Amazing Boat Trips Malta

Amazing Boat Trips Malta takes visitors out from Buġibba Jetty on the north coast for a day on the water around Comino, the small island between Malta and Gozo that is best known for its pale sand and bright turquoise shallows. The crew is a family, led by Captain Alex, and the boat is set up for a relaxed swimming and sightseeing day rather than a fast tour.

The business appears in our directory of tour operators in Malta. If you are still shaping your holiday, our guide to things to do in Malta shows where a boat day fits among the island's other sights.

The Comino cruise

The main trip is a cruise of about five to five and a half hours, listed from €30. It heads out of St. Paul's Bay and around the coast to Comino, passing St Paul's Island on the way and taking in the sea caves, the rock formation known as Elephant Head, Santa Maria Bay and St Nicholas Bay, and a loop around the neighbouring islet of Cominotto.

Three swim stops make up the heart of the day. You get about an hour at the Blue Lagoon, an hour at the Crystal Lagoon, where the boat also visits the lagoon's caves, and an hour at Paradise Bay. Our Blue Lagoon guide explains what the lagoon itself is like on land and how crowded it can become in high summer.

The route can change with the weather and sea conditions, and the captain may adjust or cancel a sailing for safety. The boat stays at anchor throughout and does not dock, so anyone who wants to reach the shore has to swim.

Two sailings a day

The same boat and crew run two departures. The morning sailing leaves at 9.00 am and returns by 2.30 pm, and suits swimmers and snorkellers who want the lagoons in full daylight. The afternoon sailing leaves at 3.30 pm and finishes at about 9.00 pm, so it is the one to choose for a slower voyage with softer light and the sunset over Comino. Its length depends on the time the sun goes down.

Because Malta is hot and bright for much of the year, it helps to know what to expect before you choose a season. Our Malta weather guide sets out conditions month by month, and our list of the best beaches in Malta is useful if you want to pair a boat day with a land-based swim.

What is on board

The price covers a crew led by Captain Alex and his family, life jackets, swimming noodles, a sundeck, a fresh water shower, toilet facilities and background music. The boat also carries a water slide, which is a feature of the day for children and confident swimmers alike.

Sunbeds are free to use and given out on a first-come, first-served basis, and seats on the upper deck are limited, so boarding early helps. The booking page shows instant confirmation and free cancellation, and you can ask for the current terms through the enquiry form on this page.

Meeting point and planning your day

Guests meet at Buġibba Jetty, which is convenient if you are travelling by bus, since a stop is a short walk away. Traffic in Malta can be heavy, especially in the morning, and parking close to the jetty is often scarce, so plan to arrive early. Late arrivals and missed departures are not refunded, and the crew cannot wait for latecomers.

Buġibba and the neighbouring resorts have plenty of places to sleep within walking distance of the jetty; see our guide to hotels in Qawra, St. Paul's Bay and Buġibba. If you are flying from Britain, our page on flights to Malta from the UK covers the routes.

To ask about dates, group sizes or anything special you have in mind, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Amazing Boat Trips Malta.