Comino Boat Trips: Choosing a Trip to the Blue Lagoon
Comino's Blue Lagoon is Malta's most iconic boat trip destination, but the trips that visit it vary in format, departure point, duration and what they include. This guide compares verified boat trips that visit Comino, so you can choose based on the operator's confirmed departure, itinerary and what is included.
Before booking, read our Blue Lagoon boat trip checklist for current official access guidance — a boat booking does not automatically include permission to go ashore.
Choose this if…
- Choose a shared day cruise if you want a standard Comino visit with swimming and sightseeing at a per-person price.
- Choose a sunset cruise if you prefer calmer evening conditions and a later departure.
- Choose a combined Gozo and Comino trip if you want to see both islands in a single day.
- Choose a private charter if you want exclusive use of the vessel and a flexible route.
Compare the operator's confirmed departure, time at the Blue Lagoon and what is included before booking.
Verified options to compare
Discover GOZO, Comino, the BLUE LAGOON & Caves
An afternoon sunset cruise to the Blue Lagoon
Options are listed in the order they appear in our verified inventory. No trip is ranked as 'best' — the right choice depends on your preferred format, departure point and schedule.
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What to check before booking
Before booking any Comino boat trip, check:
- Departure point: Where the trip actually starts. Some trips depart from St Paul's Bay, others from Sliema, Buġibba or other points. Confirm the exact departure location before booking.
- Time at the Blue Lagoon: How long the trip spends at the Blue Lagoon. Some trips include a shore stop; others keep you on the vessel for swimming.
- Shore access: Whether going ashore at the Blue Lagoon is included. Current official access guidance may require a separate booking — see our Blue Lagoon boat trip checklist.
- Duration: The total trip duration, including travel time to and from Comino.
- Inclusions: What is included in the price — swimming stops, sightseeing, commentary, food or drink.
Shared cruises vs private charters
Shared cruises sell individual tickets and you share the vessel with other passengers. They are the most affordable way to visit Comino. Private charters give you exclusive use of a vessel for your group, with a flexible route and schedule — see our private boat charter guide for verified options.
Combined Gozo and Comino trips
Some trips combine a Gozo stop with a Comino visit in a single day. These are longer trips that cover both islands. See our Gozo and Comino boat trips guide for verified options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Comino boat trip include going ashore at the Blue Lagoon?
Not automatically. Some trips include a shore stop, others keep you on the vessel for swimming. Check the operator's description for whether going ashore is included, and read our Blue Lagoon boat trip checklist for current official access guidance.
Where do Comino boat trips depart from?
Departure points vary by operator. Common departure points include St Paul's Bay, Buġibba, Sliema and other locations. Confirm the exact departure location in the operator's description before booking.
How long is a typical Comino boat trip?
Most shared Comino cruises last between 3 and 5 hours, including travel time to and from Comino and time at the Blue Lagoon. Check the operator's description for the confirmed duration.
What is the difference between a shared Comino cruise and a private charter?
A shared cruise sells individual tickets and you share the vessel with other passengers. A private charter gives you exclusive use of the vessel for your group, with a flexible route and schedule. Private charters are priced per boat, not per person.