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Malta: Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

1. Malta: Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

We will stop in 2-3 different locations. The first stop will be the Blue Lagoon. The boat will drop anchor away from the crowds so that you can experience the famous turquoise water peacefully. The stops after the Blue Lagoon depend on the weather/sea conditions. A few of our possible stops are: 1. Crystal Lagoon, surrounded by steep, dramatic cliffs. Its crystal clear waters are much deeper than the Blue Lagoon, making the area fantastic for snorkelling and swimming in and around the caves. During this stop, you can enjoy an optional barbecue. 2. Anchor Bay to view the film set of Popeye’s Village, tucked away in a charming bay. Other stops that could be made include Mellieha Bay, Golden Bay, GHajn Tuffieha Bay, Ramla Bay, Imgiebah Bay, or Half Rock. All of these locations are great for snorkelling and swimming. Back on the boat, listen to dance music, and buy cocktails at the bar. If you have selected the afternoon option, relax and watch the sunset on the horizon. After a wonderful day at sea, begin the journey back to Bugibba.

Comino: Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Seacaves Tour

2. Comino: Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Seacaves Tour

Get out on the water on this cruise to the island of Comino and soak up the scenery of the island's north coast. Go to the Blue Lagoon to snorkel and swim, enter the caves of Crystal Lagoon, plunge in the crystal-clear waters from a slide, or simply soak up the sun on the boat's sun deck. After boarding your vessel, your journey to Comino Island will take approximately one hour. You will experience Malta from a beautiful vantage point from the open sea. You will cruise close to the coast, witnessing Malta’s magnificent naturally-formed coastline, including its enormous cliffs, rocky nooks, and crannies. You will soon pass the tiny Island of St. Paul’s, viewing the statue of the apostle Saint Paul which rises high into the sky. You will also visit magnificent sea caves, which will allow you the opportunity to take amazing photographs. You will soon stop for one hour at the stunning but lesser-known Crystal Lagoon (June-October in fair weather conditions only). It is fringed by steep cliffs and therefore accessed only by boats. With unbelievably clear water, it is perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and diving. You can plunge into its crystal clear waters from one of the three water slides or jump from the top deck if you dare. During the evening trip, you will stop for 2 hours in the Blue Lagoon and 30 mins in the Crystal Lagoon. After arriving at the Blue Lagoon, you will moor in the prime area. You can then use the boat as a base, utilising all the fantastic facilities, including a huge water slide and sundeck with cushioned sun loungers. You can spend the rest of the afternoon swimming from the boat or walking ashore to explore the tiny island. Comino is also worth a visit in winter and is ideal for walkers and photographers. With no urban areas or cars on the island, one can easily smell the scent of wild thyme and other herbs. With the day drawing to a close, you will cruise back to Bugibba Port, entering the Santa Maria pirate caves and viewing the “Elephants Head”.

Bugibba: Gozo, Comino, and Blue Lagoon Sightseeing Cruise

3. Bugibba: Gozo, Comino, and Blue Lagoon Sightseeing Cruise

Uncover the beauty of Malta's coast on this full-day Cruise from Bugibba. Swim at the Blue Lagoon and enjoy some free time exploring the island of Gozo. Select from different boats and departure times. You can also select and add on one of the shuttle bus transfer tickets available to Xlendi or to Victoria Your tour begins from the tourist town of Bugibba, where your vessel departs on an unforgettable two-island cruise. From the open sea, you will experience Malta from a truly unique and beautiful vantage point. Relax with refreshments available to purchase on board. Cruise close to the coast whilst witnessing Malta's magnificent naturally formed coastline, including its enormous cliffs, rocky nooks, and crannies. You will pass the tiny Island of St. Paul's, viewing the statue of the apostle St. Paul as it rises high into the sky. You will also get to visit magnificent sea caves, allowing you to take amazing photographs. Start with a stop at Crystal Lagoon (high season only), a spot many tourists don't know about. Witness the unbelievably clear water, perfect conditions for swimming, snorkelling, and diving. Take a plunge into its crystal clear waters from one of three waterslides, or jump from the top deck if you dare. Then, depart to the famous Blue Lagoon. Enjoy being moored for an hour right next to it with a good view from the docking position. Use the boat as a base, using all the fantastic facilities. Once you arrive at Gozo Island, you'll have 3 hours to explore. Make your plans or rent land transport from the local partner for a small additional charge. The land transport will take you to one of two fabulous locations where you'll have approximately two hours to explore. First, see the capital city of Gozo, which the locals call Rabat. This small city has a wealth of charm and history, including its impressive citadel. The second location is a small picturesque fishing village in the southwest of the island, with a charming bay surrounded by gigantic cliffs. Explore the village's caves, enjoy a panoramic view from the cliffs, or enjoy several restaurants, coffee bars, and souvenir shops. With the day drawing to a close, cruise back to Bugibba, entering the Santa Maria pirate caves and viewing the "Elephants Head", a truly amazing rock formation. With different boats to choose from, select your preferred boat and departure time. Your options include medium size boats that offer an experience with fewer people or a larger catamaran that features underwater windows for a unique view of the marine life below. Enhance your experience with onboard waterslides, comfortable seating in shaded and sunny areas, swim ladders, male and female toilets, refreshments for sale, and audio commentary in different languages.

From Sliema: Full-Day Cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon

4. From Sliema: Full-Day Cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon

This cruise has the simple aim of giving you the maximum amount of time to enjoy swimming and snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of Comino's Blue Lagoon. When you want to relax, snacks, beverages and air-conditioning are available aboard the boat, or get some air on the upper deck. The boat leaves the Sliema ferry dock at 10:30 AM and returns at 6:30 PM, which gives you 7 hours to enjoy the sun and sea however you want. The boat also leaves the from Bugibba Jetty at 11:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM. The Blue Lagoon, between the small island of Comino and smaller islet of Cominotto, is a basin of clear, turquoise water with a white sandy bottom and abundant marine life. It's great for swimming and photos, but even better snorkeling which you can bring or rent for a small fee onboard.

From Bugibba: Blue Lagoon Cruise with Swim & Snorkel

5. From Bugibba: Blue Lagoon Cruise with Swim & Snorkel

The tour departs at 11am from the touristic town of Bugibba and then sets sail for the stunning Blue Lagoon. On the open sea, experience Malta from a new vantage point and admire the views of the ocean and the island itself. As you cruise along the coast, witness Malta’s magnificent coastline, including enormous cliffs and crystal clear waters. On route to the lagoon, pass by the tiny St. Paul’s island and view the statue of the apostle Saint Paul, rising high into the sky. After about one hour of sailing, arrive at the lagoon and watch the captain drop the boat’s anchor into the stunning blue waters. Marvel at the incredibly crisp turquoise water that is clearer than a swimming pool and the perfect destination to cool off from the hot Maltese weather. The boat moors at the lagoon in a secluded and tranquil cove away from the crowds, it's the ideal location to swim and snorkel in the waters. Spend the day making the most of the boat's facilities, relax and sunbathe on the cushioned sun loungers and soak up the glorious sunshine. Then, slip into the sea from the huge water-slide on the upper deck and make a splash. Once you’ve worked up an appetite from your swim, head to the boat’s bar and pickup some lunch to enjoy on the return journey back to port.

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Overall rating

3.4 / 5

based on 64 reviews

It was an amazing experience overall - the blue lagoon is truly a beautiful place to behold even in December with really mild temperatures. The caves were awesome and I especially enjoyed walking on the island to the Santa Maria Tower where my favourite movie was filmed (Chateau d'If from Count of Monte Cristo). All our children - adult and teenagers, all had tons of fun. The only disappointment was we didnt get to swin in the rather inviting waters due to jellyfish being everywhere - i didnt know of or hear anything about the possibility of jellyfish being an issue at all at this time of year.

I had a great time on this cruise. We got going on time. Throughout the trip there were announcements as to the history of what we were seeing in multiple languages. I especially enjoyed seeing the Comino Caves and the Blue Lagoon. We had about an hour stay at the Lagoon. When we arrived at Gozo we were bussed to Victoria, where we had about two hours before we were picked up and brought back to the harbour. Drinks were available on the boat throughout and were resonably priced. All in all a great experience and excellent value for money.

We started off in Sliema where the boat departed from, made our way to Bugibba, passing by the east coast of Malta, with the staff giving some interesting facts about certain buildings we saw. From Bugibba we then made our way to Gozo where Majority of people got off to do a 3 hours tour, while a small group of us, made our way to Comino, specifically Blue Lagoon, the height of the day. Throughout the whole day the staff was friendly, helpful and informative.

Everything was really great, friendly crew members who helped and explained everything. You can buy a trip to Gozo for 5€ (Extra 1€ if you pay with card) when you arrive. Only thing was that some groups brought and drank alot of alcohol and were very drunk, trashed the place and couple times almost fell off the boat.

Great, it was really nice, the landscapes are beautiful but the only downside is that during the stop in Gozo to go to the city you can't get there on foot.