Valletta Harbour Cruise: Explore Magnificent Forts and History of Great Sieges

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Sliema

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Embark on a Valletta Harbour Cruise to explore magnificent forts, battlements, and creeks while learning about the history of the Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942. Discover hidden gems only visible from the sea!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Sliema - The cruise starts and finishes in Sliema ferry, Ferries 4
Ta’ Xbiex - Passing by Ta Xbiex
St. Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral - Passing by St Paul s Anglican Pro Cathedral
Fort St Elmo - Passing by Fort St Elmo at the tip of Valletta
Valletta Waterfront - Passing by Valletta Waterfront and cruise liner terminal
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What's Included

Boat trip around Marsamxett and Grand Harbours
Starts and finishes in Sliema

Additional Information

Embark on a voyage around the Mediterranean’s most expansive natural harbors, Marsamxett and Grand Harbours, along with their multitudinous creeks and corners. Witness a glimpse into history and admire the awe-inspiring forts, defences, and coves located in Valletta and the 3 Cities.
An informative narration in English will uncover the historical ties to…

Location

Luzzu Cruises

Triq Ix - Xatt

We are found exactly at bus stop ferries 4.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.6

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Julianh353

Jul 8, 2025

A city to remember. - Ideal way to see the wonderful city and its various harbours. The tour included a pre recorded commentary of the history along with an insight into the various areas of the port.

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Wayneandmick

Jun 15, 2025

Highly recommended - We highly recommend this lovely cruise. Although it was only 90 minutes, it felt longer as we visited so many bays. The commentary was clear and interesting, and the boat staff friendly and accomodating.

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Jean

May 1, 2025

Informative & moving narration of the Grand Harbour & the bays leading to it - Last year (2024) we bought the use Malta Heritage Pass for Unlimited Use if Hop-on hop-Off Bus Routes (used once from Sliema to Valletta as took far too long, thereafter used the Ferry or Bolt Taxis - both excellent. Included in the Heritage Pass were 20+ Heritage sites which we think we visited nearly everyone. Superb value. Also included was the Harbour Cruise from Sliema. We couldn’t understand a word if the guide, we’re both hard of hearing and she was gabbling away in various languages - a master of . So disappointed that we used Luzzu Cruises this year 2025 when we learned that it was a recorded commentary. What a difference!! So informative and, it has to be said, emotional for me as my father was here in WWII on HMS Illustrious after it was bombed leading a convoy into Malta. It was part repaired by the courageous Maltese engineers & dockyard workers whose lives, families & homes were being bombed with the heroic crew of the Illustrious who lost 129 crew members & 92 wounded. Don’t know how many Maltese lost their lives.

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Joe_t

Apr 21, 2025

A spectacular boat trip - A spectacular boat trip, impressive city!! Good value for money. Loads of space, left on time. The commentary was informative, so much history.

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Eric

Apr 13, 2025

Great intro to Valletta and its history - Great trip as an introduction to the capital of Malta. Covers the harbours of Valletta and their history. Would recommend.

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2019haubi

Apr 6, 2025

Beautiful excursion - Very informative harbour tour and to our surprise with a German description. Thank you for this lovely trip.

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Edl398

Jun 29, 2025

Good crew and nice tour - Nice trip, on time, the narration was a bit hard to understand, not crowded. The top deck is open, no shade. There was a company called "I see Malta" with red nicer looking boat with a shaded upper deck. From far it looked nice but pretty full. Regardless, we did not used it and I do not know if the ride was any better. Our boat was good.

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Thistle-do-nicely

Apr 27, 2025

Rude Agent (Mario) - The views from the boat were great and the commentary was good and informative and the crew on board were fine. The agent (Mario) on the shore was not so great; he was rude and unhelpful; telling us to get a move on and board the boat even though it was 30 minutes until the departure time. TBH had we not already purchased our tickets we'd have gone to another cruise operator.

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Kmi13

Apr 26, 2025

The good cruise - The right choice to discover the ports of Valletta. Boat has a human size, not the tourist factory like some. A comment in French, which does not spoil anything., the little extra that goes well. 90 minutes of nice walk that gives a good idea of the ports.

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268thibaultc

Apr 24, 2025

Medium - Boat on time , nice staff but if as we took you already the days before the ferries between the 3 cities and Valletta and Valletta to come to sliema , not much added value ... after if you are running out of ideas why not but not a must do!

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up to 15 guests

1 - Adult