Trips to Comino and Gozo
The four formats differ mainly in how long you're at sea and how many people you share it with. Before paying, check the departure point, transport and what's included on each page.
- Comino Express: the direct route to the Blue Lagoon, with the day organised for you.
- Comino and Gozo cruise: a day at sea with snorkelling stops.
- Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon: a full day with swim stops and sea caves.
- Private boat to Comino: just your group and a flexible route.
Hiring your own boat
The boat is yours for a few hours: you decide where to anchor and how long to stay. The Fiat Boat, a Fiat 500 converted into a motorboat, suits a short spin and odd-looking photos. The Hydra 530 and Scorpion Open Boat are for bigger groups who want to spend the day cove-hopping; on these two the minimum age is 21 and you can add a skipper.
Whoever takes the helm has to be sober and listen to the operator about that day's wind. Bring water, a cool box, a speaker and snorkel gear, remember fuel is extra, and anchor on sand rather than seagrass.
Jet skis: free ride or set route
With jet ski hire, you choose how long you're out. The Jet Ski Safari is different: a coastal route from the Blue Grotto to the Grand Harbour, past cliffs and fortifications seen from the water.
Both need you to be an adult with decent reflexes, so save them for a day when you've slept. You'll get soaked: leave behind anything that can't get wet.
Your first dive
Some divers come here just for this water: great visibility, caves and wrecks sunk on purpose for diving. You don't need a certificate to start, because the diving lesson is with an instructor at shallow depth.
Two things people forget: don't leave it until your last day, as you have to wait before flying after a dive (your instructor will tell you how long), and if you've got a cold, move it, because equalising your ears will be hard. A hangover doesn't mix with a tank either.
Dolphins: no promises
The dolphin spotting tour is exactly that: going out to look for them. They're wild animals and nobody can guarantee they'll show up. Go for the boat ride and treat any sighting as a bonus. If you get seasick easily, bring a tablet.
Boat parties
A boat party is another kind of plan altogether: music, a DJ, a crowd and a swim if the boat anchors. Dates and routes change: check the calendar. Eat something first, wear sunscreen and arrive early, because the boat won't wait.
Want me to sort it for you?
You can also contact me for water activities and boat hire: tap the WhatsApp button on this page. If you're coming for a stag or hen party or as a group, we can plan it all together.
