Comino Blue Lagoon: Private Boat Charter (3 Hours)

The best part of this private Comino boat charter is control. Instead of following a packed boat from one stop to the next, you can ask your skipper to spend more time swimming, visit sea caves, or seek out a quieter cove when Blue Lagoon feels too busy. Skippers Ammie and Joseph have both been praised for shaping the outing around families and individual needs.

I like two things here: the boat is reserved for your group of up to eight, and the route can change with the sea and your wishes. The included canopy, coolers, drinking water, snorkeling gear, and life jackets also make three hours on the water easy. The main catch is the extra €50 fuel charge, payable in cash after the trip.

Key points to know before booking

• Private boat for up to eight: The $340 price applies to the boat, not to each person, so the value improves sharply with a full group.
• Blue Lagoon is only part of the outing: You can also visit Crystal Lagoon, Comino’s bays, beaches, and sea caves.
• Ammie and Joseph are praised by name: Ammie is especially noted for family-friendly service and showing secluded swimming spots, while Joseph tailored a cave-focused afternoon.
• Choose your departure port carefully: Select Cirkewwa in Malta or Imgarr in Gozo when booking.
• Fuel costs extra: Bring €50 in cash for the skipper, since fuel is not included.
• Three hours goes quickly: The charter is fixed in length, so arrive on time and do not expect a full-day cruise.

Why a private boat makes Comino easier

Comino’s Blue Lagoon is famous for clear, bright water, but fame brings crowds. A private boat does not remove the busy scene entirely, yet it gives you a useful escape valve. You can stop for a swim, move along the coast, and ask the skipper to find another bay if the main lagoon is too full for your taste.

That flexibility matters most during a short three-hour outing. A shared boat may follow a set schedule, while this charter lets your group spend more time on the parts you care about. Families can keep the pace gentle, swimmers can ask for more water time, and a group interested in caves can make those stops the heart of the trip.

You are not booking a sightseeing cruise with a long list of scripted commentary. You are booking a boat, a skipper, and access to Comino’s coastline. The quality of the day depends partly on communication, so tell the skipper early if you prefer swimming, snorkeling, caves, beaches, or simply a quiet ride.

Starting from Cirkewwa or Imgarr

You must choose your departure port when booking. The two choices are Cirkewwa Port in Malta and Imgarr Port in Gozo, both of which give access to Comino and the Blue Lagoon.

For the Malta departure, the meeting point is near Cirkewwa Kiosk. The exact boarding details are sent after your booking is confirmed. If you leave from Imgarr in Gozo, the location is also provided after booking, so check your messages before setting out rather than relying on a general port sign.

This choice is more than a formality. Pick the port that fits your day’s plans and allow enough time to reach it. The boat has a fixed three-hour duration, and late arrival can reduce your time on the water. One useful detail from the operating arrangements is that the team contacts customers with final details, which helps remove some of the guesswork around finding the boat.

Bring beachwear and a towel. Drinking water is included, and the boat has coolers with ice flakes, but food and other drinks are not included. If you want snacks, plan ahead.

Blue Lagoon: beautiful, popular, and not private

Blue Lagoon is the obvious headline stop. Its clear water is ideal for a swim and a look beneath the surface with the provided snorkeling equipment. The color and visibility are the reason this corner of Comino draws so many boats.

The honest warning is that Blue Lagoon can be busy. One practical advantage of this charter is that you are not forced to spend the full outing there. You can enjoy the famous stop, then ask to continue to a quieter cove for swimming or a calmer break on board.

I would treat Blue Lagoon as one chapter of the trip, not the whole book. If you expect an empty lagoon in peak summer, adjust your expectations. If you want a chance to see it while still having the option to move on, the private format makes much more sense.

The skipper can also help with the boat position and timing within the limits of sea conditions. Do not assume you can dictate every detail, since safety and weather come first, but you have far more say than on a standard shared excursion.

Crystal Lagoon and Comino’s coast

Crystal Lagoon gives you another appealing place to swim and snorkel. The outing is designed to include the main Comino sights, but the exact route can shift according to conditions and your group’s wishes.

Along the coast, you can look for bays, beaches, and rock formations from the water. The value is not only the color of the sea. A boat lets you see parts of Comino that are awkward to reach as part of a quick shore visit, especially small coves and cave entrances.

The skipper’s role matters here. Joseph was praised for taking a group through cave areas and explaining the different sections of the coast. Ammie was singled out for finding secluded places and for getting into the water to show underground caverns reached by swimming below the surface. Those details suggest that the best experience comes when you speak up about what interests you.

Still, cave access is not guaranteed. Sea conditions, safety, and the group’s comfort decide what is possible. If you are not confident in the water, you can stay on the boat or use the supplied life jacket. The charter gives you choices, not a promise of a particular cave.

Sea caves, swimming, and snorkeling

Caves are one of the most memorable reasons to choose a small private boat. The skipper can guide the boat close to openings along the coast, where you may see rock walls, dark passages, and small pockets of water. Some of the more unusual spots require swimming beneath the surface, so they suit confident swimmers more than anyone who prefers to keep both feet on deck.

That is where the private setting helps. You do not have to match the pace of a large group, and you can ask for more time at a spot that catches your attention. Families can decide how much swimming is right for children, while stronger swimmers can ask about more active stops.

Snorkeling equipment is included, along with life jackets. The boat also has a sun canopy, which gives you a place to get out of direct sun between swims. You should still arrive prepared for a warm day on the water, since a canopy is useful shade rather than a guarantee of full protection.

The skipper speaks English, Maltese, and Italian. That is useful for explaining the route and discussing what your group wants to do. The strongest service notes point to a warm, attentive style, especially from Ammie with children, but the exact skipper is not guaranteed in the information provided.

What three hours really allows

Three hours is enough for a focused outing, not an all-day exploration of every bay around Comino. You can expect a compact mix of cruising, swimming, snorkeling, and cave or cove stops, but every minute spent in one place leaves less time for another.

A sensible plan is to tell the skipper your priorities at the start. If Blue Lagoon and swimming matter most, say so. If you would rather see caves and quieter spots, make that clear. Trying to cover every possible stop can leave you with a string of short pauses instead of a relaxed swim.

Several strong experiences came from the skipper adjusting the afternoon to the group. Joseph created a route suited to the group’s needs and gave useful information at the cave stops. Ammie reportedly took one family to secluded places and showed them underwater caverns. These examples point to the charter’s real strength: personal attention, not a longer timetable.

I would book this for a half-day-sized window in your plans, with no tight connection immediately afterward. The departure team provides the final meeting details, but you are responsible for arriving on time. A late start is especially costly on a fixed three-hour charter.

Price, fuel, and what you receive

The listed price is $340 per boat for up to eight people. That works out to $42.50 each with eight people, before fuel. For four people, it is $85 each before fuel, and a couple will pay a much higher per-person rate.

Add the approximate €50 fuel charge, paid directly to the skipper in cash after the trip. Since the charge is in euros and cash only, arrange that before boarding. Food and drinks are also your responsibility, although drinking water, coolers with ice flakes, and a Bluetooth stereo are included.

The package includes:

• Private boat tour
• Professional skipper
• Sun canopy
• Coolers with ice flakes
• Drinking water
• Bluetooth stereo
• Snorkeling equipment
• Port fees
• Life jackets

For a full group, this is a strong value compared with paying separate per-person fares for a private-style experience. For a small party, the price is harder to justify unless privacy and route control are your main goals. The ability to avoid a crowded boat and choose between lagoons, caves, and coves is what you are paying for.

The fuel surcharge is not a deal breaker, but it should be part of your budget from the start. The advertised boat price is not the full final cost.

Who will enjoy this charter most

I would recommend it most to a group of friends or a family of up to eight who want to share one boat and set the pace. Families may appreciate the skipper’s ability to adjust the route and the presence of life jackets, a canopy, and drinking water. You still need to judge your children’s comfort around open water and cave stops for yourself.

It also suits confident swimmers who want more than a brief stop at Blue Lagoon. The chance to request secluded coves and cave visits gives the outing a more personal feel than simply arriving, swimming, and leaving with a crowd.

Couples can enjoy it, but the price is less attractive for two people. If you mainly want a quick visit to Blue Lagoon and do not care about privacy, a shared boat may cost less. This charter earns its price through space, control, and a route tailored to your group.

It may not suit you if you need a guaranteed list of exact stops, a full meal, or a longer cruise. Weather can affect the outing, and the skipper has the final say on safe routing.

Practical details that can save your afternoon

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, and you can reserve now and pay later. Check the available starting times before booking because the charter lasts three hours and has a fixed duration.

The tour operates in English, Maltese, and Italian. Fuel is paid locally in cash, and the approximate charge is €50. Bring a towel and beachwear, and bring any food or drinks you want beyond the included water.

The exact boarding point is communicated after confirmation. For Cirkewwa, look for details near Cirkewwa Kiosk. For Imgarr, wait for the post-booking location information rather than guessing at the port.

Most importantly, keep your schedule flexible around the weather. This is a sea outing, not a land-based attraction, so conditions can affect the route and the ability to visit particular caves or bays.

Should you book this Comino boat trip?

Book it if your group values privacy, swimming, and the freedom to adjust the route. The strongest reason to choose it is the skipper’s personal attention, with Ammie and Joseph receiving especially warm praise for family care, cave stops, local explanations, and finding quiet places away from the busiest water.

Think twice if you are traveling as only one or two people and are mainly chasing the lowest price. Remember the extra €50 fuel payment, bring cash, and keep your expectations realistic about Blue Lagoon crowds and the limits of a three-hour schedule.

For a group of up to eight, this is a practical way to see Comino by water without being tied to a large shared boat. Its best moments are likely to come after you leave the famous lagoon and let the skipper shape the rest of the outing around your interests.

FAQ

How long is the private Comino boat charter?

The charter lasts three hours. It has a fixed duration, so late arrival may reduce your time on the water.

How many people can join the boat?

The private boat accommodates a group of up to eight people. The price is charged per boat, not per person.

How much does the charter cost?

The listed price is $340 per group of up to eight people. Fuel is not included and costs approximately €50, payable in cash directly to the skipper after the tour.

Where does the boat depart?

You can select Cirkewwa Port in Malta or Imgarr Port in Gozo when booking. For the Malta departure, the meeting point is near Cirkewwa Kiosk. The exact boarding details are sent after confirmation.

Is fuel included in the price?

No. Fuel costs approximately €50 and must be paid locally in cash to the skipper.

Are snorkeling equipment and life jackets provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are included in the charter.

Is drinking water provided?

Yes. Drinking water is included. Food and other drinks are not included.

Which languages are available?

The tour is offered in English, Maltese, and Italian.

Can the tour be canceled for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The outing is also subject to weather conditions.