Private Boat Charter Blue Lagoon Crystal Lagoon Comino and Gozo

A private boat is one of the best ways to see Comino’s famous water without being tied to a large group or a fixed swimming schedule. Kevin, the skipper, takes your party around the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, St Nicholas Bay, Santa Marija Bay, and Comino’s sea caves during an outing of about four hours.

I like two things right away: you control the pace, and the boat reaches places that are difficult or impossible to reach from land. I also like the small touches, including a Gozitan platter, mineral water, snorkeling masks, water noodles, Wi-Fi, and a Bluetooth sound system.

The main consideration is the price. At $385.53 for up to seven people, it can be good value for a full group, but it is less attractive for one or two people. The Blue Lagoon can also be very busy, so a private boat does not guarantee solitude at Malta’s most famous swimming stop.

Key points to know before booking

• Kevin is the skipper: He handles the route and has been praised for clear communication, flexibility, and knowing where to take a private group.
• Four hours on the water: The time is planned around four main stops, with about an hour associated with each location.
• The Blue Lagoon is only part of the day: You also reach quieter bays, rocky coves, and boat-only sea caves around Comino.
• The price works best for groups: Up to seven people can share the $385.53 cost, making the per-person figure much better for a family or group of friends.
• Food and swimming gear are included: You receive a Gozitan platter, mineral water, snorkeling masks, and water noodles.
• The route remains flexible: Kevin can adjust the timing and move on when your group is ready, according to the experience details provided.

What the four-hour charter feels like

This is a private activity, so only your own group takes part. That changes the mood from a standard boat trip. You do not need to match the pace of a crowded excursion, and the skipper can respond to what your group wants to do at each stop.

The published timing gives roughly one hour at the Blue Lagoon, one hour at the Crystal Lagoon, one hour at St Nicholas Bay, and one hour at Santa Marija Bay. In practice, the day is better understood as a flexible four-hour circuit rather than four rigid appointments. Swimming, snorkeling, cave viewing, and moving between bays all share the same clock.

Kevin has received especially strong praise for being accommodating and easy to communicate with. That matters here because the appeal of a private charter is not simply having a boat to yourself. It is having someone who can help you make good use of a short half-day.

A bathroom is available on board, which is a useful detail for families and for anyone who prefers not to plan the whole outing around a beach stop. Families with young children may also appreciate the private setup. A group with four small children previously found the skipper’s help made the day easier, though you should still check any specific child-safety needs before booking.

Blue Lagoon: beautiful, famous, and often busy

The Blue Lagoon is Comino’s star attraction. The water is strikingly clear and turquoise, with pale limestone around the sheltered cove. It is a natural place to swim, float, use the provided noodles, or put on a snorkeling mask and look for marine life around the rocks.

This is also the stop where expectations matter most. The Blue Lagoon is famous precisely because so many people want to see it. During the busiest part of the season, the cove can feel crowded, and a private charter cannot remove the other boats or swimmers from the bay.

Still, arriving by private boat gives you a better way to appreciate the setting. You can see the cove from the water, swim without carrying beach equipment across the island, and leave when the scene no longer suits you. If the water is your priority, this stop gives you the classic Comino experience. If quiet surroundings matter more, save your enthusiasm for Crystal Lagoon and the smaller bays.

The water is clear enough for simple snorkeling, and the rocky formations give you something to look at beyond the shoreline. Bring realistic expectations: this is a scenic swimming stop first, not a formal guided marine-life tour.

Crystal Lagoon: the quieter swimming stop

Crystal Lagoon sits near the Blue Lagoon but offers a calmer feel. Its clear water and rocky sides make it well suited to swimming and snorkeling, and access by boat keeps the setting more secluded than Comino’s main attraction.

I would treat Crystal Lagoon as one of the most valuable parts of the charter. The Blue Lagoon gives you the postcard view, but Crystal Lagoon gives you more room to enjoy the water without feeling that you must compete for the experience.

The cove is surrounded by cliffs and reached only by boat, so the boat itself is essential rather than just convenient. You can use the masks supplied on board, and the water noodles are handy if you want to float rather than swim continuously.

The rocky setting may be less convenient for anyone looking for a broad sandy beach. That is the trade-off. You get clear water and a quieter cove, but not the same easy beach access found at Santa Marija Bay.

St Nicholas Bay for a slower hour

St Nicholas Bay, also called San Niklaw Bay, is on Comino’s western side. It is described as a peaceful beach with calm water, natural surroundings, and a more private feel than the island’s best-known stops.

This is a good place to slow down. After the visual drama of the Blue Lagoon and the clear water of Crystal Lagoon, St Nicholas Bay offers a simpler pause for swimming and looking back at the coastline.

The bay is especially useful for a group with mixed interests. Strong swimmers can get in the water, while others can stay on board and enjoy the view. Since the activity is private, your group can ask to spend less or more time in a place that suits you, although the four-hour duration limits how much the route can expand.

Do not expect a large range of facilities here based on the information provided. The appeal is the bay itself, not shopping, entertainment, or a long list of services.

Santa Marija Bay and the cave coastline

Santa Marija Bay is one of Comino’s larger sandy beaches. Its soft sand and calm water make it the most family-friendly stop on the route, particularly for anyone who prefers an easy beach setting over a rocky cove.

It is also a sensible place to break up the swimming. You can relax on the sand, enjoy the water, or look toward the nearby caves. The bay offers a different texture from the lagoons, so the four stops do not all feel like repeats of the same beach.

The Santa Marija Cave is one of the most notable sea caves in the area. It is accessible by boat and has clear water, rock formations, and a spacious interior. Seeing the cave from the water adds a little exploration to what could otherwise be a straightforward beach afternoon.

Conditions at sea can affect how close the boat gets to the caves. The charter requires good weather, and poor conditions may lead to a different date or a full refund. That policy is reassuring, but it also tells you to keep some flexibility in your Malta plans.

Comino’s caves are best seen from the boat

Comino has a rugged shoreline marked by several caves. Many can only be reached from the water, which is a strong reason to choose a boat charter rather than rely only on beaches and walking paths.

The cave visits are not presented as a long guided cave expedition. Instead, they form part of the coastal cruise, with the skipper bringing you close to the openings and rock formations when conditions allow. One group particularly valued getting close to the caves, and that is where a private boat has a clear advantage over a distant sightseeing view.

The caves also add variety to the day. You move from open water to enclosed rock spaces, then back to a swimming cove or beach. The clear water inside and around the caves can be especially attractive for a quick swim or a look through a mask.

Keep your phone secure and your belongings protected from spray. The supplied information does not specify onboard storage or waterproof cases, so bring only what you need and use a waterproof pouch if you have one.

Food, equipment, and the small comforts

The included Gozitan platter is more than a minor extra. A shared plate of local food gives the outing a welcome pause between swims and means you do not need to organize a separate meal during the four-hour charter. The platter has received particularly warm praise for both quality and presentation.

Mineral water is included. Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are not, so plan accordingly. If you want anything beyond water, you will need to arrange it yourself or confirm what you may bring before departure.

Snorkeling masks and water noodles are supplied. These are useful inclusions because you can enjoy the lagoons without hiring basic swimming equipment separately. The Bluetooth sound system and free Wi-Fi are less important to me than the swimming gear, but they may appeal to a group that wants music or internet access while moving between bays.

A paddle board has also been available on some outings and was described as a welcome extra. Since it is not listed among the standard inclusions, confirm its availability before you count on using one.

Is $385.53 good value for seven people?

The listed price is $385.53 per group of up to seven. At full capacity, that works out to about $55 per person for four hours, before any additional drinks. For a family or group of friends, that is a reasonable way to buy privacy, flexibility, a skipper, fuel, food, and basic water equipment in one package.

For two people, the same price is about $193 per person. That is a much harder sell unless having a private boat is the central point of your day. A shared boat could cost less, but it would not give you the same control over stops and timing.

I would compare this price with what matters to you. If you want a simple transfer to the Blue Lagoon, this is more than you need. If you want several bays, cave access, swimming time, an included platter, and a skipper who can shape the day around your group, the price makes more sense.

Demand appears strong, with bookings commonly made well ahead of the date. Booking around 66 days in advance is the average cited, so I would not leave this until the last few days if your Malta schedule is fixed.

Who will enjoy this boat day most?

This charter suits families, couples traveling with friends, and groups that want a private half-day on the water. It is particularly useful when people in the same party have different energy levels. One person can swim, another can use the noodles, and another can stay aboard without slowing down a large organized group.

It also suits anyone who cares about quiet coves and cave access. The Blue Lagoon is easy to recognize, but the Crystal Lagoon, St Nicholas Bay, Santa Marija Bay, and the sea caves give the outing more range.

I would think twice if you dislike open-water boat trips, want a long beach day in one place, or are booking alone and trying to keep costs low. The experience depends on weather, and the main attraction is the coastline rather than a formal cultural tour.

Service animals are allowed, and the activity is near public transportation. Most people can participate, although you should consider your own swimming comfort and mobility before booking.

Practical booking advice

The activity includes a mobile ticket, is conducted in English, and provides confirmation at the time of booking. Ask for the exact meeting instructions and what to bring, even though Kevin has been praised for giving clear directions and explaining what to expect.

Wear swimwear under your clothes and bring sun protection. A hat, towel, waterproof phone case, and any preferred soft drinks are sensible additions, since only mineral water is included.

Plan around the weather. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted, and all cut-off times use local Malta time. If bad weather cancels the activity, you receive the choice of another date or a full refund.

Should you book this Comino charter?

I would book it if you have a group of four to seven, want more than the Blue Lagoon alone, and value a relaxed pace. Kevin’s flexibility, the included Gozitan platter, the boat bathroom, and access to quieter bays and caves give the trip practical value beyond a basic boat ride.

I would skip it if your main goal is the cheapest possible way to reach one beach. The price is at its best when shared, and the four-hour limit means you will see several places without having unlimited time at each.

For a private group that wants clear water, short swims, sea caves, and a good spread of Comino’s coastline, this is a strong choice. Book early, confirm any paddle board availability, and keep a little weather flexibility in your schedule.

FAQ

How long is the private boat charter?

The experience lasts approximately four hours.

How many people can join the private boat?

The price covers one private group of up to seven people.

Which places are included on the route?

The route includes the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, St Nicholas Bay, Santa Marija Bay, and Comino’s sea caves.

Is the Blue Lagoon included in the price?

Yes. There is no separate admission ticket for the Blue Lagoon as part of this activity.

Is swimming possible during the charter?

Yes. The stops are suited to swimming, and calm water is noted at several bays.

Are snorkeling masks provided?

Yes. Snorkeling masks and water noodles are included.

Is food included?

Yes. A complimentary Gozitan platter and mineral water are included.

Are alcoholic drinks and soft drinks included?

No. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included.

Is the boat charter available in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The activity requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.