Spend three and a half hours exploring Comino’s clear water and sheltered bays on this snorkelling-focused boat trip from St Julian’s. With two swim stops, provided masks and snorkels, and short coastal cruising, it’s a great way to see Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon without committing to a full day at sea. The route is designed for people who want time in the water rather than a long ferry transfer.
Your trip starts at the jetty behind St George’s Bay Marina in St Julian’s, where you’ll check in and board the boat. After a short safety briefing, you set off along Malta’s eastern coastline towards Comino, passing landmarks such as St Paul’s Islands en route. This part of the experience is about relaxed coastal cruising, giving you time to get used to the boat, sort your snorkel gear, and enjoy the views before the first stop. The skipper will point the bow towards Comino while you stay on deck, ready for time in the water once you reach the island.
The first highlight is Santa Maria caves, which you’ll visit from the boat. There is no swim stop here, but you’ll get close views of the rock formations and sea caves that cut into the coastline, with time for photos as the skipper manoeuvres into the best positions. From there, the boat continues to the Blue Lagoon, where you go ashore for roughly one hour. Here you can swim in the shallow, clear water, use your mask and snorkel to explore the sandy bottom and reefy edges, or find a spot on the rocks to relax between dips.
After the Blue Lagoon stop, you re-board the boat and head to Crystal Lagoon for the second swim. This sheltered bay is a strong snorkelling location, with steep-sided rock walls and clear water that suits confident swimmers and casual snorkellers alike. At Crystal Lagoon you will stay with the boat and swim directly from the ladders, using the supplied masks and snorkels or your own kit if you have brought it. Once everyone is back on board, the skipper turns back towards St Julian’s, returning you to the original jetty around 13:00 or 17:00 depending on your chosen departure.
The trip runs from St Julian’s on Malta’s northeast coast, a well-known resort area with good public transport links and plenty of nearby accommodation. The departure point is 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 car park, you’ll see a black iron gate; go through the gate, walk 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. This marked route makes the meeting point easy to find, even on your first visit.
From St Julian’s, the boat follows the coast past St Paul’s Islands and on towards Comino. The main in-water time is at Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, two of Malta’s most popular bays for swimming and snorkelling. Both offer clear water and sheltered conditions in normal weather, with rocky shorelines and areas of sand and seagrass that attract fish. The route keeps travel time reasonable so you can focus on being in the water, rather than spending most of the session under way.
This activity is suitable for most people with basic water confidence. You should be comfortable in the sea, able to swim unaided, and happy using a mask and snorkel in open water. Because you will be entering and exiting the boat via ladders, you need enough mobility and leg strength to climb up and down steps while wet. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and those under three years old cannot participate.
The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and strollers are not allowed due to limited deck space and movement at sea. The trip is not recommended if you are prone to seasickness, as even on calmer days there will be some motion from wind and waves. Luggage and large suitcases are not permitted on board; bring only what you need for a half day on the water. Standard cancellation terms apply if you cancel within 24 hours of departure, while weather-related cancellations by the operator allow for rescheduling or a refund.
This snorkelling trip is set up for people who want maximum time in the water in a compact 3.5-hour window. By focusing on Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, with a quick visit to Santa Maria caves en route, you cover three of Comino’s key coastal highlights without spending a full day on a larger cruise. Morning and afternoon departures give flexibility around other plans, so you can pair the trip with time at the beach, sightseeing, or evening activities elsewhere in Malta.
Masks and snorkels are included, making it easy for less experienced snorkellers to join, while more confident guests can bring their own fins and additional kit for a more active session. The skipper knows the local conditions and will adjust timings and exact positioning as needed for safety and comfort. For anyone based around St Julian’s who wants an efficient, snorkelling-focused visit to Comino, this trip offers a straightforward, well-structured option.
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