Comino One Hour Charter: Private Speedboat to the Blue and Crystal Lagoons

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Comino Private Boat Tours: Blue/Crystal Lagoon, Malta & Gozo

★ 4.7 (45) · from $16

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. I earn a commission on bookings made through the links on this page.

The Comino one hour charter is a private speedboat trip from Ċirkewwa to the Blue Lagoon, the Crystal Lagoon and the caves of Comino, priced from $16 per person (about €14). It is run by I Love Comino Boat Charters, and the boat is reserved for your group only.

The detail that changes the decision is the clock. The listing says 1 hour, yet its own stop timings add up to 90 minutes, and it prints a skipper at €44 and fuel at €44 that a reviewer says are paid on top. I would plan on 90 minutes and about €116 for two people.

I would book the Comino one hour charter for a couple who want the lagoons at sunset without a long day, and look at my Malta boat tours guide if you want more time. The Harbour Advisor home page lists other places.

What is the Comino one hour charter and what do you see?

You ride a private speedboat for roughly 10 minutes to Comino, then work around the island's north-west edge, with the two lagoons as the long stops. Comino covers about 3.5 km², has two permanent residents, and sits in a Natura 2000 marine area (Wikipedia).

The minutes add up to 90, so the swimming share is 40 minutes at the two lagoons. A 1-hour booking would drop at least one of them, so ask the operator which one.

Where does the charter leave from?

The listing lists Ċirkewwa, at the Gozo Channel ferry, as the main stop, with two pickup options and two drop-offs in total. The other option is not named in the structured data, so confirm it by WhatsApp after booking; the listing asks guests to message the operator immediately after a last-minute booking.

• Arrive 1 hour early: the listing asks for it, and lateness does not extend the charter.
• Same-day bookings: they depend on availability and confirmation.
• Weather: the skipper can change the time, route and departure point.

I quote no walking time from a bus stop because the listing provides none; check the bus to Ċirkewwa Gozo Channel ferry terminal before you travel.

What does a trip cost for two, four or six people?

The per-person price is low but the skipper and fuel are per boat, so cost per person falls as the group grows. Using the 2026-10-16 rate, the table below shows the worst case.

For six people the sister per-group charter costs less in total, because it charges $53 once for the whole boat.

How long is the charter and when does it sail?

The listing says 1 hour and shows start times only after you pick a date. A March reviewer called the 6:00 pm slot perfect for a sunset ride, and on 15 March sunset in Malta is 6:10 PM.

What is on board and what is included?

The boat carries seating, a canopy sundeck, safety gear, snorkel equipment, an ice cooler, a Bluetooth speaker and Wi-Fi. Food and drink are not included even though the listing prints them in its included list.

• Included: private boat, safety equipment, snorkel and mask, ice cooler, speaker, Wi-Fi, fishing equipment.
• Extra: skipper €44 and fuel €44 per the listing and a reviewer.
• Not included: food and drink.
• Bring: sunglasses, swimwear, towel, sunscreen and cash.

How does the Comino one hour charter compare with the 1-2 hour version?

The same operator sells a 1 to 2-hour per-group charter for up to 6 people, which is cheaper once you are four or more. The one-hour version suits couples.

Is the Comino one hour charter worth it versus a longer private boat?

It is worth it for two people on a short window, because you reach both lagoons in about 90 minutes and pay for one boat. It is not worth it for a swimming-focused day, where 40 minutes of lagoon time is thin.

• Choose it for a sunset outing, a birthday surprise (a reviewer marked one) or a quick first look at Comino.
• Choose a longer boat if you want caves and time to snorkel properly; see snorkelling tours in Malta.
• Check the pass: landing at the Blue Lagoon needs a free pass since 1 May 2025 (Malta Tourism Authority); the page does not say whether swimming from a boat is covered.

4,022,310 tourists arrived in Malta in 2025, 12.9% more than in 2024, so summer boats sell out.

When is the best time to book?

Late spring and early autumn give warm water without the peak heat; July averages 32°C. The sea off Malta is 24.5°C today.

Upcoming public holidays in Malta, from the Nager.Date API: 8 Dec (Feast of the Immaculate Conception), 13 Dec (Republic Day), 25 Dec (Christmas Day).

What do passengers say?

The 45+ reviews average 4.7/5, and the ten I could read are all five-star, so the sample is positive-only. Skippers named are Mario, Joe, Justin and Owen.

• Privacy - several guests had the boat to themselves.
• Skipper - friendly, with local facts and photos.
• Speed - one guest wished the trip had lasted longer, which fits the short slot.
• Fees - a Canadian guest warns that skipper and fuel are paid separately.

Who should skip it?

Skip it if you want swimming time, a meal or a fixed all-in price. Groups above four are better served by the per-group charter, and the skipper may change the route for weather.

How do you book the Comino one hour charter?

1. Choose a date and slot, and ask for the sunset time if you want it.
2. Enter the number of adults; the price is per person.
3. Message the operator to confirm the pickup port and the skipper and fuel amounts.
4. Arrive 1 hour early and cancel by 24 hours before if needed.

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 746218 (price, includes, meeting point, reviews, checked 2026-10-17); NSO Malta, inbound tourism 2025; Malta Tourism Authority; Transport Malta; Open-Meteo climate and marine data; Nager.Date holidays; Frankfurter exchange rate; sunrise-sunset.org.