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Comino and the Blue Lagoon: which cruise to book

For the Blue Lagoon, choose the 6-hour cruise from Buġibba with an English audio guide. To see Gozo as well, take the combined cruise from the same harbour.

Tours you can book

Before you boardA boat ticket, plus a free pass to go ashore. Check the stops and sea conditions.

Before you board

  • Boat ticket

    Check the dock, the planned stop and the return on your confirmation.

  • 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

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
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Gozo and Comino Cruise

Buġibba6 h
English audio guide

Blue Lagoon and free time on Gozo. Transport on land depends on the option.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

From€45per person
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Gozo and Comino Schooner Cruise

Sliema7 h 30
Boat trip

Lunch and drinks on board. Stops depend on sea conditions.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

From€75per person
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Ferry to Gozo and Comino

Sliema · Buġibba40 min – 1 h 30
Independent visit

Crossing with free time to explore. Duration varies by route.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

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

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Price reference · Gozo and Comino Schooner Cruise ·

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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

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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

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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

Before you go

The pass to land at the Blue Lagoon

Before boarding, check whether your confirmation includes access or instructions to request it. If you book the free slot yourself, match it to your stop and keep the pass on your phone.

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

Which harbour is best to leave from?

Buġibba is the departure point for the two cruises above. From Sliema you can board the schooner or choose the crossing with free time. From Gozo, look at the boats from Mġarr.

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What to pack

Bring water, sunscreen, a towel and shoes for walking on rock. Double-check the pier and return time in your booking confirmation.

Boats between the rocky shores of the Blue Lagoon on Comino
Boats between the rocky shores of the Blue Lagoon on Comino

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is the Blue Lagoon in Malta?

It is the shallow channel between Comino and the nearby islet of Cominotto, between Malta and Gozo.

Source · Visit Gozo · Comino · checked on

Does the Buġibba cruise have an English guide?

The Comino cruise includes recorded commentary in English. It works like an audio guide.

How long does the Comino cruise take?

The cruise listed from Buġibba lasts about 6 hours. Confirm the schedule for your date.

Is it worth visiting Gozo and Comino on the same day?

Choose the combined cruise if you want to see the lagoon and make a short stop on Gozo. For Victoria and the Dwejra coast, give Gozo a full day.

Which boat leaves from Sliema?

From Sliema you can take the schooner with lunch on board, or the ferry if you want to plan your stops on your own.

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