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Board a small, family‑run boat from Bugibba for a day that blends the Blue Lagoon’s crystalline swims with two hours on Gozo exploring Victoria’s Cittadella—plus cave runs where the captain can slip the hull into sea caves when weather allows. Practical, photo‑ready and family friendly.
Board a small, family‑run boat from Bugibba for a day that blends the Blue Lagoon’s crystalline swims with two hours on Gozo exploring Victoria’s Cittadella—plus cave runs where the captain can slip the hull into sea caves when weather allows. Practical, photo‑ready and family friendly.
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Operated by Mermaid Cruises · Bugibba, Malta
You push off from the L‑Menqa jetty in Bugibba and the island coast slides astern—salt wind pushing the small boat forward, caves yawning along the shoreline like invitations. The Mermaid, a family‑run vessel, threads through limestone ledges into sheltered caverns (weather permitting), then eases into the Blue Lagoon where Mediterranean water goes impossibly clear and invites you to swim, snorkel and jump.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for travelers with basic mobility: able to climb modest boat steps and walk short distances in Victoria and on Comino.
The tour lasts about 5.5 hours: boarding 30 minutes prior, roughly 1 hour at the Blue Lagoon, about 2 hours in Gozo (Victoria) and additional photo stops at sea caves and St. Paul's Islands.
Yes—on a smaller vessel like the Mermaid the captain can enter certain caves at no extra charge when weather and sea conditions are safe.
Snorkel gear is not mentioned as included; bring your own or check with the operator in advance for rental options at Comino.
If conditions are unsafe the operator may cancel or alter the route for safety; the booking policy allows full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or if the tour is called off due to weather.
Gozo’s strategic harbors and the Cittadella reflect layers of Phoenician, Roman and later military influence; Mgarr Harbour has long been a maritime gateway between Malta and Gozo.
Comino and the Blue Lagoon are ecologically sensitive; avoid littering, use reef‑safe sunscreen and respect marked access points to reduce erosion and habitat impact.
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