Gozo Boat Trip from Malta: Private Day Charter
Dwejra, the Inland Sea, Mġarr ix-Xini and Ramla Bay, from your own boat. No ferry queue, no car.
See Gozo from the Water, Not the Car Ferry
Most visitors reach Gozo the same way: queue for the car ferry at Ċirkewwa, drive across the island, then queue again to get back. It puts you on Gozo's roads and car parks, not on its water.
A private boat trip takes you there by sea. You leave Malta in the morning and spend the day along Gozo's west and north coast: the sea caves at Dwejra, the Inland Sea, the sheltered inlet of Mġarr ix-Xini and the red sand of Ramla Bay. We have been running full-day charters to Gozo for over ten years.
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Two Ways to Visit Gozo
Car ferry from Ċirkewwa
- Gets a car onto Gozo so you can explore inland
- Queues at both ends in summer
- The coastal spots below are hard to reach by road
Private boat from Ta' Xbiex or Sliema
- Your own boat and skipper, about 8 hours
- Swim and snorkel at Gozo's best coastal spots
- Add the Blue Lagoon at Comino on the same day
Want the details? Read our guide to boat rental in Gozo vs the ferry.
Where You'll Go on a Gozo Boat Trip
Dwejra
Sea caves and dramatic cliffs where the Azure Window once stood, best seen from the water.
The Inland Sea
A sheltered lagoon joined to the open sea by a narrow tunnel through the cliff.
Mġarr ix-Xini
A narrow, sheltered inlet on Gozo's south coast with calm, clear water for swimming and paddleboarding.
Ramla Bay
Gozo's largest sandy beach, known for its red-gold sand.
It's your charter, so the order and pace are up to you. Lunch at anchor, or a stop ashore in Mġarr harbour if your group prefers. The west coast is more exposed to swell than the route to Comino, so your skipper confirms the stops on the day based on the forecast.
What a Gozo Day Charter Looks Like
Board & cross
Meet your skipper at Roland Marina, Ta' Xbiex, or at our Sliema base, then sail along Malta's coast to Gozo.West coast
Dwejra and the Inland Sea, with time to swim and snorkel.Lunch at anchor
Lunch in a sheltered bay such as Mġarr ix-Xini, then Xlendi or Ramla Bay for the afternoon.Back to base
A relaxed sail home, or a longer day with a stop at the Blue Lagoon.Gozo Boat Trip Prices
One price for the whole boat for a full day, never per person. Skipper, fuel and VAT included. Book online with a €200 deposit. Save 15% with code MCC26 until 31 December.
What's Included
Bring your own food and drinks, or pre-order our BBQ package for €40 per person, drinks included. Bring towels, drinking water, and a mask and fins if you'd like to snorkel. Best from April to October; we sail all year on calm days. If the wind reaches Force 5 or above and we cancel, your deposit is refunded in full.
Gozo Boat Trip: FAQs
How long is a boat trip to Gozo from Malta?
A full-day charter runs about 8 hours, from 10:00 to 18:00, including the crossing and stops at Dwejra, the Inland Sea, Mġarr ix-Xini, Ramla Bay and lunch.
How much does a private boat trip to Gozo cost?
Prices are for the whole boat, never per person: from €700 on our sailing yacht for up to 10 guests, €900 for up to 14 on a catamaran, up to €1,900 on Playtime for up to 55. Skipper, fuel and VAT are included.
Can you swim at Dwejra and Mġarr ix-Xini?
Yes, conditions permitting. Both are popular snorkelling stops. The west coast is more exposed to swell than the route to Comino, so your skipper confirms the stops on the day.
Is a private boat trip to Gozo better than the car ferry?
They do different things. The car ferry gets a car onto Gozo so you can explore inland. A private boat trip reaches the coastal spots that are hard to get to by road, with no ferry queue.
Can you combine Gozo and Comino in one day?
Yes. We run a combined route covering Gozo's west coast and the Blue Lagoon at Comino on the same day. It's a longer day, but you see both on one charter.
Where do we board?
At Roland Marina, Ta' Xbiex, or at our Sliema base, at no extra cost.
Do I need to bring food?
No, but you're welcome to. You can also pre-order our BBQ package on board at €40 per person, drinks included.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the wind reaches Force 5 or above, the charter is cancelled and your deposit is refunded in full.
Book Your Gozo Boat Trip
See Gozo from the water instead of a car window. Book online with a €200 deposit, or contact us to plan the route together.