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“the pace and narition was very good. the bright lights on the top deck could have used some visors so as not to have bright lights in your eyes”
3 Bay Comino cruise: Crystal Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, Ħalfa Rock, Santa Marija caves. Limited boat size for real swimming time.
“Firstly, the limit of passengers is great, it wasn't crowded at all, everyone could comfortably find a seat either on the lower or upper deck. The crew was friendly and gave us information on every stop and sight. The lagoons are beautiful, at Blue Lagoon we chose to stay on the boat, but it was…”
Malta’s Valletta and Three Cities harbour cruise: 90 minutes of air-conditioned catamaran views, live English commentary, and optional Esplora time.
“Booked at 10am for a 12.30 sailing on the same day. Once we got to the harbour discovered the sailing had been cancelled due to the weather. I’ve emailed viatour for a refund but had no reply. Lesson learned to book direct in future & not thru a 3rd party”
Mellieħa three-bay cruise to Comino and Gozo: swim at Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon caves, and Ħalfa Rock Bay. 6 hours for $47.
“enjoyed the smaller boat. staff all very friendly we didn't bother getting off at blue lagoon as very busy but instead enjoyed jumping of the boat into the blue lagoon”
Malta’s Traditional Harbour Cruise from Sliema: live English commentary, Valletta and the Three Cities by sea, photo time, bar, and great value.
“Very good trip however it was NOT the boat we had booked they only did certain days and we should have been made aware of this We could have gone on the boat advertised two days later but we left the next day.”
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.
“Straight forward, scenic boat ride and good value for money. Very choppy waters though and the plank to get on bored was narrow and buoyant, so not for the feint hearted.”
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.
“Firstly you are told the wrong place to meet the activity to complete the tour. We were told to meet opposite the M&S store when in fact, it was opposite The Londoner Pub. The email received advertised the tour as the following: Find attached your confirmation voucher for Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour catamaran boat…”
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.
