Mediterranean · VALLETTA BOAT TRIPS
Good valletta boat trips fill up weeks ahead and the small boats go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend 6 to 8 hours seeing Gozo by quad bike, led by guides such as Mark, Andrew, Ronnie, or Cedric. Ride from Qala Belvedere and Ramla Valley to the saltpans, Ghasri Valley, and Dwejra. Lunch, transport, and a weather-dependent boat ride via Comino are included.
“i was nervous at first, but quad biking is pretty easy and such a fun way to see the island”
Cruise from Sliema or Bugibba to Comino for a 10-minute Crystal Lagoon photo stop and up to 4.5 hours at the Blue Lagoon. You get commentary, air-conditioning, a bar, toilets, and plenty of time to swim and snorkel. Snorkel gear, sunbeds, and umbrellas cost extra.
“Definitively, one of the best excursions, I have ever had!!!”
This six-hour Gozo outing combines a guided buggy drive, coastal views, village stops, a 3-course lunch, and a boat ride past Comino Caves and Blue Lagoon. Drivers must be 21 or older with a full licence. Guides such as Mark, Dave, Ronnie, and Cedric keep the route safe, social, and easy to follow.
“A fun filled day with excellent guides! I’d highly recommend this trip.”
Take a 45-minute Gozo Highspeed catamaran from Valletta Grand Harbour to Mgarr, then ride the green open-top hop-on, hop-off bus around Gozo. You will see coastal views, Victoria, Dwejra Bay, villages, beaches, and historic sites. Your return is set for 20:45, though earlier ferries may be available.
“Likes: quick catamaran trip getting there. Could be improved: - allowing the passengers to choose return time, we were automatically booked for 8.45 pm return and although we queued for an earlier return the availability was not there, even of we had a booking we queued with the people that did not have any tickets. The queue was awful, the organization was not there, there were fights between other passengers… please book your own boat trip - the hop on hop off was not great. It is limited in hours so if you want to return to some attractions there are limited times you can get back to it. There…”
Step off your cruise ship and visit Mdina, Valletta, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more with an English-speaking guide. A professional driver handles the road time, and you can return to the ship or stay in Valletta after the tour. Site visits are mainly guided from outside, so this suits first-time island sightseeing more than museum visits.
“We all had a great time at Marta, very interesting place, worth visiting”
Join an English-speaking guide at Sliema Ferries 4 for a 6:00 PM harbour cruise around Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour. Over 90 minutes, you pass Gzira, Msida, Valletta, Floriana, the Three Cities, and more. Bring your own drinks or food, and expect a calm sightseeing trip rather than a formal dinner cruise.
“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.”
Spend 7.5 hours aboard the Fernandes Turkish gulet, sailing from Sliema to Comino’s Blue Lagoon and Gozo’s San Blas Bay. You get 90 minutes at each stop, a hot and cold buffet, unlimited beer, wine, water, and soft drinks, plus morning and afternoon snacks. Hotel pickup is included from more than 80 Malta locations.
“Fantastisk dag ombord! Transfern lämnade dock lite att önska. Han var 30 minuter försenad. Det gick inte, vid bokning, att välja att själv gå till hamnen. För oss innebar det att vi gick en dryg km åt motsatt håll gentemot hamnen istället för att gå direkt till hamnen (också en dryg km).”
A coast, a kind of hull, or a day you already have in mind.
