BOAT-COMPARATOR Guide
Renting a boat in Malta: Valletta and the Comino Blue Lagoon
Valletta, the Comino Blue Lagoon, English spoken everywhere: the guide to organising a boat rental on the Maltese archipelago.
A small archipelago at the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta offers intensely blue water and a dense maritime history — a different stop from the usual French, Italian or Greek classics.
Valletta, capital and starting point
The fortified harbour of Valletta serves as the base for most operators. From there, reach St Paul's Bay, the southern cliffs of Dingli, or Gozo to the north within an hour or two.
Comino and the Blue Lagoon
Between Malta and Gozo, the small island of Comino holds the Blue Lagoon, a turquoise lagoon over white sand — the archipelago's most requested outing; aim for early morning in summer to beat the shuttle-boat crowds.
An easy archipelago for non-native speakers
English is an official language in Malta alongside Maltese, a legacy of the island's history: paperwork, safety briefings and charts come with no language barrier — a real comfort for a first rental abroad.
Weather and sea
Generally calm summer seas, but the archipelago stays exposed to north-westerly winds (residual mistral) that can raise a short chop between the islands — worth checking at the briefing, especially for the crossing to Comino and Gozo.
Prices
Rates follow Mediterranean standards: €200-600/day for a RIB or motorboat, more for a catamaran or a day yacht. Compare offers in Valletta before fixing your dates.