Private Boat Charters in Malta: Our Top 13

1.Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,178 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Spend a full day touring Gozo in a small jeep with guides such as Kiko, Ben, Vince, or Godwin. Cross by private boat, visit the Citadel, Ġgantija, Ramla Bay, Dwejra, Xlendi, Ta’ Pinu, and the salt pans, then enjoy lunch and local tastings. Expect a long, busy day with changing stops and weather-dependent boat rides.

“my wife and I loved tour. It was very hot and we would suggest bring water. Monfasa our driver and guide was great.”

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2.Private Boat Tour: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Comino and Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Take a private boat for up to eight people from Cirkewwa or Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour to Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Cominotto, and sea caves. You can swim, snorkel, and shape the route with your skipper. Justin, Ginger, Upie, Lucas, and other local skippers are praised for friendly service and safe handling.

“This is an excellent excursion in Malta! Sam is wonderful and all was great! Gorgeous day! They take you to all the places you can swim and see caves!”

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3.Private Day Sailing Boat Charter

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

Spend about 8.5 hours on a private sailing boat from Kalkara Marina, with a skipper shaping the route around weather and your wishes. Sail toward Comino, swim at Crystal and Blue lagoons, use snorkeling gear and paddleboards, and return through Valletta Grand Harbour. Food is optional, and you may bring your own.

“We had a beautiful day on the water even though it was a little choppy on the sea. Josh took us into a couple lagoons where it was calm and we could safely swim. We ordered the lunch option and the food was amazing. It was the perfect sort of thing to do in malta because you get to see the areas from a distance and have a better understanding of where things are. Would definitely do this again.”

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4.Gozo Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Ride your own quad or travel as a passenger with guides such as Mark, Benny, Michael, or Andrew. The six-hour day covers Gozo’s coast, valleys, salt pans, Dwejra, Ramla Bay, Xlendi, and local food stops, with lunch included and a powerboat return to Malta through Comino’s sea caves.

“Disclaimer: there is no such thing as crappy weather, only crappy clothing choices. We spent an awesome day with our awesome guide, Mark, riding in rain, sun, cool temps, and gloomy clouds...and loved every minute of it. No issue with the equipment and great stops along the way. Once the rain stops, you'll dry off on the ride; no worries. Highly recommend!.”

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5.Malta: Crystal/Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private three-hour boat around Comino, Cominotto, Gozo, the Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon. Your skipper, such as Justin, Momo, Matt, or Luca, adjusts the route for swimming, snorkeling, caves, and views. The shaded boat has Bluetooth audio, an ice cooler, masks, snorkels, and life jackets. Start from Cirkewwa or Mgarr.

“Mahmood amazing captain He gave us time to swim and took us to best places with anecdotes about every cave or cove”

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6.Malta: Comino, Blue lagoon, Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private two-hour speedboat trip for up to six people around Comino, Cominotto, and Malta’s Blue and Crystal lagoons. Your skipper, such as Justin, Ginger, or Zlatko, can adjust the route for swimming, snorkeling, caves, and photos. Expect shade, a cooler, gear, and a €79 cash fuel fee in addition to the booking price.

“Amazing private boat ride our guide was the best we have had if you are in Malta you have to do this boat ride. The blue lagoon and caves were amazing and snorkelling just amazing. Will Definitely book this again”

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7.From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22Best value

Take a private boat from Cirkewwa or Mġarr around Comino, stopping at sea caves, Crystal Lagoon, quiet coves, and the Blue Lagoon. Your English-speaking skipper, often Mario or Joe, sets the pace, provides masks and snorkels, and can play your music through the boat’s Bluetooth speaker. The two-hour option gives you time to swim without rushing.

“Our Skipper Joe was well versed with the entire route and also stopped for pictures at the locations mentioned. He also is a great guide who also gave us good piece of information about different locations. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Would definitely recommend, especially if you are into boat tours.”

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8.Malta: Private Boat Cruise with Caves, Beaches & Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private three-hour boat cruise from Ċirkewwa for up to seven people, guided by skippers such as Francis. Cruise around Comino, visit the Blue and Crystal Lagoons, stop at quiet bays, swim by sea caves, and use the onboard snorkel gear, cooler, shower, and Bluetooth sound system. Bring food, drinks, towels, sunscreen, and €59 cash for fuel.

“So much fun! Totally recommend and the platter was delicious”

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9.Malta: Private Boat Charter to Blue-Lagoon, Gozo & Comino

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private four-hour speedboat around Comino, Cominotto, Blue Lagoon, and Gozo’s south coast. Your skipper, such as Justin, Upie, Jimmy, or Joe, adjusts the route for swimming, snorkeling, caves, and cliff jumping. The boat has shade, comfortable seating, a cooler, and masks and snorkels. Fuel costs an extra €99.

“Justin was brilliant, so easy going and knew all the best places to go. Best boat trip ever, thouroughly recommend it.”

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10.Cirkewwa/Mgarr: Blue and Crystal Lagoon Private Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private 22-foot boat from Cirkewwa or Mgarr with a local captain such as Jolene, Alfred, or Roderick. Visit Monte Cristo, Popeye’s Cave, the Crystal Lagoon, and the Blue Lagoon. Swim, snorkel, play your own music, and relax with a bottle of water, local wine, shade, and a freshwater shower.

“Jolene was our guide and she was absolutely amazing. Very lovely, patient and pleasant. It was our first time on this kind of activity and she made it feel extremely calm. Made the experience even more pleasant.”

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11.Private Boat Tours From Malta/Gozo: Comino & Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Hire a private boat for up to six people from Mġarr or Ċirkewwa and cruise around Comino, Cominotto, Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, and sea caves. Skippers such as Mario and Joe offer local guidance, swimming stops, snorkel gear, music, and flexible routes. Choose one hour for a quick look or two hours for proper swim time.

“Highly recommend this boat tour, we went for the 1 hour tour & it was perfect amount of time to see all attractions, our captain Joe was lovely & accommodating, he took some great pictures for us😊”

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12.Private Boat Trip: Explore Comino, Blue Lagoon & Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours

Take a three-hour private boat around Comino with a skipper such as Mario, Joe, or Harry. Swim at Blue and Crystal Lagoons, enter sea caves, see Elephant Rock and Pigeon Rock, and set the pace for your group of up to six. Boats leave from Mgarr or Cirkewwa, with snorkeling gear, shade, WiFi, and a cooler provided.

“We enjoyed going to see the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon with our captain Mario! Thank you for giving us a great experience today and for the wonderful places we got to see! Definitely recommend it to anyone visit Malta!”

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13.Malta: The Three Islands Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Join Captain Carlos aboard a private boat for up to 10 people, leaving from Beachaven Lido for Malta, Comino, and Gozo. You can shape the four-hour route around swimming, sightseeing, and quiet coves, with a canopy, sound system, snorkeling equipment, water, light snacks, fuel, and an English-speaking captain included.

“10/10, had a fabulous day. Captain Carlos was very accommodating and lovely. Will definitely be booking again when we come back to Malta. Would highly recommend!”

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