Gozo and Comino: which crossing to choose

The Buġibba cruise lasts 6 hours and includes 3 free hours on Gozo. The schooner from Sliema lasts 7 hours 30 minutes and includes a swimming stop in a bay on Gozo. The tuk tuk takes you around Gozo on land. With the ferry, your time for sightseeing depends on your ticket and the return.

Schematic routes

The route changes with the format

Pick a trip to see where it leaves from, where it stops and what you can do on Gozo.

Buġibba → Comino → Gozo

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

Gozo and Comino cruise

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

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Schooner from Sliema

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

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Gozo by tuk tuk

Duration in total
8 h
Time on land
Time on land not specified
  1. DeparturePickup or meeting point depending on the format

    Check the meeting point and the dock in your confirmation.

  2. After the crossingXlendi · Victoria · Xwejni

    A tuk tuk route between Victoria, the Xlendi coast and the Xwejni salt pans, with a guide.

  3. On the boat

    Boat transfers to Gozo and a coastal stretch to Comino. The program includes a swimming stop in season.

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Ferry between the islands

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

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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.

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Go to the tour page

Four ways to make the trip

Look at the time on board and the time for sightseeing before choosing a format.

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.

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Illustration of a tour catamaranCruise7.7out of 10(419reviews)

Gozo and Comino Cruise

Buġibba harbour6 h in total
English audio guide
On the boat
Buġibba, a stop at Comino, then Gozo. The 6 hours include sailing and stops.
After the crossing
3 hours of free time planned on Gozo. To reach Victoria, check the paid transfer listed on the tour page.
Lunch
Food and drinks not included.
Independence
Group route, then free time to explore Gozo.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

See the route on the map
Illustration of a two-masted schoonerSchooner

Gozo and Comino Schooner Cruise

Sliema7 h 30 in total
Crew language to be confirmed.
On the boat
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.
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.
Lunch
Buffet and drinks on board included.
Independence
Stops at times set by the schooner.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

See the route on the map
Illustration of an open-cab tuk tukTuk tuk and boat8.4out of 10(226reviews)

Gozo by Tuk Tuk and Comino by Boat

Pickup in Malta or meet on Gozo, depending on the option8 h in total
Guide in English
On the boat
Boat transfers to Gozo and a coastal stretch to Comino. The program includes a swimming stop in season.
After the crossing
A tuk tuk route between Victoria, the Xlendi coast and the Xwejni salt pans, with a guide.
Lunch
Light lunch included. For children under 3, check the booking option.
Independence
Group stops with a guide.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

See the route on the map
Illustration of a passenger ferryFerry

Ferry to Gozo and Comino

Sliema · Buġibba40 min – 1 h 30 each way
Independent visit.
On the boat
From 40 min to 1 h 30 depending on the route. Check connections and choose your return trip too.
After the crossing
Explore Gozo, Comino or both islands on your own. The order and the time on land depend on the ticket.
Lunch
Bar service on board.
Independence
You plan your own visits between departures.

Check the landing pass and the stops with the operator.

See the route on the map

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

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Before you go

Two islands, different timings

With the combined cruise you spend part of the day in the lagoon and part on Gozo. If you plan several stops on the island, give Gozo a day of its own.

Gozo

Check the pier and the pass

Re-read the departure point and the stop slot on Comino before booking the free pass to land at the Blue Lagoon.

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Frequently asked questions

Which boat should I choose for Gozo and Comino in a day?

The Buġibba cruise covers both islands in 6 hours and includes 3 free hours on Gozo. The audio guide is in English. Check the schedule for your chosen date.

Which option includes lunch on board?

The schooner from Sliema includes lunch and drinks on board. Check the conditions of the stop on Comino for your chosen date.

Which option offers a tour on land on Gozo?

The tuk tuk is designed for seeing Gozo on land, with a boat leg to Comino if conditions allow.

Can I visit the islands on my own?

Yes. Pick the ferry and build your own plan from the outward and return times.

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.

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