• St. Paul’s Bay - Departing from St. Paul’s Bay, the cruise explores Malta’s northern coast, showcasing sites like St. Paul’s Islands and the statue of St. Paul, and entering Ahrax Cave. The journey continues through Comino’s north channel, passing the Elephant’s Head, Santa Maria Cave, Santa Maria Bay, St. Nicholas Bay, and the Comino Hotel. After about an hour, the cruise reaches Comino Island’s renowned Blue Lagoon. The boat docks for 1 hour and 30 minutes, allowing guests to enjoy the boat’s amenities and explore the island. Facilities include a top sunbathing deck with complimentary deck chairs (first come, first served), a main deck with shaded and sunny seating, a lower air-conditioned deck, restrooms (male and female), limited locker facilities, and a cafeteria offering hot and cold beverages (food and drinks not included in the price).
• Bugibba - The cruise begins by passing St. Paul’s Island, where, according to the Bible, St. Paul was shipwrecked in 60 A.D. An 8.3-meter-high statue now stands there.
• Mellieha Beach - Continuing along Malta’s rugged northern coastline, the cruise passes Ghadira Bay, the largest sandy beach on the islands, also known as Mellieha Beach. Further north, the cruise enters a cave, providing excellent photo opportunities.
• Comino - The stop at Comino Island in the Blue Lagoon lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Guests can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or use the 10-meter slide into the Blue Lagoon’s crystal-clear waters. For those preferring more beach time and less sightseeing, an alternative tour of Comino, Blue Lagoon, and Caves is available.
• Blue Lagoon - After approximately an hour of cruising, the boat arrives at the stunning Blue Lagoon. The aim is to be the first cruise boat there, allowing guests to fully enjoy the experience. The excellent mooring position offers opportunities to swim, jump, and slide into the turquoise waters. Guests can relax on the upper sun deck or the spacious shaded main deck. The onboard cafeteria offers reasonably priced snacks. While the boat may not be the most modern, it provides all necessary amenities for a day at sea. Guests can use the boat as a base to explore Comino Island, returning as needed for the bar, cafeteria, washrooms, or other facilities. The stop lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Blue Lagoon - Starting May 1, 2025, Maltese authorities require all Blue Lagoon visitors to present a QR code for their designated time slot. To obtain a free access pass, visit blcomino.com. The scheduled stop at the Blue Lagoon is from 11:00 to 12:30, and guests must select the morning slot on the website. During this time, guests can choose to stay on board or explore the island.
• Island of Gozo - After 1 hour and 30 minutes at the Blue Lagoon, the cruise heads to Gozo’s main port, Mgarr Harbour. Guests have a 3-hour stop on Gozo Island, with the option to explore at their leisure using local buses or taxis. Walking is limited to the harbour area unless guests prefer to stay there. For an additional 5 euros, an organized transfer by minibus or coach is available, including stops of 1 hour and 30 minutes in Victoria, the capital city, and 15 minutes at Xlendi Bay.
• Xlendi - A 15-minute stop is made at Xlendi, a charming fjord-like bay in the island’s northwest.
• Crystal Lagoon - Approaching Comino Island, the cruise navigates the south channel towards the Blue Lagoon, first arriving at Crystal Lagoon, popular with divers due to its deeper waters. This bay is accessible by foot from the Blue Lagoon, an 8-minute walk away.
• Hornblower Cruises Malta - The return is scheduled for 17:00 hours.
• The Citadel - Guests opting for the organized shuttle bus will spend 1 hour and 30 minutes in Victoria, the capital city. The shuttle bus costs 5 euros per person and is booked and paid for on the day of arrival at the boat.

• Entering the larger caves
• Life vest - if needed for swimming aid
• Slide
• Deck chairs (first come first serve)

• Lunch (food and drinks available onboard at reasonable prices)
• Mini bus transfer 5euro per person. Booked and paid for (CASH ONLY) on the boat upon boarding
• Mask and snorkel - available for rental at 5e (deposit of 15e get back 10e) Ts&Cs apply
• Additional Speedboat ride to the small caves -15euro paid in CASH ONLY directly to representative
• Lockers - 2 euro charge (10euro deposit for the key once returned 8euro will be given back)
• towels

Since 1984, Hornblower Cruises, a locally operated family enterprise, has been offering amazing tours for those seeking to discover the northern twin isles in a single day. The tour embarks from Bugibba, taking you first to the island of Comino. Here, you enjoy a 1.5-hour stop to indulge in snorkeling, swimming or capturing photographs of the breathtakingly transparent Blue Lagoon waters. Following this, the journey migrates to the island of Gozo with a 3-hour halt. During this break on Gozo, you have the option to embark on a mini bus/ coach tour for a nominal charge of 5 euros per individual. Just inform us about your preference for the tour while booking.

• Subject to favorable weather conditions.
• If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• For wheelchairs please note that the toilets are situated on the lower deck. You are welcome with the wheelchair on the boat but there are 5 stairs going up to the main deck and 5 steps to access the lower deck.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.