How do I get to the Blue Lagoon from Malta?

Boats to Comino's Blue Lagoon depart from Sliema, Bugibba, St Julian's and Mellieha. Large cruises take around 45 to 60 minutes, while faster private boats and speedboats are quicker. There is no bridge, so a boat trip is the only way to reach the lagoon.

Can you visit Gozo and Comino in one day?

Yes. Many full-day tours combine a Blue Lagoon swim on Comino with a jeep, quad or buggy circuit of Gozo, usually including lunch and hotel pick-up. It is a long but rewarding day that covers both islands.

When is the best time to visit the Blue Lagoon?

The lagoon is busiest from late morning to mid-afternoon in summer. Book an early or sunset departure for calmer water and room to swim, and visit in May, June or September for warm seas and thinner crowds.

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Gozo, Comino & the Blue Lagoon: Malta's Island-Hopping Day Trip

Malta's greatest day out happens on the water. Cruise to Comino's electric-blue lagoon, swim through sea caves and explore rugged Gozo by jeep or buggy — here's how to island-hop from Valletta, and the best-rated boat trips and tours to book.

At a glance

1Morning cruise to Comino's Blue Lagoon
2Swim & snorkel the Crystal Lagoon and sea caves
3Explore Gozo by jeep, quad or buggy
4Sunset sail back to Malta

Set sail for the Blue Lagoon

Most island-hopping trips leave from Sliema, Bugibba or St Julian's and make a beeline for Comino's Blue Lagoon, where the shallow water glows an unreal turquoise. Large sightseeing cruises give you a few hours to swim, while catamarans and private boats add stops at the Crystal Lagoon and sea caves. Go early or choose a sunset departure to dodge the midday crowds that pack the tiny bay.

Wild Gozo by jeep, quad or buggy

Comino is only half the story. A short crossing brings you to Gozo, greener and quieter than Malta, where jeep, quad and buggy safaris rattle along back roads to the Ggantija temples, the Ta' Pinu basilica, salt pans and Xlendi Bay. Full-day 4x4 tours usually bundle lunch and a Blue Lagoon boat stop, so you get the wild island and the famous swim in one outing.

Choosing your boat: cruise, catamaran or private charter

Your experience depends on the boat. Big group cruises are the cheapest and cover Comino, Gozo and the caves with a lively onboard atmosphere. Catamarans and adults-only sailings are calmer, while private charters and speedboats let you set your own pace and reach quieter coves. Whichever you pick, bring water shoes, reef-safe sunscreen and a towel — most stops are swim-in rather than jetty landings.