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What to see in Malta

Malta, Gozo
and Comino.

The Gozo Citadel, a swim at Comino or both: compare ports, stops and the time planned on land.

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Map of the Maltese islands Sample cruise
Gozo Comino Malta Victoria Blue Lagoon Buġibba Sliema Mellieħa Ċirkewwa Mġarr N
Schematic routes Boat leg Optional transfer to Victoria Maltese luzzu · illustration
Buġibba Comino Gozo 6 h total
On land in Gozo3 h of free time planned
Follow this route
Independent ferry · Ċirkewwa → Mġarr · ≈ 25 min at sea

Times are indicative. Check the departure and the stops.

Source · Civitatis · Gozo and Comino Cruise · Gozo Channel · checked on

From the ports to the islands

Where are you leaving from?

Pick your port and follow the route, from the crossing to the visit on land.

Compare the four formats

Buġibba → Comino

Gozo Comino Malta Mediterranean Sea Swimming stop Victoria Blue Lagoon Buġibba Sliema Mellieħa Ċirkewwa Mġarr N
Schematic routes Boat leg Continuing on land Optional transfer to Victoria

Comino cruise

6 h in total
  1. DepartureBuġibba

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatComino

    About 1 h 30 each way from Buġibba. The order of the stops can change with sea conditions.

  3. After the crossing

    Free time on Comino, around the Blue Lagoon. To go ashore, check the pass.

English audio guide Lunch not included.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise · checked on

Gozo and Comino cruise

Duration in total
6 h
On land in Gozo
3 h of free time planned
  1. DepartureBuġibba

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatComino · Gozo

    Buġibba, a stop at Comino, then Gozo. The 6 hours include sailing and stops.

  3. After the crossing

    3 hours of free time planned on Gozo. To reach Victoria, check the paid transfer listed on the tour page.

English audio guide Food and drinks not included.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Gozo and Comino Cruise · checked on

Ferry between the islands

Duration each way
40 min – 1 h 30
Time on land
Depends on the ticket
  1. DepartureBuġibba

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatGozo · Comino

    From 40 min to 1 h 30 depending on the route. Check connections and choose your return trip too.

  3. After the crossing

    Explore Gozo, Comino or both islands on your own. The order and the time on land depend on the ticket.

Independent visit. Bar service on board.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Ferry to Gozo and Comino · checked on

Schooner from Sliema

Duration in total
7 h 30
On the water in Gozo
About 1 h 30 in the bay
  1. DepartureSliema

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatGozo · Comino

    The program has two stops on the water of about 1 h 30 each, in a bay on Gozo and at Comino. Stops depend on conditions.

  3. Swimming stop

    On Gozo the stop is in a bay for swimming. To go ashore at the Blue Lagoon, check that the stop is confirmed and look into the pass.

Crew language to be confirmed. Buffet and drinks on board included.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Gozo and Comino Schooner Cruise · checked on

Ferry between the islands

Duration each way
40 min – 1 h 30
Time on land
Depends on the ticket
  1. DepartureSliema

    Check the dock on your confirmation.

  2. On the boatGozo · Comino

    From 40 min to 1 h 30 depending on the route. Check connections and choose your return trip too.

  3. After the crossing

    Explore Gozo, Comino or both islands on your own. The order and the time on land depend on the ticket.

Independent visit. Bar service on board.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

See the tour page

Source · Civitatis · Ferry to Gozo and Comino · checked on

Ferry to Comino

≈ 20 min each way
  1. DepartureMarfa, Mellieħa
  2. On the boatComino

    About 20 min each way to the Blue Lagoon, depending on sea conditions.

  3. After the crossing

    You land at the Blue Lagoon. Comino Ferries says access to the shore is included in its ticket. Check the return trip.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    Comino Ferries says its ticket includes access to the shore. Check the confirmation for your departure.

  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

Comino Ferries Co-Op

Source · Comino Ferries Co-Op · checked on

Ferry to Gozo

≈ 25 min each way
  1. DepartureĊirkewwa
  2. On the boatGozo

    About 25 min of sailing from Ċirkewwa to Mġarr harbour.

  3. After the crossing

    From Mġarr take bus 301 to Victoria. From the town you can walk up to the Citadel.

Plan your visit

Source · Gozo Channel · Visit Gozo · Public Transport · checked on

Ferry to Comino

≈ 20 min each way
  1. DepartureĊirkewwa
  2. On the boatComino

    About 20 min each way to the Blue Lagoon, depending on sea conditions.

  3. After the crossing

    You land at the Blue Lagoon. Comino Ferries says access to the shore is included in its ticket. Check the return trip.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    Comino Ferries says its ticket includes access to the shore. Check the confirmation for your departure.

  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

Comino Ferries Co-Op

Source · Comino Ferries Co-Op · checked on

Boat from Gozo to Comino

  1. DepartureMġarr
  2. On the boatComino

    Connection from Mġarr to Comino. Check the departures and the return for the day you want.

  3. After the crossing

    Stop at the Blue Lagoon. Check shore access and the dock for the return.

Before you board

  • Access to the Blue Lagoon

    To go ashore, look in your confirmation for the pass or instructions on how to get it. If you have to request it yourself, book your stop's time slot for free on the official portal.

    Book the official pass
  • Sea and stops

    Confirm the route and whether you can go ashore with the operator. The sea can change the program.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

Bella Comino Ferry Service

Source · Bella Comino Ferry Service · Malta Tourism Authority · checked on

Choose your tour

The waterfront of Senglea, one of Malta's Three Cities8.2out of 10(1,406reviews)

Three Cities of Malta Tour

Pickup in Malta4 h 30
English-speaking guide

Birgu, Bormla and Senglea, with a boat ride around the Grand Harbour.

From€40per person
Check availabilityopens in a new tab
https://www.civitatis.com/en/sliema/three-cities-tour/?aid=10795&cmp=luzzuday-en-oquever
The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo7.1out of 10(1,095reviews)

Gozo Day Trip

Pickup in Malta10 h
English-speaking guide

Ferry crossing and a guided visit of the island, with transfers.

From€80per person
Check availabilityopens in a new tab
https://www.civitatis.com/en/sliema/gozo-day-trip/?aid=10795&cmp=luzzuday-en-oquever
Boats between the rocky shores of the Blue Lagoon on Comino8.4out of 10(423reviews)

Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise

Buġibba6 h
English audio guide

A day on the boat with a stop at Comino.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

From€40per person
Check availabilityopens in a new tab
https://www.civitatis.com/en/buibba/comino-island-blue-lagoon-cruise/?aid=10795&cmp=luzzuday-en-oquever

Indicative prices and reviews as shown on Civitatis. Check the price for your date before booking.

Price reference ·

Reviews as of

Three islands, three ways to set off

From the stone streets of Valletta to the water of the Blue Lagoon.

A dome and bell tower above Valletta's old town

Malta

Fortified cities and the Grand Harbour

 The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo

Gozo

The Citadel and the Dwejra coast

 The Blue Lagoon on Comino seen from above

Comino

The Blue Lagoon and boat departures

How many days do you have?

Spread out the cities and crossings before you lock in bookings.

3 days

  1. Day 1
    Valletta and the Grand Harbour

    Pick one timed entry or a Three Cities tour, then plan the rest on foot.

  2. Day 2
    Mdina and Rabat

    Schedule the museum for when it is open and save the ramparts for free time.

  3. Day 3
    Gozo

    Work out your return from Mġarr before choosing between Dwejra and Ġgantija after Victoria.

    Comino

    Check the lagoon stop and the pass for going ashore.

See the itinerary

4 days

  1. Day 1
    Valletta and the Grand Harbour

    Pick one timed entry or a Three Cities tour, then plan the rest on foot.

  2. Day 2
    Mdina and Rabat

    Schedule the museum for when it is open and save the ramparts for free time.

  3. Day 3
    Gozo

    Work out your return from Mġarr before choosing between Dwejra and Ġgantija after Victoria.

  4. Day 4
    Comino

    Check the lagoon stop and the pass for going ashore.

See the itinerary

Frequently asked questions

What should I see in Malta on a first visit?

Give a day to the Grand Harbour and Valletta. Add Mdina and Rabat for the stone towns, Gozo for the Citadel, or Comino for a day on the water.

Which excursion should I pick for the Grand Harbour?

The Three Cities tour covers Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea in half a day. The pickup point depends on where you are staying.

How many days do I need for the three islands?

With four days you can give two days to Malta, one to Gozo and one to Comino. With three days, pick one island or a cruise that calls at both.

Where does the ferry to Gozo leave from?

The Gozo Channel ferry leaves from Ċirkewwa, in the north of Malta, and arrives at Mġarr. The crossing takes about 25 minutes.

Source · Gozo Channel · checked on

Do I need a pass for the Blue Lagoon?

Landing at the Blue Lagoon requires authorised access. Check your boat confirmation. If you need to request the pass, book the free slot for your stop on the official portal.

Source · Malta Tourism Authority · Blue Lagoon Pass · checked on

VallettaMdina and RabatMarsaxlokk and the Blue Grotto