Maltese Island Cruise: Explore Comino & Gozo

Experience the ultimate adventure in Gozo and Comino with Hornblower Cruises. Snorkel, swim, and explore the crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon. Don’t miss the chance to take a mini bus tour of Gozo for just 5 euros per person!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Paul’s Bay - Starting from St. Paul’s Bay, the cruise travels along Malta’s northern coast, passing St. Paul’s Islands and entering Ahrax Cave for a close-up view. The journey continues through Comino’s north channel, showcasing the Elephant’s Head rock formation, Santa Maria Cave, Santa Maria Bay, and St. Nicholas Bay.
    After approximately one…
What's Included
  • Snack bar with food, drinks & signature pineapple cocktails (for purchase)
  • 3 hours free time in Gozo, optional shuttle to Victoria & Qala Belvedere
  • Live commentary from family-run crew
  • Full-day sightseeing cruise to Comino & Gozo
  • Close-up visit to Comino sea caves (photo opportunities)
  • 10-meter waterslide, swim ladders & direct sea access
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What's Not Included
  • Blue Lagoon Landing Pass - get the landing pass QR codes online
  • Towels not provided – please bring your own
  • Food & drinks available onboard at reasonable prices
  • Optional extras (cash only): Speedboat ride to small caves
  • Optional extras (cash only): Minibus transfer
  • Mask & snorkel rental – €5 (+€10 refundable deposit) and Lockers – €2 (+€10 refundable deposit)
Additional Information

Embark on a cruise with a family-owned Maltese company that has been in operation since 1984, and explore Comino and Gozo in a single, memorable day. Swim in the Blue Lagoon’s pristine waters, discover stunning sea caves, and spend 3 hours enjoying the allure of Gozo at your leisure.
Under the guidance of Captain Kevin and his welcoming crew, this roomy…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jackgq6851ve
Apr 21, 2026
Great experience - Would recommend - Thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip, was a great way to see the blue lagoon, Camino and Gozo. It can be a bit busy so would recommend getting there early to get a bed on the top deck. We wish we had slightly more time on Gozo, would recommend getting Gozo shuttle bus offered by the boat.
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Curiosity29324046849
Apr 20, 2026
Amazing - This was a 10/10 experience. Everything from the sights to Kevin's music playlist made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. The blue lagoon was perfect we avoided any crowds and at one point was the only ones in the water, perfect! The Gozo shuttle was brilliant and gave us over 2 hours to explore and see the Citadel, even time for a drink or two. Thank you to the team as it was and all round brilliant trip. Saħħa tajba to all the crew.
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Adriana_b
Apr 19, 2026
Good as long as you are prepared - * This is more of a relaxing cruise with limited sightseeing. If you’re more interested in seeing landmarks, I’d definitely recommend the bus tour—it’s only five euros, but note that you need to have cash. * Depending on when you go, being out on the open water can get quite cold and windy, so dress accordingly. * The speedboat truly lives up to its name—it goes extremely fast and plays very loud music. Be prepared to get splashed and possibly experience temporary ringing in your ears. If you’re not into intense, rough rides, you may want to skip it. * The pineapple drink wasn’t worth it in my opinion, even though it seems to be a major selling point of the tour. * The organization of the buses could definitely be improved. * Some of the basic staff can come across as short and dismissive, lacking a customer service mindset. * There’s no guidance once you get off the bus during the bus tour, and the time is very limited. It’s best to plan ahead and prioritize what you want to see. * A big plus: they are extremely punctual. They run on a very tight schedule and will leave without you if you’re late. For example, they can only remain stationary in port for about five minutes, so boarding and exiting must be done quickly. * A note for the tour organizers: the toilets need more frequent cleaning, as they become very dirty over time. The bus tour organization could also be improved, and staff should be more attentive and consistent. At times, they dismiss questions, change instructions abruptly, and give conflicting directions, which affects the overall customer experience.
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Felecia_s
Apr 18, 2026
Great customer service and very understanding tour guide - I want to leave a review about the excellent customer service we received. After arriving to our activity my husband and I quickly realized we would be with about 100 very loud and obnoxious teenagers. Definitely not the crowd or experience we were expecting. We mentioned this to the tour guide and let her know that we felt uncomfortable and like were crashing their party. She was very kind and understanding and explained it is normally not like this but this happened to be a very rare occurrence. She knew we would be absolutely miserable on this boat and offered to refund us. We ended up going a completely different route. Even though we were disappointed about the adventure not working out, the day was still great.
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947adalineh
Apr 18, 2026
Great captain - The captain made the experience amazing
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Thomas_l
Apr 17, 2026
Smashing - Brilliant day, cupcake restaurant in Victoria is very good, would recommend getting the €5 bus. Would do again.
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Sean_l
Apr 16, 2026
Kevin our captain - One of the best tours on Malta! You get to see both the ocean and they take you to the 2nd island. Our ship captain Kevin was very fun knowledgeable about both islands. Kevin took the time and talk with me about the country and wha to see. If you do take the boat ride make sure Kevin is your captain he I’ll make this experience so much better.
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Kate
Apr 16, 2026
Fabulous day out ! - Fabulous day out and very well organised.
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O2023pkjosephh
Apr 13, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyable ☺️ - I really enjoyed our day visiting the islands of Comino and Gozo with Hornblower Cruises. Kevin and the crew are really friendly and helpful, giving lots of interesting information throughout the trip. If you opt to go to Gozo, you get about 90 minutes at Comino beforehand to either swim around Blue Lagoon or wander the island. Hornblower comes equipped with a slide if you fancy taking a dip. If not, you can walk around the island taking in the flora and fauna. The jetty at Comino does get busy with other boat passengers and the numerous stalls can take away from the isle’s beauty. If you go to Gozo, you have the choice of getting a shuttle bus to Victoria as an extra, which I’d highly recommend. You get about 2 hours in Victoria before you need to head back. Just enough time to grab some lunch and walk around the town/citadel. Prices for food and drinks onboard are reasonable so we didn’t feel like we had to bring snacks with us. As others have pointed out, if you want a rooftop seat get to the dock early but I didn’t feel like we missed out not having one.
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Kelly_e
Apr 12, 2026
Poor communication, no... - Poor communication, no tour company name so not sure what to look for upon arrival, and lack of important information in the listing like how early they allow people to board the boat and that you need to go online to get a ticket to get off the boat at blue lagoon.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).