Blue Lagoon Malta Price: What You Pay on the Day

• Top choice Blue Lagoon catamaran from US$63 Duration5 - 6 hours^[3]Rating4.68 from 6,838 reviews^[3]GuideHost or greeter: English^[3]CancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance^[3] Check availability
• Comino Blue Lagoon tour from US$35 Duration6 hours^[7]Rating4.65 from 7,387 reviews^[7]GuideHost or greeter: English^[7]CancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance^[7] See this tour
• Snorkel and slide cruise from US$35 Duration4 - 7 hours^[8]Rating4.74 from 3,374 reviews^[8]GuideLive tour guide: English^[8]CancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance^[8] See this tour

What a Blue Lagoon trip costs

Prices for a day at the Blue Lagoon on Comino cover a wide range, and the cheapest options are simple crossings. A ferry from Mġarr starts from US$12^[9], a return trip from Bugibba starts from US$35^[14], and a round-trip ferry from Mellieħa with an optional Gozo stop starts from US$17^[1]. Once a cruise is involved the numbers climb: a Sliema boat trip that takes in the sea caves and Crystal Lagoon starts from US$29^[15], while the catamaran trip booked from this site starts from US$63^[3].

At the top of the market, a private yacht charter around Comino and the Blue Lagoon starts from US$923^[6], and a private boat trip to Comino, the Blue Lagoon and Gozo starts from US$460^[16]. One habit that helps when you weigh up the Blue Lagoon Malta cost of different trips is to look behind the headline figure: whether the crossing is one way or a return, how long you actually get at the lagoon itself, and whether food, drinks or snorkelling gear form part of the listing. If your plan is a full day, a cruise that folds in lunch or a second island can feel better value than a low fare that leaves you waiting at a harbour.

Ferry, cruise or private charter

The shape of a trip matters as much as its price. Ferries and round trips simply move you between two points, and some are valid for 1 day^[1]. Cruises add a route, swim stops and commentary, and durations on this coast run from 1 hour^[17] to 1 day^[18], with a Sliema round trip listed at 255 minutes - 7 hours^[19]. Guided kayaking from Qala takes 3 hours and starts from US$62^[20]. On a clear day, the passage from Malta to Comino takes you past low cliffs and sea caves, and the boat does most of the work.

Private charters are priced for the boat rather than for a seat, and the group is yours. Private trips along this coast start from US$103^[5], and some of them include pickup^[5]. Small boats also reach the caves: a speedboat trip from Mellieħa that starts from US$35 runs past the Santa Maria Caves^[21]. The Santa Marija Caves are a popular dive site with at least 10 known caves that divers can explore^[22]. A private charter gives flexibility, but for solo travellers or couples the per-person cost is harder to justify unless the whole group is together.

Deck nets, sunbeds and clear turquoise water off Comino on a catamaran day out.

The catamaran trip this site books

The Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Trip by Catamaran is the one booked here. It lasts 5 - 6 hours and starts from US$63, with a host or greeter who speaks English^[3]. Free cancellation runs up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later^[3]. On GetYourGuide it is rated 4.68 from 6,838 reviews^[3]. To see starting times, check availability for the date you want^[3].

What a catamaran gives you is deck space: somewhere to sit, somewhere to leave a bag, and a stable platform for the crossing between stops. Bring a towel, drinking water, sun cream and a light layer for the ride home, since the wind on open water feels cooler than the harbour. The listing name mentions beaches and bays as well as the Blue Lagoon, so plan for a few hours on the water rather than a single stop in one bay. When you board, find a spot on the shaded side if you want a break from the sun, and keep your towel inside a bag until the first stop.

What pushes the price up

Two things move the price most: how long you are out on the water, and what is served on board. A catamaran cruise with lunch and an open bar runs 7 hours and starts from US$102^[4]. A cruise from Sliema with lunch runs 7.5 hours and starts from US$58^[23], and a gulet cruise with lunch and drinks, also 7.5 hours, starts from US$86^[24]. A catamaran day trip to the Blue Lagoon on its own starts from US$35^[25]. For a shorter option, an afternoon swim from Bugibba with a sunset cruise runs 4 hours and starts from US$35^[26], while a boat and bus tour from Sliema runs 7.5 hours and starts from US$52^[27].

Where you start matters too, and a longer sail leaves less of the day at the lagoon. A cruise from Sliema that takes in Gozo and the lagoon runs 10 hours and starts from US$35^[28], while a Bugibba round trip runs 7 hours and starts from US$35^[14], the same from price for a very different day. Departures run from Bugibba, Sliema, St Julian's, Mellieħa and Mġarr, so check which harbour suits you and count the travel time before you book.

Cheap ways to reach the lagoon

If all you want is a swim, a crossing is enough. A return trip from Bugibba to the Blue Lagoon starts from US$35^[14], a round-trip ferry from Mellieħa that can add a Gozo option starts from US$17^[1], and a speedboat transfer from Gozo starts from US$16^[2]. A private express boat to the lagoon starts from US$17^[17], and a private one-hour boat trip from Mellieħa starts from US$16^[29].

Short trips bundle caves and lagoons into an hour or two. A 20-minute cave tour with a Blue Lagoon stop starts from US$23^[30], and a one-hour private boat trip starts from US$55^[31]. For the lowest Comino boat trip price on this coast, look at the crossings and the short cave runs rather than the full day cruises, and check whether a fare is one way or a return before you book. If you have never kayaked, book a trip with a guide and ask how long you will paddle before the swim stop.

When to go and what the sea is like

Comino is small, roughly 2.8 square kilometres^[32], and in peak summer, July and August, the Blue Lagoon receives between 2,500 and 3,500 visitors per day^[33]. Crystal Lagoon, a short distance from the Blue Lagoon, is described as lesser known and less crowded^[34]. The island is a Bird Sanctuary and part of the EU Natura 2000 network, with a Special Protection Area designation under the Birds Directive^[13], and Santa Marija Tower, built in 1618 by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt, still stands above the water^[35]. The island's low profile means the shore is quickly reached from the main anchorages, so even a short trip allows time in the water.

Sea temperatures average 19°C in May, 22°C in June, 26°C in July, 27°C in August, 26°C in September and 24°C in October^[11]. Air temperature peaks in July at an average of 27 C, and January is the coldest month at 13 C^[36], while Malta gets more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year^[12]. The lagoon's sandy bottom reaches 14 metres at its deepest^[37]. A rash vest helps in the shoulder months, and a place in the shade is worth claiming early on a summer crossing. A sun hat and polarized sunglasses help with glare off the water, and a dry bag keeps a phone or camera safe.

Booking, cancellation and what to check

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund appears on the catamaran trip booked from this site^[3] and on other listings such as the Comino Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and Seacaves Tour^[7], and reserve now and pay later is just as common^[4]. To see starting times, check availability for the date you want^[3]. Three productions have used locations on Comino: the 2002 film, the 2024 TV series and La Comtesse de Monte-Cristo^[38].

Read what each price covers: lunch, an open bar, snorkelling gear, a slide, or nothing beyond the crossing. Check the meeting point, since boats leave from several different harbours, and take a towel, drinking water and shoes you can wear on rock. Malta welcomed 3.56 million visitors in 2024^[39]. On the dates you most want, book ahead rather than on the morning. Online listings usually show the meeting point before payment, and the confirmation should include the harbour or pickup details.

Booking a Blue Lagoon day

1. Pick your crossing

   Decide between a ferry, a cruise with swim stops or a private boat. From prices run from US$12 to US$923.^[6][9]

2. Check the hours

   Trips vary in length, so match the duration to your plans. The catamaran trip from this site lasts 5 - 6 hours.^[3]

3. Read what is included

   Some listings include lunch, an open bar or snorkel stops. A 7-hour cruise with lunch and an open bar starts from US$102.^[4]

4. Book with free cancellation

   Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and reserve now and pay later, appear on the catamaran trip.^[3]

5. Check the start point

   Boats leave from Bugibba, Sliema, St Julian's, Mellieħa and Mġarr, so confirm the harbour before you plan your travel across the island.

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