Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Island Cruise - Swim, Slide & Sightsee
Description
Cruise with a family-run Maltese company operating since 1984 and discover Comino and Gozo in one unforgettable day. Dive into the Blue Lagoon’s crystal-clear waters, explore dramatic sea caves, and enjoy 3 hours to experience Gozo’s charm at your own pace. Led by Captain Kevin and his friendly crew, this spacious and adventure-ready cruise combines swimming, sightseeing, and onboard comfort delivering a complete island experience designed for fun, relaxation, and lasting memories.
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Itinerary
Departing from St. Paul’s Bay, cruise along Malta’s northern coastline past St. Paul’s Islands and into Ahrax Cave for a close view. Continue through Comino’s north channel, passing the Elephant’s Head rock formation, Santa Maria Cave, Santa Maria Bay, and St. Nicholas Bay. After about one hour, arrive at the famous Blue Lagoon, where the boat moors for 1 hour 30 minutes. Swim in crystal-clear waters, relax on deck, or explore the island. Onboard facilities include sun decks with complimentary deck chairs (first come, first served), shaded seating, an air-conditioned lower deck, toilets, and a cafeteria serving hot and cold beverages.
Upon departure we cruise by our first site that of St. Paul's island. Here, as stated by the bible, is where he was shipwrecked in 60A.D we now find an 8.3 meter high statue.
Continuing along Malta’s northern coastline, we pass Mellieħa Bay (Għadira Bay), the islands’ largest sandy beach. Shortly after, the captain carefully approaches the impressive Ahrax Cave, steering close to its entrance for fantastic photo opportunities and a closer look at its natural rock formations.
We stop at the world-famous Blue Lagoon for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Here, you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear turquoise waters, relax on deck, or soak up the sun beside one of Malta’s most iconic swimming spots. For those feeling adventurous, make a splash using the 10-metre waterslide directly into the lagoon’s clear waters.
After approximately one hour of cruising, we arrive at the stunning Blue Lagoon. We aim to arrive early to maximise your time in its crystal-clear turquoise waters. Thanks to our excellent mooring position, you can enjoy swimming, jumping, and sliding directly into the lagoon away from the busiest shoreline areas. Relax on the upper sun deck, unwind in shaded seating, or use the boat as your comfortable base while exploring Comino Island. Onboard facilities, including washrooms and a cafeteria serving food and drinks, remain available throughout the stop. We stay here for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Please remember to download your free landing pass from www.blcomino.com before arrival.
After your stop at the Blue Lagoon, we continue to Gozo’s main port, Mġarr Harbour. Here, you’ll enjoy approximately 3 hours to explore the island at your own pace. You may choose to discover Gozo independently using local transport or spend time relaxing around the harbour area. For those who prefer a structured visit, an optional shuttle transfer (€5 per person) is available. This includes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in Victoria, Gozo’s capital city — ideal for exploring the Citadel, browsing local shops, or enjoying a meal — followed by a short scenic stop at a panoramic viewpoint for memorable photos of the island. Please note that travel time between stops is included within the 3-hour visit.
Located within Victoria, the historic Citadel is one of Gozo’s most iconic landmarks. This fortified hilltop offers breathtaking panoramic views across the island and surrounding sea. Wander through its ancient stone walls, small museums, and quiet alleyways for a glimpse into Gozo’s rich history.
Guests choosing the optional shuttle transfer (€5 per person) will enjoy approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in Victoria, Gozo’s lively capital. Here, you can explore charming streets, browse local shops, visit cafés, or simply soak up the island’s relaxed atmosphere.
As we cruise through Comino’s south channel toward the Blue Lagoon, we pass the striking Crystal Lagoon, known for its dramatic cliffs and deep, clear waters that attract divers and snorkelers. From the boat, you’ll enjoy close-up views of its beautiful sea caves and rock formations — perfect for photos — before continuing toward our main swim stop at the Blue Lagoon. Crystal Lagoon is also accessible on foot from the Blue Lagoon, just a short walk across the island for those who wish to explore further.
Returning back at 17:00 hours
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- 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.
Reviews(2,034)
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!! Wonderful crew, energy and spacing of activities was great. Highly recommend for families!
Amazing trip, boat stocked with everything you need. Very structured and organised. Has a great day.
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you had such a great day with us. It's fantastic to know you found the trip well organised and that the boat had everything you needed for a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Thank you for choosing Hornblower Cruises, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! 🚤🌊☀️ Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew ⚓️
This is the tour you need to be going on if you want to go to the blue lagoon. Our boat definitely had one of the best spaces to dock and plenty of space on board. The pineapple drinks were also a highlight!
Thank you for your fantastic review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that our location at the Blue Lagoon helped make your day even more enjoyable. It's great to know you appreciated the space onboard and, of course, our famous pineapple cocktails 🍍🍹! Thank you for choosing Hornblower Cruises, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon. 🚤🌊☀️ Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew ⚓️
The itinerary states 3 times a 90 minute stay (blue lagoon, Victoria and Citadelle). Actually we stopped for 80 minutes at the blue lagoon and another time for 90 minutes at Victoria where the Citadelle is located. But we didn't make a third stop. So instead of 4,5hrs we got a little under 3 hrs and the rest of the time on the boat.... there was enough space in the boat, drinks and food wasn't too expensive, made different Foto stops, provided life vests for insecure swimmers so they could also swim in the blue lagoon, possibility to rent googles and snorkle for 5€
Thank you for your review and for sharing your feedback. 😊 We're pleased to hear that you appreciated the spacious boat, reasonable food and drink prices, photo stops, and the safety equipment provided for guests wishing to swim. We would like to clarify that the tour includes a stop at the Blue Lagoon (on Comino island) and a stop in Gozo, where guests can choose the shuttle to visit Victoria the capital city where (at the same stop) you can visit the Citadel UNESCO site independently. These are not separate stops but part of the same Gozo visit. We're very sorry if this was not communicated clearly and led to different expectations. Thank you for joining us, and we appreciate your comments as they help us continue improving our guest experience. 🚤🌊 Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew⚓️
The shuttle you can pay for in Gozo just takes you to Victoria at 5 euros is not too bad but they do drop you quite away from the citadelle it’s quite a climb up Overall a nice trip
Thank you for your review! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the trip overall. The Gozo shuttle offers a convenient way to visit Victoria and the Citadel, and while there is a short walk uphill, many guests find the views and historic surroundings well worth it. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! 🚤🌊☀️ Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew⚓️
Comino was breathtaking and the speed boat tour to the caves was worth the $15 per person. The visit to Gozo was also great with wonderful food and some shopping. Pay the additional $5 per person for the bus in order to go into Victoria, the capital.
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted you enjoyed the breathtaking Blue Lagoon and found the speedboat cave tour worthwhile. 🚤🌊 It's also great to hear you enjoyed your visit to Gozo, including Victoria's beautiful streets, shops, and restaurants. Thank you for sharing your tips with future guests, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! ☀️🏝️ Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew ⚓️
Very good value for money and a lot better than expected. If you are anting to travel to Gozo would highly recommend the bus as it takes you straight into Victoria. Lovely staff and the food is decently priced, me and my partner absolutely loved it!
Thank you for your fantastic review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that the trip exceeded your expectations and that you found it great value for money. It's wonderful to know you and your partner loved the experience. We're also pleased you enjoyed the Gozo shuttle option, our friendly crew, and the reasonably priced food onboard. We hope to welcome you both back on board again soon! 🚤🌊☀️ Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew⚓️
The places visited were lovely. However the boat was very busy. The blue lagoon was packed, the crew allowed people to jump off the top deck as soon as we arrived, then everyone who wanted to get off the boat by ladders were stuck as the crew did not not police the ladders and the said top deck jumpers all got back on the boat to do it again, thus blocking the ladders for everyone else. Food and drinks were available at reasonable prices.Enjoyed the day but wouldn’t go back again
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful locations visited and found our food and drinks reasonably priced. 😊 During the summer months, the Blue Lagoon can become very busy, which is unfortunately beyond our control. We appreciate your comments regarding access to the ladders and will review this with our crew. Thank you for joining us, and we're glad you were still able to enjoy your day overall. 🚤🌊 Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew ⚓️
Me and my wife had an amazing time. The blue lagoon is a must see and who better to do it with, what a fantastic team of people. The whole trip was amazing from start to finish. We will definitely do it again Mark and Rachel
Thank you so much, Mark and Rachel, for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you both had such an amazing time with us. The Blue Lagoon is truly a special place, and we're delighted that our crew helped make your experience memorable from start to finish. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back on board for another fantastic day at sea in the future! 🚤🌊☀️ Best Wishes, Captain Kevin and the Crew ⚓️
Theo (our Skipper) was a brilliant guy and provided a great couple of hours trip for our family. He explained everything clearly and gave us a guided tour of the local coves, caves and bays. The boat ride was very smooth even though the sea slightly choppy. We’d thoroughly recommended Theo and would go on the same trip when we visit Malta again.
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that Theo helped make your experience so enjoyable. He takes great pride in showing guests the beautiful coves, caves, and bays around Malta, and we're thrilled that his knowledge and friendly approach stood out. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back again on your next visit to Malta! 🚤🌊☀️ Best Wishes, Hornblower Cruises
