Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon Comino Caves and Gozo

The best thing about this private boat tour is simple: you avoid a packed group boat and have room to shape the outing around swimming, snorkeling, and sightseeing. You can stop at Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Cominotto, and the sea caves, with pickup from either Malta or Gozo.

I like the private setup for two reasons. You get a boat for only your group, up to eight people, and the crew can adapt the trip to your needs, including families with young children. I also like the practical extras: snorkeling equipment, bottled water, and an iced cooler are included. The main drawback is the separate €80 fuel surcharge, which changes the real cost, especially for a small group.

Key points to know before booking

• Private boat for up to eight: Your group does not share the boat with strangers, making it easier to set the pace and choose how long to swim.
• Three water stops: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, and the area around Cominotto each offer a different setting for swimming and snorkeling.
• Pickup from either side: You can start at Cirkewwa Terminal in Malta or Mgarr Marina in Gozo.
• Two-hour format: This is a focused coastal outing, not a full-day tour of Comino and Gozo.
• Snorkeling gear included: You do not need to arrange your own equipment, and bottled water plus an iced cooler are provided.
• Add €80 for fuel: The advertised group price is $216.02, but the fuel surcharge is extra per booking.

Why a private boat makes Comino easier

Comino is famous for beautiful water, but its most popular spots can feel crowded. A private boat gives you a little more control over the experience. You can swim when you want, ask to pause at a quieter stretch, and spend less time waiting for a large group to get organized.

That matters most if you are traveling with children, celebrating a birthday, or bringing people with different ideas about a good afternoon. One person can snorkel while another stays on the boat or swims near shore. The crew can also adapt the outing to your group rather than follow a rigid schedule.

The boat carries up to eight people, so the value improves as your party gets larger. At the listed price of $216.02 per group, the base cost works out to about $27 per person for eight people, before the €80 fuel charge. For two people, the same base price is much harder to justify, although the privacy and flexible pace may still matter to you.

The duration is approximately two hours. That is enough for a brisk introduction to Comino’s lagoons and coves, but you should not expect a relaxed full-day cruise with long stops everywhere. The listed stop times add up to more than two hours if each one receives a full half hour, so the exact balance will need to remain flexible. You may pass Cominotto, stop briefly there, or spend more time at the lagoons depending on conditions and your group’s wishes.

Starting at Cirkewwa or Mgarr Marina

You can arrange pickup from Cirkewwa Terminal in Malta or Mgarr Marina in Gozo. This is one of the tour’s most useful details because Cirkewwa is the main ferry area at Malta’s northern end, while Mgarr is Gozo’s ferry harbor.

Choose the departure point that matches your day. If you are staying on Malta, Cirkewwa may save you an extra crossing. If you are already exploring Gozo, Mgarr Marina is the more natural starting place. The provider asks you to state your preference so the meeting can be arranged in advance.

The boat is described as easy to find, which helps at a busy harbor. Still, give yourself enough time to reach the correct terminal or marina. The tour is private, so a late arrival can affect your own limited time on the water rather than simply delaying a large scheduled group.

A mobile ticket is provided, and confirmation arrives at booking. The activity is offered in English. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting area is near public transportation.

The watchtower and Comino’s defensive past

The route includes a historic watchtower built in 1618 by the Knights of St. John. It formed part of a coastal network used for defense and communication, helping protect Malta’s shores and pass messages between important points.

You may see the tower from the water or stop nearby as part of the route. Its value is not only architectural. From the coast, the tower helps explain why these small islands mattered so much. Malta sits at a central point in the Mediterranean, and its coves and channels were useful for both protection and movement.

This is a short sightseeing element rather than a long historical visit. If your main goal is swimming, it adds context without taking over the trip. If you want a detailed tour of the tower itself, you should ask how much time the boat will spend there, since the core experience is built around the water.

Crystal Lagoon offers a quieter first swim

Crystal Lagoon is a good contrast to the more famous Blue Lagoon. Its water is clear and shallow, and it is described as less crowded, giving you a calmer place to swim and snorkel.

I like this stop because it lets you enjoy Comino’s water without immediately being surrounded by the island’s best-known crowd. Shallow water can also be helpful for families and for anyone who wants to ease into snorkeling. You can see the appeal even if you are not a strong swimmer: the setting is made for a short, easy water stop.

The planned time here is about 30 minutes, though a private outing may adjust that. Bring a swimsuit and be ready to get into the water quickly. The supplied snorkeling equipment removes one small task, but you may still want your own towel, since towels are not listed among the included items. One group needed help getting towels, so it is wise to ask ahead rather than assume they come with the boat.

Blue Lagoon is beautiful, famous, and busy

Blue Lagoon is Comino’s signature sight. Its bright turquoise water and clear shallows make it an obvious place for swimming, snorkeling, and photographs.

The catch is its popularity. A private boat can give you a better way to reach the lagoon, but it cannot make the famous spot private. You may still find plenty of activity around the Blue Lagoon, especially at a busy time of day. The advantage is that you can enjoy the water from your own boat and move on when the area feels too crowded.

Plan for roughly 30 minutes here, with the understanding that the captain may divide the time differently. If Blue Lagoon is your main reason for booking, tell the crew. If you prefer quiet water, ask to give more attention to Crystal Lagoon or a less busy cove.

The lagoon is especially good for a group that wants variety. Some of you can snorkel, others can swim, and anyone who prefers to stay dry can enjoy the view from the boat. The private format makes those different preferences easier to manage.

Passing Cominotto and its small coves

Cominotto, also called Kemmunett, is a small islet beside Comino. It has sandy beaches, secluded coves, unusual rock formations, and cliffs overlooking the Blue Lagoon and the Mediterranean.

The tour may pass by Cominotto or stop there. That wording matters. You should treat it as a possible part of the route rather than a guaranteed long beach visit. The islet is appealing precisely because it feels quieter and less developed than the main lagoon area, but the short tour may allow only a quick look or swim.

If the boat stops, Cominotto gives you another setting for snorkeling and swimming. The views back toward Blue Lagoon and across the water are part of the attraction. For me, this is the kind of stop that makes a private route worthwhile: you can see a smaller, calmer place instead of spending every minute at the most famous point.

Ask the captain at the start how Cominotto fits into the day. Good weather and sea conditions will affect the decision, and the group’s priorities matter too.

Sea caves, snorkeling, and time in the water

The experience is promoted as a tour of Comino’s lagoons, caves, and the waters around Gozo. The caves add a change of mood from the open views of the lagoons. Instead of only stopping at beaches, you get a look at the rock formations and sheltered coastal spaces that make boat travel useful here.

The supplied equipment includes snorkeling gear, so you can make use of the clear water without renting it separately. Bottled water is included, and an iced cooler is available on board. Fruit was also served to one birthday group after swimming, but that should be treated as a pleasant possibility rather than a guaranteed part of the package.

You should bring sun protection and a towel, since those are not listed as included. The tour lasts about two hours, so keep your personal items compact and easy to manage. The private boat format is best when you spend the time in the water rather than treating it only as a scenic ride.

What the crew can do for your group

The crew’s role matters more on a short private tour than it does on a large scheduled cruise. You have limited time, so a friendly captain who listens can make the difference between a rushed route and a well-paced outing.

Francesco is specifically named in the available feedback and is credited with taking a group to places it would not have seen on another tour. The same feedback describes a friendly, accommodating crew that offered useful information and adjusted the outing for a birthday celebration.

Another group with young children had the trip adapted to its needs. That is valuable practical information. Families should tell the provider about children before departure and explain what kind of swimming or sightseeing pace works best.

I would not book this expecting a formal historical lecture at every stop. The strongest part of the service appears to be the personal approach: deciding where to pause, helping with small needs, and making the short route fit your group.

Is $216.02 plus fuel a good value?

The listed rate is $216.02 per group of up to eight, with an €80 fuel surcharge per booking. You need to combine those figures when comparing this outing with shared boat trips.

For a full group, the base price is attractive because the cost spreads across eight people. The private boat, included snorkeling gear, water, and cooler make the package easier to budget. The value becomes less clear for one or two people, particularly after adding the fuel charge.

Still, price is not the only issue. A shared excursion may be cheaper, but you usually give up control over the timing and company. Here, your group gets the boat to itself, which can be especially useful for a birthday, a family outing, or a small group that wants to swim without waiting for strangers.

The two-hour length also affects the calculation. This is not an all-day charter. You are paying for a concentrated trip around Comino, so the tour makes the most sense when you want a short, private water experience rather than a full coastal exploration.

Who should book this Comino outing?

I would choose this tour for a group of four to eight people that values privacy and flexibility. It fits a birthday celebration, a family group with young children, or friends who want to swim and snorkel at their own pace.

It also works well if you are already near Cirkewwa or Mgarr. The two pickup choices remove some of the hassle of reaching a distant departure point, and the private format means you do not need to fit into a large boat’s fixed routine.

You may want another option if your main goal is a long visit to Gozo, a detailed tour of historical sites, or a full day at sea. The route touches Gozo and Comino, but the advertised duration is only about two hours. You also need to be comfortable with the extra fuel cost and the possibility that weather will change the plan.

The tour has a five out of five rating from 79 reviews, with 100 percent recommending it. More useful than the number itself is the pattern behind the praise: private access, friendly hosting, flexible stops, and help with practical details such as towels and family needs.

Final decision: book it for privacy, not for a full day

Book this experience if you want a short, private boat ride focused on clear water, snorkeling, and Comino’s best-known coastal spots. The ability to start from Malta or Gozo, carry only your own group, and adjust the route is the main reason to choose it.

Before paying, make sure you are comfortable with the €80 fuel surcharge and ask how the two-hour schedule will divide time between Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Cominotto, the caves, and the watchtower. If you have eight people, the value is strong. If you have only two, book it because privacy matters to you, not because it is the cheapest way to see Comino.

FAQ

How long is the private boat tour?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

How many people can join the private boat?

The private boat is available for one group of up to eight people.

Where can pickup take place?

Pickup can be arranged at Cirkewwa Terminal in Malta or Mgarr Marina in Gozo.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included in the tour.

Are drinks provided?

Bottled water is included, and an iced cooler is available on the boat.

Is there an extra fuel charge?

Yes. A fuel surcharge of €80 per booking is not included in the listed group price.

Which places are included on the route?

The route includes Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, and Cominotto, with sightseeing around Comino’s caves and a historic watchtower.

Can the boat stop at Cominotto?

The boat will pass by Cominotto and may also stop there.

Is this a shared boat trip?

No. This is a private activity, so only your own group participates.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund. You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time to receive a full refund for a voluntary cancellation.