A short ferry from Mgarr places you in the Blue Lagoon’s vivid turquoise shallows and along limestone sea caves. This easy boat tour mixes calm swims, close cave passages and practical tips for enjoying Comino responsibly.
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You step under a blue umbrella at Mgarr harbor, the ferry's engine a steady hum as Gozo fades and Comino grows—a sliver of limestone rimmed by water so clear it daringly shows every rock and sandy shelf below. The boat slides into the Blue Lagoon's shallow bowl; swimmers fan out like scattered coins, and the cliffs to starboard open into caves that the sea has slowly carved into doorways and windows.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability for optional swims
Wildlife
History
Comino served as a small pastoral and hunting outpost and later hosted St. Mary’s Tower (built 1618) to guard the channel between Malta and Gozo.
Conservation
The area supports Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows; practice responsible anchoring, avoid trampling seagrass and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Blue Lagoon Ferry and Caves Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early
Ferries and beaches fill quickly in high season; arrive for the first departures to grab space and calmer water.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
The lagoon contains Posidonia seagrass; reef-safe sunscreen reduces harm to marine life and keeps water clearer.
Bring water shoes
Shallow rock shelves and reef near caves are slippery—water shoes protect feet and improve traction when boarding from shallow spots.
Secure belongings in a dry bag
Short swims and splashes are guaranteed; keep phone, documents, and a light towel in a waterproof sack.
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
For swimming in the Blue Lagoon and quick drying between stops.
summer
Snorkel, mask, fins
The lagoon’s clarity makes snorkeling the best way to explore shallow reefs and fish.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on rocky landings and improves stability when entering/exiting the water.
Dry bag for valuables
Keeps phone, documents and layers dry while swimming or moving between boats.