MALTA HARBOUR · BAY CRUISES
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 15 malta harbour cruises travellers cast off on most, lined up side by side. How long you are on the water, what you sail past, who is at the helm, and what a spot on deck costs.
90-minute night cruise from Sliema through Grand Harbour, Marsamxett Harbour and 10 creeks with live English commentary. $24 pp.
Most Popular“Lovely ride where you get to see all the major sights”
3 Bay Comino cruise: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Ħalfa Rock, Santa Marija caves. Limited boat size for real swimming time.
“If you want to live an amazing experience this is the trip you have to book. The places are incredible and the staff is so friendly, even the music they play matches the vibes and the environment. I really enjoyed it”
Malta’s Valletta and Three Cities harbour cruise: 90 minutes of air-conditioned catamaran views, live English commentary, and optional Esplora time.
“Trip was cancelled with no notice.. refund still not received . Tried multiple times to get refund .....”
Mellieħa three-bay cruise to Comino and Gozo: swim at Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon caves, and Ħalfa Rock Bay. 6 hours for $47.
“The cruise was fantastic, best one I have been on, the crew were absolutely amazing, especially Wes who was so helpful, kind. We had a baby & he was just awesome with his help. It was so much fun & would highly recommend this cruise best ever. Would definitely do again with this company.”
Malta’s Traditional Harbour Cruise from Sliema: live English commentary, Valletta and the Three Cities by sea, photo time, bar, and great value.
“Great ending to a wonderful trip to Malta. Amazing views of the key ports of the country. We really enjoyed riding the waves as well.”
Cruise Valletta’s harbours and the Three Cities by boat, hear stories of Malta’s sieges, and spot forts from the water in about 1.5 hours.
“The tour was at a good pace, informative and comfortable. We did the 1 1/2 hour tour and that was enough time for us.”
Full-day Turkish gullet cruise from Sliema: 3 swim stops, cold buffet lunch, showers and unlimited drinks, with optional transfers.
“Super croisière, équipage sympa et le rapport qualité/prix est top!”
Get 48 hours of unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off buses in Malta plus a live-commentary harbour cruise, with an optional Esplora stop for $60.08.
“Easy to get on and off. Staff very friendly. Only downside was the bus stops were not as regular as other sightseeing buses in other cities & countries. They also stopped rather early in the afternoon. The boat cruise of Valetta was exceptional.”
Sail from Sliema to Comino and Blue Lagoon plus other Maltese bays on a Turkish gulet with pickup, drinks, and lunch.
“I was really looking forward to this, pick up was early and after a chaotic drive we arrived at the boat an hour early. When we were finally allowed to board I realised how many people were to be crammed in. We were delayed so that yet more late arrivals could join the crush (I…”
Sliema night harbour cruise for 1.5 hours around Valletta, Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour. Live English guide, BYO snacks.
Small-group Turkish gulet from Sliema to Selmun Bay, Blue Lagoon and Gozo. Snorkel, swim and SUP for $59.
Cruise Malta’s Grand Harbour from Sliema on a modern catamaran with live English/German commentary, views of Valletta and the Three Cities.
“Splendid views of the harbour and Grand Harbour with informative commentary, although sometimes a little difficult to hear/ understand. A pre-recorded commentary might be better. However, overall, good value for money and worth experiencing.”
Hop on Malta’s Blue and Red bus loops for your pace, then enjoy a 90-minute Grand Harbour cruise with commentary from Valletta.
Traditional harbour cruise around Valletta’s Marsamxett and Grand Harbours, with live English/German history commentary. 1.5 hours from Sliema.
Two non-consecutive days on Malta’s Blue and Red hop-on buses, plus a Harbour Cruise within five days. Value sights for $57.
“It's easy to explore the most important sights. But you have to be careful, as there are two providers on the island, so you can't take just any bus. You also have to pay attention to the signs, as the north route buses are not necessarily blue. Unfortunately, the audio guide provided does not work…”
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
