Fast speed, big water views.

This Comino Blue Lagoon powerboat tour turns a simple island visit into a full-on sea day, with a high-speed ride on a 20-seater craft and time to swim in the turquoise shallows. I like that you get both the classic Blue Lagoon stop and a Comino sea-caves boat tour, so you’re not just parked on one beach. One thing to weigh: if conditions are rough or schedules get tight, transfers and timing can change, so the day may feel less predictable than a slow, all-steady boat trip.

From the start in Sliema, you’re guided through the basics, then you head out past Valletta before the pace picks up. The ride is short enough to feel exciting, long enough to set the mood, and the boat size keeps things from turning into a floating mall. Still, plan for crowds at the lagoon and the reality that you’re doing a lot of boat time, so you’ll want to be comfortable with spray, movement, and getting in and out of the water.

Key Points Before You Go

• High-speed powerboat ride on a 33-foot (10-meter) craft with twin Yamaha 300hp engines
• About 4 hours at Blue Lagoon to swim, snorkel, and choose your own pace
• Sea caves cruise from the water with photo stops along natural grottoes and arches
• Small-ish group size with a maximum of about 22 travelers
• Pickup options from places like Sliema, Valletta, and Bugibba (where offered) plus return drop-off

Sliema To Comino: The Powerboat Ride You’ll Remember

The day starts from the Sliema Ferry area (with an 11:00 am start time), though you may be able to join from pickup points in central Sliema, Valletta, Bugibba, or select resorts. After a quick safety briefing, you’ll step onto a sleek, 20-seater powerboat built by Chaudron in Malta. The boat is listed at 33 feet long and powered by twin Yamaha 300hp engines, which is a polite way of saying the ride has real punch.

This kind of fast transfer is where the tour earns its value. You’re not spending your morning on a slow ferry while your excitement fades; instead, you get sea views and spray almost immediately. You also get a better sense of where Comino sits between Malta and Gozo, because you’re literally racing through that open-water stretch.

The practical note: fast boats can be rough. The tour asks for moderate physical fitness, and the motion is part of the experience. If you’re sensitive to bumpy rides, you’ll want to think carefully about how you handle choppy water.

Four Hours at Comino Blue Lagoon: Swim Time With Real Choices

Once you reach Comino, you’ll go ashore at the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered inlet known for its bright, shallow waters. You’ll get about four hours to use on your own plan. That time is the heart of the day, so it’s worth understanding what you can actually do with it.

You can swim and snorkel right in the shallows, and the sheltered setting is ideal if you want calm water without turning your day into a full-on ocean expedition. You can also just sit back and sunbathe. Because you have free time, you can move with the crowd, pick a quieter spot, and spend more time where the water looks best.

A common reality with Blue Lagoon is that it can feel crowded, especially during peak hours. The good news: crowded doesn’t mean you’re stuck. You’re not confined to a single scheduled activity. The better you use your time—get in early, scout a comfortable swim spot, and keep moving as the vibe changes—the more you’ll feel like you got your money’s worth.

Tip I’d treat as essential: bring a plan for your water time. If you want photos, aim for a clean angle before others pack in. If you want snorkeling, don’t wait until the last hour when everyone else is also heading toward the same areas.

Comino Sea Caves Cruise: Grottoes and Photo Stops From the Boat

Between your Blue Lagoon time and the return, you’ll take part in a boat tour of the Comino Sea Caves. This is one of those add-ons that makes the day feel more like a tour and less like a beach drop-off.

You’ll cruise along Comino’s coast and into and around natural grottoes and arches, with photo opportunities from the boat. The caves are the kind of sight where the angle matters, and from a powerboat you get a close view without needing to hike or scramble.

This part also balances the day nicely. Swimming is physical and simple. The caves cruise shifts you to watching, photographing, and enjoying the scenery from a moving vantage point. If you care about getting more variety in a half-day, this is the piece that helps.

One practical thing: don’t pack so much stuff that you’re stressed about storing it. Water days go smoother when you travel light and keep essentials easy to access.

Pickup and Timing: How to Make the 11:00 am Start Work

This tour runs for about six hours, and it starts at 11:00 am. That timing is a mixed bag—in a good way. You skip the early-morning rush, but you also arrive at Comino later than the first ferry crowd, which can affect how busy the lagoon feels during your swim window.

If you’re using pickup, you may board from several points across Malta, including Valletta and Bugibba (plus central Sliema and some select resorts). You’ll return back to the meeting point afterward, and there’s a return transfer to your pickup point if you want it.

Here’s the reality check: even when operations are smooth, pickup times and details can be stressful if you’re traveling on a tight schedule. I’d plan your day so you’re not racing across town to catch the boat. Give yourself buffer time around pickup, because the day only works if you’re at the pier before the departure.

What you can control: show up early, have your mobile ticket ready, and keep an eye on messages. The experience is English-friendly, so you should have no language friction once you’re on board.

Price and Value: Is $60.15 Actually Fair?

At $60.15 per person, this is not a budget beach excursion. But it’s also not priced like a private speedboat. The value comes from stacking what you’re getting: a round-trip powerboat ride, pickup/drop-off service where available, plus a caves tour and about four hours at Blue Lagoon.

If you were doing this on your own, you’d still be paying for boat transport to Comino and then arranging your cave experience separately. The price also includes local taxes, and the operator notes that food and drinks are not included—so you should budget for your own water, snacks, or a meal plan.

My rule of thumb for value: this tour makes sense if you strongly prefer speed and want a guided caves segment without extra planning. If you’d rather go slow, you don’t mind ferry schedules, and you only care about swimming, you may find cheaper ways to reach Comino. But if you want the full “sea day” feel, the pricing is easier to justify.

Boat Day Reality Checks: Crowd, Sea, and Seat Comfort

This tour can be a blast—yet the details matter.

Crowds at Blue Lagoon: you’re getting a famous, postcard destination. That means the lagoon can be busy and you may have to work a little to find your preferred swimming zone. Use your four hours actively rather than assuming everything is laid out for you.

Sea conditions: the tour depends on weather, and the operation may adjust if water gets rough. One of the major complaints tied to this tour experience involves return arrangements when conditions changed, including cases where a faster transfer wasn’t used. That doesn’t mean it always happens. It does mean you should mentally prepare for possible changes if the day turns choppy.

Seat and body comfort: if you have back issues, take motion seriously. There’s at least one specific warning from an experience record that sitting toward the front on a fast ride can lead to strong back muscle soreness afterward. Even if you don’t have a medical condition, it’s smart to consider your comfort tolerance.

My best advice for comfort: choose a day with calmer conditions when you can, dress for spray, and plan a light, easy return. This is a powerboat day, not a gentle sightseeing cruise.

Who This Tour Suits Best (and Who Should Think Twice)

This is a strong fit if you want:

• Speed and sea views right away from Malta
• A mix of swim time plus a caves cruise in one package
• A limited group setting, with a cap around 22 travelers
• An English-speaking crew and guided safety start

It’s not the right fit if you:

• Have significant discomfort with bumpy motion and rough water
• Need a perfectly predictable schedule under all weather conditions
• Expect food and drinks to be handled for you (they’re not included)

If your travel style is DIY-friendly and you’re okay with planning your own Comino day, you might choose a cheaper route. But if you’d rather simplify logistics and get the caves portion without additional bookings, this tour does exactly that.

So, Should You Book It?

Book it if you’re chasing the core experience: a fast powerboat ride, meaningful time at Blue Lagoon, and a real sea-caves cruise that adds variety to the day. The six-hour format is also a sweet spot if you don’t want to burn your whole daylight on transport.

Skip it or rethink it if you’re highly sensitive to motion, or if you need ironclad certainty about return transport no matter what. Also, do the math with food: since food and drinks are not included, factor in a simple plan for snacks and water.

If you do book, come early, protect your comfort, and treat your Blue Lagoon window like the main event. Do that, and you’ll have a day that feels like Malta’s water is putting on a show.

FAQ

How long is the Comino Blue Lagoon powerboat tour?

It’s approximately 6 hours.

What time does the tour start?

The start time is 11:00 am.

Where does the tour meet and where does it end?

The start is at Sliema Ferry, Sliema, Malta. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Do you get pickup and drop-off services?

The tour can include pickup and drop-off service from places like Valletta, Bugibba, and select resorts, in addition to the Sliema Ferry meeting point.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

What’s included in the price?

Local taxes, the powerboat tour, and the cave tour are included.

Is food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.