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Cruise from Sliema to Comino on a brisk speedboat, explore the Santa Maria Caves, then swim and snorkel in the famous Blue Lagoon. This half-day trip blends short cave exploration with free time on Comino’s bright, shallow shores.
Cruise from Sliema to Comino on a brisk speedboat, explore the Santa Maria Caves, then swim and snorkel in the famous Blue Lagoon. This half-day trip blends short cave exploration with free time on Comino’s bright, shallow shores.
The boat slips from St. George’s Bay and the city drops away—wind pulls at hair and the island-dotted Mediterranean stretches out like a moving map. Within half an hour the coastline gives way to limestone cliffs, then a string of sea caves whose white mouths spit turquoise light back at the hull. The Santa Maria Caves arrive first: caverns sculpted by waves, their walls scored with fossilized shells and sunlit lagoons that dare you to dive in.
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Operated by Sun & Fun Water Sports · Comino, Malta
The boat slips from St. George’s Bay and the city drops away—wind pulls at hair and the island-dotted Mediterranean stretches out like a moving map. Within half an hour the coastline gives way to limestone cliffs, then a string of sea caves whose white mouths spit turquoise light back at the hull. The Santa Maria Caves arrive first: caverns sculpted by waves, their walls scored with fossilized shells and sunlit lagoons that dare you to dive in.
Comino itself is small and stubbornly quiet: a single chapel, an old watchtower and a history of strategic quarantine and coastal defence under the Knights of St. John. The geology is Maltese globigerina limestone—soft, eroded, and pale—so shallow sand flats and clear water create the Blue Lagoon’s celebrated color. Locals point to seagrass beds (Posidonia) and the shallow depth as the real artists behind the hues.
On a half-day trip you’ll combine a short cave run, drop-off time for swimming and snorkeling, and a coastline return past St. Paul’s Islands. Expect short walks on rough limestone if you step ashore and bright sun reflected off water.
Practical notes: bring reef-friendly sunscreen, secure footwear for rocky landings and a mask to explore right off the boat. Check departure times—morning and afternoon slots run—and listen to the crew about sea conditions; the area is protected and best enjoyed on calm days. This is an easy, soak-and-swim excursion that rewards timing and simple preparedness.
The excursion is about four hours total: a cave tour, drop-off time on Comino for swimming, and a return past St. Paul’s Islands; local transport to/from the meeting point is not included.
You should be comfortable in open water for snorkeling and swimming from the boat or shore, but a strong swimmer is not required—life jackets are often available.
Facilities on Comino are very limited; some small seasonal amenities exist but plan to use facilities in Sliema before departure and bring a cover-up for changing.
Operators typically cancel in rough weather; their policy allows full refunds if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure and they cancel for unsafe sea conditions.
Sun & Fun Water Sports operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips from St. George’s Bay and the city drops away—wind pulls at hair and the island-dotted Mediterranean stretches out like a moving map. Within half an hour the coastline gives way to limestone cliffs, then a string of sea caves whose white mouths spit turquoise light back at the hull. The Santa Maria Caves arrive first: caverns sculpted by waves, their walls scored with fossilized shells and sunlit lagoons that dare you to dive in.
The boat slips from St. George’s Bay and the city drops away—wind pulls at hair and the island-dotted Mediterranean stretches out like a moving map. Within half an hour the coastline gives way to limestone cliffs, then a string of sea caves whose white mouths spit turquoise light back at the hull. The Santa Maria Caves arrive first: caverns sculpted by waves, their walls scored with fossilized shells and sunlit lagoons that dare you to dive in.
Comino itself is small and stubbornly quiet: a single chapel, an old watchtower and a history of strategic quarantine and coastal defence under the Knights of St. John. The geology is Maltese globigerina limestone—soft, eroded, and pale—so shallow sand flats and clear water create the Blue Lagoon’s celebrated color. Locals point to seagrass beds (Posidonia) and the shallow depth as the real artists behind the hues.
On a half-day trip you’ll combine a short cave run, drop-off time for swimming and snorkeling, and a coastline return past St. Paul’s Islands. Expect short walks on rough limestone if you step ashore and bright sun reflected off water.
Practical notes: bring reef-friendly sunscreen, secure footwear for rocky landings and a mask to explore right off the boat. Check departure times—morning and afternoon slots run—and listen to the crew about sea conditions; the area is protected and best enjoyed on calm days. This is an easy, soak-and-swim excursion that rewards timing and simple preparedness.