Blue Lagoon Malta: Comino Boat Trips and Visitor Guide

The Blue Lagoon is a strip of shallow, glass-clear water between Comino and the tiny islet of Cominotto. It is Malta’s most famous swimming spot, and in summer it now runs on a free booking system. Here is how to book, how to get there and when to go.

Do You Need to Book the Blue Lagoon?

Yes, in summer. Since 2025 the Malta Tourism Authority has run a free booking system, and it is in force again for 2026. Everyone landing at the Blue Lagoon needs a pass, whether you arrive by ferry, tour boat or private boat.

1. Book a free pass at bluelagooncomino.mt, or at one of the information booths in Sliema, Buġibba, Mellieħa, Ċirkewwa, Marfa and Mġarr.
2. Pick a time slot: 08:00 to 13:00, 13:30 to 17:30 or 18:00 to 22:00.
3. You get a QR code by email.
4. Swap the QR code for a wristband at the entry point when you land.

How to Get to the Blue Lagoon

1. Mġarr, Gozo: about 15 min
2. Ċirkewwa or Marfa: about 20 min
3. Buġibba: about 1 hour
4. Sliema: day cruises, often with Gozo or the caves

From Ċirkewwa and Marfa

The quickest and cheapest way. Small ferries cross in about 20 minutes and run about every 30 minutes in season. 2026 listings put a return ticket at around €15 for adults.

From Gozo (Mġarr)

If you are staying on Gozo, boats from Mġarr harbour reach Comino in about 15 minutes.

From Sliema and Buġibba

Day cruises leave from both. From Buġibba the trip takes about an hour. Many cruises combine the Blue Lagoon with Gozo or the sea caves, so they cost more than the ferry but save you getting to Ċirkewwa.

Best Blue Lagoon Boat Trips

Best Time to Visit the Blue Lagoon

• Time of day: the 08:00 slot is the calmest. Late afternoon is quieter than midday too.
• Month: the sea is warmest in August, at around 26°C. June and September are warm with fewer people. See Malta weather by month.
• Weather: boats run less often outside summer and can be cancelled in rough seas.

Things to Do on Comino

• Crystal Lagoon: a quieter cove with sea caves, usually seen from a boat.
• St Mary’s Tower: a watchtower built by the Knights of St John in 1618, a short walk from the lagoon.
• Santa Marija Bay: a small sandy bay on the north side of the island.

Blue Lagoon Tips

• Bring water and shade. There is little natural shade near the lagoon.
• Pack swim shoes. Much of the shore is rock.
• Take your rubbish back with you.
• Carry some cash for the kiosks and boats.

Blue Lagoon Malta FAQ

Is the Blue Lagoon free?

Yes. Entry and the booking pass are free. You only pay for the boat.

How long is the boat to the Blue Lagoon?

About 20 minutes from Ċirkewwa or Marfa, about 15 minutes from Mġarr on Gozo, and about an hour from Buġibba.

Does my boat trip include the Blue Lagoon pass?

Some operators say their tickets include landing access, but check that you receive a valid QR pass for your slot.

Can you visit the Blue Lagoon in winter?

Boats run far less often outside summer and can be cancelled in rough seas. Check with the operator before you travel.

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Sources: Malta Yes! visitor cap 2026 · Lovin Malta, June 2026 · Ferrygogo: ferries to Comino · Climate of Malta (Wikipedia)