15 Bay and Coastal Yacht Cruises in Malta Worth Booking

1.Sliema: Gozo/Comino Blue Lagoon Gulet Cruise w/ Lunch+Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 748 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $88Our pick

Sail from Sliema aboard the wooden Turkish gulet Fernandes for a full day around Malta, Comino, and Gozo. You’ll get two swim stops, a buffet lunch, snacks, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Captain Brian may add local stories and lively music along the way.

“Great tour, not too much people, lovely boat and the lunch buffet was really nice and so was the snacks. Great staff and good value for money. Covers the important places. I bought the extra speedboat tour to the caves for €15 which was really worth it, so fun! Overall a really good tour, highly recommend!”

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2.Private Boat Charter Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Sliema on a private boat for up to seven people. Cruise past Malta’s cliffs, enter Santa Maria Caves, swim at Blue and Crystal Lagoons, and add Gozo for Ramla Bay, San Blas Bay, or Mgarr ix-Xini. Captain Bufon may also guide your day on the water.

“BuFon was a fabulous guide. It was a relaxing and interesting day on the water with lots of opportunities to swim, explore, and snorkel. The small size boat provided access to peaceful and quiet areas”

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3.Tour in Malta Boat Charter to Comino and Gozoand Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private three-hour powerboat from Cirkewwa or Mġarr around Comino and Gozo. Your skipper, such as Justin, Noel, or Mario, can tailor the route to swimming, snorkeling, caves, and quiet coves. Bring food and drinks for a relaxed ride, and expect an extra €79 fuel charge.

“We didn’t get the boat that was sent to me, which is fine. The boat we got was a bit smaller. Skipper was nice and took us to all the spots that were promised. He took special care to drive slow so the kids would be comfortable. He took us to all the caves too. We were happy with what we got for the money we paid.”

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4.Private Boat Charter: Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crysral Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private Ozzi Cruises boat around Gozo and Comino with a captain such as Jolene, Alfred, or Fabio. Swim at Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, see sea caves up close, and enjoy local Maltese wine. The route can shift with weather and your group’s wishes.

“They sent a driver to pick us up who shared his location and made it super easy to find our car. The driver was nice and informative. The boat captain took us to some amazing places to snorkel, swim, cliff dive and explore caves. I injured myself (all my fault. I’m clumsy) and they took great care of me. It was such a great experience, that we plan to return to Malta.”

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5.Malta: Private Boat Charter to Blue-Lagoon, Gozo & Comino

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 4 hours

You get a private speedboat, skipper, snorkel gear, and iced cooler for a four-hour trip around Comino, Cominotto, Blue Lagoon, and Gozo. Skippers such as Justin, Joe, Jimmy, and Upie tailor the route to your group, with time for caves, cliff jumping, beach stops, and swimming away from the busiest spots.

“This was the perfect family activity! My three children (ages 5, 10 and 12) had the best time! Our skipper, Justin was quick to learn all of our names, and adjust the tour to us personally. We spent time on the boat, exploring caves, and anchoring to dive into a few different areas that were away from the crowds, but just as stunning! We got to spend time on a gorgeous beach, too. We were never rushed and always asked if the next idea/place was agreeable. In one cave, my children spotted plastic bottles and Justin used it as a fun teaching moment for our kids. He allowed each of…”

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6.Cirkewwa/Mgarr: Blue and Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private 22-foot boat from Cirkewwa or Mgarr around Comino's caves, Monte Cristo, Popeye's Cave, Crystal Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon. Captain Jolene, Alfred, Roderick, Emmy, or Joe may guide your trip, with snorkel gear, shade, a cooler, Bluetooth music, wine, and swimming stops included.

“Everything was great. Interesting spots, swimming and very cool local captain. Shows spots where commercial boats doesn't go. Recommend and would absolutely do it again. Thank you for the experience 😊”

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7.St. Paul’s Bay: Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $74Cheapest seat

Sail from Fekruna Jetty with Captain Dustan and a small crew on a four-hour catamaran trip for up to 20 people. See Santa Maria Caves, swim at Blue and Crystal Lagoons, use shared paddleboards, and enjoy unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and wine.

“The crew were very professional, and tended to all our needs. They made the whole experience fun and provided us with paddle boards with no extra charge. Drinks were good, nibbles were good. Overall, a lovely experience. Would highly recommend!! 😁”

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8.Private Boat Charter to Comino Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Ta’ Xbiex with skipper Paul or Justin, visiting Comino’s Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, or quieter bays. Snorkels, paddleboards, drinks, snacks, and a boat BBQ are included, while lunch is optional.

“We had a great day! Thanks to our skipper Justin!!! He tailored the route to our wishes. We definitely recommend this tour.”

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9.Private Boat charter to Crystal & Blue Lagoon, Caves & Comino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private three-hour boat trip from Gozo around Comino with captains such as Albert and Anthony. Swim at Blue and Crystal Lagoons, paddleboard, snorkel, explore Santa Maria Caves, and enjoy a relaxed family-run outing for up to 15 people.

“We were only 2 men because we like privacy and it was worth it in any way! Visited the best spots and got some knowledge about these spots aswell, it was very peaceful and amazing, I think someday I will book again and come back!”

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10.Comino Blue Lagoon and Gozo Private Boat Charter: Lucky Lady Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.)

Take a private Lucky Lady boat charter around Comino and Gozo with Captain Joseph. Swim at Blue Lagoon, snorkel at Crystal Lagoon, visit caves and quiet bays, and bring your own food and drinks for a flexible day on the water.

“We chartered the Lucky Lady as a treat for our wedding party the day after our wedding. Jeanette got in touch with me as soon as I had booked and remained in contact throughout. She was very attentive in answering my questions and even adjusting the timings for us at the last minute. Captain Joseph was extremely accommodating and flexible which was particularly helpful considering we had an infant on board! He located us an uncrowded swimming spot at the Blue Lagoon, and took us to a nice beach so that the non-swimmers could enjoy the shallow waters. The boat has a toilet and a cool box. I would highly…”

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11.Boat Charters Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Comino, Malta 4hr trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Malta to Comino with captain Nicholas on a private four-hour boat trip. Swim at the Blue and Crystal Lagoons, visit Santa Maria Caves, pass film locations, and use onboard snorkels, a toilet, shower, cooler, and drinking water.

“This was undoubtedly the best trip we have ever booked. Right from the offset Nicholas was great with communication to ensure we knew where we needed to meet and answering any questions we had. The trip itself was fantastic. Nicholas showed us some great sights and we had three great swimming opportunities that never felt rushed. My family and I would 100% recommend this to anyone who wants to see the fantastic sights but avoid the crowds. If we came back to Malta we would book this again without hesitation. Thank you so much Nicholas!”

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12.Comino Blue Lagoon: Private Boat Charter (2 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private two-hour boat from Mellieha or Mgarr Harbor around Comino’s Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, caves, and bays. Your skipper sets the route with you, and the boat includes shade, water, coolers, snorkeling gear, life jackets, and Bluetooth audio. Fuel costs €40 in cash.

“Svært at finde båden i havnen. Rigtig sød skipper og god fortælling om historien osv. Anbefaler”

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13.Private Boat Charter Blue Lagoon Crystal Lagoon and Comino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a three-hour private cruise for up to six people from Cirkewwa with captain Ammie. Swim away from the Blue Lagoon crowds, snorkel around Crystal Lagoon and its caves, and stop at L-Ghar ta' Bla Saqaf and Hondoq Bay.

“Our booking experience was great, Jolene reached out and helped customize and confirm details of the trip. Our captain Ammie was really relaxed and provided us a tour of all the tops spots with plenty of opportunities for cliff jumping, swimming and the beach. The private tour was definitely the way to go!”

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14.Private Boat Charter Blue Lagoon Crystal Lagoon Comino and Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Kevin of Coastal Escape Boat Charters Malta for a private four-hour cruise around Comino and Gozo. Swim at the Blue and Crystal Lagoons, stop at quiet bays, visit sea caves, and enjoy a Gozitan platter, water, snorkeling masks, noodles, Wi-Fi, and music for your group of up to seven.

“This was the best boat experience we ever had. We meet at the location in time, the boat was really nice and Kevin a great host. We saw all the spots around Comino and it was up to us how long to stay each places. He explained a lot on the way and served a fantastic platter at the end. We stongly recommend him to anyone.”

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15.Full Day Private Boat Charters Malta: Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours on a private boat from Malta, visiting Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Gozo’s Hondoq, San Blas, and Ramla bays, plus Comino’s caves. Your group gets snorkeling gear, a SUP, onboard facilities, fuel, and the freedom to adjust the route with the local guide.

“This is an amazing day and I can’t recommend it more. The experience is so much better then getting any larger boats as you can get in to much better lagoons and swim in amazing waters!”

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