Thinking of taking a trip to the famous Blue Lagoon (Malta) and Comino to your travel plan? You’ve come to the right place!
There are two main options to visit Comino Island: 1) local ferry services and 2) organised boat tours.
In this guide, I outline all transportation options, with genuine local advice and tips on how to get to the Blue Lagoon.
Since the Blue Lagoon is one of the designated Natura 2000 sites on the Maltese archipelago, access is now limited to help protect the area.
If you’re setting foot on the sandy beach or rocky shore of Comino’s Blue Lagoon, you must now pre-book your slot via the online booking system, which will grant you access for a few hours. This ticket is free, but you need to present it to a member of staff upon arrival.
However, if you’re taking a boat trip and you’re staying on board/ just swimming, you won’t need to pre-book access.
Check out my detailed guide on how to book a slot for your visit here: How to get access to the Blue Lagoon.
Pros and cons of using the Blue Lagoon ferry services:
Pros and cons of taking a boat tour instead:
If you can’t be bothered with crowds, getting a decent seat on the regular ferry, and waiting around for public transport, why not consider booking a day trip? Although these tend to be pricier, you’ll get your money’s worth if you book the right ones.
Below, I’ve listed the top recommendations for boat trips to Malta’s Blue Lagoon. Especially if you’re staying in prime locations like Sliema and Buġibba, you’ll find a departure stop at both of these spots. In short, although there’s a stark difference in the price, it’s the more convenient option if you don’t want to take the bus to Ċirkewwa.
There are a variety of tours available to suit all preferences, budgets, and travel groups:
€40
Couples, families with kids
3.5 hours (excluding transportation)
Marfa
Keen to discover coastal wonders in both of Malta’s sister islands? During this Half-Day Boat Cruise to Comino & Gozo, you’ll swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon as well as explore the Crystal Lagoon, the Elephant Rock, and other small caves and hidden gems around the two islands.
€65
Couples, small groups
6 hours (Morning) / 5 hours (Evening)
Buġibba Jetty
This top-reviewed Beaches and Bays catamaran tour is ideal for beachgoers keen to discover some of the best beaches dotted around the Maltese Islands, including the Blue Lagoon, the Crystal Lagoon, Anchor Bay, Mellieħa Bay, Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieha Bay, Ramla Bay, Imgiebaħ, and the Half Rock (weather permitting).
€289
Couples, small groups
3 hours (Morning or Afternoon)
Ċirkewwa / Mġarr Harbour
Interested in a more tranquil trip to Comino Island? This half-day private boat tour ticks all the boxes for a memorable day out if you’re interested in a more tranquil and luxurious trip to Comino Island. It can be customized to your liking as well. Excellent operator – highly recommended.
€30 to €65 (Depending on when you go)
Couples, families with kids
Approx. 6 hours
Buġibba Jetty
Get ready to explore Comino Island and all that it has to offer on this exciting day tour. The first stop of this tour is the Crystal Lagoon. Next, you’ll have a couple of hours at the Blue Lagoon. You can make use of the on-board padded sun loungers, have fun on the water slides, and, of course, enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters.
€89
Couples, small groups
7 hours
Sliema Ferries
This full-day catamaran tour promises a jam-packed day from start to finish. Amongst the highlights, you’ll have plenty of time to swim in the Malta Blue Lagoon, alongside passing by other natural wonders that Comino Island is known for.
Included with the price of this day trip to Comino are the following perks: a cold buffet lunch including cold cuts, salad selections, and fruit, and a free open bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.
Multiple ferry companies offer round-trip ticket options to the Blue Lagoon from the Comino departure spot in Ċirkewwa or Marfa. As a bit of a side note, the Ċirkewwa departure point shouldn’t be confused with the Gozo Channel terminal.
To get to the Comino port in Ċirkewwa or Marfa, you need to take a bus, a taxi, or a rental car (if you don’t mind driving).
If you’re using public transport, various routes depart from prime areas such as the main station in Valletta, Sliema, Buġibba, and Malta Airport. Here are some important bus numbers to take note of:
You can check out all the bus routes heading to the Ċirkewwa or Marfa departure points and their respective schedules via the Journey Planner on the Malta Public Transport website. You can also use Google Maps to follow the bus route to help you choose the best route to take, depending on where you’re staying.
This is the more expensive way to travel. If money isn’t an issue, I recommend taking a taxi if you don’t want to wait around for the bus to the Comino ferry port. As for operators, download the respective apps, all of which are available on the App Store and Google Play Store:
From the main island, there are two Comino operators in Malta that you can use to get to the Blue Lagoon:
Ferry boats are also available from Gozo and are provided by the following operators: Bella Comino Ferries & Ebsons.
Tickets can be purchased before you board the boat or online. From Gozo, it’s a bit cheaper since it’s a shorter distance to Comino Island; however, you can expect to pay anything between €10 and €15 for a round-trip ticket, which includes a little tour of the famous Comino caves.
During peak season, the ferries generally operate every 30 minutes from early morning until around 18:00h or 19:00h, depending on the company and the number of people still at the Blue Lagoon. I advise you to double-check with the staff to avoid missing the last boat back to the main island.
TIP: I recommend arriving at the departure point ahead of time to avoid a long queue and get a comfortable seat on the boat.
Although the ferries run during the winter season, it’s best to keep an eye on the schedule from each of the respective websites since they are less frequent. Needless to say, if the weather isn’t great and the seas are rough, the service won’t be operated.
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