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- A C98 contributionsGreat for seeing Gozo on foot or by car.Great ferry - easy to use to get over to Gozo. Only complaint would be the lack of clarity around tickets on the outgoing journey. You do not need to buy a ticket from Malta to Gozo, you are charged on the return at the ticket booths located on the ramp up to the ferry itself. All of this could have been made a lot clearer - as it was actually loads simpler than I had imagined……Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 22, 2024
- Daniel J. JamesValletta, Malta2 contributionsVery good servicea service that improves from year to year. Crossings are generally fast; however, note that some ferries do not allow cars. There are catering and snack options available inside, best option to visit Gozo otherwise you can use private boat but more expensiveVisited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 6, 2024
- OreganoParsleyBasilEngland, United Kingdom193 contributionsEfficient and smoothArrived at the port with the bus which dropped passengers directly outside terminal building. It was a quick walk through onto the ferry for Gozo, no payment taken at this time. The ferry was clean and the ride smooth. There are stairs at the terminals. The return journey was just as efficient with payment taken at Gozo port. The day we travelled the weather was calm and sunny so no issues with delays or cancellations.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 21, 2024
- Daniel LMurten, Switzerland94 contributionsEasy and cheap crossing from Malta to GozoSimple and practical option for transfer from Malta to Gozo. The ferry takes about 25 minutes to cross. There is a restaurant on the ferry and a shop where you can buy simple things. You can use the ferry as a pedestrian or by car. There are also several decks where you can follow the journey.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 28, 2024
- Tom C2 contributionsFast reliable and affordable serviceThe best connection option between main Island and Gozo. It is used by locals and tourist. Friendly stuff ready to help you with heavy luggage or provide necessary information. If you have time, it suggest to book your tickets online as they offer additional discounts. We used it couple of times during our vacation and found its been reliable.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten June 3, 2024
- MeganSelston, United Kingdom182 contributionsCan’t fault itWe took our hire car over to Gozo for the afternoon on the ferry. Very efficient, on time, modern & clean with a cafe & shop on board. Great views from the top deck of the surrounding islands. Good value for money and a super easy way of getting to Gozo.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 23, 2024
- Beth WCambridge, United Kingdom10 contributionsReally easy to use transportSo easy to use, quick and very clean boats. C€20 for a return for a family with a car. You pay when you come back from Gozo. There are 3 ferries per hour at the peak times, so all v easy.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 14, 2024
- Cathy NCraigavon, United Kingdom441 contributionsExcellent serviceEasy to use, quick, efficient, cheap and reliable. We used the ferry for a day trip as foot passengers and it couldn't have been easier. Less than €5 each return. There was plenty of seating available and the snack bar was very reasonably priced. Less than €10 for 2 soft drinks and 2 giant cookies.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 17, 2024
- Aidan R77 contributionsSmooth and Scenic Journey!The Gozo Ferry is fantastic! The ride is smooth, with stunning views of the Maltese islands and the crystal-clear sea. The service is efficient, and the ferries are clean and well-maintained. A relaxing and enjoyable way to travel between Malta and Gozo.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 27, 2024
- Black Cat182 contributionsScenic journeyThe ferry ride was very nice and was also quite cheap compared to the other ferries to get to Gozo! I would use this service again! Only thing I would say is confusing is that the terminal in Malta has a sign that says to pay there whereas the website and members of staff in Malta said to pay in Gozo on your way back which was very confusing!Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 29, 2024
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South Shields, UK1,919 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The local bus dropped us off straight outside the terminal building, the ferries are very frequent and the cost is very reasonable at €4.65 round trip.
There is an outdoor seating area and a very affordable cafe serving the usual snacks and beverages including alcohol.
There are onboard toilets and the journey takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
The terminal in Gozo gives you the option of two hop on hop off bus companies to chose from or you can make your own way around the island.
There is an outdoor seating area and a very affordable cafe serving the usual snacks and beverages including alcohol.
There are onboard toilets and the journey takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
The terminal in Gozo gives you the option of two hop on hop off bus companies to chose from or you can make your own way around the island.
Written November 29, 2023
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Mayo176 contributions
May 2022
Travelled to Gozo via ferry from Cirkewwa in Malta , queueing for ferry a bit mad as you queue to get into a room first which holds the people boarding the next ferry which comes every 15/20 min then queue to get on ferry, take it all with a pinch of salt and smile, also tour operators trying to sell tours of Gozo island to you. Well my wife and decided we would just wait an hour or two on island so did not avail of these tours. Once we arrived on Gozo port we walked up the hill and were approached by an elderly taxi driver who offered to bring us round the whole island on a guided tour for 80 euro, we agreed and spent the next 4 hours being chauffeured round the island visiting numerous sights that would never be seen on any tourist bus trip. Visited churches, went out to sea to see caves, had lunch in Pierres (Fantastic Seaside Restaurant) overlooking Marsalforn Bay, visited craft centres, underground caves (Sherries) , views of Sicily plus a lot more. This man was so passionate about the island having lived there all his life and was great company, no rush.
So if you do go to Gozo , try the local taxi drivers for a wonderful day out to remember.
So if you do go to Gozo , try the local taxi drivers for a wonderful day out to remember.
Written May 19, 2022
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Bruce A
Washington DC, DC1,254 contributions
Dec 2021
We took this ferry to Gozo and back in late December 2021, at the start of Malta's Omicron wave. Once you are on the ferry itself, there are plenty of places outside (on the "sun deck" of the ferry) to sit, stand, and enjoy the views of the Gozo Ferry. However, on both the Malta side and the Gozo side, you wait for the ferry in a fully indoor waiting room and you board the ferry through a fully indoor passageway. Especially on the Mgarr/Gozo side, the waiting room is small and fills up with a lot of passengers, making social distancing is impossible. We tested negative for COVID at the end of our Malta trip, but the waiting room for the ferry at Mgarr was probably the biggest COVID risk of our entire trip.
As far as the actual trip, we took this ferry on an extremely windy day and it didn't feel choppy, we didn't get seasick. It is a big boat and easily stands up to Malta's worst weather.
As far as the actual trip, we took this ferry on an extremely windy day and it didn't feel choppy, we didn't get seasick. It is a big boat and easily stands up to Malta's worst weather.
Written January 12, 2022
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Stephanie H
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Apr 2024 • Couples
Check in for the ferry was slow and about 35 people were let through before us even though we had pre-paid tickets. Gates were then closed with 8 people in front of us. We then had to wait for 4 hours to get the next ferry. Once on Gozo, the return ferry was cancelled and we had to wait for another hour to ensure we caught a ferry back. Stressful and disappointing.
Written April 16, 2024
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profjoypc
Alnwick, UK4,630 contributions
Nov 2022
We have travelled on the Gozo ferries countless times in past years and the experience has always been very positive. However on this occasion, after a year away, we found ourselves on a totally different ferry boat. It had no lifts and the stairs were narrow and steep. It was just impossible to carry several heavy suitcases up to the lounge area. The only option available was to leave them unattended in the car deck or stay with them. Overall a really bad experience. Apparently this ferry operates on some of the timetable and the other 'usual' ferries still carry on the route.
Written December 22, 2022
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Pierre Z
Noves, France2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Being lugged around in tourist mode by taking a crowded panoramic bus that leaves 30 minutes late, takes three quarters of an hour to arrive, you even stop at a place for a photo and you don't even see what's there so pretty to take. Then you land in town and there you have 1h30 tops to see what you want to do. We did the citadel in fast mode. Pretty but not completely crazy either with a view of buildings where you feel more like you're in Beirut than on vacation.
And back the same
And back the same

Written October 9, 2023
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Leighton Buzzard, UK212 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
Simple as one, two ,three. Didn't even prebook on line, we just rolled up to the ferry terminal in the hire car at Cirkewwa which is the most northern part of Malta. You don't even pay untill you return from Gozo. The rental car with two non-resident Maltese passengers came to a tad over 20.00 Euro return. Add another 5.00 Euro or there abouts for each extra passenger. Ferries run approx every 45 minutes, The trip takes 25 minutes.
Written October 1, 2024
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Marcus_Fenix1
Dresden, Germany14,587 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
There are no timetables, and when the ferry is full it sets off. From Malta to Gozo it's free, and the return trip is €21 for 2 adults with a car. The crossing takes 20 minutes.
Tip: You should already be in Malta by sunset. Otherwise it will be tough. 90 minutes on Sundays for 10 kilometers. The bottlenecks are the roundabouts.
Tip: You should already be in Malta by sunset. Otherwise it will be tough. 90 minutes on Sundays for 10 kilometers. The bottlenecks are the roundabouts.

Written October 29, 2023
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hamimej23
Sydney, Australia94 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Drive on
Drive off…
Drive back on then off again.
A special Mention to the crew and customer service gentleman on the Malta side who managed to recover a Lost mobile phone left on the upper deck during the 4.00 pm Crossing on Saturday 11th August.
My faith in human decency is restored.
The company is first class and most reputable.
Drive off…
Drive back on then off again.
A special Mention to the crew and customer service gentleman on the Malta side who managed to recover a Lost mobile phone left on the upper deck during the 4.00 pm Crossing on Saturday 11th August.
My faith in human decency is restored.
The company is first class and most reputable.
Written August 12, 2023
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handyspanner
London, UK732 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Excellent ferry operator, timely and smooth crossing. Plenty of places to sit inside and on deck. Toilets were clean, which is always a positive. On the way back from Gozo we had a coffee and bite to eat which was good quality and of appropriate price, not a ripoff like many other ferry operators. Staff were friendly also.
Written February 6, 2025
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Bonjour, faut-il réserver une place avant pour prendre le ferry avec sa voiture? nous le prendrons le 28mai. Merci d'avance, dans l'attente d'une réponse Mr Lozano.
Written April 27, 2022
Bonjour et merci pour vôtre message. Pouvez-vous me dire si l'île de Gozo vaut la peine d'y rester plusieurs jours ….!!!!!
grand merci
Written November 11, 2019
Depende de lo que busques. En nuestro caso era verano y queríamos playa por lo que varios días está bien porque hay mejores playas que en Malta. La isla como tal es pequeñita y no hay mucho que ver
Written November 20, 2019
Bonjour, j’ai lu que l’on devait payer le bateau au retour, mais est il possible de partir de Malte pour Gozo le matin et de faire le retour 2 jours après le soir ? Ou alors c’est aller retour dans la journée ? Je ne sais pas si je suis claire ...
Written July 28, 2019
Oui vous revenez quand vous voulez
Written August 6, 2019
Ich habe -leider- einen Rollator, gibt es Besonderheiten welche man beachten muss zum mitfahren.
Written July 1, 2019
Wir fanden den Fahrplan der Fähre sehr einfach, Tag und Nacht zu reisen. Es gibt ein kleines Café auf der Fähre für Getränke oder Snacks, wir waren zu Fuß Passagiere und fanden die Erfahrung sehr locker
Written July 9, 2019
Nice service on gozo ferry buy return tickets and hop on hop off tickets in Malta saves a lot of time
Written September 21, 2019
If you get the ferry to gozo what can you do then is there a market is it far to the town from the ferry terminal please
Written April 29, 2019
Gozo is a small island full of history and much to discover. There is a small market in Victoria, the capital, but Gozo is for sightseeing not shopping !
Written June 15, 2019
Hola !!! podrían decirme si se puede viajar con la valija en el ferry Malta / Gozo
Hi would you tell me
you can travel with suitcases
carries additional cost
Written March 16, 2019
Additional suitcases are at no cost thats included
Written April 4, 2019
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