2 hour Private Boat Adventure Tour of Comino and Blue Lagoon

The best part of this private Comino boat trip is control. You are not tied to a large boat’s fixed schedule. The skipper can drop anchor at Santa Maria Bay, the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, or another good swimming spot, then let your group choose where to spend more time. The route also reaches caves and cliff-lined corners that you cannot visit from land.

I like the quiet stop at Santa Maria Bay, which gives you a break from the Blue Lagoon crowds, and I like the practical setup: snorkeling equipment, a cooler with ice, a shower, and an extending shade canopy. The main thing to consider is the short two-hour duration. With four planned areas and several swimming stops, you will need to keep moving if you want to see them all.

Key points to know before you book

• Santa Maria Bay offers a calmer side of Comino, with a chance to walk on the island and see the old 18th-century police station.
• The Blue Lagoon stop is made more pleasant by anchoring away from the busiest area, though the lagoon itself can still be crowded.
• Crystal Lagoon is reachable only by boat, with cliff walls, sea caves, and a swim beneath the area near Saint Mary Tower.
• Your group has the boat to itself, making this a better fit for families, couples, or friends who want flexible timing.
• Snorkeling gear, a cooler with ice, shade, fuel for the planned route, and a shower are included, but towels and sun block are not.
• Departures and returns are available at Cirkewwa in Malta or Mgarr in Gozo, with public transportation nearby.

Why a private boat changes the Comino experience

Comino is famous for brilliant water, small coves, and dramatic rock walls. It is also one of Malta’s busiest day-trip areas in good weather. A private boat does not make the island empty, but it gives you more say over where you stop and how long you stay.

That matters most during a two-hour outing. A standard group cruise may follow a strict route and fixed swim period. Here, the timing is not strict. If your group prefers a longer swim at Crystal Lagoon and only a quick look at Santa Maria Bay, you can ask for that balance. If you want to walk around Santa Maria, you have the option to leave the boat there.

The boat starts and finishes at either Cirkewwa in Malta or Mgarr in Gozo. That makes the tour useful if you are already in the north of Malta or spending the day on Gozo. Since the departure points are near public transportation, you do not necessarily need a private car, though the supplied details do not specify exact meeting instructions or transport times.

Only your group takes part. That is the clearest reason to choose this trip instead of a large shared cruise. You can decide how much time you want for photographs, swimming, snorkeling, or simply sitting under the shade and watching the cliffs pass by.

Santa Maria Bay and Comino’s quieter side

Santa Maria Bay is the first planned stop, with about 30 minutes allotted to it. Compared with the famous Blue Lagoon, this is the quieter part of the route. It gives you a chance to see Comino at a slower pace rather than treating the island as one large swimming platform.

You can disembark and walk around the island from here. The supplied details specifically mention an old police station built in the 18th century, one of the oldest still in use in Malta. It was built to help control smuggling and black-market activity, which adds a practical piece of island history to what could otherwise be just a beach stop.

The bay also leads toward Santa Maria Caves and the surrounding cliffs. These spots are accessible by boat, so this is where the skipper’s local route matters. You can see the rock formations from the water and, conditions permitting, pause for photographs or a swim.

The drawback is time. Thirty minutes is enough for a short walk or a quick look, but not a relaxed island hike and a long swim. If Santa Maria interests you most, tell the skipper early. The schedule allows you to favor one place over another, but you cannot expect a full exploration of Comino in a two-hour charter.

Blue Lagoon without treating it as the whole trip

The Blue Lagoon is the stop most people expect, and the boat includes it. The lagoon sits between Comino and the smaller Cominotto, with clear turquoise water and a narrow channel where you can swim from one island toward the other.

The useful detail here is that the boat plans to anchor away from the main crowds. That gives you a more comfortable place to get into the water than standing beside a packed shoreline. You can use the provided snorkeling equipment, take photographs, or swim around the boat before moving on.

Still, it is important to keep expectations sensible. The Blue Lagoon is Comino’s best-known attraction, so it may be busy even when your boat is positioned away from the central crowd. A private charter improves your access and timing, but it cannot remove other boats from the lagoon.

I would treat this as one part of the outing, not the entire reason to book. The Blue Lagoon has the bright water that appears in many Malta photographs, but the quieter bay and boat-only caves give the trip more variety. If you have already seen the lagoon from a larger excursion, the private format is still useful because it lets you spend less time there and more time elsewhere.

Crystal Lagoon, caves, and the cliffs near Saint Mary Tower

Crystal Lagoon is the most distinctive stop for anyone who wants a setting that is harder to reach from shore. The area combines turquoise water with steep cliffs and caves, including the section beneath the area where Saint Mary Tower is located.

The boat drops anchor under the cliffs for another swim period. You can swim near the cave entrances and around the rock walls, using the snorkeling equipment supplied on board. The water and rock formations provide a different feel from the open Blue Lagoon, which is one reason I would give Crystal Lagoon enough time rather than rushing through it for another photograph.

This stop is also a good example of what you are paying for with a private charter. The value is not simply getting from one port to another. It is having a boat that can reach places accessible only from the sea, then letting your group decide how much time to spend in the water.

Conditions matter. Sea conditions and weather can affect swimming and the route, and the operator requires good weather for the experience to run. If poor weather causes cancellation, you can receive a full refund or move the booking to another date. The supplied details do not promise that every cave or swim stop will be available in every condition, so keep your plans flexible.

Seeing Comino from the water

The tour is not limited to the three named stops. The boat goes around Comino and can anchor at several locations for swimming and photographs. This wider route helps you see the island’s cliffs, beaches, and historic sights from the sea.

That viewpoint is valuable because Comino’s shape is best understood from the water. From the boat, you can compare the open coast with sheltered bays and see why some coves are reachable only by sea. The skipper also has room to adjust the pace. If the group wants more time for photographs, you can ask for it. If everyone is ready to swim, the boat can focus less on sightseeing.

The listed plan gives roughly 30 minutes to Santa Maria Bay, the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and the wider Comino route. In practice, these sections overlap because the boat is moving between locations and making several short pauses. The total duration is about two hours, not two hours at every stop.

I would tell the skipper your priorities at the start. Families may want a longer, simpler swim stop. Snorkelers may prefer Crystal Lagoon and the caves. A couple may want more time for photographs and a quiet bay. The more clearly you explain that preference, the more useful the flexible schedule becomes.

What is included on the boat

The included equipment makes this a fairly easy outing to prepare for. You get snorkeling equipment, so you do not need to bring your own mask and gear unless you have personal equipment you prefer. A shower is also available after swimming, which is handy before continuing your day in Malta or Gozo.

The boat carries a cooler with ice. The supplied details do not state that food or drinks are included, so plan accordingly and confirm what you want to bring. The extending shade is another practical feature. Two hours in open sun can feel long, especially during a summer swim trip, and a shaded place gives you a break between stops.

Fuel for the planned route, VAT, and tax are included. That means the advertised arrangement is not built around adding fuel charges for the standard route. If you ask for major changes, confirm the details with Bahri Charters before departure, since the included fuel specifically refers to the planned route.

Bring your own towel and sun block. Those are not included, and both are important for a boat day. You should also pack swimwear, though the supplied details do not list a changing area. The onboard shower can rinse off salt water, but you should not assume it replaces a full facility.

Is the $0 price a real bargain?

The supplied price is listed as $0.00. That is unusual for a private, fuel-included boat charter, so I would not make a booking decision based on that figure alone. Confirm the final price, group size, and any booking conditions with Bahri Charters before paying or setting your budget.

If the final cost is genuinely low, the value would be strong because the boat is private and includes the skipper, snorkeling gear, shade, cooler with ice, shower, fuel for the planned route, VAT, and tax. If the actual cost is a normal private-charter rate, the value still depends on how many people share the boat. A couple will usually feel the per-person cost more sharply than a family or group of friends.

The two-hour length keeps the outing manageable and can fit neatly into a day on Malta or Gozo. It also limits how much you can see. You are paying for a focused coastal trip, not a full-day cruise around every part of the island. For many people, that shorter format is an advantage. You get the main coves and swim areas without giving up an entire day.

Who will get the most from this charter?

I would choose this tour if you care about privacy, swimming, and access to coastal spots that cannot be reached by land. It fits a group that wants to make decisions on the water rather than follow a fixed program.

It also suits mixed-interest groups. One person can snorkel while another stays under the shade. Someone who wants a short walk at Santa Maria can do that, while the rest of the group enjoys the bay. The experienced skipper handles the route, so you are not responsible for navigating between Comino’s coves.

The tour is less suitable if you want a long island walk, a full history tour, or a full day on the water. The police station and Saint Mary Tower add context, but this is mainly a swimming and sightseeing charter. The supplied information says most people can participate, but anyone with specific mobility or swimming concerns should confirm details before booking because cave access and boat boarding arrangements are not described.

The small number of published ratings gives the experience an average score of 4.2 out of 5. The strongest praise focuses on the friendly guide service, punctuality, beautiful views, photographs, and the quality of the boat route. One Spanish-language review especially highlights the Blue Lagoon swim, the skipper, and the pleasant route. I would take those points as a useful guide to the experience’s strengths, while remembering that weather and sea conditions can affect any boat day.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

Confirmation is provided at booking, and the activity is private for your group. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. A cancellation made within 24 hours is not refunded, and changes inside that period are not accepted.

Good weather is required. If the operator cancels because conditions are poor, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. That policy makes it wise to avoid placing this tour on the final, immovable day of your Malta or Gozo visit if you have other options.

Should you book the Comino private boat tour?

I would book it if your ideal Comino outing means clear water, several swim stops, sea caves, and the freedom to adjust the route with your own group. The private boat, equipment, shade, cooler, and access to Crystal Lagoon give it more practical value than a simple transfer.

I would hesitate only if you need a long visit, a guaranteed quiet Blue Lagoon, or a detailed land-based history tour. Two hours passes quickly, and the Blue Lagoon can still be busy. Confirm the $0.00 price before booking, bring a towel and sun block, and tell the skipper which stop matters most to you. With those expectations set, this is a focused way to see Comino from the water.

FAQ

Where does the boat tour start and finish?

The charter starts and finishes at Cirkewwa in Malta or Mgarr in Gozo. The departure points are near public transportation.

How long is the Comino boat tour?

The experience lasts approximately two hours. The planned route includes about 30 minutes at Santa Maria Bay, 30 minutes at the Blue Lagoon, 30 minutes at Crystal Lagoon, and time for additional stops around Comino.

Is the boat private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included, along with an onboard shower, a cooler with ice, and extending shade.

Are towels and sun block provided?

No. Towels and sun block are not included, so you should bring both.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes the experience to be canceled, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. If you cancel yourself, you must do so at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund.