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Half day private charter on board the 'Barbarossa' (Malta)
Hop aboard our Turkish Gulet 'Barbaossa'. During this private boat charter we will anchor at the best places around the island of Comino including the famous Blue Lagoon amongst others, with stops for swimming and snorkeling. We will also drop anchor at Halfa Rock for a beautiful swim.
Meeting Point
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo or Cirkewwa, Malta
Mgarr Harbour in Gozo or Cirkewwa in 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 rocky steep 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 colour, it is perfect for swimming or to spend a relaxing day at anchor. Also a very popular dive and snorkel site as one can even swim inside the caves.
From here 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 centre 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 snorkelling 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.
Halfa Rock
This fantastic spot on the estern side of Gozo can only be reached by boat. The name Halfa means 'oath' which the Turkish pirate Dragut had made to revenge himself on the people of Gozo for killing his brother, while stealing animals from the village of Qala, In fact he came back in 1551 and took all the Gozitan people as slaves, and sold them in the North African slave markets.
Santa Maria Bay
Quieter than its popular neighbour Blue Lagoon, Santa Maria Bay is a small tranquil sandy beach with shallow clear waters. Here you can get off the boat to go for a swim or paddle from the beach. This is an ideal stop especially for people with small children and non-swimmers.
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 Mlata.
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.
Mgarr Harbour in Gozo or Cirkewwa in Malta
Mgarr Harbour in Gozo or Cirkewwa in Malta
Boat charter ends and captain drops you off at the harbour
Ending Point
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo or Cirkewwa, Malta
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Private boat
Crew
Fuel
Ice
Transport (can be organised at an extra cost upon request)
Food and drinks (can be povided 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, swim wear, sun cream, 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 organise transport from and back to your accommodation at an extra cost.
Important message from the guide
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
