There's no bridge to Comino — every visit starts with a boat. Here's how the main trip types compare, what they cost, and which one fits your day.
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A "Blue Lagoon boat trip" can mean five very different days out — a €25 shared cruise packed with 200 people, or a private catamaran for eight. Getting the choice right is the difference between a bucket-list swim and a frustrating scrum on a crowded beach.
This page compares every option so you can match the trip to your group, budget and tolerance for crowds. Every tour links through to GetYourGuide, where you'll see live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most trips. For the fine print on the beach itself and Comino's managed access, read our tickets & access guide.
A dedicated passenger ferry drops you at Comino and collects you later — you choose how long to stay. It's the cheapest way over and ideal if you just want beach time. The trade-off: no commentary, no caves, and you're on the busiest stretch of sand. Best paired with an early start. See how to get there.
The classic full-day out: the Blue Lagoon plus a stop at Gozo or the Comino sea caves and Crystal Lagoon. Lunch and hotel pick-up are often included. Great value if you want to see more than one place. This is the highest-reviewed category — the 2-island cruise alone has 7,000+ reviews.
Smaller, faster boats from St Julian's that reach Comino quickly and zip into caves a big catamaran can't enter. Fewer passengers, more thrills, a higher price. Good for couples and confident swimmers.
Your own skippered boat for the day. You set the schedule, anchor slightly away from the crush and swim on your terms. The best answer to "how do I avoid the crowds?" — at a price. See private charters.
Evening trips that reach the lagoon after the day boats leave, often with music and an open bar. Less about swimming, more about the light and the atmosphere. See sunset cruises.
| Trip type | From (pp) | Best for | Crowds | Caves included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round-trip ferry | € lowest | Beach-only, flexible timing | Highest | No |
| 2-island cruise | €€ | First-timers, seeing more | High | Usually |
| Powerboat | €€€ | Couples, speed, caves | Medium | Yes |
| Private charter | €€€€ / boat | Families, groups, privacy | Lowest | Yes |
| Sunset cruise | €€ | Evenings, photos, atmosphere | Low | Sometimes |
The lagoon is small and it fills fast. In July and August the sand and shallows are shoulder-to-shoulder from about 10:00 to 15:00, with dozens of boats anchored offshore.
Your best departure point is simply the nearest one to your hotel:
Not sure Comino is even the right "blue" spot? Plenty of people mix it up with the Blue Grotto in the south — check you mean the same place.
On a typical shared cruise you board at your departure harbour, cross to Comino in an hour or so, and drop anchor off the Blue Lagoon. You'll get a set window to swim — usually a couple of hours — before the boat moves to a second stop such as the Comino sea caves, the Crystal Lagoon or a bay on Gozo. Lunch, if included, is served on board or during the beach stop. Most trips return to port by late afternoon.
Powerboats compress the same day into a faster, splashier version with more stops and fewer passengers. Round-trip ferries strip it back to just the crossing, leaving the itinerary entirely up to you.
The best-value ticket for first-timers is usually a two-island cruise that bundles Comino, the caves and Gozo. Booked separately those legs cost far more; bundled, you also save the faff of coordinating three boats.
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