Water Taxi Limited · Sliema Ferries, Sliema
The big day out from Sliema: up the north coast past St Paul's Islands, a swim at the Crystal Lagoon, free time at the Blue Lagoon and the Santa Maria caves on the way home. Pick it if you stay in Sliema or St Julian's and want the whole coast in one day, with a waterslide on board and an optional stop in Gozo.
You board at Sliema Ferries, on the Triq Ix-Xatt seafront, and the boat heads north along the coast: past the bays of St Julian's and St George's, past Qawra and through St Paul's Bay, round St Paul's Islands and on towards Mellieha Bay. There are two lengths, 5.5 or 7.5 hours. The longer one adds a photo stop at Mgarr Harbour on Gozo, and depending on the option you book you can get off there and explore the island, or stay on board.
Then comes Comino. From 1 May to 31 October, weather permitting, the boat stops for about 45 minutes at the Crystal Lagoon or St Nicholas Bay for a swim and a snorkel. From November to April it goes to the Blue Lagoon only. At the Blue Lagoon you get free time: swim over the white sand with Cominotto across the channel, snorkel, lie in the sun or climb to the viewpoints. On the way back the boat noses in for a 10-minute photo stop at the Santa Maria caves, cool and dark after the glare of the lagoon. The listing notes the order of the stops can change.
To step ashore you need the free landing booking run by the Malta Tourism Authority (your boat's confirmation or listing gives the link). It is not part of the ticket. Sliema day cruises reach Comino late in the morning, so pick the slot that covers your free time at the lagoon. Food and drinks are not included, nor are hotel transfers, so bring water and something to eat. The trip runs rain or shine, and the captain can change stops in rough sea. A friendly tip: bring a towel, beachwear and a camera, as the listing asks, plus some cash for anything sold on board.
Board at Sliema Ferries on Triq Ix-Xatt. The crew give the exact times for the day in announcements on board.
Past St Julian's, St George's Bay, Qawra and St Paul's Bay, then round St Paul's Islands towards Mellieha Bay.
A photo stop in Gozo. Depending on the option, get off to explore the island or stay on board.
A swim and snorkel stop at the Crystal Lagoon or St Nicholas Bay, from 1 May to 31 October.
Swim, snorkel, sunbathe or walk up to the viewpoints. Your landing booking goes on as a wristband.
A photo stop at the sea caves, then the cruise back to Sliema.
★★★★★it was a great day, excellent value for money. felt like we got to see so much. the boat was very comfortable and clean. and as a complete surprise on the way home, we got to see dolphins!! definitely recommend.
★★★★★Exact to the itinerary! Loved getting multiple swim spots and options to do Gozo or the other bay. The boat was great and well equipped. Staff were very accommodating and prepared!
★★★★★It was a very well-organized trip. With great stops to pass the time
★★★★★Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! It was exactly what I expected. [...] Would recommend to anyone coming to Malta
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From Sliema Ferries, on the Triq Ix-Xatt seafront in Sliema. The exact meeting point and the start time for your date are on the GetYourGuide listing.
No. The listing names the Blue Lagoon pass under Not included. The landing booking is free: book a slot online with the Malta Tourism Authority, get a QR code and swap it for a wristband on Comino.
The Crystal Lagoon or St Nicholas Bay swim stop runs from 1 May to 31 October, weather permitting. From November to April the boat goes to the Blue Lagoon only.
The 7.5-hour option adds the photo stop at Mgarr Harbour on Gozo, where you can get off with the right option. The 5.5-hour cruise skips Gozo. Every booking has free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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A day from Sliema with the Crystal Lagoon, free time at the Blue Lagoon and the Comino sea caves.
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