Island Adventure: Explore Comino and Gozo

Experience the ultimate adventure in Gozo and Comino with Hornblower Cruises. Snorkel, swim, and explore the crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon. Don’t miss the chance to take a mini bus tour of Gozo for just 5 euros per person!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Paul’s Bay - Departing from St. Paul’s Bay, the cruise along Malta’s northern coast showcases various attractions, including St. Paul’s Islands and the statue of St. Paul, with a visit to Ahrax Cave. The journey continues through Comino’s north channel, passing by the Elephant’s Head, Santa Maria Cave, Santa Maria Bay, St. Nicholas Bay, and…
What's Included
  • Entering the larger caves
  • Life vest - if needed for swimming aid
  • Slide
  • Deck chairs (first come first serve)
What's Not Included
  • Blue Lagoon Landing Pass - get the landing pass QR codes from www.blcomino.com
  • Towels not provided – please bring your own
  • Food & drinks available onboard at reasonable prices
  • Optional extras (cash only): Speedboat ride to small caves
  • Optional extras (cash only): Minibus transfer
  • Mask & snorkel rental – €5 (+€10 refundable deposit) and Lockers – €2 (+€10 refundable deposit)
Additional Information

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…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michelle
Aug 22, 2025
Perfect day in paradise - Very organized, informative, fun and the stop at the island had us docking in the best location. There was great music and my teenagers never complained for once! A must try for everyone
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Dewn2020
Aug 18, 2025
Essential experience of Malta - Very good experience. I recommend it 100%. The charming crew, very attentive, are explaining in English and Italian various points of interest in the tour. I was very impressed by Blue Lagoon, we took the bus option in Gozo, it is very worth visiting the Victoria Citadel in Gozo.
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Bartosz_g
Aug 16, 2025
Great stuff, the places... - Great stuff, the places they showed us were also great. I truly recommend this tour, the price was affordable and it was quite comfortable
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Cucciola
Aug 21, 2025
Beautiful trip - Well organized, they also speak Italian. The only flaw they should do first gozo and then blue lagoon to allow people to bathe and dry then. An hour and a half is not enough.
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Inspire781402
Aug 17, 2025
Nice tour but the bus on Gonzo was crap - The first part of the trip up to the Gonzo Island is splendid...but...the bus which picked us up from Gonzo port was a school kids mini bus...the chairs were small and the driver fiiled it in up to the max capacity...and the bus didn't had AC...travveling with that bus was torture
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Soniafq3950fx
Aug 16, 2025
Very nice sites but too short - Visits to Gozo comino and blue llagon sites The time in Victoria (GOZO) (1h30) is a little too short to visit the city On the other hand the swimming time 2h can be long. Too bad maybe do it in 2 parts or otherwise but it increases the cost
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Rositatibberio
Aug 17, 2025
Too much for a ride, a dip and beer - The places are nice, but too touristy and crowded. The nice boat ride, but the price too high, I would not do it again. Most appreciated by the guys for diving from the boat and beer at will.
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Lindsay_g
Aug 16, 2025
A memorable trip, but perhaps too little respect for nature? - Skilful skipper of Hornblower, extraordinary water around the Comino caves and lovely, truly turquoise blue water at the Blue Lagoon. Plus walk around Victoria in central Gozo using the boat's €5 shuttle bus (recommended) to walk up to the church for the island views. It was a packed trip. BUT, this is surely not sustainable tourism given the impact on marine life and the Maltese ecosystem. Its a tricky balance, but didn't feel very respectful. Yes, high season. But we overwhelmed this special environment with the sheer intensity of our tourist visitor numbers. We powered right into the Comino cove overhangs, perilously close to the rocks to intensify the experience, but was it necessary in order to enjoy the journey? The wash of the huge motors to reverse and get us away and out into open water again surely damaging the sea floor and marine life? We then jostled with SO many other vessels, large and small, to snag a spot in the Blue Lagoon "car park" for a couple of hours of swimming. This is a mid-lifer's view, not a teen's impression which would have been very different, but perhaps a timely check for Malta to rethink how it manages these beautiful assets for future generations. QR codes alone for logging numbers to the Lagoon is only part of the answer. So many propellers going, and impatience with positioning... or deadlines. Cherish this as if it were a Unesco site, not a theme park on a bucket list. But I am thankful to have seen these sights.
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Madeleine_s
Aug 17, 2025
Disappointing Gozo Experience - Not Worth the Longer Tour - Booked the Blue Lagoon and Gozo tour expecting to visit both destinations. The Blue Lagoon part was well organised, but the Gozo section was disappointing. The €5 shuttle to Victoria, which was meant to take 25 minutes, took over an hour because the driver made an unscheduled 30-minute stop at a church. We were left in the sun with nowhere to sit, and the delay cut heavily into our limited time in Victoria. When questioned, his response was patronising and unprofessional. The company has only offered a £10 refund for a £70 trip, which does not reflect the poor experience. I would recommend only visiting the Blue Lagoon, as the longer tour is not good value for money.
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Mstravels2
Aug 17, 2025
Disappointing Gozo Experience – Not Worth the Longer Tour - Booked the Blue Lagoon and Gozo tour expecting to visit both destinations. The Blue Lagoon part was well organised, but the Gozo section was disappointing. The €5 shuttle to Victoria, which was meant to take 25 minutes, took over an hour because the driver made an unscheduled 30-minute stop at a church. We were left in the sun with nowhere to sit, and the delay cut heavily into our limited time in Victoria. When questioned, his response was patronising and unprofessional. The company has only offered a £10 refund for a £70 trip, which does not reflect the poor experience. I would recommend only visiting the Blue Lagoon, as the longer tour is not good value for money.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).