Gozo and Comino cruise: 6 or 8 hours

The cruise from Buġibba lasts 6 hours, has recorded commentary in English and leaves about 3 hours free on Gozo. The 8-hour trip from Sliema or Buġibba includes a minibus to Victoria, but the booking does not state a guide’s language.

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The Blue Lagoon on Comino seen from above7.7out of 10(419reviews)

Gozo and Comino Islands Cruise

Buġibba6 h
Guide in English

Boat cruise from Buġibba to Comino and Gozo, with about 3 free hours on Gozo.

The Blue Lagoon on Comino seen from above6.4out of 10(396reviews)

Gozo & Comino Day Trip

Sliema · Buġibba8 h
Boat trip

Boat trip to Gozo and Comino with a minibus to Victoria and time at the Blue Lagoon.

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Duration
6 h for the cruise from Buġibba, 8 h for the trip with a minibus
Boarding
Cruise: Buġibba jetty. Trip: Sliema (The Strand) or Buġibba
Language
Cruise: recorded commentary in English. Trip: no guide language stated
Included
Boat on both; life jacket on the cruise, minibus on Gozo on the trip
Not included
Food and drinks on both; on the cruise also transport on Gozo
Departure times
Trip: from Sliema at 10:00, from Buġibba later in the morning, depending on the period

Before you go

Six hours from Buġibba, with Gozo on foot

The boat goes first to Comino, past coves and cliffs, with a swim stop at the Blue Lagoon. It then lands you on Gozo for about three hours of free time, enough to walk up to the Citadel in Victoria. On the way back you pass the Santa Maria pirate caves and the Elephant’s Head from the water.

Comino and the Blue Lagoon

Eight hours with a minibus on Gozo

The trip leaves from Sliema at 10:00 or from Buġibba. On the way out it passes the Blue Lagoon without stopping and lands at Mġarr, where a minibus takes you to Victoria for some free time. Back at Mġarr, the boat returns to the Blue Lagoon for about two hours of swimming and snorkelling.

Gozo

Which to choose

The cruise gives you more time on Gozo, but transport on the island is not included. The eight-hour trip has the minibus and two hours at the Blue Lagoon, but the day is two hours longer. To set other boats beside them, see the dedicated comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Gozo and Comino cruise?

The cruise from Buġibba lasts 6 hours. The trip with a minibus on Gozo lasts 8 hours.

Can I swim at the Blue Lagoon?

On the 8-hour trip, yes: about two hours for swimming and snorkelling. On the 6-hour cruise there is a stop at the Blue Lagoon, but the swimming time is not stated.

Is lunch included?

No. Food and drinks are not included on either, so bring your own or buy on land.

Where does the boat leave from?

The cruise leaves from Buġibba jetty, in St Paul’s Bay. The trip leaves from Sliema, on The Strand, or from Buġibba, and you choose the pier when you book.

Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?

Not on departures from 1 April to 25 October: the boats are not wheelchair accessible and have no underwater viewing windows. Check the date before booking.