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Malta boat tour: which one to choose

  • 3cruises compared
  • €45lowest price
  • 5 h to 7 h 30 mintime on the water
  • 3boarding points

The cruise to check first

Gozo and Comino islands cruise

6 h · from €45 · 7.7/10 (419)

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Updated 29 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

Cruises in Malta side by side

For most visitors the best Malta boat tour is the Gozo and Comino islands cruise from Buġibba: 6 hours, from €45, with the Blue Lagoon and 3 hours on Gozo. It has 419 reviews at 7.7, the most of the three cruises compared here.

The other two options are a 7.5-hour schooner day with lunch and an open bar, and an evening catamaran cruise to Comino. They leave from Buġibba and Sliema.

Boat trips in Malta compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Gozo and Comino islands cruiseSightseeingOur pick 6 h Not stated No food from €45 7.7/10 (419)
Gozo and Comino schooner cruiseLunch cruise 7 h 30 min Not stated Lunch from €75 7.6/10 (280)
Comino sunset cruiseEvening cruise 5 h Not stated No food from €55 6.7/10 (11)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Gozo and Comino islands cruise

A 6-hour boat trip from Buġibba to Comino and the Blue Lagoon, then 3 hours of free time on Gozo, from €45.

from €45

7.7/10 from 419 reviews on Civitatis

  • 6 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Buġibba Jetty, Dawret Il-Gżejjer, San Pawl il-Baħar
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsFirst-timers who want Comino and Gozo in a single day for the lowest price. It has the most reviews of the three, 419, with a 7.7 score.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want food and drinks in the price or a live guide. Only some areas of the boat are accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Buġibba Jetty, Dawret Il-Gżejjer, San Pawl il-Baħar. Meet at Buġibba Jetty, Dawret Il-Gżejjer, San Pawl il-Baħar. Boarding runs from one hour to 15 minutes before departure, and no one boards outside that window. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing says the boats that run from 1 April to 25 October have no underwater viewing windows and are not wheelchair accessible.
Commentary
Recorded commentary in English, no live guide.
Included
  • Transport by boat
  • Recorded commentary in English
  • Lifejacket
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport on Gozo (€5 per person)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Lunch cruise · Day

Gozo and Comino schooner cruise

A 7.5-hour sail on a gulet with hotel pickup, 90 minutes in a Gozo bay, 90 minutes at the Blue Lagoon, buffet lunch and an open bar, from €75.

from €75

7.6/10 from 280 reviews on Civitatis

  • 7 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • Lunch
  • Sliema port (hotel pickup included)
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want lunch, drinks and hotel pickup all in one price and a slower day on a sailing boat. It has 280 reviews and a 7.6 score.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you must see the Blue Lagoon: the listing says a stop is not guaranteed, because on busy days the area is closed. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Sliema port (hotel pickup included). Pickup is from the main hotels on Malta between 8:15 and 9:30 am. After booking, the local provider contacts you to agree the exact time and place. The boat leaves from Sliema port.
Open or covered
A classic gulet, the Fernandes, a traditional sailing vessel, according to the listing.
Commentary
The listing names an English-speaking crew and no commentary.
Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Minibus or bus to the port
  • Boat trip
  • English-speaking crew
  • Buffet lunch, snacks and fresh fruit
  • Open bar with beer, wine, soft drinks and water
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Evening cruise · Sunset

Comino sunset cruise

A 5-hour evening catamaran cruise from Buġibba with 2 hours at the Blue Lagoon, music at sunset and a visit to sea caves, from €55.

from €55

6.7/10 from 11 reviews on Civitatis

  • 5 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Buġibba Port, Dawret Il-Gżejjer
  • Non-refundable

Who it suitsAnyone who wants the Blue Lagoon at the end of the day: the listing gives 2 hours at anchor there, then music during the sunset and a pass by the sea caves.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a reliable score: 6.7 from 11 reviews. Since 1 May 2025, the listing says, anyone getting off at the Blue Lagoon must reserve free entry on the government website. The boat is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Buġibba Port, Dawret Il-Gżejjer. Meet at Buġibba Port, Dawret Il-Gżejjer, at least 45 minutes before departure. The listing gives 4:30 pm as the meeting time. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A catamaran. Civitatis does not say whether the deck is open or covered.
Commentary
Recorded commentary in English, no live guide.
Included
  • Catamaran trip
  • Recorded commentary in English
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Cancel 7 days before and you get 50% back; 3 days before, nothing. There is no free cancellation window.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

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Gozo and Comino cruise or schooner: which one

Take the Gozo and Comino cruise (from €45) if you want to see Comino and spend 3 hours on Gozo for the lowest price.

Questions about boat trips in Malta

Which Malta boat tour is best?

The Gozo and Comino cruise from Buġibba, from €45, with 419 reviews at 7.7 and 3 hours of free time on Gozo.

Is the Blue Lagoon included?

The cruise and the sunset cruise go to the Blue Lagoon at Comino. On the schooner a stop is not guaranteed: the area is closed on busy days.

Do I need to book the Blue Lagoon separately?

The Comino sunset listing says that since 1 May 2025, anyone getting off at the Blue Lagoon must reserve free entry on the government website.

Can I cancel for free?

The Gozo and Comino cruise and the schooner up to 24 hours before. The Comino sunset cruise has no free window: 50% back at 7 days, nothing at 3 days.

Are the Malta cruises wheelchair accessible?

Not really. The Gozo and Comino cruise is accessible only in some areas, and the schooner and sunset catamaran are listed as not accessible.

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