The 14 Best Malta Ferry Trips

1.Sliema/St. Paul’s: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,137 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $41Our pick

Take a modern, air-conditioned catamaran from Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay to Gozo and Comino. You get about two hours on each island, with time for Victoria, swimming at Blue Lagoon, or an optional €15 cave boat. This is an independent ferry trip, not a guided tour.

“This tour is great for a quick acquaintance with Gozo (Victoria) and Comino (Santa Maria caves & the blue lagoon). The sea was a bit rough so the crew started handing out sick bags (shout-out to them). It's not really a "guided tour" but more a boat transfer. It's mostly families, friends or couples who book this tour. Therefore I would not recommend this tour if you're travelling solo.”

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2.Roundtrip Ferry to Comino Blue Lagoon w/Gozo Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Take a 20 to 25 minute ferry from Marfa or Ċirkewwa to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, passing the sea caves on earlier sailings. Stay as long as you like, then return on a later boat. You can also choose the Gozo option, which ends at Mġarr Harbour. No guide or meals are included.

“it was super fun! tour of caves made it well worth it for the very cheap price”

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3.Okikoki Banis – Comino Blue Lagoon Speedboat Trip- Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Meet near Happy Dayz Bar in St. Julian’s for a fast coastal ride to Comino. Your skipper shares details about St. Paul’s Islands, takes you through Comino’s caves, and leaves you about five hours for swimming, food, showers, and beach time. Guides have included Ian and Toni.

“Toni was absolutely brilliant. Such a people person so friendly & every question we asked he knew the answer as he’s been in this job 50 years. It was so fun and fast on the speed boat”

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4.Evening Catamaran Ferry Cruise To The Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Board a modern catamaran at Sliema Ferries for a five-hour evening trip to Comino. You get about two hours at the Blue Lagoon for swimming, snorkeling, or shore time, followed by a night cruise back to Malta. Bring swimwear, a towel, and motion-sickness protection. An access pass is required to go ashore.

“Loved it and we are planning a return trip in the new year”

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5.From Sliema or Bugibba: Comino Blue Lagoon Round Trip Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Take a 33-meter catamaran from Sliema or Bugibba to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, then spend the day exploring at your own pace. Enjoy air conditioning, outdoor seating, restrooms, WiFi, and coastal views. Choose a morning sailing for more time or a Sliema afternoon trip with sunset light and a free pineapple cocktail for adults.

“Top du top personne a blue lagoon, l’île était presque à nous .. Rambo est très gentil et professionnel à faire et refaire ..”

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6.From Sliema or Bugibba: Two Islands Ferry to Comino and Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 38 reviews · 7 hours · from $42

Spend seven hours traveling by catamaran between Malta, Comino, and Gozo. Choose Sliema or Bugibba, decide which island to visit first, and use the ferry as a flexible base for swimming at the Blue Lagoon or exploring Gozo. Food, drinks, and optional Comino cave trips cost extra.

“As advertised, took us from Sliema to Gozo first, where we could decide to get off or stay and go immediately to Comino Blue Lagoon. We got off at the Mgarr port and 3 hours later the ship picked us up and took us to the blue lagoon where we could spend another 3 hours. You have to make your own adventure on Gozo after getting off the ship. There were bus services guys jumping at us to buy their services right as we got off. I can't recommend the hop on hop off bus tour around Gozo if you want to go to the Blue Lagoon later.”

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7.Gozo Day Pass Ferry and Hop-on Hop-off buses with audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Travel from Sliema or Bugibba to Gozo by Captain Morgan’s ferry, then use two open-top City Sightseeing bus routes with audio commentary. You can visit Victoria’s Citadel, Dwejra, Xlendi, Marsalforn, Ġgantija, and Ramla Bay, but tight schedules mean choosing only a few stops.

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8.Blue Lagoon Ferry and Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $18

Take a ferry from Mgarr Gozo to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, then pass Crystal Lagoon Bay and three sea caves on the return. The trip costs $18.04, includes luggage storage, and carries up to 24 people. Plan for roughly one to six hours, with no snacks or restroom on board.

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9.Ferry service to Blue Lagoon (opt. stop in Gozo)& Caves trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 11 reviews · from $17Best value

Take a daily ferry from Marfa or Cirkewwa to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, with time for swimming and snorkeling, scenic cave views, and an optional Gozo stop. The service runs regularly, includes a round trip and shuttle connection, and lasts about 25 minutes each way. English-speaking staff meet you at the Comino ferry booth.

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10.Gozo Private Chauffeured E-Jeep Tour with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 6 hours

Meet your English-speaking chauffeur in Gozo after arriving by Gozo Channel or Fast Ferry from Valletta. In a private open-air e-jeep, visit places such as the Citadel, Ta’ Pinu, Sanap Cliffs, salt pans, churches, and old windmills. Your driver adjusts the route to your interests and can suggest a seaside lunch.

“This was a great day! Our tour guide Lisa was fantastic. She was waiting for us with a sign when we arrived off the ferry and we loved our little Jeep! We had a shade but it was open air to feel the breeze. We went around the whole island visiting churches, the old temple and windmill, the salt pans, the citadel, and had a great seaside lunch. Lisa talked about the history of the island and places we saw and was a friendly, easy-going guide. It was a great day!”

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11.iSeeGozo Day Pass with Ferry & Gozo Bus Hop-On Hop-Off (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Take a return vessel from Malta to Gozo, then use the one-day CitySightseeing bus to reach the Citadel, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, Xlendi Bay, and other key stops. English, Italian, and German commentary is available, with hotel or site pickup by OASIS minivan or coach.

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12.Comino Islands Private Boat Tour Ebsons Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private boat around Comino with a skipper such as Mario or Brendon, stopping at the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Santa Maria Caves. Swim, snorkel, use the SUP, or relax aboard a clean, well-kept boat with water, ice, and Bluetooth speakers. Snorkeling gear and Maltese platters are available on request.

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13.Golden Comino Escape to Blue Lagoon round trip ferry from Sliema

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $42

Join the Golden Comino Escape from Sliema at 4:30 pm for a relaxed catamaran ride to Comino’s Blue Lagoon. You get about two and a half hours to swim, sunbathe, and watch the evening light, plus a complimentary pineapple cocktail for each adult. The ferry has WiFi, restrooms, air conditioning, and outdoor seating.

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14.Roundtrip Ferry to Comino Blue Lagoon with Gozo Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Take a flexible ferry from Marfa or Ċirkewwa to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, with a scenic pass by the sea caves. Return to Malta when you like, or continue to Gozo at selected times. The $18.15 fare covers the boat ride, but not food, transfers, or the trip from Gozo back to Malta.

“Efficient service. They were on time, it’s advised you get there earlier as we departed 5 mins early. Convenient, and easy to purchase tickets separately from Gozo back to Malta mainland.”

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