Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is the sheltered channel between Comino and the islet of Cominotto (Kemmunett), and it is the main reason most visitors come to Comino. The water is shallow and turquoise over white sand, and it has appeared on screen many times, including a diving scene in the film Swept Away and the mini-series Helen of Troy. The shore itself is mostly rock, with a small sandy patch, so on busy days space to sit is tight.

Booking a landing pass (as of November 2026)

Since May 2025, access to the lagoon is managed through an official online booking system, the Blue Lagoon Access Management System at blcomino.com, run under the tagline Book, Protect, Enjoy. As of November 2026 the official pages say:

• Seasonal lifeguard provision is documented; check current duty notices before swimming. Cover is not guaranteed outside the season or duty hours.
• Anyone who steps on land at the Blue Lagoon needs a landing pass (a QR code), including people arriving on private boats and tour boats.
• The pass is free. You pick a date and one of three daily time slots: morning (08:00 to 13:00), afternoon (13:30 to 17:30) or sunset (18:00 to 22:00). The booking page shows slightly wider windows; the 30-minute difference is an allowance for boats arriving and leaving.
• You can book up to two months ahead, for up to four people per reservation, and bookings cannot be changed. Same-day booking depends on availability.
• Children under 5 with a parent or guardian do not need a pass.
• Your QR code is scanned before you land; you get a wristband, which you return before you leave.
• The ferry or boat is not included. Book it separately with a vessel authorised to serve the lagoon and make sure its times match your slot.

The Malta Tourism Authority caps the lagoon at 4,000 visitors at any one time and says entry without a valid booking may lead to a fine. A landing pass is not needed only to buy food or a drink and go straight back to your boat, or to pass through on the paved paths to other parts of Comino.

On the day

• Public toilets and equipment hire are available; bring water and sun protection.
• Shade is scarce on the rocks, and the sun reflects strongly off the water.
• The morning and late slots are usually calmer than the middle of the day.

Most people arrive on Comino boat trips from Malta or Gozo; our Comino and Blue Lagoon guide covers departures and timing. Comino is car-free, so you can also walk from the lagoon to Santa Marija Bay or to the island's tower. The lagoon is also good for snorkelling and paddleboarding early in the day.