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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.

By Clément Lacaille, editor of Boat-Comparator · updated 7 Aug 2026

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.

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