Gozo Ferry
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- Clive TStratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom360 contributionsDay trip to GozoTook the 10.30 am ferry from Sliema. Bit of a wait for the bus to Cittadella but fair commentary on the way. Only drawback was timings - we wanted to go to the Neolithic ruins Gigantia but were going to miss the last fast ferry. However, the ferry apparently waits for the bus so we could have made it if we had asked or been told!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 October 2023
- GBJ-CookiesSouth Shields, United Kingdom1,800 contributionsGozo FerryThe 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.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 November 2023
- 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 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 February 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 2024Travelled with familyWritten 6 March 2024
- OreganoParsleyBasilEngland, United Kingdom194 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 April 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 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 June 2024
- Megan HSelston, United Kingdom20 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 July 2024
- Beth WCambridge, United Kingdom9 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 2024Travelled with familyWritten 14 August 2024
- Cathy NCraigavon, United Kingdom443 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 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 August 2024
- Aidan R52 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 August 2024
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Natasha B
157 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
During my visit to Malta, I went Island hopping to Gozo, which is part of the Maltese archipelago. Gozo is the second largest of the seven island chain & basks in the Mediterranean off the coast of Sicily. More rural than its sister island, Malta, Gozo has a population of 31,000.
Inhabited for thousands of years, it shows evidence of historic immigration & rule by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Sicilians, French & British, among others. It’s known for The Citadel, fortified city in the heart of Victoria on Gozo. Rich in history & with amazing views of virtually the entire island. Lots to explore such as, Neolithic Ġgantija Temple ruins, Azure window, Ramla Bay the only sandy beach and much more.
Take a ferry ride with spectacular views from Cirkewwa to Gozo. It takes around 20 minutes & ferries operate every 45 minutes, costing around less than 20 Euros for car & passenger return. One island not to be missed.
Inhabited for thousands of years, it shows evidence of historic immigration & rule by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Sicilians, French & British, among others. It’s known for The Citadel, fortified city in the heart of Victoria on Gozo. Rich in history & with amazing views of virtually the entire island. Lots to explore such as, Neolithic Ġgantija Temple ruins, Azure window, Ramla Bay the only sandy beach and much more.
Take a ferry ride with spectacular views from Cirkewwa to Gozo. It takes around 20 minutes & ferries operate every 45 minutes, costing around less than 20 Euros for car & passenger return. One island not to be missed.
Written 26 January 2020
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patrick h
Mayo175 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 19 May 2022
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wherehaveinotbeenyet
Manchester, UK404 contributions
Aug 2020
Very fast and efficient service, only a short wait to get on to the ferry and takes about half an hour (you pay the fare on your return). The only hair-raising moment was when I was directed to drive up the ramp in my tiny little car and it started to roll backwards! You have to wear a mask onboard due to COVID restrictions, but this isn't too bad if you sit on the deck and is only for a short time as you can take it off once you are back in your car. Amazing views coming into to Mgarr Port in Gozo, and spectacular sunset from the ferry on the way back to Malta.
Written 31 August 2020
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Bruce A
Washington DC, DC1,239 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 12 January 2022
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Trek735655
Aylesbury, UK39 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Great Ferry if not a little laid back, drove straight on board but was not given direction on parking so had to wait and follow others parking cars.
Once on board it was a quick and easy crossing which took about 20 minutes with the added bonus of a cafe and toilets.
The car and one passenger cost about 20 Euros return.
Once on board it was a quick and easy crossing which took about 20 minutes with the added bonus of a cafe and toilets.
The car and one passenger cost about 20 Euros return.
Written 22 February 2020
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GBJ-Cookies
South Shields, UK1,800 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 29 November 2023
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honeybug29
United Kingdom125 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Very reliable when traveling between Malta and gozo they even put extra ferries on at peak times. We travelled on the Greek one on the way over but found it to be very full and awkward to get off. It takes a little longer than the other ferry to disembark. Would definitely prefer the gozian ferry.
Written 7 August 2020
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Vivien W
Trimiklini, Cyprus87 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We opted to do a short trip as we were meeting friends for lunch so we got on the GREEN BUS.
There were no earphones given out and we couldn't find any, even tho some people had them.
The driver didn't tell us what number stop we were at.
It was the worst hop on trip I have been on...and I've done a lot.
If you have a bad back it's a terrible ride!! Gozo council are strangers to tarmac!!! Even my teeth hurt when I got off!
There were no earphones given out and we couldn't find any, even tho some people had them.
The driver didn't tell us what number stop we were at.
It was the worst hop on trip I have been on...and I've done a lot.
If you have a bad back it's a terrible ride!! Gozo council are strangers to tarmac!!! Even my teeth hurt when I got off!
Written 14 February 2020
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Sandro PB
Helmsange, Luxembourg192 contributions
Jun 2021
Efficient and inexpensive regular service. The ferries leave every half and hour or so. From Malta you drive to the very north of the island and just get in the queue. Payment is collected for the round trip upon your return journey at the port in Gozo. The cost for a car and driver is about €25 return. Additional passengers pay the same rate as pedestrians who have arrived using public transport.
Written 17 June 2021
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Nigel B
Wakefield, UK894 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Goes every 30 minutes and is pretty well organised. If you want a seat on the deck you need to board speedily. Only takes about 20 minutes to cross. Pretty views on the journey each way. Can use toilets or get a coffee on board.
Written 20 February 2020
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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 27 April 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 11 November 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 20 November 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 28 July 2019
Oui vous revenez quand vous voulez
Written 6 August 2019
Ich habe -leider- einen Rollator, gibt es Besonderheiten welche man beachten muss zum mitfahren.
Written 1 July 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 9 July 2019
Nice service on gozo ferry buy return tickets and hop on hop off tickets in Malta saves a lot of time
Written 21 September 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 29 April 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 15 June 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 16 March 2019
Additional suitcases are at no cost thats included
Written 4 April 2019
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