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The 15 Best Private Boat Trips & Charters in Malta

42 tours  ·  from $22 a head

A private hull buys you the route and the timing, which on a small island is most of the value. These 15 compare skippered charters, speedboats and half-day hires on group size, fuel, and whether the price is per head or for the boat.

Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves - Comino Blue Lagoon is the longest stop
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Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves

1.Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,061 reviews · 5 hours · from $47Our pick

Take a five-hour powerboat trip from Sliema with Captain Tony and deckhand Raphael. Swim at Crystal Lagoon, stop at Comino Blue Lagoon, visit Ħalfa Rock near Gozo, and cruise past Comino’s caves. A shaded boat, free masks, and a small-group feel make this a lively way to see Malta’s coast.

“We had a great time on the boat with Tony and about 20 other guests. Tony’s deckhand Raphael was friendly, helpful and efficient. They both had a great sense of humour and made sure we had a fun time. The snorkeling was awesome, enough time at each place to enjoy the beautiful scenes and the communication from Tony onboard was excellent. Excellent value for money for a better experience at the same sites compared to the bigger boats!”

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Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip - Cospicua from the coach
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Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip

2.The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,952 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Spend four hours exploring Vittoriosa and Senglea with a licensed guide, while Cospicua appears during a panoramic drive. Walk narrow historic streets, see churches and fortifications, then board a traditional frejgatina for a harbour tour. Guides such as Maria, Elizabeth, John, and Dominic are praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“Loved it. The guide was fantastic and the sights beautiful. Finally got the answer to the question where all the locals are 😄”

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Private Boat Tour: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo - Blue Lagoon: beautiful, busy, and best early
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Private Boat Tour: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo

3.Private Boat Tour: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Take a private boat from Cirkewwa or Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour to the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Cominotto, and Comino caves. Your skipper can adjust the route, find quieter swimming spots, and provide snorkel gear. Skippers include Justin, Ginger, Upie, Lucas, and others.

“My 3rd time with Outdoor explorers. I have another one booked next week. Flexible according to your plans, very professional, family owned, maltese company. The boats are new and well maintained, every euro is worth.”

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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return - Crossing to Gozo and meeting your driver
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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

4.Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,048 reviews · from $92

Spend about eight hours touring Gozo in a small Jeep with a local driver-guide. See Victoria, the Citadel, Ġgantija, Dwejra, Xlendi, Ramla Bay, salt pans, and Ta’ Pinu, with lunch, local tastings, hotel pickup, and private boat transfers included. Guides such as Louis, Joe Z, Mustapha, and Keegan are known for adding local stories and humor.

“This was the best tour and we had the greatest guide(s)! Our tour guide, Joe, was the life of the party all over the island along with his trainee, Sam! We saw the most beautiful sights and had a very memorable experience with them!”

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Malta: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour - North Route: from Bugibba to Mdina and Golden Bay
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Malta: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour

5.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 1,021 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $33

Ride Malta’s open-top City Sightseeing buses along North and South routes, with 30-plus stops near Mdina, Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Mosta, the Three Cities, temples, and Blue Grotto. Choose a one or two-day pass, then add a harbor cruise. Audio commentary is available in 13 languages, though equipment and stop signs can vary.

“Overall the tour was good. The harbour cruise in particular was very good and well organised. The bus tour was good but then the driver skipped about seven stops at the end of the tour. If stops are advertised then the bus should go there. I have done lots of bus tours in different cities but I have never have this happen before”

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St Paul's Bay: Comino, Blue Lagoon, Gozo, & Caves Boat Tour - Blue Lagoon: beautiful, crowded, and worth seeing
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St Paul’s Bay: Comino, Blue Lagoon, Gozo, & Caves Boat Tour

6.St Paul’s Bay: Comino, Blue Lagoon, Gozo, & Caves Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 979 reviews · from $34

Spend seven hours aboard Mermaid Cruises from Bugibba, visiting Comino’s Blue Lagoon, Gozo, Santa Maria Caves, and St Paul’s Island. English commentary, toilets, swim stops, and crew members such as Matthew and Robbie make this a practical Malta day on the water. Bring cash for food, drinks, and snorkel hire.

“A fabulous day out showcasing the true beauty of Malta. Capt and deckhand Robbie always visible and eager to assist. Nothing was too much trouble. A very well organised company that we have no hesitation in recommending”

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From Malta: Gozo & Comino Quad Bike & Boat Tour with Lunch - Getting from Malta to Gozo
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From Malta: Gozo & Comino Quad Bike & Boat Tour with Lunch

7.Gozo & Comino Quad Bike & Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 809 reviews

Ride a quad across Gozo’s coastal and country trails with guides such as Dave, Saif, Mahmoud, or Mayron, stopping at Sannap Cliffs, Dwejra, Wied il-Mielaħ, and the Salt Pans. After a traditional lunch, take a private boat past Comino’s caves, with a summer swim at the Blue Lagoon if weather allows.

“It turned out better than expected (homerun with motorboat on high waves :D ). Tour was well planed and well sceduled. Out guide (Mahmoud) was super-entertaining and kept energy on top level. Highly recomended (both tumbs up)!”

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Private Day Sailing Boat Charter - Crystal Lagoon: dramatic water and a short first stop
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Private Day Sailing Boat Charter

8.Private Day Sailing Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set sail from Kalkara Marina with a private skipper such as David, Terry, Nick, or Maurice, depending on availability. You’ll cruise through Valletta Grand Harbour toward Comino, stopping at Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, St. Paul’s Bay, and quieter coves. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or shape the route around your group’s wishes.

“Captain David was very kind and friendly, he took care of our safety at all times, he was very knowledgeable and did his best to accommodate our plans. We found the lunch overpriced (we ate dinner at a Michelin guide restaurant at the same price later on) but this operator allows you to bring your own food and drinks, unlike others I have seen. Whilst the idea of a bbq on the boat sounds pretty cool, don't forget that it eats in the valuable time you get to spend in the beautiful bays so my recommendation would be to just bring your own cold meal and wine/prosecco to save time…”

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Gozo Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return - Getting from Malta to Gozo
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Gozo Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

9.Gozo Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · from $112

Ride your own quad, or join as a passenger, on a full-day tour of Gozo with guides such as Mark, Benny, Michael, and Kiko. Expect dusty tracks, Dwejra, Ramla Bay, Xwejni Salt Pans, Xlendi, a three-course lunch, food tasting, and a powerboat return past Comino’s sea caves and Blue Lagoon.

“Fantastic trip! Shoutout to our brilliant guide Kiko, who took it to another lever! Would have been nice to go a bit offroad”

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Malta: Gozo Comino and Blue Lagoon Boat Tour with Swim Stop - Passing Coral Lagoon and the first sea caves
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Malta: Gozo Comino and Blue Lagoon Boat Tour with Swim Stop

10.Gozo Comino and Blue Lagoon Boat Tour with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $33

Set out from Mellieħa Bay at 9:30 for a full-day boat cruise past Malta’s coastal sights, Comino’s caves, and Elephant Head Rock. You’ll have about three hours in Gozo, then 90 minutes for swimming at the Blue Lagoon. Optional Gozo bus and cave trips cost extra, and cash is useful.

“Absolutely worth it for this price. It is much better to swim at Blue Lagoon from the boat than it would be from the main beach as it was not that crowded. Going back to Mellieha, the boat has even stopped for a short time when we saw dolphins near by. 100% recommended.”

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Malta Private Charter from Mellieha: Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon - Caves, coves, and the short stops around Comino
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Malta Private Charter from Mellieha: Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon

11.Malta Private Charter from Mellieha: Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

This three-hour private boat charter from Cirkewwa takes your group of up to six around Comino, Gozo, the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, caves, reefs, and quiet bays. A captain such as Ginger, Jimmy, Upie, or Mahmoud sets the pace, provides masks and snorkels, and can tailor stops for swimming, sightseeing, or a one-way drop-off.

“Our driver from cruise port Brandon was great he even made an unplanned stop to let us see Popeyes village. He was on time for pickup and drop off which we appreciated. Ginger our boat captain was awesome took us to blue lagoon and crystal waters it was beautiful. He gave some much information about the caves it was very cool. I highly recommend!!!!”

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Malta: Around Comino Boat Trip with Gozo Guided Jeep Tour - Gozo by jeep: the most personal part of the tour
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Malta: Around Comino Boat Trip with Gozo Guided Jeep Tour

12.Around Comino Boat Trip with Gozo Guided Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 341 reviews · from $101

Combine a guided Gozo jeep tour with a schooner cruise around Comino. You’ll visit Qala, Calypso Cave, the Xwejni Salt Pans, Dwejra Bay, the Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon, with a buffet lunch, local wine, and swimming stops included. Guides vary, with names such as George, Mario, Sam, and Joe Vella.

“Very nice experience. Got picked-up at our hotel, and dropped off at the Malta-Gozo ferry point. Started the boat trip to Gozo, when we arrived at the harbour, the group got split in two. We were on the first half of the group so we went on the boat trip to the Blue Lagoon & the Crystal Lagoon first. We had an hour free time in the Blue Lagoon, and something similar in the Crystal Lagoon. We also had lunch on the boat, which was a small buffet of pasta, rice, salad and bread, but it was good. We then went back to switch with the other half of the…”

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Malta: Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip - Starting from Cirkewwa or Mgarr
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Malta: Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip

13.Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 3 hours

Set out from Cirkewwa in Malta or Mgarr in Gozo for a private three-hour cruise around Comino, Cominotto, Gozo, Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon. Your skipper chooses quiet swimming spots, caves, and coves with you. Snorkel gear, life jackets, shade, Bluetooth music, and an ice cooler are provided. Fuel costs €79 extra.

“Amazing choice for a chill day away from crowds! Totally recommend it!”

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Malta: Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour - Starting at Ċirkewwa or Gozo
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Malta: Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour

14.Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews · 2 hours

Take a two-hour private speedboat from Ċirkewwa or Gozo around Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and Cominotto. Your skipper, such as Justin, Buffon or Zlatko, can adjust the route, find quieter swimming spots, guide you into caves and take photos. Snorkel gear, shade and an ice cooler are included. A €79 fuel fee is extra.

“Amazing, so so happy we decided to go book this boat trip. Our skipper Alfred was perfect and Janet was very informative. We can't thank you enough”

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From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Trip - Cruising past Comino’s sea caves
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From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Trip

15.From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22Best value

Take a private 1 to 2 hour boat ride around Comino with skipper Mario, Joe, Paul, or Jo. Visit sea caves, Crystal Lagoon, quiet swimming spots, and the Blue Lagoon. Snorkel with provided gear, play your own music through Bluetooth speakers, and choose pickup at Cirkewwa or Mġarr Harbour. Skipper and fuel fees cost extra.

“you can't get much better value!! personalised trip with just the two of us. joe was very responsive and helpful. joe took us to the crystal lagoon and blue lagoon for a 2 hour excursion. I'd definitely recommend spending more time swimming in the crystal lagoon rather than the blue lagoon. the latter was very very busy...yes crystal lagoon allowed us to swim right into the cave. joe was there waiting patiently fur or return just a tip.... get changed before you get on the boat unless you're not too proud to get changed in front of strangers. Can't recommend highly enough”

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