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Full day private charter on board the 'Barbarossa' (Malta)
Joined 2022
Hop aboard our Turkish Gulet 'Barbarossa' for a full-day private charter at sea. During this private boat charter, we will anchor at the best places around Comino's island and parts of Gozo, including the famous Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Comino Caves, Halfa Rock, Dahlet Qorrot Bay, and San Blas Bay.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo or Cirkewwa, Malta
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo or Cirkewwa, Malta
The captain of the boat will be waiting for you at the agreed spot. Mgarr Harbour in Gozo or Cirkewwa in Malta, depending on where you will be staying.
Crystal Lagoon and Santa Marija Tower
Surrounded by steep rocky shores, Crystal Lagoon is located off the coast of Comino Island and is only accessible by boat. With unbelievably crystal clear water of intense blue color, it is perfect for swimming or spending a relaxing day at anchor. Also, a very popular dive and snorkel site as one can swim inside the caves.
We will also go into the cave below the Santa Marija Tower of Comino. In the 2002 movie adaptation of 'The Count of Monte Cristo, the Santa Marija Tower takes center stage doubling as the exterior of the French prison fortress Château d’If.
Blue Lagoon
Comino’s biggest draw is the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered cove between the western end of the island and the uninhabited islet of Cominotto (Kemmunett in Malti). It’s incredibly beautiful and inviting, with a white-sand seabed and clear waters. The blue is so intense it’s as if you’ve stepped into an over-saturated postcard. The southern end of the lagoon is roped off to keep boats out; there is top-notch swimming and snorkeling here, plus you can swim over to Cominotto.
Comino’s Blue Lagoon with its dazzling blue waters and limestone backdrop features in the scene between Achilles and his sea nymph mother Thetis in the big-budget 2004 movie ‘Troy’.The fluorescent waters also appear for a diving scene in ‘Swept Away’ (2002) featuring Madonna, in her attempt to become a cinematic icon, and host a spearfishing scene in the 2003 miniseries ‘Helen of Troy’ based upon Homer’s story of the Trojan War.
Santa Marija Bay
Quieter than its popular neighbor Blue Lagoon, Santa Maria Bay is a small tranquil sandy beach with shallow clear waters. Here you can get off the boat for a swim or paddle from the beach. This is an ideal stop, especially for people with small children and non-swimmers.
Dahlet Qorrot Bay
On the north-east coast below Nadur and Qala is Daħlet Qorrot, a small inlet nestled between the cliffs. A few boat houses still line the shore serving as storage for the local fishermen’s fishing gear and colourful boats. The tranquil ambience with clear blue waters surrounded by beautiful nature makes it a popular local swimming spot. It has a tiny sandy beach, as well as rocks and a concrete platform to sunbathe on. In addition, the craggy coastline and clear waters make it a perfect site for snorkelling and diving. The bay provides a handful of benches shaded by some trees and a public restroom, but there are no deckchairs or umbrellas to rent. In summer there is also a snack bar facility.
San Blas Bay
This is a pretty red sandy beach situated on the north coast of Gozo, accessible from the village of Nadur via a narrow road. Due to being exceptionally steep the last part of the road is closed to traffic, discouraging some people to go there, thus making this beach a very peaceful and quiet place. Moreover, it lies at the end of one of the most beautiful fertile valleys of Gozo, with no buildings to ruin the view.
Comino Caves and Elephant Rock
These natural caves used to be the hiding place for pirates, waiting for the Gozo cargo boats sailing to Valletta fully loaded with food for sale in Malta.
On the way back, we will pass by the famous Elephant Rock, also featured in the 2002 movie 'The Count of Monte Cristo. In the movie, it is used as one of the clues on the map to get to the hidden treasure.
Ending point
Mgarr Harbour in Gozo or Cirkewwa in Malta
The boat charter ends and the captain drops you off at the harbor
Ending Point
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo or Cirkewwa, Malta
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private Boat
Crew
Fuel
Ice
Transport (can be organized at an extra cost upon request)
Food and drinks (can be provided at an extra cost upon request)
Pick up points by boat from other places (can be discussed regarding price)
Tour Important Information
Trip is subject to weather conditions.
Bring towels, swimwear, sun cream, and sunglasses.
You can bring your own food and drinks and we will provide the ice flakes.
We offer food packages upon request, at an extra cost.
We can organize transport from and back to your accommodation at an extra cost.
Important message from the supplier
Boat excursions and private charters are available from March untill November but jeep tours are all year round.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Chris M.
I have been in the tourism industry since 1968 and still going strong. My team have been voted as the Best Excursions Operator of the year by the Luxury Travel Guide of London. Our team which is a diving centre also won the Tauchen Trophy for the Best Dive Centre in the Med for 3 consecutive years. We also won the Best Underwater Documentary for our island.
We specialise in private excursions and boat charters. We have a fleet of jeeps as well as 3 different boats to meet all requests by our esteemed clients. Our policy is that we compete in SERVICE and not in price as we do not cut corners to make it cheaper, but we take care of our clients in the best way we can as that is what they deserve.
We offer private Romantic Sunset Trips with dinner cooked on board, just for couples, fishing trips, fast Adrenaline trips with our power boat, wedding celebration on board our motor sailing yacht, and many more.
When you come to us, you will arrive as a customer and leave as a friend.
$2,550/ per group
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