Category Valletta Grand Harbour Cruises

Malta · VALLETTA GRAND HARBOUR CRUISES

Top 15 Grand Harbour Cruises

18 reviewed

Grand Harbour is the best seat in Malta: the bastions climb straight from the water, the creeks of the Three Cities open one after another, and the whole fortress city reads at once from a boat. These harbour cruises differ in route, length, and whether they run by day or lit up after dark.

From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta’s Harbours & Creeks

From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta's Harbours & Creeks - The first stretch: Marsamxett-area marinas and Manoel Island views

The Best Traditional 2 Harbours Day Cruise of Malta

The Best Traditional 2 Harbours Day Cruise of Malta - Grand Harbour Views: Forts, Battlements, and a Real Sense of the Waterfront

2.The Best Traditional 2 Harbours Day Cruise of Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 432 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Traditional Luzzu-style cruise from Sliema through Malta’s Grand and Marsamxett Harbours, with live commentary, forts, creeks, and a bar.

“This trip gave great information about past and present Malta. A shame some people book it but cannot speak English so talk during the commentary. A quick way to learn about Malta in pleasant surroundings.”

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Malta: Marsamxett Harbour and Grand Harbour Cruise by Night

Malta: Marsamxett Harbour and Grand Harbour Cruise by Night - A night cruise that gives you real angles on Valletta

3.Marsamxett Harbour and Grand Harbour Cruise by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 282 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Night cruise in Malta by a licensed boat. See Grand Harbour, Marsamxett Harbour, and 10 creeks with English commentary for about $24.

“The trip with the boat was a little uncomfortable sometimes. We had high waves and a thunderstorm (far away on the sea) but there was lightning all the time. If you get seasick easily I would not recommend the trip as the boat was quite shaky. Comment is ONLY IN ENGLISH! I took some great pictures, the view is awesome as well as the service on the boat. The transport went very well also. I had a very experienced driver who took us safely but quickly as I like best personally. For the transportation and figuring out a pickup time and place I had to call the agency a couple…”

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Valletta & Three Cities Harbour Cruise

Valletta & Three Cities Harbour Cruise - Fort Manoel: The Star Fort That Explains the Water Power

4.Valletta & Three Cities Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 239 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

A 1.5-hour catamaran cruise from Sliema to Valletta and the Three Cities with live commentary, Wi‑Fi, and a possible Esplora stop.

“Zero communication after several attempts. No info on jump on jump off places. No one at the meeting spot had any idea what we’re talking about. We did not get a tour at all”

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Malta: Panoramic Cruise around Malta’s Harbours and Creeks

Malta: Panoramic Cruise around Malta's Harbours and Creeks - Valletta Waterfront Passes: Fort Manoel to the Barrakka Gardens

The Traditional Harbour Cruise

The Traditional Harbour Cruise - The “working harbor” factor: dockyards and marinas you can watch in motion

6.The Traditional Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 159 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

A traditional harbor cruise in Malta with English narration, Valletta and the Three Cities views, and great photo stops from Sliema.

“The tours was very good. I was on the top of the boat and could hear the (recorded) guide narrative very clearly. It provided good info about the history of Villetta and other harbor cities. The boat was supposed to leave the dock at noon, but it left at 12:20pm. So the tour was not 90 min as advertised, but about 70min.”

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Valletta Harbour Cruise

Valletta Harbour Cruise - The route: Ta’ Xbiex to Fort St Elmo (your first Valletta reveal)

7.Valletta Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

A 75-minute Valletta Harbour Cruise by boat from Sliema. See Fort St Elmo and the Three Cities, with English commentary.

“Very pleasant trip round the 2 harbours and very informative about the local area and its history. Plenty of room on the boat”

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1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Ticket

1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Ticket - Hop-on hop-off buses for 24 hours: why it works in real life

8.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 108 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $42

Valletta’s 1-day hop-on hop-off bus plus Grand Harbour catamaran cruise: Wi‑Fi, A/C ride, and 24-hour north and south routes.

“I have purchased in other cities previously but found the service in Malta highly lacking. The website stated that hop on hop off incluced buses in Malta and gozo but this was not what we found. We had to pay for seperate ferries and buses on both islands in order to avail of the service at all and the times were extremly limted for peak season. An expensive and dissapointing lesson learned.”

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Cruise around Malta’s Harbours and Creeks from Sliema

Cruise around Malta's Harbours and Creeks from Sliema - How the English audio makes the whole cruise click

9.Cruise around Malta’s Harbours and Creeks from Sliema

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

A budget-friendly Malta harbour cruise from Sliema with English audio and big water views of Valletta, the Three Cities, and more.

“Great experience. Read the pick up instructions carefully. You will need to catch the ferry in Villetta to travel five minutes over to Sliema. The ferry leaves approximately every 15 minutes. The vote tour it’s very enjoyable, but wear warm clothes as it is very chilly on the boat in January. Definitely enjoyed this and would do it again. Also enjoyed visiting and walking the streets of Sliema.”

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Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour

Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour - How long it really takes and why the pacing feels fair

10.Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $46

Three Cities guided tour in Malta with a dghajsa harbor boat cruise. Learn Knights of St. John lore and enjoy Senglea panoramic views.

“Really well organised trip. I missed the name of our guide, but she was excellent. Very interesting tour around the cities and then a brilliant ride around the harbour in the little traditional fishing boats. Can highly recommend.”

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2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Pass

2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Pass - North & South Hop-On Hop-Off Buses: Use Them Like a Sightseeing Map

11.2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Pass

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 89 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $60

48-hour Malta hop-on hop-off buses plus a harbour cruise with live commentary, with an optional Esplora stop for great value.

“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.”

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Private Boat Tour of the Grand Harbour on the Island of Malta

Private Boat Tour of the Grand Harbour on the Island of Malta - Fort St Elmo and the Grand Harbour defenses: what you’ll learn mid-sight

12.Private Boat Tour of the Grand Harbour on the Island of Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $40Top rated

Private 35-minute Grand Harbour cruise from Valletta with Fort St Elmo, the Three Cities, and Malta fortresses. English guide. Mobile ticket.

“A fabulous way to understand part of Malta. Keith was generous with his time and knowledge. He turned up on time, answered all our questions and filled us in on the history and architecture of the Grand Harbour”

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Sliema: Special Night Harbour Cruise

Sliema: Special Night Harbour Cruise - The outer harbour stretch: Marsa, Paola, Kalkara, and Rinella

13.Sliema: Special Night Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Sliema night harbour cruise sails past Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour around Valletta in 1.5 hours. Bring your own food and drinks.

“The boat ride was lovely because there were only 10 of us on board as opposed to the usual 50+. The tour however was read to us however by the vost drivers phone (AI/Computer). When It was run by Supreme tours, the boat driver was the guide and much more informative. For £17 however, its a great 1.5 hours to sit, have a few drinks, take pictures and juat relax. I would recommend it, yes.”

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Grand Harbour Cruise

Grand Harbour Cruise - Marsamxett Harbour First: Where Manoel Island and Fort Saint Elmo Enter the Story

14.Grand Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Cruise Malta’s Grand Harbour from Sliema on a catamaran with live commentary, Wi‑Fi, indoor/outdoor seating, and optional Esplora hop-off.

“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 cruise from the 'Captain Morgan Harbour Cruise' at The Strand, Sliema (Google map Plus Code: WG53+GW Sliema) opposite M&S Marks & Spencer Sliema departing at 10:30 or 12:30 or 14:45. The whole cruise was boring and what makes it worse is the fact that Malta is a lot richer in history. Would not waste £40…”

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Malta: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Harbour Cruise (CMO)

Malta: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Harbour Cruise (CMO) - North Route on the Blue Line: where Mdina fits into the Malta story

15.2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Harbour Cruise (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · from $57

Two days of hop-on hop-off buses plus a Malta harbour cruise. Ride Blue and Red routes to Valletta, Mdina, Three Cities, and more.

“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 on every bus. They are not the newest. We took full advantage of the offer with a two-day bus tour and a harbor tour on the third day. (Tip: sit on the right side so that the explanations match what you are seeing.)”

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