Experience a fast, direct speedboat run from St Julian’s to Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon, with flexible departure times to match your plans. This trip is ideal if you want less time on a large ferry and more time actually at the lagoon swimming, snorkelling, or exploring the island. You’ll cruise the east coast of Malta, enjoy a full day (or half day, depending on your chosen option) on Comino, then return via the Comino sea caves.
Your trip begins at the jetty behind the Verdi St. George’s Bay Marina Hotel in St Julian’s, where you check in and board a modern speedboat. After a short safety briefing, the skipper takes you out along Malta’s eastern coastline, keeping a good pace while you remain seated for the duration of the ride. You will pass St Paul’s Islands and other coastal landmarks on the way, with around 45 minutes of fast, direct travel to Comino. This is one of the quickest ways to reach the Blue Lagoon from St Julian’s, cutting down transfer time so you can maximise time at the destination.
On arrival at Comino, guests with a valid access pass go ashore at the Blue Lagoon for their chosen time window. Here you have free time to organise your own day: swim in the clear shallows, snorkel over the pale sandy bottom, rent a sunbed on shore if you wish, or walk short trails that lead to viewpoints around the island. If you do not hold the required pass, you will instead be taken to Santa Marija Bay, a quieter cove on Comino that still offers good swimming and space to relax by the water. The length of your stay on the island depends on the departure slot you selected, ranging from a compact half-day to a full-day visit.
Later, at the agreed time, you will meet the boat at the exact point and time confirmed by the skipper before you go ashore. The return run includes a short sea cave section around Comino, where the speedboat slows to give you a close look at rock formations and small inlets that larger vessels cannot easily enter. After the cave visit, the skipper opens the throttle again for the final leg back to St Julian’s, where you arrive with the rest of your day or evening free, depending on the option you chose.
The departure point is St Julian’s on Malta’s northeast coast, a lively resort area known for its hotels, restaurants, and waterfront. You will leave from the jetty behind the Verdi St. George’s Bay Marina Hotel at 8, Ix-Xatt Ta' San Ġorġ. When you arrive near the entrance to the hotel’s underground parking, look for the black iron gate, walk through, go down the ramp, turn left, and follow the yellow line painted on the ground until you reach the jetty where the boats and jet skis are moored. You should arrive 15–20 minutes before the speedboat’s scheduled departure time.
Comino sits between Malta and Gozo and is largely undeveloped, with no cars and a rocky interior broken by coves and bays. The Blue Lagoon is the main focus for most visitors, thanks to its clear water and light-coloured seabed, while Santa Marija Bay offers an alternative with a quieter feel. From either location you can swim, snorkel, and explore short trails, always keeping track of the meeting place and return time given by the skipper to ensure a smooth pick-up at the end of your visit.
This trip is designed for guests in good general health who enjoy boat travel and time at sea but do not necessarily want a long cruise. Because this is a speedboat, the ride can feel firm and bumpy, especially in choppy conditions. People with heart issues, back or neck problems, and pregnant guests cannot participate due to the impact of wave action. Children must be at least three years old and always travel with an accompanying adult. Passengers must remain seated for the full duration of both the outbound and return rides.
The speedboat is not wheelchair accessible, and strollers are not allowed on board. You will need enough mobility to negotiate steps down to the jetty, step into the boat, and maintain a stable seated position while under way. This experience is not recommended for anyone with significant mobility impairments or for travellers who suffer badly from seasickness, as smaller boats can move more noticeably than large ferries. Luggage and large suitcases cannot be taken on board, so bring only a day bag with essentials.
Holding a government-issued access pass is essential if you want to disembark at the Blue Lagoon. Passes must be purchased in advance via blcomino.com, and you need to select the correct time slot(s) for your chosen departure: morning slot for 09:30, morning and afternoon for 10:00, afternoon slot for 12:30 and 13:30, and evening slot for 18:00 and 18:30 departures. Guests without a valid pass will be landed at Santa Marija Bay instead and no refund is given for this change, as it is driven by national regulations.
This speedboat trip is all about efficiency and flexibility. Instead of spending hours on a larger cruise vessel, you reach Comino from St Julian’s in around 45 minutes, which means more of your day is spent where you actually want to be: in the water or exploring the island. Multiple departure and return options let you choose a compact morning or evening outing or a full-day stay at the Blue Lagoon, making it easy to fit around other plans in Malta.
Because the group travels on a smaller, faster boat, it’s straightforward to access the sea caves around Comino on the way back, adding a coastal highlight to your return run. With a simple inclusions list and clear meeting instructions, you stay in control of how you use your time on Comino, whether that is swimming, snorkelling, walking, or relaxing by the water. For visitors based in or near St Julian’s who want a quick, direct route to the Blue Lagoon with a bit of extra coastal sightseeing, this speedboat option is a very practical choice.
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