Comino Blue Lagoon: Private Boat Charter (3 Hours)

Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon is best enjoyed from the water, and this private three-hour charter gives you room to choose how. You can swim, snorkel, visit sea caves, and ask your skipper to seek out a quieter cove instead of staying with the crowd.

I like two things right away: the boat is priced for up to eight people, not per person, and the route can change with your interests and sea conditions. Skippers Ammie and Joseph earn special praise for showing families small caves and secluded swimming spots.

The main drawback is time. Three hours goes quickly, especially if you want the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, caves, and several swims. Add the separate €50 fuel charge, payable in cash to the skipper, when you work out the total.

Key points to know before you book

• Private boat for up to eight: Your group has the boat to itself, making the $340 price more attractive for families or friends.
• Two departure options: Choose Ċirkewwa Port in Malta or Mġarr Port in Gozo when booking.
• Caves and coves are part of the appeal: The skipper can guide you into small sea caves and quieter bays when conditions allow.
• The Blue Lagoon can still be busy: A private boat gives you flexibility, but it cannot make the famous lagoon empty.
• Ammie and Joseph are praised by name: Both are noted for friendly, careful service and routes shaped around the group.
• Bring a towel and swimwear: Snorkeling gear, life jackets, water, a canopy, and coolers with ice are supplied.

Why a private boat makes Comino easier

Comino is small, but the water around it offers more variety than the postcard view of the Blue Lagoon suggests. A private charter lets you use the three hours for swimming and exploring rather than following a fixed group schedule.

You can ask to spend more time in a bay, visit a cave, or move on if one stop feels too crowded. The skipper adapts the route to sea conditions and your preferences, so your outing has a personal feel without requiring you to plan every turn yourself.

That flexibility matters most in summer. The Blue Lagoon remains one of Malta’s busiest sights, and the water can be packed around the main swimming area. A private boat does not remove the crowds from Comino, but it gives you another choice: enjoy the lagoon briefly, then ask for a quieter place to swim.

The boat is also a practical choice for mixed groups. Strong swimmers can snorkel, children can use life jackets, and anyone who simply wants to sit beneath the sun canopy can stay aboard. Since the charter is private, you do not need to fit your plans around strangers.

Choosing between Ċirkewwa and Mġarr Port

You select your departure port during booking. The options are Ċirkewwa Port in Malta and Mġarr Port on Gozo, and both provide access to Comino and the Blue Lagoon.

The meeting point for the Malta departure is near Cirkewwa Kiosk. If you leave from Mġarr on Gozo, the exact location is sent after booking. That follow-up matters, since the precise boarding point is not given in the general tour details.

Check your chosen port carefully before the day of the charter. The tour lasts a fixed three hours, and arriving late may cut into your time on the water. I would allow extra time to find the kiosk or boarding point, especially if you are carrying towels, swimwear, and other beach gear.

You also receive the exact meeting and boarding information after your reservation is confirmed. Keep that message available on the day, rather than relying only on a general map pin.

The Blue Lagoon: beautiful, famous, and busy

The Blue Lagoon is the obvious headline stop. Its clear turquoise water makes it ideal for swimming and snorkeling, and the pale rock around Comino gives the scene its strong color contrast.

The catch is popularity. The lagoon is often busy, so you should not book this trip expecting a private version of the Blue Lagoon itself. Instead, think of the lagoon as one part of a wider boat outing. You can enjoy the water, take in the view, and then ask the skipper to continue along the coast.

This is where the private format earns its keep. A standard shared cruise may spend a set amount of time at the lagoon, while your skipper can respond to your group. If the water is your priority, you can stay longer. If the crowd is too much, you can move toward a smaller bay or cave.

The boat includes snorkeling equipment and life jackets, so you do not need to pack your own gear. Bring your towel and beachwear, and remember that food and drinks are not included. Drinking water is supplied, and the onboard cooler has ice flakes.

Crystal Lagoon and Comino’s rocky coast

Crystal Lagoon offers another place for swimming and snorkeling, with clear water framed by Comino’s rugged coast. The exact order of the stops depends on the route your skipper chooses, the sea conditions, and what your group wants to do.

You will spend much of the charter cruising along the coast between swimming areas. That movement is not just transportation. It lets you see the small bays and rock formations that are easy to miss when you visit Comino only from shore.

I like this part of the plan because it turns a single famous stop into a short coastal tour. You might spend a little time at the Blue Lagoon, swim at Crystal Lagoon, and then use the remaining time for a cave or a quieter cove.

Still, keep your expectations sensible. The charter is only three hours, so you cannot linger everywhere. Tell the skipper early if your group has a clear priority, such as snorkeling, caves, or relaxed swimming. That helps make the route work for you.

Sea caves, small bays, and the best moments

The caves are one of the most distinctive reasons to choose a private boat. The skipper can take you toward small sea caves and narrow rocky inlets that are difficult to reach on a typical large boat outing.

Joseph is praised for guiding a group into caves and explaining the different areas. Ammie is also singled out for taking a family to secluded places and showing underground caverns accessible by swimming beneath the water. These details suggest that the skipper’s role is more than steering the boat from one famous stop to another.

Conditions decide what is possible. You should follow the skipper’s instructions around rocks and cave entrances, and only swim beneath the surface if you are comfortable and the skipper says it is suitable. Life jackets are included, but they do not replace good judgment in the water.

Some groups may prefer to stay aboard and look into the caves from the boat. Others will want active swimming, snorkeling, and perhaps jumping from rocks where the skipper considers it safe. Tell the skipper your comfort level rather than feeling pressured to copy a more adventurous member of your group.

The small coves can be the highlight of the day. One outing included time in a quiet cove where the group could swim and jump from rocks away from the main Blue Lagoon crowd. That is the kind of moment a private charter can create, though no particular cove can be promised in advance.

What the skipper adds to the experience

The skipper has a large effect on this trip because the route is flexible. You want someone who can read the water, handle the boat carefully near caves, and listen to your group.

Ammie receives particularly warm praise for being friendly with children, getting into the water to point out underwater features, and finding quieter places. Joseph is noted for an afternoon tailored to the group, careful handling near caves, and clear information about the areas visited.

The available languages are English, Maltese, and Italian. That gives you useful choices when asking about the route or discussing safety in the water.

The skipper also controls the pace. If your group wants a calm afternoon, say so. If you want more time snorkeling and less time cruising, make that clear. The more specific you are at the start, the more useful the private format becomes.

The boat includes a Bluetooth stereo, which can add a little music between stops. It also has a sun canopy, a cooler with ice flakes, drinking water, and life jackets. These are simple details, but they make a difference during three hours in strong Mediterranean sun.

Is $340 a good value for eight people?

The advertised price is $340 per boat for up to eight people. That is not the same as $340 per person, so the value improves sharply as your group fills the boat.

For eight people, the base price works out to $42.50 each before fuel. For four people, it is $85 each before fuel. You also need to add the approximate €50 fuel cost, payable locally in cash only after the tour.

That separate fuel payment is easy to overlook. Bring enough cash in euros, and include it when comparing this charter with shared boat trips. The final amount is still reasonable for a private boat if you value personal space and route control, but it is less compelling for a couple or a very small group.

I would look at the price in terms of what you are buying: three hours of exclusive use, a skipper, port fees, snorkeling equipment, water, a canopy, and coolers. You are paying for flexibility as much as for transport.

For a family or group of friends, the private setup can be good value. You can share the boat without sharing the experience with other parties. For one or two people, a shared option may cost less, unless privacy is your main reason for booking.

Timing, weather, and what to pack

This is a fixed three-hour charter, not an open-ended day at sea. Check the available starting times and arrive promptly at your selected port, since late arrival can reduce your time aboard.

The trip depends on weather conditions. Sea conditions may change the route, the order of stops, or which caves and coves are suitable. That is normal for a coastal trip, and the skipper’s job is to keep the outing safe while still giving you the best available route.

Pack lightly, but bring the basics:

• Towel
• Beachwear
• Cash in euros for the approximate €50 fuel charge

Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are included. You also have drinking water, but food and other drinks are not included, so plan accordingly. The cooler is supplied with ice flakes, but it should not be treated as a full catering service.

The sun canopy offers welcome shade, though you should still plan for a hot day on the water. Keep valuables to a minimum and secure anything you bring aboard.

Who will enjoy this Comino charter most?

This trip suits a family that wants privacy and a skipper who can adjust the day around children. Ammie is specifically praised for being good with kids, and the private setting means your group can choose a gentler pace.

It also works well for friends who want a mix of swimming, snorkeling, caves, and scenic cruising. The boat gives you a base between stops, while the skipper can look for a quieter cove when the main lagoon feels too crowded.

It is a strong option for anyone who dislikes fixed group schedules. You can spend more time in the water or ask to move on, within the limits of the three-hour booking and sea conditions.

I would be more cautious if you want a full-day island cruise or a long, slow stay at several beaches. Three hours is enough for a compact taste of Comino, but not enough to explore every bay at leisure. One family even regretted not booking longer, which tells you how quickly the time can pass when the water and caves are the focus.

Booking details worth checking twice

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and the reserve now, pay later option keeps your plans flexible. The tour is for a private group, and prices are per boat.

Choose Ċirkewwa or Mġarr when booking. After confirmation, you receive the exact meeting and boarding details. The Malta meeting area is near Cirkewwa Kiosk, while the Mġarr location is sent after booking.

The tour is offered with live guidance in English, Maltese, and Italian. Fuel is not included and must be paid directly to the skipper in cash, with the approximate cost listed as €50.

FAQ

How long is the private Comino boat charter?

The charter lasts three hours, with starting times available according to the date you choose.

How many people can share one boat?

The price covers one private boat for up to eight people.

Where does the boat depart from?

You can choose Ċirkewwa Port in Malta or Mġarr Port on Gozo when booking. The Malta meeting area is near Cirkewwa Kiosk, and the exact Mġarr boarding location is sent after booking.

Is fuel included in the price?

No. Fuel costs about €50 and must be paid directly to the skipper in cash after the tour.

What equipment is included?

The boat includes snorkeling equipment, life jackets, drinking water, a sun canopy, coolers with ice flakes, a Bluetooth stereo, the skipper, and port fees.

What should I bring?

Bring a towel and beachwear. Food and drinks are not included, although drinking water is supplied.

Can the tour be canceled for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The trip is also subject to weather conditions.

Should you book this three-hour boat tour?

I would book it for a group of four to eight people that wants Comino’s famous water without spending the whole outing on a shared boat. The strongest reasons are privacy, a route shaped around your group, and the chance to visit smaller caves and coves beyond the crowded Blue Lagoon.

Go in with realistic expectations. The Blue Lagoon may be busy, the route can change with weather, and three hours is a short window. Add the €50 cash fuel payment to your budget, arrive early, and tell the skipper what matters most.

If your ideal day includes swimming, snorkeling, sea caves, and a friendly skipper who pays attention to your family or friends, this is a smart choice. If you mainly want the lowest possible price or a full-day cruise, compare other options first.