Cruise from Sliema to Comino on a brisk speedboat, explore the Santa Maria Caves, then swim and snorkel in the famous Blue Lagoon. This half-day trip blends short cave exploration with free time on Comino’s bright, shallow shores.
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The boat slips from St. George’s Bay and the city drops away—wind pulls at hair and the island-dotted Mediterranean stretches out like a moving map. Within half an hour the coastline gives way to limestone cliffs, then a string of sea caves whose white mouths spit turquoise light back at the hull. The Santa Maria Caves arrive first: caverns sculpted by waves, their walls scored with fossilized shells and sunlit lagoons that dare you to dive in.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for short rocky landings and getting on/off a speedboat
Wildlife
History
Comino was historically used as a quarantine island and defensive outpost; watchtowers and a small chapel reflect its strategic role under the Knights of St. John.
Conservation
The Blue Lagoon sits above important Posidonia seagrass beds—avoid anchoring on meadows, remove trash, and use reef-safe products to limit damage.
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Timing matters
Choose early departures to avoid midday crowds on the Blue Lagoon and calmer seas for cave runs.
Footwear for shore landings
Wear water shoes—Comino’s shoreline is sharp limestone and can be slippery when wet.
Protect the sea
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid disturbing Posidonia meadows when swimming or anchoring.
Bring small cash
Carry a few euros for snacks, toilets or last-minute essentials; facilities on Comino are minimal.
Water shoes
Protect feet on limestone landings and give traction on slippery rocks.
summer
Snorkel mask
Explore shallow reefs and Posidonia meadows visible right off the boat.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and hat
Prevent sunburn and protect fragile marine ecosystems.
summer
Light windbreaker
Useful for cooler mornings and wind on the boat ride back to Sliema.
spring