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Gozo from Malta: how to visit the island

To see Gozo in a day, choose the 10-hour excursion with an English-speaking guide, pickup in Malta and the crossing included. On your own, leave from Ċirkewwa and land at Mġarr.

Tours you can book

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
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/sliema/gozo-day-trip/?aid=10795&cmp=luzzuday-en-ilha
The Blue Lagoon on Comino seen from above7.7out of 10(419reviews)

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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https://www.civitatis.com/en/buibba/gozo-comino-islands-cruise/?aid=10795&cmp=luzzuday-en-ilha

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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

Ċirkewwa → Mġarr (Gozo)

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.

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See the tour page

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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

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

Before you go

You land at Mġarr

The direct Gozo Channel crossing from Ċirkewwa takes about 25 minutes. At Mġarr, arrange your transfer to Victoria and keep the return time handy.

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Victoria first, then Dwejra

Start at the Citadel walls above Victoria, then pick Dwejra Bay for an afternoon on the west coast. Bring water and shoes suited to rock.

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What to see in Gozo

One day for Gozo and Comino

The cruise from Buġibba spends part of the day at the Blue Lagoon and leaves free time on Gozo. Check whether the transfer to Victoria is included in the option you choose.

Gozo or Comino
The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo
The ramparts of the Victoria Citadel on Gozo

Frequently asked questions

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.

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How long is the guided excursion to Gozo?

About 10 hours. That includes pickup in Malta, the ferry and getting around Gozo.

What language is the Gozo excursion in?

The tour is offered with an English-speaking guide. Check the format available for your date.

What should I choose if I only have a few hours on Gozo?

Choose Victoria and the Citadel. They make a compact stop and you can keep the rest of your time for the return to Mġarr.

Source · Visit Gozo · Cittadella · checked on

Where can I find return times?

Check the Gozo Channel website for the Mġarr–Ċirkewwa service on the day you travel.

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