Malta Explorers Blog

Practical guides for water sports, boat trips and the south coast of Malta — prices, rules and local tips.

Blue Lagoon, Comino — turquoise water between Malta and Gozo

26 July 2026

How to Get to Comino & the Blue Lagoon in 2026

Ferry times, the mandatory entry QR, prices and what to bring — everything you need to plan a Blue Lagoon day trip from St Julian's, Malta.

Fiat 500 Boat floating at St Thomas Bay, Malta

26 July 2026

Fiat 500 Boat Malta: Prices, Rules & How It Works

Malta's most unique boat needs no licence: 2026 prices from €55, the age-21 driver rule, fuel policy and the three ways to experience it.

Jet ski rider at St Thomas Bay, Malta

26 July 2026

Jet Ski in Malta Without a Licence: 2026 Prices & Rules

No licence needed to ride a jet ski in Malta: 130HP from €50, 170HP from €60, the Blue Grotto safari at €275, age rules and how sharing works.

St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala — boats on turquoise water

26 July 2026

St Thomas Bay & Marsaskala: Water Activities Guide 2026

Kayaks from €8, SUP from €10, self-drive boats from €120 and dolphin trips — every water activity you can book at St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala.

Blue Grotto sea caves on Malta's south coast

26 July 2026

Blue Grotto Malta: How to Visit the Sea Caves in 2026

Malta's most famous sea caves on the wild south coast — how to visit the Blue Grotto by jet ski safari or boat trip, and what makes it special.

Boats anchored at the Blue Lagoon, Comino

26 July 2026

Comino Blue Lagoon Pass 2026: The Entry QR Explained

Comino now requires a government entry pass (QR code). What it is, where to get it, and why no boat operator can sell it to you — explained simply.

Water sports at St Thomas Bay, Malta

26 July 2026

Water Sports Prices in Malta 2026: The Complete List

Every 2026 price in one place: jet skis from €50, the Fiat 500 boat from €55, boats from €120, kayaks from €8, Comino €30 — no hidden extras.

Self-drive boat rental at St Thomas Bay, Malta

26 July 2026

Boat Rental in Malta With No Licence: What You Can Drive

You can rent and drive a real boat in Malta without any licence: the Hydra 530 from €120, the Fiat 500 boat from €55 — rules, ages and how it works.

Blue Grotto sea caves, Malta south coast

26 July 2026

Blue Grotto vs Blue Lagoon: Malta's Two Blues Explained

They sound alike but are 20km apart: the Blue Grotto is sea caves on the south coast, the Blue Lagoon is Comino's swimming bay. Which to pick and how.

Boats on the water at golden hour in Malta

5 August 2026

Malta by Day & Night: Water Sports + Nightlife Guide

Jet skis and the Blue Lagoon by day, boat parties and rooftop clubs by night — how to combine Malta's best days on the water with its best nights out.

Private catamaran anchored in clear water off Malta

9 September 2026

Catamaran Charter Malta: 2026 Prices for All 8 Boats

What a private catamaran really costs in Malta in 2026 — all eight boats, full day and sunset, what's included and what the extras add.

Group on the deck of a large party catamaran in Malta

9 September 2026

Private Boat Hire in Malta for Groups & Celebrations

Birthdays, hen and stag parties, company days out: which boat fits your group, what it costs per head and how catering works on board.

Sailing yacht off the Maltese coast in evening light

9 September 2026

Sunset Catamaran Cruise Malta: Prices & What to Expect

A private sunset charter in Malta costs from €520 for the whole boat. Here is how long it lasts, where it goes and why evening beats midday in summer.