Spend a full day on the water cruising Malta’s northern coastline to Comino and the Blue Lagoon. This easy-going boat trip combines coastal sightseeing, cave viewing, and a long stop at the lagoon, with plenty of time to swim, snorkel, relax on deck, or explore parts of Comino Island at your own pace. Onboard facilities, including a slide, sun deck, air-conditioned lounge, and cafeteria, make it a comfortable option for families, couples, and groups.
Your day starts at Buġibba Jetty in St Paul’s Bay, where boarding opens at 08:30. Once on board the large blue and white boat, you can choose between the top sun deck, shaded main deck seating, or the lower air-conditioned lounge. At 10:00 the boat leaves the jetty and begins a coastal run along Malta’s northern shoreline. You will pass Aħrax Point, a well-known reef for divers, and enter Aħrax Cave with the boat, giving you a close view of the rock formations. The route continues towards St Paul’s Island, where you can see the statue of St Paul that stands above the coastline, before carrying on along the north Comino Channel past Elephant’s Head, Santa Maria Bay, Santa Maria Caves, and St Nicholas Bay.
After around an hour of steady cruising, the boat arrives at Comino and moors at the Blue Lagoon. You will have about four and a half hours here, giving you time to use the 10-metre slide, swim directly from the boat, or go ashore with your access pass to find a spot by the water. You can swim and snorkel in the clear shallows, walk short trails into the interior of Comino, or simply claim a deck chair on the top deck and enjoy the view over the bay. On board, the cafeteria serves fresh food and hot and cold drinks, and there are lockers available in limited numbers if you want to secure small valuables while you are in the water.
Later in the afternoon, the boat departs Comino and begins the return leg towards Malta. The route takes you close to Gozo, giving you views of the harbour and shoreline for photos, before turning into the south Comino Channel. Here you can see Santa Maria Tower from the water and cruise through the Crystal Lagoon, including a run into its caves where the size and lighting of the rock walls are best appreciated from the boat. After this final sightseeing section, the vessel continues back towards Buġibba Jetty, arriving around seven hours after departure so you can head back to your accommodation or continue your evening plans.
This cruise runs from Buġibba, a busy resort on Malta’s north coast with plenty of accommodation, restaurants, and coastal promenades. The departure point is Buġibba Jetty on Dawret Il-Gżejjer; when you arrive, you should look for a large blue and white boat rather than a small boat or catamaran. Public buses, taxis, and local parking options make it relatively straightforward to reach the jetty from other parts of the island, but it is important to allow extra time in peak season as the waterfront area can be busy in the morning. Boarding closes at 09:40, and the boat cannot wait for late arrivals.
Out at sea, the cruise covers a loop across the northern end of Malta towards Comino and past Gozo. The main focus is the Blue Lagoon, but a key part of the experience is the coastal scenery and rock features seen along the way, including Aħrax Cave, Elephant’s Head, Santa Maria Bay, and Crystal Lagoon. The boat itself stays nearby during the stop at the Blue Lagoon, which means you always have access to shade, toilets, food, and fresh water even if the shore area is busy. For guests who prefer not to go ashore or who find the terrain on Comino difficult, remaining on the boat can still provide a good view of the bay and surrounding coastline.
This trip is intended for guests who are comfortable spending a full day around the sea but do not necessarily want a physically demanding activity. You do not need to swim to join the cruise, and you can spend the entire time on the boat if you prefer. However, if you plan to use the slide or swim directly from the vessel, you should be able to swim confidently in deep water and use ladders to get back on board. Basic mobility is required to move around the decks, make use of the stairs between levels, and access toilets and seating areas safely while the boat is moving.
To step ashore at the Blue Lagoon, you must obtain a government-issued access pass in advance via the official website blcomino.com. For this full-day visit, you will need to book both morning and afternoon time slots. Pass numbers are limited daily, and no refunds are given if you cannot disembark because you do not have a valid pass, so it is important to arrange this before the day of travel. The boat is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but Comino’s rocky, uneven terrain makes the island itself difficult for wheelchairs and pushchairs; staying near the immediate landing area or on the boat will usually be more practical for anyone with limited mobility. Guests who suffer significantly from seasickness should consider whether a shorter or more sheltered trip might be more suitable.
This full-day cruise is set up for guests who want plenty of time at the Blue Lagoon along with a varied coastal route, rather than a quick drop-off ferry. The long stop at Comino means you can mix swimming, snorkelling, time ashore, and breaks on the boat without rushing, while the 10-metre slide and free deck chairs on the top deck add extra fun and comfort for families and small groups. With several deck options, you can choose full sun, partial shade, or an air-conditioned indoor space depending on conditions and your own preferences throughout the day.
Onboard facilities are designed to keep the practical side simple: lockers for small valuables, separate toilets, a staffed cafeteria with hot and cold drinks and fresh food, and card and cash payments accepted. The outward and return routes are structured to include cave entries and views of features such as Aħrax Cave, St Paul’s Island statue, Santa Maria Tower, and Crystal Lagoon’s caves, so you get a mix of sightseeing and swimming in a single itinerary. For visitors based in or near Buġibba looking for a well-equipped, full-day Blue Lagoon cruise, this trip offers a straightforward, comfortable option.
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