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Malta Boat Tours: Our 15 Best

40 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Every one of these 15 malta boat tours has a queue of people who have already been. Below: what each costs, how long it runs and where they differ.

Sliema: Cruise to Comino, Crystal Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon - Crystal Lagoon is the day’s most playful swim
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Sliema: Cruise to Comino, Crystal Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon

1.Sliema: Cruise to Comino, Crystal Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,855 reviews · 7h 30m · from $41Our pick

Spend 7.5 hours cruising from Sliema past Malta’s northern bays to Gozo and Comino. Swim at Crystal Lagoon from May to October, enjoy up to 3.5 hours at Blue Lagoon, and see Comino’s sea caves. Choose extra time in Gozo with an optional €5 transfer to Victoria, or stay longer at Comino.

“The waterside off the boat was entertaining. It would have been nice if we were closer to the beach, but it was still great.”

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Malta: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruise - swim & sightsee - Arrive early for the best deck space
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Malta: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruise – swim & sightsee

2.Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruise – swim & sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,564 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Spend seven hours aboard Hornblower Cruises with Captain Kevin and his crew, sailing past Malta’s caves and cliffs to Comino’s Blue Lagoon. Swim for 1.5 hours, use the 10-meter waterslide, then spend three hours on Gozo, with an optional €5 shuttle to Victoria. Expect live commentary, music, food, shade, and deck seating.

“Great trip, with a nice crew. Perfect day of relaxation after a couple of days of sightseeing. If you go to the blue lagoon and don’t like crowds this is the ideal alternative.”

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Malta: Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran - Blue Lagoon: turquoise water, but no shore time
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Malta: Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

3.Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,496 reviews · from $62

Spend six hours aboard a modern catamaran from Sirens Quay in St Paul’s Bay, swimming at the Blue Lagoon and other weather-dependent bays. You can snorkel near caves, buy cocktails, join the optional BBQ, and enjoy music on deck. This lively trip suits adults and older children who want sea time, sun, and a social boat atmosphere.

“My husband and I took the sunset cruise so there is not a lot of people. We would have rated it 5 stars, but unfortunately the cruise was not able to go to the crystal lagoon. You have to be really early to take the good seats. Overall, worth the money.”

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From Malta: Full-Day Gozo UTV Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride - From Malta to Gozo by ferry
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From Malta: Full-Day Gozo UTV Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

4.Full-Day Gozo UTV Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,408 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Spend a full day exploring Gozo in a six-seat open-air UTV with a local guide such as Benny, George, Connie, or Godwin. Visit the Citadel, salt pans, Ramla Bay, Xlendi, Dwejra, Ta’ Pinu, and more, then return by boat past Comino and the Blue Lagoon. Lunch, ferry tickets, pickup, and a swim stop are included.

“Excellent day touring Gozo with our tour guide, Ben. The numerous UTVs offer a small group tour experience (4-6/UTV) instead of the big bud experience. We were able to ‘customise’ the tour by staying longer or shortening the stops depending upon our small group’s preference. Lunch was great and our time was well used. Plan for 8+ hours as we returned to Malta by bus closer to 9-9.5 total hours.”

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From Sliema: Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise - Sailing north past Malta’s bays
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From Sliema: Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise

5.From Sliema: Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,461 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $41

Spend 7.5 hours cruising from Sliema to Gozo and Comino aboard the MV Kataleya or MV Lady Shelley. Choose free time or an optional minibus on Gozo, with stops at Qala Belvedere and Victoria’s Citadel. Finish with 1.5 hours at the Blue Lagoon, a water slide, and a close look at Comino’s caves.

“Very nice overall experience. The blue lagoon was a little chaotic initially but overall I’d recommend this tour.”

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Comino: Blue Lagoon & Caves Boat Cruise - Malta’s northern coast and the first cave stops
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Comino: Blue Lagoon & Caves Boat Cruise

6.Comino: Blue Lagoon & Caves Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,070 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Cruise from St. Paul’s Bay with Captain Kevin to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, passing Malta’s coastal sights and stopping at Ahrax and Santa Maria caves. You get 4.5 hours to swim, snorkel, use the 10-meter slide, or relax aboard. Food, pineapple cocktails, lockers, and snorkel gear cost extra.

“So much fun!! So much value for your money, blue lagoon was amazing and it was my favorite part of our vacation!”

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From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta's Harbours & Creeks - Boarding at Sliema Ferries
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From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta’s Harbours & Creeks

7.From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta’s Harbours & Creeks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,292 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24Best value

Set out from Sliema Ferries for a 90-minute sightseeing cruise around Marsamxett and Grand Harbours. You’ll pass Valletta’s bastions, Fort St. Elmo, the Three Cities, shipyards, marinas, and historic forts while an English audio guide explains what you see. It’s a useful first-day introduction, with open-air views and no hotel transfer or food included.

“It's a perfect sea trip round great harbor) a bit windy, in November, so get dressed)”

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Comino & Gozo: Blue & Crystal Lagoons Cruise with Sea Caves - Starting at Ċirkewwa, with one detail that matters
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Comino & Gozo: Blue & Crystal Lagoons Cruise with Sea Caves

8.Comino & Gozo: Blue & Crystal Lagoons Cruise with Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,190 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $27

Join Sea Life Cruises from Ċirkewwa for a three to four-hour English-language boat trip with about 25 passengers. Jose and the crew guide you to Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Gozo Harbor, Santa Marija Bay, sea caves, and Elephant Rock, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and photos. Sunset departures follow a shorter route.

“The trip was superb! They skipper, Joseph, was really fun and engaging, obviously loves his job! The tour itself was spot on, I particularly loved the half hour snorkeling in the incredibly transparent crystal lagoon . The blue lagoon was beautiful too and not as crowded as I had feared. The sea caves were so interesting. Overall a fab experience, highly recommend. It cost just a little more than a round trip to the blue lagoon on the standard ferry, but so much better. Thank you so much!!!”

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Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves - Crystal Lagoon: the first swim and often the best one
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Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves

9.Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,061 reviews · 5 hours · from $47

From Sliema, Captain Tony and deckhand Rafael take you by fast powerboat to Crystal Lagoon, Comino Blue Lagoon, Ħalfa Rock in Gozo, and coastal caves. Expect several swims, time ashore, music, local stories, shade, and a free mask. Bring your own snorkel, since only the mask is supplied.

“had an amazing experience on the boat trip with Toni! He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole journey enjoyable and relaxing. I learned a lot from him, he shared great insights and gave me really good advice throughout the trip. You can tell he truly cares about making sure everyone has a great time. I highly recommend booking a trip with Toni, it’s an experience you won’t forget! For now I hope my children can meet Papa Toni Toni if you are reading this , so grateful that I met you .”

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Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip - Why Malta’s Three Cities Deserve Your Morning
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Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip

10.The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,952 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Spend four hours exploring Vittoriosa and Senglea with a licensed guide, while Cospicua appears on a panoramic drive. Walk old lanes, see fortifications and churches, then cruise the Grand Harbour’s creeks by traditional frejgatina. Guides such as Maria, Elizabeth, John, and Dominic are praised for clear stories and good humour. Pickup and return transport are included.

“The tour was very interesting and we got a lot of information abour the tree cities and Malta. The luzzu tour was really ecxiting. 😊”

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From Sliema: Gozo, Comino & The Blue Lagoon Boat & Bus Tour - Mgarr Harbour and the Gozo minibus
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From Sliema: Gozo, Comino & The Blue Lagoon Boat & Bus Tour

11.From Sliema: Gozo, Comino & The Blue Lagoon Boat & Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,931 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $51

Spend 7.5 hours sailing from Sliema to Gozo and Comino. A scenic cruise, English commentary, Gozo bus transfers, Victoria free time, a Blue Lagoon stop, sea caves, and a boat waterslide are included. This is a transport-focused day out, not a guided walking tour.

“Very well organised trip. Thoroughly enjoyed our day and found it value for money.”

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Gozo: Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Round-Trip Boat - The morning crossing from Malta to Gozo
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Gozo: Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Round-Trip Boat

12.Gozo: Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Round-Trip Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,674 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $115

This full-day Gozo outing combines a powerboat crossing, hours of guided quad riding, village roads, Ramla Bay, saltpans, Ghasri Valley, Dwejra, and a 3-course lunch. Guides such as Mark, Dave, Andrew, Ronnie, and Cedric lead the convoy. You return to Malta by boat via the Blue Lagoon and Comino Caves, weather permitting.

“The Guide was Incredible. My friend forgot his backpack 🎒 behind and once we discovered it. The guide went back very fast and saved the day. Thank you.”

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St Paul's Bay: Comino, Blue Lagoon, Gozo, & Caves Boat Tour - Starting at Bugibba Jetty on the Mermaid
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St Paul’s Bay: Comino, Blue Lagoon, Gozo, & Caves Boat Tour

13.St Paul’s Bay: Comino, Blue Lagoon, Gozo, & Caves Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $29

Board the blue, white, and red Mermaid at Bugibba Jetty for a 330-minute English-language cruise to Comino and Gozo. You get time at the Blue Lagoon, a two-hour Gozo stop, cave views, swimming, and crew commentary. Some departures have been led by Matthew and Roppy, and drinks are sold onboard.

“enjoyed very much. tour guide was so nice. however me and my partner chose to stay in gozo for the rest of the evening and get the ferry back as 2 hours was definitely not enough”

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Malta: Comino, Gozo, Blue & Crystal Lagoon, and Caves Cruise - Finding the pier at Ċirkewwa
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Malta: Comino, Gozo, Blue & Crystal Lagoon, and Caves Cruise

14.Comino, Gozo, Blue & Crystal Lagoon, and Caves Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,408 reviews · from $28

Join Captain George and the Xlendi Pleasure Cruises crew from Ċirkewwa for a three to four-hour cruise around Comino. You’ll see sea caves, Elephant Rock, Santa Marija and San Niklaw Bays, Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour, the Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon. Depending on the boat and conditions, you can swim from the deck, snorkel, jump from the top deck, or walk ashore.

“Great day trip, perfect amount of time both on board the boat and to explore the Islands terrific value for money, would highly recommend”

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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return - Getting to Gozo by private boat
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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

15.Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,178 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend a long day exploring Gozo by jeep with guides such as Kiko, Ben, Vince, Godwin, and Stefanie. Travel by private boat when weather allows, visit the Citadel, Ramla Bay, Xlendi, Dwejra, Ta’ Pinu, and the salt pans, and enjoy lunch plus local food tastings. Boat rides, temple entry, and some transfers cost extra.

“We had the best day today on the jeep safari tour of Gozo. Our driver Vince really made the trip one to remember. He was great with our two children and had so much insight into the island of Gozo. The day was jam packed full of the best sights of Gozo and well worth every penny. The lunch included was great and I would recommend doing the optional boat tour through the caves!!”

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New in Malta Boat Tours

★ 4.9Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour290 reviews
★ 4.8Mellieha: Jet Ski Rental with Safety Boat366 reviews
★ 4.9Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip307 reviews
★ 4.3Marsamxett Harbour and Grand Harbour Cruise by NightFrom $24282 reviews
★ 4.5Gozo, Comino Island and Blue Lagoon CruiseFrom $53499 reviews
★ 4.3Blue Lagoon & Sea Caves Boat Trip & Gozo Buggy Tour342 reviews
★ 4.8Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & Sea Caves Boat TourFrom $29460 reviews
★ 4.4Comino Blue Lagoon Boat Tour, Sea Caves & Swim StopsFrom $29272 reviews
★ 3.8Lazy Pirate Boat Party with Drinks & FoodFrom $81788 reviews
★ 3.3Full Day Cruise to Gozo & Blue Lagoon with visit to RabatFrom $41425 reviews
★ 4.3From Sliema: Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic CruiseFrom $24763 reviews
★ 4.9From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat TripFrom $22281 reviews
★ 4.7Full-Day Gozo Buggy Tour with Lunch & Boat RideFrom $115610 reviews
★ 4.8Comino: Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and Sea Caves Boat TourFrom $31506 reviews
★ 4.0Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruise inc Photo Stop at Crystal LagoonFrom $29731 reviews

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