How to find people to explore Gozo with

Short answer: to find people to explore Gozo with, post a day-trip plan with a clear meeting point at the ferry terminal, a rough itinerary, the number of seats and how costs will be split, or join someone else’s. Keep the group small (three to five), meet at a public place such as the Ċirkewwa or Valletta ferry terminal, agree the last ferry back before you leave, and split shared costs such as a taxi or car fairly.

Gozo is Malta’s smaller, greener sister island, and a day there is one of the best plans on the islands: a short ferry ride, a historic citadel, red-sand beaches, cliffs and quiet villages. It is also a plan that is more fun with company, and more affordable when you share transport. This guide covers how to get there, plan ideas, money and safety.

Getting to Gozo

There are two main ways to cross. Check the operators’ own sites for current schedules and fares before you plan (last checked October 2026):

• Gozo Channel ferry from Ċirkewwa, at the northern tip of Malta, to Mġarr in Gozo. It carries cars and foot passengers, and the crossing takes about 25 minutes. Travel guides note that passengers usually pay at Mġarr on the way back. See Gozo Channel for the schedule.
• Fast ferry from Valletta to Mġarr, a passenger-only service that takes roughly 45 minutes and can be affected by bad weather. See Gozo Highspeed.

The easiest public meeting point for a group is the ferry terminal you are leaving from. Agree in advance which ferry you are aiming for, and which one you will take back.

Gozo day-plan ideas for a group

The Citadel and Victoria

The Citadel (Ċittadella) towers over Victoria, Gozo’s capital, and houses several Heritage Malta museums; the Cittadella page of Gozo’s cultural heritage directorate has background on the site. A walk around the walls and lunch in Victoria makes an easy half-day plan.

Beach day

Ramla Bay, with its reddish sand, is the classic Gozo beach day in the warmer months. Xlendi, a small bay with cliffs and seafront restaurants, is a good spot for a swim and a late lunch.

Coastal walk

Gozo has beautiful coastal and countryside walks. If walking is your thing, our guide on finding a hiking buddy in Malta covers the basics of planning a walk with new people.

Diving or snorkelling

Gozo is popular with divers. Dives should be booked with a licensed dive centre; our guide on finding people to go diving with in Malta explains the local rules. A social plan around the dive, such as meeting at the centre and having lunch afterwards, is a nice way to share the day.

How to post a Gozo day-trip plan

On MeetNow, a host posts a plan at a public place with the date, time, number of seats and who pays; people ask to join with a short note; the host picks who comes, and accepted guests get a group chat. For Gozo:

1. Pick the ferry and meeting point. For example, the passenger terminal at Ċirkewwa, 20 minutes before your chosen departure.
2. Give a rough itinerary. “Citadel in the morning, lunch in Victoria, Ramla Bay in the afternoon” helps people decide.
3. Set three to five seats. Small groups move easily and fit in one taxi or car.
4. Explain transport on the island. Bus, taxi, a hired car or walking. If you will share a taxi or car, say so.
5. Choose who pays. Usually “split” for shared transport and “pay your own” for ferry tickets, food and entry fees.
6. State the return. Name the ferry you plan to take back, so everyone can plan their evening and their way home from the terminal.

Example plan description

Saturday in Gozo: Citadel, lunch and Ramla Bay. Meeting at the Ċirkewwa passenger terminal, aiming for a mid-morning ferry. 4 seats. Ferry, food and entries pay your own; we’ll split a taxi on the island. Back on a late-afternoon ferry. Bring swimwear, water and sun protection. Say a line about yourself and whether you’ve been to Gozo before.

Splitting costs fairly

• Shared transport (taxi or hired car): split equally among the people using it.
• Ferry tickets: each person buys their own.
• Food and entries: pay your own, unless the group agrees otherwise.
• Agree before you go, in the plan and the group chat, so nobody is surprised.

For more ideas for plans with new people, see how to find people to hang out with in Malta.

Safety box

FAQ: finding people to explore Gozo with

How do I get to Gozo from Malta?

By the Gozo Channel ferry from Ċirkewwa to Mġarr, which takes about 25 minutes, or by the passenger fast ferry from Valletta to Mġarr. Check each operator’s site for current schedules.

How many people should join a Gozo day trip?

Three to five people works well: small enough to move easily and to fit in one taxi or car.

Who pays on a Gozo day trip plan?

Usually each person pays for their own ferry, food and entries, and shared transport on the island is split equally.

Is one day enough for Gozo?

One day is enough for two or three highlights, such as the Citadel, lunch and a beach. Choose a relaxed itinerary rather than trying to see everything.