The Blue Lagoon Malta (Comino)
The Blue Lagoon is one of Malta’s most iconic sights. Tucked between the islands of Comino and Cominotto, this turquoise stretch of sea has become an essential stop on any trip to the archipelago. Here is everything you need to know to visit it in the best possible conditions.
Where is Malta’s Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon of Malta lies between the island of Comino and the islet of Cominotto, and corresponds cartographically to the Fliegu Strait. It is a spot that is both secluded and easy to reach, just 20 minutes from Malta’s main island and only 10 minutes from the island of Gozo.
How to get to Malta’s Blue Lagoon?
By shuttle boat from Ċirkewwa
The most affordable way to reach Malta’s Blue Lagoon is to travel by bus or car to the Ċirkewwa ferry stop, in the north-west of the island, and from there take a shuttle boat across to the lagoon.
The boats leave every 45 minutes for the island of Comino and drop passengers off right in the middle of the Blue Lagoon. The crossing takes around 20 minutes and the return ticket costs 15 euros for adults and 7 euros for children. Tickets for the Blue Lagoon can be bought online on the Comino ferry website or directly at the kiosk in Ċirkewwa. The kiosk for the Blue Lagoon is located just outside the Cirkewwa Passenger Terminal.
By cruise from Ċirkewwa, St Paul’s Bay or Sliema
The easiest way to discover the Blue Lagoon is to join one of the many boat cruises. Organised cruises are offered as full-day or half-day trips and they almost always include a stop at the Blue Lagoon among their highlights, along with other iconic sights. Cruises are both fun and comfortable, and they have the added advantage of taking you to more remote spots that can only be reached by boat, such as the many sea caves or the impressive cliffs around Comino.
| Option | Departure point | Price |
|---|---|---|
 | St Paul's Bay (Buġibba) | 30 € |
 | Sliema | 35 € |
 | Mellieħa (Marfa) | 30 € |
 | St Paul's Bay (Buġibba) | 55 € |
Cruise boats mostly depart from the harbour at Buġibba (St Paul’s Bay) and from Sliema Ferry. It is wise to book your tickets in advance to be on the safe side, especially during the high season, as demand for this kind of activity is high. That said, you can still find ticket stalls run by the main companies along the seafront quays at San Ġiljan (Spinola)/Sliema Ferry and Buġibba.
The most popular companies are Captain Morgan Cruises, with its fleet of red boats, Sea Adventure and Sea Brezze.
By private boat, with or without a skipper
For a one-of-a-kind experience, away from the group cruises, you can hire a private boat to the Blue Lagoon, with or without a captain (skipper). It is probably the finest way to discover the Blue Lagoon for a tailor-made experience. Boat hire is also an excellent option for small groups, as the cost is quickly offset by the number of people on board.
For more on how to get there, timetables and prices, see our dedicated guide: how to get to the Blue Lagoon in Comino.
Booking your Blue Lagoon visit
Since 1 May 2025, access to the Blue Lagoon has been governed by a booking system designed to protect the site. To set foot on the lagoon’s beach, every visitor must show a ticket with a QR code, obtained free of charge in advance on Comino’s official website. Without this QR code, you will be refused access to the shore of the Blue Lagoon.
Booking is free, but the number of daily places is limited: you are therefore strongly advised to reserve your slot as early as possible, especially in the high season. If you opt for an organised cruise, check with the operator whether the booking is already included in your ticket.
Is the Blue Lagoon worth visiting during a trip to Malta?
The Blue Lagoon remains a true must-see and one of the unmissable sights of Malta to pencil into any travel itinerary. A little taste of the Caribbean or Bora Bora in the middle of the Mediterranean. The flip side is that the Blue Lagoon is also one of the most touristy spots in Malta. On busy days, a horde of tourists pours off the boats and the edge of the lagoon turns into a tangle of sun loungers and parasols. The kind of chaos that can quickly turn this little slice of paradise into a slapstick theme park.
Ideally, to enjoy the magic of the place, it is best to visit outside the summer season. During the summer, the ideal is to go early in the morning or late in the day, or to join an excursion that will take you to the neighbouring coves.
Discovering the Blue Lagoon is also a chance to visit the island of Comino. Swapping lazing about and swimming in the crystal-clear waters for a change of scenery on a trekking adventure across the island.
A “little” hike that lets you discover secluded coves, steep trails, rocky cliffs, underwater caves, as well as relics from another era such as the abandoned hospital or St Mary’s Tower, not forgetting the bays of San Niklaw Bay and Santa Maria. An outing best done outside the summer months so you can enjoy the route without suffering too much from the heat.
By moving a little away from the Blue Lagoon, you can discover the Crystal Lagoon. An ideal place for snorkelling or scuba diving, far from the bustle of the Blue Lagoon. The small, rock-fringed inlet lets you explore seabeds teeming with marine life, without being disturbed by the constant coming and going of the boats.
Where to eat at the Blue Lagoon?
There are plenty of fast-food outlets on Comino, all located at the Blue Lagoon landing point. Basic, food-truck-style stalls serve food and drinks, including the iconic pineapple cocktails. That said, don’t expect fine dining or sit-down restaurants.
There is no supermarket or anything of the sort on Comino, so if you set off to explore the island, always remember to bring something to keep yourself hydrated. There is no food on offer in the heart of the island. The island’s sparse vegetation provides very little shade, and the heat soon makes itself felt whatever the season.
Can you sleep at the Blue Lagoon?
How could you not dream of sleeping in the heart of the Blue Lagoon’s idyllic setting? Unfortunately, that is likely to prove tricky. At present, there is no accommodation on the island of Comino, with the exception of the small Tal Ful camping area. Be aware, though, that the zone authorised for “semi-wild” camping is very limited (pitches are scarce), it has no facilities apart from toilets, and it is essential to respect the rules of the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA).
Travellers looking for a hotel on Comino will have to be patient, and probably for a long time. The “Comino Hotel”, once the island’s only hotel, has been closed since 2022. The resort and spa project, since renamed Six Senses Comino and led by HV Hospitality (a subsidiary of Hili Ventures), was authorised by the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) in 2022, then approved by the Planning Authority in April 2025. But the project remains stalled: in May 2026, following an appeal brought by several environmental NGOs, a court overturned the decision granting the permit, with the case referred back for re-examination. The project is therefore once again hanging on a regulatory procedure, with no firm timetable. Once all the permits are finally confirmed, construction work is expected to take around two and a half years. In other words, this hotel, if it ever comes to be, will not open its doors before the end of the decade.
The hotels at Cirkewwa are therefore currently the closest to the Blue Lagoon, though they remain on Malta’s main island. Some of them, however, such as the Riviera Spa Resort or the Ramla Bay Resort, offer their own partner shuttle service that picks holidaymakers up right outside the hotel and drops them off at the Blue Lagoon.