A compact 4‑hour cruise from Gozo that combines swimming and snorkeling in the Blue and Crystal Lagoons with a pass-by of Comino’s caves and sandy bays—ideal for travelers wanting maximum sea time in minimal time.
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The boat slips out from Gozo and the wind carves a bright path across the sea—salt in the air, gulls daring you to look up. Within minutes, limestone shelves and turquoise basins of Comino appear: sheer cliffs that have been chiselled by millennia of waves, caverns dark with old currents, and the shallow, electrified blues of the Blue and Crystal Lagoons.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires basic mobility to climb on/off a small boat and stand on uneven rock
Wildlife
History
Comino has been used since antiquity as a lookout and refuge; the Knights of St. John fortified the channel between Malta and Gozo to control naval traffic.
Conservation
Posidonia seagrass beds around Comino are ecologically vital; visitors should avoid anchoring on meadows and use designated landing points to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Around Comino, Blue & Crystal Lagoon and Caves Half day trip today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book Blue Lagoon landing in advance
If you plan to disembark at the Blue Lagoon, reserve the free government landing ticket online (required seasonally from May 2025).
Bring seasickness remedies
Bay and open-sea conditions vary—if you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication or use acupressure bands before boarding.
Protect the reef and skin
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid lotions that damage Posidonia beds; consider a long-sleeve swim shirt for sun protection.
Footwear for rocky entries
Water shoes or reef sandals make scrambling on rough limestone and slippery steps safer when entering and exiting the water.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the marine habitat during extended sun exposure while swimming.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on limestone steps and rocky shore entries at swimming stops.
Lightweight swim shirt or rashguard
Provides sun protection and a bit of warmth if the breeze picks up on the return leg.
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps phone, keys and a light towel dry while you swim and snorkel from the boat.