyed our day of fun in the sun!!! The sights were absolutely beautiful!!! The captain had an awesome playlist which was nice having music to add to the fun boat vibes. You can tell that the people crew are passionate about what they do. Highly recommend and would book again!!!
Wow!! thank you so much for such an amazing review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear this was one of the best experiences you’ve ever had. It means a lot to our whole team, as we truly love what we do and always aim to create a fun, memorable day for our guests. We’re glad you enjoyed the music, the atmosphere, and of course the beautiful sights along the way that’s exactly the kind of experience we want everyone to have! Thank you for the recommendation, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board again soon! ☀️🌊 Best wishes, Katherine, Captain Kevin & the Hornblower Crew
This experience was amazing perfect way to spend the day and the cocktails are unreal !! Would definitely recommend
Thank you so much! 💙 We’re really happy to hear you had an amazing day with us and enjoyed the cocktails too! 🍍 We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon! 🚤 Warm regards, Katherine, Captain Kevin & the Hornblower Team 💙
This is such a great tour. The captain was super knowledgeable established, and super friendly. It was perfect!!!! The staff was amazing!
Thanks for your amazing feedback! 💙 We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour and that our captain and crew made it special for you. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon! 😊 Warm regards, Katherine, Captain Kevin & the Hornblower Team 💙
We came back to enjoy ourselves again… great trip, memories, weather and guide, all in one experience!❤️
Thank you so much for coming back to join us again! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed another great trip with beautiful weather, wonderful memories, and a fantastic guide. It means a lot to us that you chose to experience it again. We hope to welcome you on board for a third time soon! ❤️🚤
