Private 8 Hours Boat Charter Trip in Malta

The best part of this private Malta boat charter is control. You get eight hours on the water with only your own group aboard, so the day can center on swimming, snorkeling, quiet coves, or simply finding a pleasant place to sit and watch the coast go by. The crew, including Ryan on some trips and Kelo and Ibrahim on others, has adjusted routes for weather, sea conditions, fishing requests, and families with young children.

I like the small-group format and the practical extras: unlimited water and soft drinks, snorkeling gear, a stand-up board, fuel, a skipper, and use of a BBQ. I also like the chance to spend real time at both Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon instead of racing through several stops.

The main consideration is cost. At $842.88 for up to 12 people, it can be fair for a full private boat, but food costs €30 per person and alcohol €40 per person if you add them. The eight hours also include time spent moving between places, so this is a boat day, not eight full hours at the beaches.

Key points to know before booking

• Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon each receive about two hours, giving you time to swim and use the snorkel equipment without a rushed stop.
• The boat is private for your group, with capacity for up to 12 people.
• The route can change with conditions, and the crew has arranged alternatives when the sea or weather made the original plan less suitable.
• Ryan, Kelo, and Ibrahim are named crew members associated with the trips, and the service includes a skipper and fuel.
• A kitchen, fridge, plates, and cutlery may be available on the boat, based on the vessel arrangements described for previous outings.
• Food and alcohol are extra, while water and soft drinks are included.

Why a private boat makes sense around Malta

Malta’s best swimming spots are not all easy to enjoy from land. Comino’s lagoons are the main draw here, and a private boat gives you a useful advantage: your group can spend more time in the water and less time organizing itself around a public excursion.

For a group of six to 12 people, the math can work better than it first appears. The headline price is high for one or two people, but it covers the whole boat rather than a single seat. Split among 12, the listed price comes to about $70 per person before food and alcohol. Split among six, it is about $140 per person. That makes this most attractive for families, birthday groups, or friends who want a full day together.

You also avoid sharing the boat with strangers. That matters if you have children, a mixed-age group, or people who want different levels of activity. Some can swim or paddle while others stay aboard. The crew can also respond to your requests instead of following a fixed public-tour rhythm.

The tradeoff is that a private charter gives you flexibility, not a guaranteed custom itinerary in every detail. Weather and sea conditions can change the plan, and the listed schedule is an approximate outline. Go in expecting the crew to make sensible adjustments rather than insisting on every stop at any cost.

Starting at Ta’ Xbiex and getting organized

The listed meeting point is the Kanpai Charter office at Office 1, Crown Marina Apartments, Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Ta’ Xbiex, XBX 1027, Malta. The scheduled start is 9:00 am, and the boat returns to the same meeting point at the end.

That return to the starting point is useful if you are staying in Malta and need a clear end to your day. The meeting area is near public transportation, which helps, although you should still allow enough time to find the marina office and get your group together before departure.

Bring swimwear, sun protection, and a towel. The supplied details specifically confirm water, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and a stand-up board, but they do not list towels or personal meals as included. If you plan to use the BBQ, ask in advance how the food arrangement will work.

Food is listed at €30 per person and alcohol at €40 per person. You can also bring your own food and drink in some arrangements. One group stored its own supplies in the boat’s fridge and used the kitchen, plates, and cutlery. Confirm this directly before departure, since the exact setup may depend on the boat and booking arrangement.

Blue Lagoon: beautiful water, limited solitude

Blue Lagoon is the obvious headline stop. Its clear turquoise water and shallow areas make it well suited to swimming, snorkeling, and cooling off in the Mediterranean. Two hours is a sensible amount of time here. You can get in the water, climb back aboard, dry off, and still have time to enjoy the view without treating the stop as a quick photo break.

The lagoon also has a practical drawback: its fame. A private boat does not make Blue Lagoon private. Other boats and visitors may still be present, especially at popular times. The advantage is that your skipper can help you spend your time well and may be able to shift attention to a quieter bay if conditions and the day’s route allow.

Use the supplied snorkeling equipment if you want to look below the surface. The water is described as clear, with colorful marine life and underwater features. You should think of this as easy recreational snorkeling rather than a specialist marine excursion. The attraction is the combination of accessible water, bright color, and a chance to swim directly from the boat.

The stand-up board adds another option for active groups. It is especially handy for people who want something to do between swims, though the supplied information does not promise calm water at every stop. The skipper’s judgment matters here.

Crystal Lagoon: a quieter second swim

Crystal Lagoon offers a different mood from Blue Lagoon. It is framed by rocky cliffs and rugged coastal scenery, with a more sheltered and secluded feel. The plan allows about two hours, which gives you enough time to swim, snorkel, and look around without squeezing the stop into a short visit.

This is the part of the day I would value most if I wanted a slower pace. The cliffs and enclosed setting make the lagoon feel more removed from the open sea. You can use the boat as a base, swim for a while, then return for a drink or a rest.

Conditions still matter. A lagoon can look calm from the boat but feel different once you are in the water, and the route may change if the sea becomes uncomfortable. The crew has shown a willingness to adjust plans for comfort, which is important for groups with children or anyone who does not spend much time on boats.

The two-lagoon structure also gives the day useful variety. Blue Lagoon brings the classic Malta swimming scene, while Crystal Lagoon offers rocky surroundings and a quieter pause. If you are choosing this charter mainly for swimming, these are the core reasons to book it.

Gozo: a short taste of a larger island

The Gozo portion is listed at about one hour, with no admission charge. Gozo is known for beaches and calm coastal settings, including Ramla Bay and San Blas Bay, as well as smaller coves. With only an hour in the schedule, you should treat this as a brief coastal visit, not a full tour of Gozo.

That distinction matters. You will not have time for a broad island tour, long beach visits, and several inland sights during this boat day. The value here is the change of scenery and the chance to see part of Gozo from the water or make a short stop, depending on the final route.

Some outings have departed from Gozo, allowing the group to reach Blue Lagoon quickly. The stated meeting point for this experience is Ta’ Xbiex, so do not assume a Gozo departure unless it is confirmed for your booking. This is a good detail to settle before you plan transport or build other activities around the day.

The crew may also include a Gozo-area stop or another bay when conditions call for it. One group visited Paradise Bay, and another explored caves near a final bay. These examples show why you should view the route as flexible rather than fixed to only three precise locations.

A crew that adapts to the group

The strongest practical feature of this charter is the crew’s willingness to adjust the day. Ryan is described as a captain who also prepared food and acted as a host. Kelo and Ibrahim are named as crew members who took groups to bays away from crowds. The exact crew for your date may differ, but these details give you a useful sense of the service style.

The crew has handled large groups, including 11 adults and a child, as well as a party with four adults and four children. A toddler was also accommodated on another trip. That does not mean every group will find the boat equally spacious, but the capacity of up to 12 gives larger families and friend groups a workable option.

You can also make requests. Fishing was arranged for one group, and cave exploration was part of another outing. These are not guaranteed features of every departure, but they show that the day need not be limited to swimming if you have a particular interest.

Safety and comfort should come before checking every box on the route. The crew has arranged a vehicle transfer back to the starting point when sea conditions required it. That sort of adjustment may change the original plan, but it is the right response when the water makes a return by boat less comfortable or practical.

Food, drinks, and using the BBQ

Unlimited water and soft drinks are included, which is important on a sunny day at sea. You will not need to ration basic refreshments while swimming and sitting in the sun.

Use of a BBQ is also included, but the food itself is not. Food is priced at €30 per person, and alcohol is €40 per person. Read those charges as optional additions to the base charter, not as part of the advertised boat price.

The boat may have a kitchen, fridge, plates, and cutlery. That can make a large difference for families because you can keep food cold and avoid trying to manage a picnic in a small bag. If you want to bring your own lunch, confirm the storage and cooking arrangements before the morning of departure.

A BBQ lunch can also turn the trip into a full day rather than a series of swims. Still, compare the add-on price with what your group actually wants. If you prefer a simple picnic, bring your own supplies if permitted. If you want the crew to handle more of the meal, the food charge may be worth it.

Timing, weather, and the real pace of eight hours

The tour begins at 9:00 am and lasts about eight hours, including travel time. That means you should not expect two complete hours of swimming at every stop after adding departure, cruising, anchoring, and the return to Ta’ Xbiex.

The listed timing gives Blue Lagoon two hours, Crystal Lagoon two hours, and Gozo one hour. The remaining time covers movement and the natural pauses of a boat day. The schedule is a guide, not a stopwatch.

Good weather is required. If poor weather cancels the trip, you can take a different date or receive a full refund. If conditions worsen during the day, the crew may change the route or arrange another way back, as happened on one outing.

For that reason, avoid booking this as the one activity that must fit a tight evening plan. Allow some flexibility at the end. The same advice applies if you have a flight, a wedding event, or a dinner reservation later that night.

Who will get the most from this charter

I would recommend this boat day to a group that values privacy and time in the water. It fits families, birthday parties, couples traveling with friends, and groups of up to 12 who want a shared day without a public tour crowd.

It is also a good match for mixed groups. Strong swimmers can snorkel or use the paddleboard, while others can stay aboard with a soft drink and enjoy the coast. The crew’s willingness to change plans helps when children, sea conditions, or different interests shape the day.

I would think twice if you are traveling alone or as a couple and mainly want the cheapest way to see Comino. The full private price is hard to justify for a very small party unless privacy is your main goal. I would also avoid it if you need a strict, weather-proof schedule or want a detailed land tour of Gozo.

The boat has been used for evening harbor cruising and even overnight yacht stays in other arrangements. For this specific booking, though, the advertised experience is an eight-hour daytime charter that returns to Ta’ Xbiex. Do not assume an overnight stay or evening cruise is included.

Should you book the Malta private boat charter?

Book it if you have a medium or large group, want Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon in one day, and value a route that can respond to the weather. The included equipment, drinks, fuel, and skipper make the $842.88 group price easier to defend when divided among several people.

Before paying, confirm the exact boat, crew, food arrangement, and starting point. Ask how much time your group is likely to spend at each stop and whether your preferred requests, such as fishing or cave visits, fit the conditions.

For a group of friends or a family celebrating something special, this offers a relaxed way to see Malta’s best swimming waters. For a solo visitor or a strict-budget couple, a shared boat trip will likely offer better value. Cancel at least 24 hours before the 9:00 am start for a full refund, and keep your date flexible because the sea remains in charge.

FAQ

Where does the boat charter start?

It starts at the Kanpai Charter office, Office 1, Crown Marina Apartments, Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Ta’ Xbiex, XBX 1027, Malta.

What time does the experience begin?

The scheduled start time is 9:00 am.

Where does the boat trip end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point in Ta’ Xbiex.

How long is the charter?

The charter lasts approximately eight hours, including travel time between locations.

How many people can join the private charter?

The boat can accommodate one private group of up to 12 people.

Are food and alcohol included?

No. Food costs €30 per person and alcohol costs €40 per person. Water and soft drinks are included.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included, along with use of a stand-up board.

Is fuel included?

Yes. Fuel and a skipper are included in the charter price.

Can the route change because of weather?

Yes. The route may be adjusted for weather and sea conditions. If poor weather cancels the activity, you can receive a full refund or choose a different date.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.