At a glance
- Blue Lagoon Private Boat Tour Malta: Comino (No Crowds) is a 1-hour private speedboat trip from US$16, rated 4.76 from 368 reviews.[1]
- The route lists a pickup, a speedboat run to Crystal Lagoon and a hidden gem, then Blue Lagoon, Malta, finishing at one of two drop-offs.[1]
- Average sea temperature is 22°C in June, 26°C in July, 27°C in August and 26°C in September.[2]
- In July and August the Blue Lagoon receives between 2,500 and 3,500 visitors per day, so the timing of your swim matters.[3]
- A shared snorkel and slide cruise starts from US$35, and a round-trip ferry starts from US$17.[4][5]
| Private charter | Snorkel and slide cruise | Round-trip ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | from US$16[1] | from US$35[4] | from US$17[5] |
| Duration | 1 hour[1] | 4 - 7 hours[4] | Valid 1 day[5] |
| Group | Private group[1] | Live guide in English[4] | Host or greeter in English[5] |
| Route highlights | Crystal Lagoon, hidden gem, Blue Lagoon[1] | Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, sea caves[4] | Ferry to Comino with a Gozo option[5] |
| Flexibility | Skip the line, separate entrance[1] | Free cancellation 24 hours ahead[4] | Free cancellation 24 hours ahead[5] |
The sandy bottom reaches 14m at its deepest and reflects the light that gives the lagoon its iconic turquoise colour from above.
Is a private Blue Lagoon charter worth it?
Things to check
Why a private Blue Lagoon boat changes the day
Comino is a small limestone island sitting between Malta and Gozo, all low cliffs, scrub and hidden coves. The Blue Lagoon is its famous bay, where the sandy bottom reaches 14 metres at its deepest and reflects the light that gives the lagoon its iconic turquoise colour from above.[8] Approached from the deck of a boat rather than from a crowded beach, that colour is the first thing you notice, and the second is how much open water there is once you leave the main landing area behind.
A private charter puts your group alone on the boat. There is no queue for the gangway and no waiting for strangers to finish their swim before the skipper moves on. You can linger where the water is clearest, head for a quieter stretch of coast, or simply ask to slow down on the way home. On a short trip that flexibility is worth more than any extra stop, especially in high season when the bay fills with day boats.
The crossing from the Malta coast is short, so even an hour on the water feels like a proper excursion rather than a long day out. That makes the private option easy to slot into a morning, a lunchtime swim or a golden-hour run, without giving up the rest of your plans for the day.
What the No Crowds private boat tour includes
Blue Lagoon Private Boat Tour Malta: Comino (No Crowds) is a private group speedboat trip with a live guide who speaks English. The listing gives a duration of 1 hour and a rating of 4.76 from 368 reviews, with prices starting from US$16.[1]
You skip the line through a separate entrance, and pickup is included with the details shown when you check availability.[1] The route lists a speedboat leg to Crystal Lagoon, a hidden gem and Blue Lagoon, Malta, then a return to one of two drop-off locations.[1] Reserve now and pay later is offered, and free cancellation runs up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.[1]
Because the boat is private, the pace is yours. Some groups use the whole slot for swimming, others ask to see the caves and the tower, and families with young children often stay near the calmer water by Crystal Lagoon. What you cannot do is overrun the booked time, so decide your priorities before you step aboard.
Turquoise water over pale sand, the look that gives the Blue Lagoon its name.
The route: Crystal Lagoon first, then the Blue Lagoon
Crystal Lagoon is a lesser-known and less crowded lagoon a short distance from the Blue Lagoon.[9] It is the natural first stop on a short charter: a sheltered pool of deep blue water under limestone walls, with none of the ferry traffic that converges on the main bay by late morning. A swim here warms you up nicely for the headline stop, and the water is usually glassy that early in the day.
The Blue Lagoon itself is shallow and very bright, and the surrounding coastline is full of caves. The Santa Marija Caves are a popular dive site with at least 10 known caves that divers can explore.[10] Above the water, Santa Marija Tower was built in 1618 by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt.[11] On a private boat you can ask the skipper to run slowly past the cliffs on the way back and look up at all of it.
How much a private boat charter to Comino costs
The private charter on this route starts from US$16 for a private group booking.[1] Shared options are widely available too. A Comino snorkel and slide cruise starts from US$35,[4] a round-trip ferry starts from US$17,[5] and a Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon powerboat trip from St Julian's starts from US$75.[12]
Because a private boat is chartered by the group rather than sold by the seat, the cost per person falls as your party grows, while a couple pays for the whole hull. If you are travelling as two, a shared cruise is usually the cheaper way to see the lagoons. If you are six or more, the private listing is often the simpler booking. Prices are from-prices either way, so they can shift with your dates.
Whatever you choose, read the listing carefully before you commit. Look at the duration, the departure point and what is included, and check availability for starting times on your date, since schedules move with the season and the weather.
from US$16
Blue Lagoon Private Boat Tour Malta: Comino (No Crowds) is a private group trip with a live guide, rated 4.76 from 368 reviews.[1]
When to go: sea temperatures and crowd levels
Malta's swimming season runs long. Average sea temperature is 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.[2] The island also gets more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.[6] If you want warm water without the peak-season crush, aim for June, when the sea averages 22°C, or September, when it averages 26°C.[2]
Peak summer is genuinely busy. In July and August the Blue Lagoon receives between 2,500 and 3,500 visitors per day.[3] A private boat does not make the bay empty, but it does let you arrive before the biggest groups, swim away from the main landing area, and leave when you have had enough.
Private charter or shared cruise? Choosing your boat
Shared trips cover the same coastline with more people and a lower seat price. A Comino Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and seacaves tour runs for 6 hours from US$35 and is rated 4.65 from 7,387 reviews.[13] A boat trip from Sliema runs 5 hours from US$46 and is rated 4.75 from 3,226 reviews.[14]
Catamaran and powerboat trips sit in the middle. The Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran runs 5 to 6 hours from US$63 and is rated 4.68 from 6,838 reviews.[15] Each suits a different kind of day: catamarans for space and shade, speedboats for speed and access to caves and coves, and a private charter for doing exactly what your own group wants.
Practical tips for a calm day at the lagoon
Wear swimwear under your clothes, and take a towel, plenty of sun cream and a light layer for the ride home, when the wind on the water can feel cool after a swim. Water shoes help on the limestone. Pack light, because a small speedboat has little room for bags and the deck gets wet.
Treat the island with care. Comino is a Bird Sanctuary, part of the EU Natura 2000 network and a Special Protection Area under the Birds Directive.[7] Take everything back with you, stay off the fragile scrub, and keep a respectful distance from nesting areas. Book ahead for July and August, when the Blue Lagoon takes between 2,500 and 3,500 visitors a day.[3]
Finally, keep an eye on the wind. A breezy afternoon can make the return leg choppy even when the lagoon itself is flat and glassy, so a morning slot is often the gentler ride. If anyone in your group is prone to seasickness, mention it to the skipper early rather than halfway home.
Average sea temperature in Malta
Average sea temperatures by month for Malta, from 19°C in May down to 24°C in October, as published by Maltalingua.[2]
Boat trips to the Blue Lagoon, from-prices
From-prices in US dollars for the listings cited:[1] private charter,[4] snorkel cruise,[5] round-trip ferry,[12] powerboat.
When to book a Blue Lagoon private charter
How to book and go
Pick a time slot
Check availability for starting times on your date. The charter runs for 1 hour, which fits easily into a morning or an afternoon.[1]
Choose a pickup point
Two pickup location options are listed, with two drop-off locations at the end of the trip.[1]
Pack for a swim
Swimwear under your clothes, a towel, sun cream and a light layer for the ride back when the wind picks up.
Meet your guide
A live guide is on board and speaks English, and you skip the line through a separate entrance.[1]
Book ahead in summer
In July and August the Blue Lagoon receives between 2,500 and 3,500 visitors per day. Reserve early for those weeks.[3]
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