The 8 Snorkelling Trips in Malta That Earn Their Price

1.Comino, Blue Lagoon & Caves – swim, snorkel & slide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 813 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Join Captain Kevin and the Hornblower crew at Bugibba for a full day on Malta’s north coast. Cruise past St. Paul’s Island, Mellieha Bay, Ahrax Cave, and Comino’s cliffs before spending more than four hours at the Blue Lagoon. Swim from the boat, use the slide, walk to Crystal Lagoon, or pay €15 cash for a seasonal speedboat cave trip.

“Once the boat reaches lagoon, I did the water slice and swimming. After I swing over the lagoon to the other side, I found there was a cave, actually it's a tunnel, I swim into and over it, I found there is a more beautiful blue beach.”

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2.Private Boat Tour Experience with Snorkeling Blue Lagoon and Comino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $295

Take a private boat around Malta’s Blue Lagoon, Coral Lagoon, Comino, Santa Marija Bay, and San Niklaw Bay. Your skipper sets the pace, supplies snorkel gear, and carries bottled water. Boats vary, so confirm shade, seating, and facilities before booking. Pickup can be arranged for an extra charge.

“The captain of our boat was simply fantastic. Showing us all of the lagoons, cliffs and caves and also swimming with us.”

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3.Blue Lagoon Evening Swim & Snorkel Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Join Seahorse Cruises Malta from Bugibba Jetty for a four-hour evening sail to Comino. You get a scenic ride past St. Paul’s Island, a Crystal Lagoon photo stop, cave views, and two hours at Blue Lagoon for swimming or snorkeling. The boat has toilets, showers, shade, a sun deck, and snorkeling gear.

“Superbe virée en bateau type pirate ! Équipage aux petits soins et bateau pas rempli On recommande !!!”

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4.Comino Private Boat with Snorkeling and Cave Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend four hours with Albert and Anthony on a private Gozo fishing boat around Comino. Swim through sea caves, snorkel at Crystal Lagoon, visit Blue Lagoon and San Niklaw Bay, and see Saint Mary’s Tower and Elephant’s Head. Equipment includes snorkels, a paddle board, and a fish pole.

“The friendliest ever. The father son duo were the most genuine and thoughtful. we travelled in early October so we had to contend with some wind, however they toured us around and found us some sheltered areas to go for a swim. i especially appreciated the conversation and the local insights. Authentic local fisherman and a gozo fishing boat.”

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5.Blue Grotto SUP and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $91

Meet your English-speaking certified SUP teacher at 6:45am near Blue Grotto Bay 2. Learn basic paddle strokes, safe board handling, and remounting before heading onto Malta’s clear water by stand-up paddleboard. The three-hour outing includes SUP equipment, safety gear, snorkeling, and a small group capped at eight people.

“Ideal! Relaxing! A workout on the sup when there is a fair bit of wind, but definitely worth it!”

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6.Gozo and Comino Boat and Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Take a private three-hour boat and snorkeling trip from Mgarr with a small group of up to five people. Your skipper takes you around Gozo and Comino, stopping at the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Santa Maria Caves, and Ta’ Cenc Cliffs. Peter is one skipper named in the feedback. Expect goggles, safety advice, swimming, caves, and a route shaped by weather and your preferences.

“My granddaughter just was overwhelmed By the beauty and the water color and so many fish she said it was the best day ever. She wants to back there again”

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7.Snorkeling in Blue Lagoon Beaches and Bays Trip Comino

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $57

Set out from Marfa for a four-hour boat trip around Comino, with stops at the Blue Lagoon, Santa Marija Bay, Comino, and San Niklaw Bay. You get snorkeling gear, a light snack, and water, with time to swim and explore coastal caves. Pickup costs extra, and beach stops depend on the weather.

“This was a great boat trip with ample time to explore each location. The blue lagoon and caves were absolutely stunning! I think we could have given the final stop a miss to stay longer at some of the other destinations with better snorkelling. TRead more”

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8.Private boat tour with Snorkeling activities & caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private 12-meter luzzu from Cirkewwa or Gozo’s Gleneagles Bar around Comino. Swim at the Blue and Crystal Lagoons, snorkel Cominotto’s reefs, enter Santa Marija Caves, and use the boat’s masks and paddleboard. A captain and deckhand guide the cave sections. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Super nettes Familienunternehmen mit wirklich schönen Boot, Toilette und Dusche an Board vorhanden. Immer wieder gerne”

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