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.
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.
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Cruise around Malta's Harbours and Creeks from Sliema
What‘s Included
Sightseeing cruise
Audio commentary over a PA system
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Guide
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice way to see the Harbor.
A747FStonyb,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall its pretty good and worth doing. As others said get on the right side of the boat. I think they could probably skip the cruise ship harbor. That part is not all that interesting and really feel like we see to much of those awful cruise ships. It trip is a bit long IMO. Boat was full so get there early and line up. Be careful not to miss the later up - on the ship I was on its right to the left as you get on the ship - but I missed it so by the time I did get up top I had limited choice of seats. The staff was all good and the price was reasonable.
Mini Cruise
Maria P,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00On a cruise, got taxi to Sliema and got on the pre booked trip. Good commentary in a variety of languages.
Bare bones tour
Andrea B,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Bare bones- some information from a prerecorded audio file. No refreshments, plastic chairs, no Q&A. But a decent view of the area by boat.
Grand Harbour by boat.
Z865DYalanp,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Afternoon trip around Grand Harbour in perfect weather. Commentary was good full of interesting facts about the history of Malta especially around WWII period.
Fabulous
Debra V,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was lovely and so much history. Really enjoyed it and so many creeks I wasnt aware of until we did the tour
Audio commentary on the...
LarryJ M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Audio commentary on the sights was excellent. Tour was a good value for the money. Would highly recommend.
Nice tour, saw beautiful...
JoAnna S,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice tour, saw beautiful views of the coastline and learned a lot. Tip: sit on the right side of the boat for the best views!
A ferry view of Sliema and Valleta
Rafiq J,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a nice ferry ride and you’re able to see parts of Malta from the sea, which is a different perspective from seeing on foot.
Great Malta Harbor Cruise
Carole M,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Malta harbor Cruise was wonderful! The guide shared interesting history & general information about the area. Beautiful to see Malta from the water!
Fabulous tour of the island and history lesson in one , highly recommend
GenetteH,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip round the harbour with great guide giving all the history and pointing out where we were .. beautiful scenery and boat was clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour as you will see and learn so much from it.
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