14 Malta Sailing Trips to Build a Day Around

1.Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,496 reviews · from $62Our pick

Sail from Sirens Quay on a modern catamaran for six hours of swimming, snorkeling, music, and sun. You’ll visit the Blue Lagoon and, conditions permitting, Crystal Lagoon, Anchor Bay, or other Maltese bays. The optional barbecue and cocktails cost extra, and the boat never stops on land.

“Overall a good day, good people and great cruise team, music selection could be better, the first drink should be on the house.”

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2.Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Catamaran Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,269 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about six hours aboard the Sea Breeze catamaran from St. Paul’s Bay, with a guaranteed Blue Lagoon stop and possible visits to Crystal Lagoon, Popeye Village, Ghajn Tuffieha, or Mellieha Beach. Expect swimming, sun, music, a cash bar, optional €15 BBQ lunch, and first-come seating.

“Was a great way to see the Blue Lagoon at sunset. Good stops along the way to see the sights. Definitely recommend!”

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3.Blue Lagoon Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Spend seven hours aboard the Spirit of Malta, a large catamaran sailing from Sliema to Comino and Malta’s scenic bays. You’ll get swimming and snorkeling stops, a buffet lunch, wine, beer, soft drinks, toilets, sunbeds, and music that shifts from relaxed to lively on the return.

“Fun day out! Solo traveler and had a great time. Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen and your dancing feet! 💕”

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4.Private Day Sailing Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 662 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Sail from Kalkara Marina with a private skipper such as David, Terry, Nick, or Maurizio. Spend the day around Comino, Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, St. Paul’s Bay, and Valletta Grand Harbour, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboards, and an optional barbecue.

“Great experience! We booked a discovery day for 3 (2 adults 1 kid). The boat was perfect so was the captain. It was a private cruise. We could customize our trip but also received good advice from the captain. The landscapes, lagoons, sailing experience were great. Wonderful attention was given to my kid who could sail and fish on the boat (asked for the latter at booking stage) BBQ on the boat was perfect, I recommend also the Maltese platter, delicious. Activities on the boat were as expected, swimming in turquoise water in the lagoons, paddle board, diving from the boat, etc. I have zero reason to NOT recommend this…”

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5.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch in Island of Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Spend about six and a half hours aboard Tip Top One, a spacious 44-person catamaran from Sliema. Expect a Maltese snack, pork and chicken lunch, open drinks, two swim stops, Comino views, optional cave trips, and a possible Grand Harbour cruise.

“Great day out and fantastic crew. Agree with all of the other great reviews. Would highly recommend. The crew take care of the full day!”

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6.Best sailing adventure with Malta Sailing Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter a private yacht from Roland Marina in Ta Xbiex for four or eight hours. Skippers such as Sven and Patrick offer swimming, snorkeling, paddle boards, sailing practice, and sunset harbour cruises, with flexible routes around Malta.

“The sunset cruise was a magical experience and one of the highlights of our family Maltese vacation. Patrick was awesome ! He was so kind , engaging and informative. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Malta. Nick and Hayley from Canada”

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7.Sailboat Party with an Open Bar, Snack, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 178 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Join The Dance Island in Sliema for a four-hour sunset boat party with 238 people, a live DJ, open bar, sandwich and fruit snack, coastal views, and a swim stop. Board the boat Faith beside Burger King from 18:30. This is an adults-only evening built for music, drinks, and meeting people.

“vraiment top, le personnel, la musique, la boisson et la nourriture”

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8.Half-Day Scenic Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $59

Join Suncat Malta from Fekruna Jetty for a 3 to 4-hour cruise limited to 20 people. Crew members including Bim, Idola, Dustin, and Fernando may serve drinks, share local facts, and help with snorkeling, paddleboards, and photos at Malta’s best-known swimming spots.

“The activity was amazing. The journey is nicely planned and the stops were also very good. The second stop was even emptier and we could enjoy going closer to the caves using the stand-up padel boats. Also there was enough time to swim in sea or snorkel or even use the stand-up padel boat. We had three very good guides with us, who shared a lot about the Maltese culture. There were also unlimited drinks and some snacks available for us since our arrival.”

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9.Catamaran Tour with Hop-On, Hop-Off Gozo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 132 reviews · 1 day · from $35Best value

Take the Gozo Highspeed catamaran from Valletta Grand Harbour to Mgarr, then ride Gozo’s open-top green bus route past villages, coast, historic sites, and Dwejra Bay. Your return ferry is set for 20:45, though earlier departures may be available.

“Sjovt at se Gozo fra oven. Selve busturen var den største oplevelse, da kørslen var meget spændende og vi blev kastet lidt rundt. Et stop på nordsiden af Gozo aflyst - angiveligt grundet “road-construction”. Færgeturen hjem var en udfordring da de påstod vi kunne havde en enkeltbillet. Retur delen af færgeturen stod kun på dansk - så det var kun grundet virkelig intens insisteren at vi kom hjem uden ekstra pris. Den del var lidt utjekket.”

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10.Blue Lagoon Evening Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · from $62

Cruise from Bugibba on the adults-only Sea Breeze catamaran, stopping at the Blue Lagoon and weather-dependent coves such as Crystal Lagoon or Anchor Bay. Swim from three ladders, enjoy music and sunset views, and buy drinks or a halal BBQ onboard. Bring cash.

“The boat staff were all very friendly and helpful. The boat was clean, well kept and not overly crowded like some similar tour boats are. We stopped for a good amount of time at each stop with 2 hours for the blue lagoon. Overall a very good experience and I would definitely recommend. Especially the evening cruise if you are visiting in the summer.”

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11.Evening Catamaran Ferry Cruise To The Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Sail from Sliema at 4:30 PM to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, with about two hours for swimming, snorkeling, or exploring. You’ll return beneath the night sky at about 9:15 PM. The English-speaking crew assists onboard, but this is a self-guided outing with food and drinks sold separately.

“I joined the Evening Catamaran Ferry Cruise to the Blue Lagoon and had an amazing experience. Boarding was smooth, with the only extra step being the new 2025 requirement of obtaining a free pass through a government website. The cruise lasted five hours and included two full hours at the stunning Blue Lagoon on Comino. The water was warm, crystal clear, and perfect for a refreshing swim. A highlight was receiving a complimentary drink token, which I used for a cocktail served in a pineapple. It was a fun touch that made the evening feel extra special. Watching the sunset from the catamaran while others enjoyed the slide from a…”

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12.Best of Gozo & Comino Catamaran Tour VT

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 7 hours · from $53

Cruise from Malta to Gozo, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Victoria’s Citadel, then sail to Comino’s Blue Lagoon. This is an unguided day out with outdoor and indoor catamaran seating, WiFi, toilets, and free time for swimming or exploring. Reserve the mandatory afternoon Blue Lagoon pass first.

“Destacar que elegí esta actividad en primer lugar porque era en Español y nadie hablaba mi idioma . En segundo lugar la experiencia de gozo buena pero corta. Solo da tiempo a ver la Ciutadella. En cambio en Comino hay demasiado tiempo y en tiempo de no poder bañarte ( Diciembre). No hay nada que hacer allí y solo puestos ambulantes para poder mal comer y de pie . Muchas horas perdidas sin hacer nada esperando el regreso”

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13.Full Day Sailing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours aboard a 14-meter sailboat with skipper Peter, sailing from Marfa Jetty or Gozo’s Mgarr Harbor. You’ll reach quiet coves around Gozo and Comino, swim and snorkel in clear water, use the kayak and paddle board, and grill your own food onboard.

“è stata una bellissima esperienza, Peter è molto gentile e disponibile. Non ci ha mai messo fretta e ci ha permesso di godere a pieno delle più belle calette, ci ha anche grigliato dell'ottima carne e offerto tutto quanto scritto in descrizione. Lo rifaremmo senza dubbi”

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14.Full Day Private Charter on a Sailing Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours aboard Mowgli, a modern 45-foot sailing yacht from Marina di Valletta. Skipper Grace can tailor the route toward Comino, Gozo, or southern Malta, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and quiet bays. The yacht carries up to 12 people, plus skipper.

“Amazing service before the trip, a very clean boat, and a very professional yet nice crew. We couldn’t ask for more!”

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