This cruise will take you to explore two islands around Malta and the famous Blue Lagoon. You'll make your first stop on the island of Gozo. From the main harbour, a bus will take you to two sites – Xlendi Bay, then Victoria where you'll visit the old fortified city.
In the afternoon, you'll cruise to Comino and stop at the Blue Lagoon. Here, you'll have time to swim, snorkel and lie in the sun. Your final stop before making the return voyage will be the Comino caves.
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
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Join Xlendi Cruises who has been operating since 1988 and embark on a half-day or sunset cruise exploring Comino.
**Trip A **
See it all in 3.5 hours! Cruise around Comino’s highlights—Elephant Rock, sea caves, Blue Lagoon (1 hr stop - Swimming or Optional walk), Mġarr Harbour visit, and Crystal Lagoon (30 min swim/snorkel). Scenic, relaxing, and full of photo-worthy moments!
**TRIP B**
Discover Malta’s winter beauty on a 3-hour tour from Ċirkewwa. Visit Crystal Lagoon (30 mins), explore sea caves, visit Gozo’s scenic Mġarr Harbour, and enjoy 1 hour at the Blue Lagoon with an optional island walk.
Departure is from CIRKEWWA, Malta island
Routes may vary with weather conditions
On this full-day Comino and Gozo tour, you’ll get the opportunity to discover key points of interest in Malta. Departing from St. Paul's Bay, you’ll see St. Paul's Island, St. Paul's Statue, L'Ahrax Point and Santa Maria Bay, among other attractions along the way.
Then, you’ll arrive at Comino, where you can swim, snorkel or sunbathe in the Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon’s crystal-clear waters. Later, you’ll take a cruise to Gozo to explore Victoria’s capital and the charming viewpoint on your own or on board a minibus. Finally, you’ll return to Bugibba after experiencing the beauty of both islands in a single day.
Cruise to Comino Island, Blue Lagoon & Crystal Lagoon
Join us for a scenic boat trip from Bugibba to Comino Island! Enjoy stunning views of Malta’s coastline, including cliffs, caves, and small islands. Along the way, see St. Paul’s Island with its iconic statue, and snap photos of beautiful sea caves.
We’ll stop at two amazing swim spots:
Crystal Lagoon – Only reachable by boat, perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and trying out our three water slides (available June–October, weather permitting).
Blue Lagoon – Swim in crystal-clear waters, relax on the sun deck, or slide into the sea. You can also explore peaceful, car-free Comino Island.
Important: To get off at Blue Lagoon, Comino, book a free ticket in advance at blcomino.com.
On the return to Bugibba, enjoy views of Santa Maria pirate caves and the Elephant’s Head rock formation. Perfect for swimming, relaxing, and exploring!
Embark on a scenic boat tour from Malta to explore the stunning islands of Comino and Gozo. Starting from Marfa Jetty in Malta, the tour takes you to the Crystal Lagoon for a 1-hour swim and snorkel in clear waters.
Next, enjoy 1 hour and 45 minutes at the famous Blue Lagoon, with opportunities for swimming, cave visits, or exploring Comino Island. The journey then continues around Gozo's coastline before returning to Marfa Jetty or Mgarr Harbour. The boat features a cash bar, water slide, sunbathing area, and comfortable seating. This adventure combines relaxation and exploration, making for an unforgettable day across the islands' natural beauty.
Note: Winter schedule is only 3.5hours It has shorter times in the locations
Note: The 5 p.m. Tour only consists of 3 Hours * it has a shorter time in the locations mentioned at 9 a.m. and 1 pm.
With this ticket, you will have the chance to discover the 41 tanks of this aquarium and the different animal species living in them.
During your visit, you can expect to see horn sharks and black tip sharks, eels, rays and many other exotic animals. You will also have the opportunity to get closer to sea creatures in the walk-through tunnel at the main tank, visit the children’s play area, temporary exhibitions and touch pools.
Visit to only fully standing filmset in Europe.
The Filmset of the late Robin Williams' first ever movie - Popeye.
Enjoy the turquoise waters of Anchor Bay.
Participate in the continuous Animation Programme full of shows, sketches, puppet shows, dances and family games.
Become a movie-star for a day by participating in Take2 Filming experience and than visit the cinema for the Premier of your own block-basting movie.
The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea.
The oldest of the Three Cities is Vittoriosa, which has existed since the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of the Knights of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries respectively.
During this half-day tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate these unique historical fortified cities and admire magnificent churches, traditional piazzas, incredible fortifications, and architectural treasures found all around the Three Cities area, pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation!
Come and be amazed by the Mediterranean sunset aboard the Hornblower boat. Enjoy the crystal clear water of the Blue Lagoon away from the crowds and heat of the day. Chill out on board with some good food, a drink and some great music. Get your camera ready to take some unforgettable shots of the sun setting on the north horizon.
Bedazzled by the annual Malta International Fireworks Festival which is being held over one week this year. Experience impressive firework displays on the 22nd, 25th April 2025 with the grande finale being held at the Grand Harbour in Valletta on the 30th April 2025 Experience this event from the unique and comfortable position of a boat.
To take you on this impressive journey our catamaran will depart from Bugibba (or Sliema) to the Grand harbour passing the beautifully lit up bustling towns of St Julians and Sliema along the way. We will enter the natural harbour of Valletta with its enormous 15th-century walls towering high into the sky.
From this unique vantage point, you will witness the international fireworks show from the comfort of the boat. Fireworks will be synchronised to live vocals and musical orchestra, which will perform music written for the occasion from a floating stage in Malta’s majestic Grand Harbour, Valletta.
Between Malta and Gozo lies the sister island of Comino, indeed a paradise for swimmers , snorklers , divers and walkers. it is the perfect place to escape from the heavily commuted ports of Malta.
We depart from Sliema ferries and cruise north , passing by Sliema promenade , St. julian `s bay , St. goerge `s bay , Qawra bay , St. paul ` s bay and St. paul`s island, Mellieha bay to Mgarr Harbour Gozo for a 5 minute photo stop while passengers who booked to visit Gozo dis-embark.
Then we will continue to the island of Comino and stop at Crystal Lagoon/St. Nicholas bay (seasonal) and Blue lagoon for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing etc. On our way back to Sliema, we will see some beautiful caves of Comino.
Itinerary:
Departure: 10am; Returns: 5.30pm
November – May Stopping 4 hrs in Blue Lagoon
June – October *Stopping 45minutes in Crystal lagoon area/St. Nicholas Bay and 3.5hrs in Blue lagoon
* Stop at Crystal lagoon/St. Nicholas bay is weather permitting
*Use of water slide
On this full-day tour, you will be taken to explore some of Gozo and Comino's most famous attractions and landmarks. You'll spend three hours in Gozo, where you'll be able to explore a seaside fishing village, the town of Xlendi and the island's capital, Victoria. You'll find the town's ancient Citadel – one of Malta's most iconic UNESCO-listed sites.
The tour will also provide you with the opportunity to spend two hours in Comino, another of Malta's most picturesque islands. You'll be able to enjoy slides, underwater observation windows and enjoy free swimming time in the Blue Lagoon and the surrounding waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
This ticket will give you admission to the Malta National Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Maltese Islands. During your informative and educational visit, you'll get to see over 40 tanks housing exotic species, including amphibians, insects and reptiles. You'll also have the chance to wander through the walk-through glass tunnel with fish and sharks swimming around and above you.
Hop aboard a spacious & comfortable boat at the meeting point in Mellieha. Go past the Comino Tower which was made famous for in the movie The count of Monte Cristo.
Take in how the golden shoreline contrasts with the azure waters as you make your way to the Crystal Lagoon situated on the western side of Comino. See for yourself why this lagoon is known for its incredibly clear and vibrant turquoise waters with a 1 hiur stop to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe.
Next, head to the iconic Blue Lagoon where the sunlight penetrates to the shallow, sandy seabed, creating dazzling shades of blue. Spend an hour plus of free time swimming through the waters, looking at fish with the snorkeling gear, or basking in the sun on the shore.
Pass by the island of Gozo & visit an area know as the promising rock (Gebla tal Halfa) for approximately 45 minutes. Finally, end your experience with a photo shop at the Santa Maria Caves and Elephant Rock before returning to the port.
Visit the Popeye Village for a fun filled day out for the young and young at heart...
Meet Popeye the sailor man, Olive Oyl, Captain Bluto and their friends and take photos at Popeye’s house, school, firehouse, dentist and bakery on the original 1980's set of the movie Popeye which starred Robin Williams.
Learn more about the movie at Popeye’s comic museum in a short documentary at the village cinema.
Become a film star for the day and star in an actual movie and later attend your own movie premier.
Get a glimpse of how traditional Maltese silver filigree is made or participate in a 9-hole mini-golf tournament.
Dive into summer fun with our inflatable water park in the crystal-clear sea of Anchor Bay, or enjoy the splash pool or covered play pool from June to October.
Join in the festive celebrations during Carnival, Easter, Halloween and over Christmas.
Don't miss this unforgettable day of fun!