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A fast, scenic powerboat circuit visits Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour and Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon in one six-hour day. Expect two hours in Gozo, an afternoon of swimming and snorkeling at the lagoon, and a return past Comino’s sea caves.
A fast, scenic powerboat circuit visits Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour and Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon in one six-hour day. Expect two hours in Gozo, an afternoon of swimming and snorkeling at the lagoon, and a return past Comino’s sea caves.
By midmorning the jetty behind the Verdi St. George’s Bay Marina already buzzes with the clank of ropes and the smell of diesel as a compact powerboat slips away toward the open Mediterranean. In six hours you cross channels that separate Malta from its quieter siblings, arriving first at Mġarr Harbour on Gozo for two hours of independent exploration, then cutting across to Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon for a sun-soaked afternoon and a return past the island’s sea caves.
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Operated by Robert Arrigo & Sons · St. Julian's, Malta
By midmorning the jetty behind the Verdi St. George’s Bay Marina already buzzes with the clank of ropes and the smell of diesel as a compact powerboat slips away toward the open Mediterranean. In six hours you cross channels that separate Malta from its quieter siblings, arriving first at Mġarr Harbour on Gozo for two hours of independent exploration, then cutting across to Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon for a sun-soaked afternoon and a return past the island’s sea caves.
Gozo and Comino are limestone islands shaped by uplift and erosion; Gozo carries millennia of human traces from Neolithic Ġgantija temples to Genoese harbors, while Comino has been used historically as a strategic lookout and quarantine station. The Blue Lagoon’s vivid cyan comes from shallow white rock and clear water that exposes seagrass beds and small reefs supporting fish and sea turtles.
Practically, this is a leisure-focused, no-guide boat hop: expect 120 minutes ashore in Gozo and about 150 minutes at Comino, with the skipper coordinating pick-ups at Mġarr and the lagoon. From May 2025 a government access pass is required to disembark at the Blue Lagoon; apply ahead and select the afternoon slot or plan to visit Santa Marija Bay instead. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a snorkel or mask, cash for a Gozo bus or taxi, and sea-sickness remedies if you’re sensitive to chop. Note the boat is not wheelchair accessible, children under three are not permitted, and passengers must remain seated while underway. Follow local rules to protect Posidonia seagrass—avoid anchoring on meadows and take all trash with you.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to walk short distances and climb on/off small boats and piers.
Yes — as of May 2025 visitors who wish to disembark at the Blue Lagoon must obtain a government-issued access pass in advance and choose the correct time slot; without it you will be taken to Santa Marija Bay.
The itinerary includes about 120 minutes in Gozo (Mġarr Harbour) and approximately 150 minutes at Comino/Blue Lagoon for swimming, snorkeling, and short walks.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and infants under three are not permitted; the boat is not wheelchair accessible and boarding involves steps and short climbs.
If sea conditions or strong winds force cancellation you’ll be offered a reschedule or full refund; ask the skipper for any timing clarifications on the day.
Gozo bears Neolithic and medieval layers—nearby Ġgantija temples are among the world’s oldest freestanding structures, while Comino served historically as a military outpost and quarantine island.
The Blue Lagoon pass system was introduced to limit daily visitor numbers and reduce erosion and pollution; avoid anchoring on Posidonia seagrass and pack out all rubbish.
Robert Arrigo & Sons operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
By midmorning the jetty behind the Verdi St. George’s Bay Marina already buzzes with the clank of ropes and the smell of diesel as a compact powerboat slips away toward the open Mediterranean. In six hours you cross channels that separate Malta from its quieter siblings, arriving first at Mġarr Harbour on Gozo for two hours of independent exploration, then cutting across to Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon for a sun-soaked afternoon and a return past the island’s sea caves.
By midmorning the jetty behind the Verdi St. George’s Bay Marina already buzzes with the clank of ropes and the smell of diesel as a compact powerboat slips away toward the open Mediterranean. In six hours you cross channels that separate Malta from its quieter siblings, arriving first at Mġarr Harbour on Gozo for two hours of independent exploration, then cutting across to Comino’s famous Blue Lagoon for a sun-soaked afternoon and a return past the island’s sea caves.
Gozo and Comino are limestone islands shaped by uplift and erosion; Gozo carries millennia of human traces from Neolithic Ġgantija temples to Genoese harbors, while Comino has been used historically as a strategic lookout and quarantine station. The Blue Lagoon’s vivid cyan comes from shallow white rock and clear water that exposes seagrass beds and small reefs supporting fish and sea turtles.
Practically, this is a leisure-focused, no-guide boat hop: expect 120 minutes ashore in Gozo and about 150 minutes at Comino, with the skipper coordinating pick-ups at Mġarr and the lagoon. From May 2025 a government access pass is required to disembark at the Blue Lagoon; apply ahead and select the afternoon slot or plan to visit Santa Marija Bay instead. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a snorkel or mask, cash for a Gozo bus or taxi, and sea-sickness remedies if you’re sensitive to chop. Note the boat is not wheelchair accessible, children under three are not permitted, and passengers must remain seated while underway. Follow local rules to protect Posidonia seagrass—avoid anchoring on meadows and take all trash with you.