The clearest water in Malta — and the island's busiest beach. This independent guide shows you how to get there, which boat trip to pick and how to beat the midday crowds.
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The Blue Lagoon (in Maltese, Bejn il-Kmiemen) is a shallow channel between the tiny island of Comino and the even tinier islet of Cominotto. The white sand on the seabed turns the water an unreal turquoise — which is exactly why half of Malta's summer visitors want to be there at the same time.
This site is a practical, independent guide. We don't run the ferries or sell the beach — we help you choose the right trip, understand the new access rules, and time your visit so you actually enjoy the water instead of queueing for it. Every price and tour below is booked through GetYourGuide, where you can see live availability, real reviews and free cancellation on most tours.
There's no single "Blue Lagoon ticket." What you book depends on where you're staying and what you want out of the day — a quick swim, a full island-hopping cruise, or a private boat away from the crowds.
Everything you need to decide before you book. Prices are indicative and set by boat operators — always confirm the live figure at checkout.
And why timing matters more here than almost anywhere else in Malta.
Shallow, sheltered and startlingly clear over white sand — safe for children and ideal for a lazy float or a snorkel around the rocks.
Most cruises also stop at the quieter Crystal Lagoon and Comino's sea caves — often the highlight of the day.
Comino has one hotel, a 17th-century watchtower and walking trails — but no cars and almost no shade. Come prepared.
The single biggest factor in whether you love or hate the Blue Lagoon is what time you arrive. Between about 10:00 and 15:00 in July and August, the small beach and the water fill with day-trippers and dozens of boats.
Take the first boat of the day (early-morning ferry or a cruise that departs by 9:00), or flip it and book an afternoon or sunset trip when the day crowds head home. Shoulder-season months — May, June, September and October — are far calmer than midsummer.
If crowds are a dealbreaker, a private charter lets you anchor slightly away from the main channel, and our alternatives guide lists quieter turquoise spots on Comino and Gozo.
DeparturesThe busiest launch point, with the widest choice of cruises and the round-trip ferry.
Read the Sliema guide
AccessWhat's free, what you pay for, and how Malta's managed access to Comino works.
Understand the rules
Don't confuse themTwo different places on two different coasts. Here's which one you actually mean.
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Browse all Blue Lagoon tours →Yes — for the water. It's some of the clearest, shallowest sea in Malta and perfect for swimming. The catch is the crowds from roughly 10:00–15:00 in summer. Arrive early or take an afternoon/sunset trip and it lives up to the photos.
Only by boat — there's no bridge. You can take a passenger ferry from Ċirkewwa, or an organised boat trip from Sliema, Bugibba, St Julian's or Mġarr in Gozo. See our full how to get there guide.
The beach itself is free and public. You pay for the boat that takes you there. Malta has introduced a managed-access system for Comino; organised tours normally take care of any required registration. Details on our tickets & access page.
Before 10:00 or after 16:00 for the fewest people and the best light. For warm water, aim for May–October.
Yes. Many cruises combine Comino's Blue Lagoon with a stop in Gozo and the Comino sea caves. It makes for a long but rewarding full-day trip.
Very. The water near the beach is shallow and calm. Bring water shoes, sun cover and plenty of drinking water — shade and facilities on Comino are limited.
