Gozo Ferry — Everything You Need to Know

The crossing to Gozo takes 25 minutes. But to get there you first need to reach Ċirkewwa — the far north-western tip of Malta. Here is the complete guide to this essential crossing point.

How to Get to Ċirkewwa

• By bus: Line 223 from Valletta (also from Bugibba). About 1–1.5 hours. Cheap but slow.
• By Bolt/eCabs: From Valletta approx. €20–25, from Sliema similar. Faster and stress-free.
• By own car: Paid parking at the terminal. In peak season — very busy. Allow extra time.

Two Ferry Options

• Gozo Channel (car ferry): Large white ferry carrying cars and foot passengers. Runs 24/7 approximately every 45 minutes (more frequently during the day). Price for foot passenger: approx. €4.65 return. Note: you pay ON THE RETURN journey, not going out.
• Gozo Fast Ferry: A fast passenger boat running (seasonally) from Valletta or Sliema directly to Victoria on Gozo. More expensive (approx. €12–15) but faster and convenient without your own car.

When NOT to Queue

The longest car queues form on Friday afternoons and Sunday morning returns from Gozo — when Maltese go for weekends or come back. As a foot passenger there is never a queue. You board on every sailing without waiting.

The Night Ferry

Gozo Channel runs around the clock — approximately every 45 minutes overnight. If you stay on Gozo for dinner and a late evening, you can return on a night crossing.