Cruise around Malta's Harbours and Creeks from Sliema
Overview
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This 90-minute scenic cruise is the perfect introduction to the city of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, and its surroundings.
Enjoy a scenic cruise around the two natural harbours of Malta, the majestic Valletta Grand Harbour and the Marsamxett Harbour.
Set sail from Sliema Ferries and take in the views of some of Malta's most iconic landmarks from the sea. Relax as you cruise by impressive harbours, historic fortifications, various creeks, the renowned 'Three Fortified Cities' of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea, busy dockyards, marinas, bastions, and much more. Listen to the audio commentary to uncover the history of Valletta and its surrounding locations.
Thanks to the numerous creeks around Valletta, you can enjoy unique views of the city without the heavy crowds.
The duration of this cruise is approximately 90 minutes.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travellers who are prone to sea sickness.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sliema
We depart from Sliema Ferries and cruise through Sliema Creek. Sliema Creek is a very busy waterway, with harbour cruise boats operating from it that are constantly plying in and out with tourists. The advantage of mooring on this jetty is that it's located at the centre of Sliema, a very busy area with all kinds of shops, restaurants, bars, etc., which is a short walk from the jetty; therefore, before or after the trip, one can enjoy a walk along the beautiful promenade, have a meal or a coffee in the many eateries in the area, or browse through the many shops located at the centre of Sliema.
Manoel Island
Passing by Manoel Island. Manoel Island, formerly known as Bishop's Island or the Isolotto, is a small island that forms part of the municipality of Gżira in Marsamxett Harbour, Malta. It is named after the Portuguese Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena, who built a fort on the island in the 1720s. Manoel Island is a low, rather flat hill, shaped roughly like a leaf. It is located in the middle of Marsamxett Harbour, with Lazzaretto Creek to its south and Sliema Creek to its north. The island is connected to mainland Malta by a bridge. The whole island can be viewed from the bastions of the capital, Valletta.
What‘s Included
Sightseeing cruise
Audio commentary over a PA system
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Guide
Food and drinks
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Cruise around Malta's Harbours and Creeks from Sliema
Reviews
97 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely experience - goods value
crish574,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience. So relaxing being out on the water! Thank you! One suggestion however is to give a bit more up to date commentary, being flexible in the commentary eg about what is happening around d the harbours at the time rather than just giving facts and figures.
Stunning Views that could remain unseen.
629blairh,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cruise is absolutely brilliant value, it gives you amazing views of Valletta that would remain unseen as a pedestrian visitor, it also gives you an insight to the history of Malta and Valletta be it social, industrial and military, you’ll also gain some understanding of the strategic importance of Malta and Valletta, but mostly the views of the city are stunning, the fortifications the architecture, even the maritime architecture of some of the super yachts moored in the harbour. The audio guide is excellent giving enough information to wet the appetite without being too in-depth or relentless. The crew are very friendly and helpful, I can not recommend this trip enough.
Absolutely amazing experience must do
P8844MPsabrinag,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was absolutely amazing experience. It’s worth every penny. 😍 the boat was on time. It was comfortable so right not too too busy and information was very helpful.
Nice trip
August T,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice knowledgeable crew. They piloted the craft safely and were able to inform us all on what we were being shown. Great guys.
Worth repeating in the spring!
Escape42398910887,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really recommended, surprising, quite cheap , very varied and beautiful! St hotel with fantastic pool. Also worth Gozo.
Boat trip
Sinead B,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyable and great explanations in English. Pointed out places of interest for history. Definitely recommend
VFM Boat tour
Ursulaey,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Enjoyable trip. Great VFM. Lots of information given during the tour. Comfortable boat, if in need of a little tlc. Would recommend.
Overall good.
Wendy M,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A good trip, slightly longer for what you get to see. The audio description is informative. Check the weather and take a shawl/ lightweight jacket.
Relaxing Cruise
108joeller,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the relaxing, informative cruise. It was easy to reach the dock and ended up being the perfect length to view the beautiful area from the water
No onboard refreshments — nice views but bring snacks
A9286RIdamiand,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The cruise was pleasant and offered nice views and informative commentary, but it felt basic. The boat was comfortable enough for a short trip, though I was disappointed there was no option to buy food or drinks onboard — would have made the outing more enjoyable. Good for a quick sightseeing stop if you bring your own snacks.
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