General

What’s i Malta Boat Trips cancellation policy?

With i Malta boat trip we have Flexible canclation! If you cancel your experience at least 48 hours before, you won’t be charged any cancellation fees and will get a full refund.

Do I always need to book?

Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak periods, as our boats are limited. At i Malta Boat Trips, we are a small family owned business and so whoever books first will get the boat.

How can I book a boat tour with i malta boat trips?

Fill the contact form and send it to us, or for a quicker response drop us a text on WhatsApp with the preferred day of activity, which activity and the amount of people

Fill the contact form and send it to us, or for a quicker response drop us a text on WhatsApp with the preferred day of activity, which activity, and the number of people, You can also book on this link directly

What languages do the i Malta Boat team offer boat tours in?

Initially, i Malta Boat Trips concentrated on conducting premium quality tours in English & Maltese. However, some of us are also well-versed in Italian and some of us can also speak Spanish.

Do you accept credit cards or debit cards?

No, unfortunately, we don’t, but not to worry, there is an ATM machine at the start point of each boat tour.

Boat Tours

Is this a private boat Rental, meaning an exclusive boat?

Absolutely! Your group will be the only ones on the boat and a professional skipper/captain will be there to sail it for you.

Is it possible to tailor our tour, places we visit, amount of time on the boat or combine boat tours together?

Absolutely! At i Malta Private Boat Trips, we can tailor our tours to suit your individual requirements and preferences!

Who will enjoy a private boat tour/ hire?

Everyone! Our i Malta custom boat trips are suitable for everyone and can be tailored to create a unique experience. From leisurely cruises for small groups, to guided tours of our stunning coastline and magnificent scenery, we have something for people of all ages & interests.

What’s your cancellation policy ay i malta boat trips?

If bad weather conditions arise, we will provide you with the option to cancel your boat trip with a full refund or reschedule for another day.

If you cancel your charter/tour or ferry at least two days before the scheduled date, you will get a full refund without incurring any cancellation fees.

To alter your schedule, kindly reach out to us via email or WhatsApp at your earliest convenience so we can check for potential options.

Where can we leave our car while on our boat trip with i Malta Boat Trips?

There are car parks at all the start point locations. We will also send you more info of parking locations closer to the tour date trough WhatsApp

What does BYO mean?

BYO stands for ‘Bring Your Own’ and is applicable to all our boat charters. In this context, it means that you can purchase your alcoholic beverages prior to the start of your trip.

Have you got lifejackets on board the boats?

Yes, we have life vests available for anyone who needs one or would prefer to wear one although it is not mandatory to wear them.

What if it rains or the weather is bad?

Our Captain is always monitoring the weather and tides to ensure your safety. If we don’t think it’s safe for your group, you will be notified promptly & we will reschedule or give a full refund. The skipper has the final say on this matter.

Are we allowed to bring alcohol aboard?

Yes, responsible alcohol consumption is allowed on board i malta boat trips. We prefer that you bring cans or plastic bottles rather than glass. And nothing should be thrown overboard.

Are we allowed to bring our own food and drinks on board?

Yes, you are allowed to bring your own food and drinks on board.

What should you bring for a boat trip?

We recommend bringing sunblock, sunglasses, and towels. You are also welcome to bring food, and drinks of your choice and anything else you need to make your trip comfortable. We will provide a life jacket for those who are required or would like to wear one.

If you are on a sunset Private boat charter, you may need a light jacket or a sweater.

Is snorkelling equipment included on boat charters?

Yes, snorkeling equipment ( mask and snorkel) is included.

Do we need to bring our own towels?

Yes please, you need to bring your own towels.

What is the boats capacity?

We have various boats, so depending on your group, we will the perfect boat for you.

Getting to and from Cirkewwa boarding site.

(Malta island boarding side)

How do I get to Cirkewwa?

You can either get a taxi. Cirkewwa is 45 min away from Valletta or a bus.

Can I get to Cirkewwa by bus?

Visit Malta public transport tallinja website (www.publictransport.com.mt), and you can use their trip planner on the main page to see the best busses. Your destination should be Cirkewwa.

Is there parking nearby Cirkewwa?

If you are coming by car, there is ample parking in the vicinity. The biggest free car park is around the Paradise hotel.

Malta island Start - I will be coming from my hotel by taxi. Where should I instruct the taxi driver to go?

Tell your taxi driver to take you to Cirkewwa across from the Gozo channel terminal. We will also send you a pinpoint at the time of the booking.

Getting to and from our Mgarr Gozo boarding site.

(Gozo island boarding side)

How do I get to Mgarr harbour Gozo?

You can either get a taxi. Victoria (Rabat) is 15 min away from the Mgarr harbour.

Can I get to Mgarr by bus?

Visit Malta public transport tallinja website (www.publictransport.com.mt), and you can use their trip planner on the main page to see the best busses. Your destination should be Vapur.

Is there parking nearby Mgarr Gozo?

If you are coming by car, there is ample parking in the vicinity. The biggest free car park is under the ferry terminal.

Gozo island Start - I will be coming from my hotel by taxi. Where should I instruct the taxi driver to go?

Tell your taxi driver to take you to Sicilia Bella in Mgarr harbor. We will also send you a pinpoint at the time of the booking.

Gozo island Start - I will be coming from my hotel by taxi. Where should I instruct the taxi driver to go?

Tell your taxi driver to take you to Sicilia Bella in Mgarr harbor. We will also send you a pinpoint at the time of the booking.

Schedule, Pricing & Bookings

Can I choose the travel time?

Your ticket entitles you to choose the travel time from our itinerary. See our website.

What if I want a different time?

List the time below, and we will do our best t make it happen

Does the private boat charter service operate in winter?

Yes, we also operate in winter. This is a water activity, so it all depends on weather conditions.

Do you operate on public holidays?

Yes, especially on public holidays.

Can I purchase tickets in advance?

Yes, we sell tickets online

I've purchased my ticket online. What's the next step?

One of our team will get back to you soon, confirming all the details etc..

Trip to Comino and Amenities on Comino

How safe are your boats?

Our boats are fully certified and insured. Our skippers and deckhands have taken all the required courses and certifications, including fire safety and first aid.

I have young children, should they wear a life vest on the boat charter?

It is not necessary, but we do have life vests for anyone to use

Do you provide snorkeling equipment on the boat trip?

Yes, we have snorkel and masks free to use

Is there food and drink available on the private boat trip?

No, we do not provide any food or drink. However, we do have a big cooler so you can bring your own drinks and food. Also, food is available at the Comino Kiosks, or we can stop you in a restaurant in Gozo.

Subwing Watersport

How easy is to subwing watersports?

It is quite easy, it doesn’t require a lot of strength, we had clients for 8 to 78 years old doing the subwing. The more confident you are in the water the more tricks you can do!

I have a GoPro action camera, should I bring it with me?

Yes pls do, let us know and we bring the GoPro mount 🙂

How does subwing water sports works?

After an induction, where we explain and go through maneuvers, safety procedures and hand signals. We attach the subwing board to a line, and we pull you behind the boat.

How do you breathe while doing a subwing Comino watersport?

It is the same procedure like snorkeling, you only breathe when you are on the surface and you hold your breath when you go underwater.

How does the skipper know when you want to up with the subwing board?

You are in complete control of the board. By tilting the board slightly upwards, you will surface very quick.

How can you equalize while you subwing watersports in Blue Lagoon?

You will need to equalize if you want to go more than 7 feet deep, the way you equalize while subwing is by grabbing the Handel strap between the two wings with one hand, this gives you a free hand to equalize with, than pull yourself back on the wing and enjoy. Remember equilize on the way down and not on the way up.

Can you do any tricks while doing watersport subwing in Comino and Blue Lagoon?

Yes there is multiple tricks, the easiest is the dolphin swim, and the barrel roll, but our favourite is proximity flying ( this is a bit more advanced but you can get it after a few dips )

Photos under water in the Blue Lagoon Comino Malta

How easy it is to get photo sunder water in Blue Lagoon Malta?

Some photos don’t require any effort at all, than there are also more technical photos for those who love to free dive etc

Is it hard to get photos under water in the Blue Lagoon Comino Malta?

No, not really. The guide will dive and try to find the good angel for you to get the best photos.

Do I need to know how to swim to get photos under water in the Blue Lagoon Comino Malta?

Not really you can float on the service and we can get photos from underneath or at the surface with the dome, BUT the more confident you are in the water the more options for photos you have.

Should I have an idea of what photos I want?

Yes, if you can give the guide an idea of what you are after it helps.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth going to the Blue Lagoon Malta?

Yes-When you hear the blue lagoon beach gets quite busty, some might get concerned. But rest assured you can see the bluest, most crystal clear waters in Malta, so yes, this place is a must, just as it is a must to visit Mdina or Valletta.

Given that we do Blue lagoon Private Boat Tours, you don’t have to share the beach with many others, but we will find you the perfect patch of blue waters just for yourself.

Is it safe to swim in Blue Lagoon Malta?

Careful when crossing between Comino and Cominotto

One of the reasons the blue lagoon keeps so clean and crystal is the underwater currents that pass between the island of Comino and Cominotto. If you are not a confident swimmer, avoid swimming on the island of Cominotto

We always anchor in the safest areas with no currents on our blue lagoon private boat charters. There are Life vests onboard free to use for those not as confident in the waters.

Is there fish in the Blue Lagoon Malta?

Yes, it is common to find sea bream in the blue lagoon. But, given that we are on a private boat charter, we have a few unique spots around the southern tip of Comino island, which is way more rich and diverse in marine life. These places are perfect for a snorkel, free diving, swimming, and feeding the fish. Luckily, we can even find a few octopuses doing their astronaut walk across the seabed.

Do you float in the Blue Lagoon Malta?

It’s is salty water, but you will still have to paddle to keep afloat. If you are not a confident swimmer, ask our skipper to give you a life jacket or a floaty.

Insider tip – keep your hand above your head when you are horizontal and breathe calmly, and you will float.

Is Comino Malta worth visiting?

Comino is the smallest inhabitant island in the Maltese archipelago, but with the healthiest marine life and the bluest waters. So Yes, if you visit Malta, it is a must-do. If you visit in the summer months, there is no better way than to spend the day on a boat cruising and swimming around Comino islands. As for the winter days is still amazing to explore the coves, caves, lagoons and have a walk to the medieval Santa Marija Comino tower.

Is Blue Lagoon / Comino expensive to visit?

It is moderate; you can get a private boat charter with a skipper for under 199 euros ( that you can split between your group/family)

You can also get 2 pineapple cocktails that contain a pint of delicious, refreshing mojitos for 15 euros and fruit salads for the low price of 2 euros. I believe it is better to save on accommodations and spend more on these quality experiences.

Why is the water blue in the Blue Lagoon Malta?

Several factors play a part: the sun, the white sand, clean waters, and the depth of the water. One more aspect is that many currents pass between the islands of Comino and Cominotto, keeping its straights clean and yet crystal blue.

Who lives on Comino Malta?

Since December 2020, there have been only 2 permanent residents on Comino. Veggie Buttigieg and her cousin Salvu Vella. Salvu Vella, aka Salvu ta’ Kemuna or Salvu il Venew. There have been numerous documentaries about him, with some clips reaching over 18 million views.

Can you stay on Comino Island?

There was only one hotel on the island, but it closed in 2018.

It is still possible to experience Sunset or sunrise with one of our private boat rental trips.

Are there sharks in Comino island Blue Lagoon?

We do subwing water sports and free-diving activities, so it is safe to say that we spend a lot of our time in and under the water. We never saw any sharks in the blue lagoon or Comino.

Where is the best way to get a boat to Blue Lagoon Malta?

The best way is to get to Cirkewwa, get a boat. There is no point in losing half a day sailing from Valletta or Sliema to get to the blue lagoon. All the blue waters are around Comino, so you might as well spend all your day exploring the crystalline waters.

NOTE – It is always the best way to book in advance; so you get an early bird discount

How deep is the Blue Lagoon Comino?

Approximately 2 meters between the islands

There are different depts depending on where you anchor the boat or access the beach.

What time of day is best to visit the Blue Lagoon Malta?

Early morning or Sunset

The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is early morning or evening to avoid crowds. If you go in the evening, you can combine it with Sunset, while if you are an early bird, you can get there first thing in the morning, and you will get the lagoons to yourself.

Where is the Blue Lagoon located in Malta?

In Comino Island

The blue lagoon is a stretch of blue crystal waters between the island of Comino and Cominotto. It is only possible to get there by boat. Even though the blue lagoon is the most famous of the sites around the island, you should visit the other lagoons and the smaller islands of Comino. Especially given that they are more secluded and more affluent in marine life.

What does charter a boat mean?

There are various kinds of boat charters. Yacht chartering is renting a sailboat, a motor yacht, or a speed boat and traveling to various coastal or island destinations. We supply you with skippers and fuel at Malta private boat trips with every boat rental.

Are there dolphins in Blue Lagoon Malta?

You can spot bottlenose dolphins in the channels between Malta and Comino or Comino and Gozo channel. But not on daily basis, so it all depends on your luck really. Keep your fingers crossed when you are on one of our charters and you never know when a pod of them come and say hi

What is there to see in Comino apart from the Blue Lagoon?

There are numerous interesting sites and hidden gems around the island. Most of them can only be reached by a private boat rental. Here is a list of places that you should explore:

Crystal Lagoon Malta 

This is another Lagoon with crystal blue waters, only accessible by boat. This is one of the top places for DWS and Cliff diving in Malta. I suggest visiting here in the morning given that it is a known local place for Sunset. It tends to get busy in the afternoon till the late hours.

 

Lovers Cave Malta

Also known as that il Mazz, there is a cave around 30 meters deep, and at the end of it, the cave widens, and there is a sandy beach. On our boat rentals, you have the option to stop there for a swim inside this fable-like cave.

 

Lantern Point Comino

Lantern point is a reef at the southern point of Comino, also a known dive spot. Only accessible by private boat, it is rich in marine life, and the water is piercing clear blue. Ideal for subwing water sports, diving, and free diving. It also tends to have currents. Our guides will brief you on the water conditions.

 

Saint Mary’s Tower

Also known as the comino tower. It was built by Grand Master De Wingnacourt ( Knights Hospitaller). It was built in 1618, and the main reason was to scare the pirates/corsairs and serve as a watchtower.

If the flag is flying, that means the tower is open. From the top of the tower, the view is breathtaking. It is just 2 euro donation to go inside the tower.

 

Pigeon rock

This small island next to Comino is accessible only with shallow keelboats.

Interestingly enough, some people believe that the mystical Maltese Fungus grows here. This Fungus has many healing properties, and it was sought after by the Knights Hospitaller.

 

Santa Maria Bay

A tranquil white sand beach in the north of Comino. Perfect for families and couples that want an alternative to the blue lagoon. Suitable for snorkeling, you can find walls of Posidonia oceanica, and if you swim in the shallows. You might be lucky to see seahorses hopping from one seagrass to the next.

 

San Niklaw Bay

San Niklaw Bay is one of the nicest beaches in Malta. Blue crystal waters, healthy marine life, surrounded by evergreen pine trees. Stay away during the weekends. Tend to get busy with local boats

 

Cominotto island

A small island across the other side of the blue lagoon. This island has a sandy beach where Troy and Swept Away were filmed. Interestingly enough, it has a swim through cave that crosses the island from the beach to the outside seas.

 

Santa Maria Caves

Perfect place for some adrenaline or a relaxing snorkel amongst the sea bream  Some of the most impressive caves around Comino, healthy marine life, a free-diving spot, cliff diving, DWS area, and secret lagoons. A natural wonder. This place has something for everyone.

 

 L-Għar ta’ Bla Saqaf/It-Tieqa/Taħt il-Ħnejja

The still standing window. A natural arch surrounded by crystal blue waters, yellow limestone, and purple colored rocks. It is an ideal place for snorkeling and swimming.

How much is a private boat charter in Malta? How much is a private boat trip?

It depends on the yacht you are using and the hours you rent it for. You can find some as cheap as 199 euros for a private boat trip, including fuel and skipper. price is per boat, not per person

What is the difference between a boat charter and a boat trip?

A boat charter is a Private boat trip with a skipper/captain.

I would like to take a private boat trip from Malta to Comino. However, I would like to return to Gozo instead of Malta. Is this possible?

Yes,  speak to us in advance, at the time of booking, and we’ll make the necessary arrangements.

Is there a discount or Free tours for Social Influencers that want to use our services in Malta Gozo Comino or the Blue Lagoon?

We are always looking for Bloggers, Vloggers, Online celebrities, NET idols, KOL influencers, and more; it depends on what content, promotion they can offer us. We can give them Discounts or some Free services.