Underground · SEA CAVE TOURS IN MALTA
The 13 sea cave tours in Malta that repay the effort of getting to them, with the price, the time you spend below the surface and who each one suits. Number one sits first for a reason.
Join Sea Life Cruises for a 3 to 4-hour cruise from Ċirkewwa with about 25 people aboard. Captain Jose adds humor and local facts as you swim at Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon, pass Gozo Harbour, and see Santa Maria Caves and Elephant Rock. Sunset departures offer beautiful light but fewer stops.
“Excellent tour, spent the perfect amount of time at each location.”
Cruise from Marfa Jetty around Comino and Gozo, stopping to swim at the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon. You’ll see Elephant Rock, Santa Maria Caves, bays, Mgarr Harbour, and dramatic cliffs from a comfortable boat with a sun deck, bar, toilets, and a water slide on selected departures. An optional €10 speedboat visits the caves.
“The whole trip was amazing the speed boat tour for an extra €10 was really worth it if you want the pictures And the stop of was great I had piña colada inside of pineapple I was not waking In a straight line after 2 though 😂”
Sail from Bugibba aboard the white-and-brown Seahorse to Comino and Gozo. Swim at Santa Maria Bay, spend 2.5 hours near the Blue Lagoon, view caves and rock formations, and use the onboard platform. Captain Owen and his crew provide commentary in English and Italian.
“We enjoyed our day out boating and swimming, which is what we were intending to do. The mixture of people wanting to also sightsee worked really well, but that was never our plan. Thank you so much Owen for a thoroughly enjoyable day!”
Cruise from Bugibba to Comino on a stable catamaran, stopping at Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. You’ll also pass St. Paul’s Island and several sea caves. The boat has slides, loungers, toilets, showers, bars, and underwater viewing windows on some departures. Bring a towel and arrive early for the best seats.
“Even we are in november we could swim and the weather was amazing. Everything was well organised. We had so much fun!”
Cruise Comino with Johnny and a small group of up to 24 people, stopping at Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, and Santa Maria Bay for swimming and snorkeling. The boat also reaches Santa Maria Caves and Elephant Rock, with paddleboards, swim noodles, shade, and a toilet onboard. You need a free Blue Lagoon wristband to go ashore.
“A fantastic and well organised day. The 4 hour tour made for a leisurely day. Stopped at each location for an adequate amount of time. A great way to see the natural beauty of Malta. Well worth the cost.”
Join Comino Land Charters Malta at Cirkewwa for a 3 to 4-hour cruise on a 24-seat boat. Captain Johnny often leads the trip, with stops for swimming at Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, and Santa Maria Bay, plus close views of caves, Halfa Rock, San Niklaw, and Elephant Rock. Paddleboards and swim noodles are free.
“This was great value for money. We had so much fun! Even managed to stop for a swim. Nice and sunny, just a 10/10 day!! Would highly recommend.”
Spend about 6.5 hours combining a Gozo buggy tour with a schooner cruise around Comino. Guides such as George, Sam, Mario, Joe Vella, and Peter have led guests through villages, salt pans, bays, and caves. Lunch includes local wine and water, while lagoon swims depend on weather.
“Great day out - picked up on time, nice journey across to Gozo, where George did a great job of taking us around the island in his Jeep whilst telling us all about the places we visited and the history of the island, and finishing with a very pleasant lunch. Then back to the yacht to visit both the Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon, which were beautiful. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the day and made friends with some great people. Would recommend.”
Join Mermaid Cruises at Bugibba Jetty aboard the smaller red, blue, and white boat named The Mermaid. Sail to Comino, spend about three hours at the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling, then pass Santa Maria Caves, Elephant Rock, and St. Paul’s Island. The English-speaking crew provides a relaxed day on the water, with a snack bar and toilet onboard.
“We loved this boat trip! We wanted one which provided a lot of time for swimming and this was amazing. We had about 3.5 hours of swimming at the blue lagoon where we were able to dive from the boat and then explore caves and the surrounding area.”
Sail from Bugibba on Seahorse Cruises with Captain Owen and crew, stopping at Santa Maria Bay and the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling. You’ll also pass St. Paul’s Island, Gozo Harbor, Crystal Lagoon, Elephant Rock, and Santa Maria Caves. The boat has a snack bar, shower, toilet, platform, and front deck seating.
“The crew was amazing, the people onboard, absolutely lovely! I highly recommend”
From Sliema, ride by private bus to the Blue Grotto viewpoint, walk or take a short coastal hike toward Xutu Tower, then board a local boat for a roughly 20-minute sea-cave ride. English-speaking guides coordinate the day, with free time for swimming, lunch, or exploring the village.
“Atrakcja fajna ale moim zdaniem nie warta swoich pieniędzy można samemu podjechać do groty zrobić sobie zdjęcia tak samo można samemu przepłynąć się łódką, nic innego niezwykłego na tej wycieczce nie było 3h wolnego czasu dla nas było to za dużo nie mieliśmy co robić można było ten czas spedzieć aktywnej, tak samo wyjazd na wycieczkę z 30 min opóźnieniem nie wiem na kogo i na co czekaliśmy.”
Take a private 2, 3, or 4-hour cruise from Cirkewwa or Mgarr with skipper George. Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, visit Comino’s caves and tower, and shape the route around your group. The boat holds up to seven, with snorkel gear, water, an ice box, and a fresh-water shower included.
“George was excellent. His knowledge of the area made the 3 hr cruise entertaining and his obvious boating skills allowed us to explore places with a total sense of safety. He allowed us to customize our trip so that we could do the things we wanted to do and see. My wife has some anxiety being on the water and George always made her feel safe and comfortable. Highly recommend.”
Set out from Bugibba aboard the Seahorse Cruises boat for a 6.5-hour trip to Gozo and Comino. See St. Paul’s Island and coastal caves, take a shuttle to Victoria, swim from the boat, and visit the Blue Lagoon and Santa Maria Caves. Captain Owen and the crew provide commentary in English and Italian.
“A good day out for a reasonable price. We felt like we saw enough to get some ideas for later in the week without being too rushed. Time in Victoria wasn’t enough to really visit the citadel etc - I think there’s an option to visit a beach instead and i think that’d be a more relaxed option. But overall a great introduction to the islands.”
Join an English-speaking skipper at Marfa Jetty for a four-hour cruise to Comino and Gozo. You get 90 minutes at the Blue Lagoon, a Gozo photo stop, and time at Crystal Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling, plus shaded seating, sunbeds, a cash bar, restrooms, and a water slide.
“Activité très agréable mélangeant une partie en bateau et une partie découverte de Comino et de Gozo avec l'option payante de prendre un bus pour aller jusqu'à Victoria (5 euros par personne).”
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