The 8 Best Snorkelling Trips in Malta

1.Comino, Blue Lagoon & Caves – swim, snorkel & slide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 813 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Captain Kevin and the Hornblower crew take you from Bugibba to Comino for a full day at sea. Cruise past St. Paul’s Island, Mellieha Bay, Ahrax Cave, Coral Cove, and Santa Maria Tower, then spend about four and a half hours at the Blue Lagoon with swimming, snorkeling, a slide, food, and optional speedboat cave trips.

“My friend and I are abroad and did this for a day! It was a lot of fun. They have food and cocktails on board and you cruise to the blue lagoon and stay there for a couple hours. The blue lagoon is so beautiful and definitely worth seeing in Malta. They played good music and were very nice. Would recommend.”

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2.Private Boat Tour Experience with Snorkeling Blue Lagoon and Comino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $295

Spend 4 to 7 hours on a private boat around Comino and Malta’s northern bays. Your skipper sets the pace, taking you to Blue Lagoon, Coral Lagoon, Santa Marija Bay, San Niklaw Bay, caves, and swim spots. Snorkeling gear and bottled water are supplied. Boat size, shade, and onboard facilities vary, so ask before booking.

“Martin was a fantastic host and an excellent Skipper. We had an absolutely wonderful time. It was a perfect memory for the end of our visit to Malta.”

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3.Blue Lagoon Evening Swim & Snorkel Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Join Seahorse Cruises at Bugibba Jetty for a four-hour evening sail to Comino. You’ll pass St. Paul’s Island, view Crystal Lagoon and Comino’s caves, then spend two hours swimming or snorkeling at Blue Lagoon. The boat has toilets, showers, a shaded deck, sun deck, jump platform, ladder, and snorkeling gear. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Superbe virée en bateau type pirate ! Équipage aux petits soins et bateau pas rempli On recommande !!!”

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4.Comino Private Boat with Snorkeling and Cave Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend four hours with Albert and Anthony on a private Comino boat trip for your group of up to 15. Swim at the Blue Lagoon, San Niklaw Bay, Santa Maria Caves, and Crystal Lagoon, with cave swims, snorkeling, a paddle board, and local insight from an authentic Gozo fishing boat crew.

“The friendliest ever. The father son duo were the most genuine and thoughtful. we travelled in early October so we had to contend with some wind, however they toured us around and found us some sheltered areas to go for a swim. i especially appreciated the conversation and the local insights. Authentic local fisherman and a gozo fishing boat.”

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5.Blue Grotto SUP and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $91

Meet your English-speaking SUP instructor at 6:45am near Blue Grotto in Il-Qrendi for three hours of paddleboarding, SUP yoga, safety practice, and snorkeling. You’ll learn basic strokes, standing, and board remounting before exploring Blue Grotto Bay 2 in a group of no more than eight. Equipment is included.

“Ideal! Relaxing! A workout on the sup when there is a fair bit of wind, but definitely worth it!”

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6.Gozo and Comino Boat and Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Set out from Mgarr with a private skipper for a three-hour boat and snorkeling trip around Gozo and Comino. Swim at the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, explore Santa Maria Caves when weather allows, and stop beneath Ta' Cenc Cliffs. Small groups, flexible routing, and basic swimming ability are required.

“My granddaughter just was overwhelmed By the beauty and the water color and so many fish she said it was the best day ever. She wants to back there again”

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7.Snorkeling in Blue Lagoon Beaches and Bays Trip Comino

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $57

Start at 9:00 am from Marfa, Malta, then cruise around Comino and three nearby bays. Swim and snorkel with provided equipment, see the Blue Lagoon and Santa Marija caves, and enjoy a light snack and water. The boat holds up to 25 people, with optional pickup for an added fee.

“This was a great boat trip with ample time to explore each location. The blue lagoon and caves were absolutely stunning! I think we could have given the final stop a miss to stay longer at some of the other destinations with better snorkelling. TRead more”

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8.Private boat tour with Snorkeling activities & caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private four-hour cruise around Comino aboard a 12-meter luzzu. Swim through Santa Marija caves, snorkel Cominotto Reef and the P31 wreck area, paddle at Crystal Lagoon, and use the boat’s toilet, shower, coolers, and shaded seating. English and Italian guides lead you into caves and quiet bays.

“Super nettes Familienunternehmen mit wirklich schönen Boot, Toilette und Dusche an Board vorhanden. Immer wieder gerne”

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