15 cruises found
A cruise to Malta often begins with a spectacular arrival in Grand Harbour, framed by golden ramparts, forts, domes and limestone facades.
In just a few hours, you can move from Valletta's Baroque streets to Mdina's quiet lanes, cross to the Three Cities by traditional boat or reach Gozo for a more rural, rugged view of the archipelago.
The destination combines heritage, sea views, swimming, Mediterranean cuisine and the history of the Knights, packing an exceptional variety into such a compact island.
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Malta
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Salerno, Dubrovnik, Split, Kotor, Corfu, Katakolon, Chania, Mykonos, Piraieus, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi, Chania, Katakolon, Corfu, Kotor, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, Santa Margherita, Ajaccio, Cagliari, Valetta, Kotor, Corfu, Salerno, Civitavecchia / Rome
Enchanted Princess
33 d
Inside Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
05/16/2028
from
US$ 5,005
Itinerary : Catanio, Taranto, Valetta, Catanio
Costa Serena
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Catanio
09/11/2027
from
US$ 596
Itinerary : Piraieus, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi, Chania, Katakolon, Corfu, Kotor, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, Santa Margherita, Ajaccio, Cagliari, Valetta, Kotor, Corfu, Salerno, Civitavecchia / Rome
Enchanted Princess
23 d
Inside Stateroom
Piraieus
05/26/2028
from
US$ 3,450
Itinerary : Piraieus, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi, Chania, Katakolon, Corfu, Kotor, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, Santa Margherita, Ajaccio, Cagliari, Valetta, Kotor, Corfu, Salerno, Civitavecchia / Rome, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Ajaccio, Alghero, Messina, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste
Enchanted Princess
33 d
Inside Stateroom
Piraieus
05/26/2028
from
US$ 5,065
Itinerary : Taranto, Valetta, Catanio, Naples
Costa Serena
5 d
Inside Stateroom
Taranto
09/12/2027
from
US$ 487
Itinerary : Catanio, Taranto, Valetta, Catanio, Naples
Costa Serena
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Catanio
09/11/2027
from
US$ 597
Itinerary : Barcelona, Civitavecchia / Rome, Salerno, Marseille, Genoa, Mykonos, Izmir, Piraieus, Corfu, Valetta, Bar, Bari, Valetta, Palma de Mallorca, Naples, Barcelona, Civitavecchia / Rome
Carnival Sunshine
11 d
Inside Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
09/19/2027
from
US$ 774
Itinerary : Piraieus, MONEMVASIA, Pylos, Syracuse (Sicily), Valetta
Star Clipper
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Piraieus
10/30/2026
from
US$ 2,140
Itinerary : Piraieus, MONEMVASIA, Pylos, Syracuse (Sicily), Gozo, Valetta
Royal Clipper
7 d
Inside Stateroom
Piraieus
10/20/2027
from
US$ 2,871
Itinerary : Piraieus, Milos, La Canee, Gythion, Pylos, Syracuse (Sicily), Gozo, Valetta
Star Flyer
9 d
Inside Stateroom
Piraieus
10/16/2027
from
US$ 3,530
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Sorrento, Messina, Valetta, Tunis, Monaco Monte-Carlo
Crystal Symphony
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
10/01/2027
from
US$ 4,160
Itinerary : Piraieus, Nafplio, Katakolon, Kerkira, Bari, Taranto, Valetta
Le Laperouse
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Piraieus
01/05/2028
from
US$ 5,730
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Salerno, Naxos di Giardini, Malta, Valetta, Kotor, Dubrovnik
1 other departures
Seabourn Ovation
8 d
Suite
Civitavecchia / Rome
08/12/2028
from
US$ 6,773
Other departures:
22 Apr 2028
Itinerary : Palermo, Valetta, Catanio
Costa Serena
3 d
Inside Stateroom
Palermo
06/03/2027
from
US$ 303
Itinerary : Naples, Messina, Valetta
MSC World Europa
3 d
Balcony Stateroom
Naples
11/02/2026
from
US$ 373
Upper Barrakka Gardens
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Republic Street
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Republic Street
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Republic Street
Upper Barrakka Gardens
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Mdina
Rabat
Mosta
Rabat
Mosta
Mdina
Mosta
Mdina
Rabat
Victoria
Ggantija
Blue Lagoon
Ggantija
Blue Lagoon
Victoria
Blue Lagoon
Victoria
Ggantija
Vittoriosa
Marsaxlokk
Blue Grotto
Marsaxlokk
Blue Grotto
Vittoriosa
Blue Grotto
Vittoriosa
Marsaxlokk
Weather & swimming
Mild, bright weather that is ideal for sightseeing. Temperatures are comfortable, days grow longer and Valletta and Mdina are easy to explore on foot.
Expert advice
This is one of the best times for a first cruise to Malta, especially if you want to focus on heritage, walks and panoramic views.
Weather & swimming
Hot, very sunny and more crowded. The sea is inviting for swimming, but city sightseeing can become more tiring in the middle of the day.
Expert advice
A good choice if you are looking for a seaside atmosphere. Opt for early-morning sightseeing, breaks in the shade and trips out on the water.
Weather & swimming
Still warm, more comfortable and often very well balanced. The sea remains inviting, crowds gradually thin and the days are still beautiful.
Expert advice
An excellent time to combine Valletta, Gozo, Comino and the Three Cities without enduring the peak summer heat.
Weather & swimming
Quieter, more cultural and more variable. Temperatures often remain mild, but wind, rain or rough seas may affect some excursions.
Expert advice
Consider this season for a cruise focused more on heritage and cities and less on swimming or boat trips.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
April–June (Mediterranean spring) | Mild, bright weather that is ideal for sightseeing. Temperatures are comfortable, days grow longer and Valletta and Mdina are easy to explore on foot. | This is one of the best times for a first cruise to Malta, especially if you want to focus on heritage, walks and panoramic views. |
July–August (peak summer season) Hot, very sunny and more crowded. The sea is inviting for swimming, but city sightseeing can become more tiring in the middle of the day. A good choice if you are looking for a seaside atmosphere. Opt for early-morning sightseeing, breaks in the shade and trips out on the water. | ||
September–October (ideal shoulder season) | Still warm, more comfortable and often very well balanced. The sea remains inviting, crowds gradually thin and the days are still beautiful. | An excellent time to combine Valletta, Gozo, Comino and the Three Cities without enduring the peak summer heat. |
November–March (mild winter) | Quieter, more cultural and more variable. Temperatures often remain mild, but wind, rain or rough seas may affect some excursions. | Consider this season for a cruise focused more on heritage and cities and less on swimming or boat trips. |
Malta works especially well for a one-day port call because distances are short and the contrasts are numerous: a fortified capital, ancient cities, fishing villages, outlying islands and seascapes.
In Valletta
Together, St. John's Co-Cathedral, the palaces, ramparts and Upper Barrakka Gardens make for Malta's most iconic port call.
In Mdina
Quiet lanes, fortified gates and views across the island create an atmosphere very different from the port.
In Vittoriosa
The waterfront, narrow streets and fortifications reflect Malta's maritime heritage.
In Valletta
Together, St. John's Co-Cathedral, the palaces, ramparts and Upper Barrakka Gardens make for Malta's most iconic port call.
In Mdina
Quiet lanes, fortified gates and views across the island create an atmosphere very different from the port.
In Vittoriosa
The waterfront, narrow streets and fortifications reflect Malta's maritime heritage.
In Comino
The Blue Lagoon remains the most iconic sight, with its turquoise waters and clear shallows.
At Blue Grotto
The sea caves reveal a more dramatic side of the south coast.
In Gozo
The coves and cliffs reveal a quieter, more rural and rugged archipelago.
In Comino
The Blue Lagoon remains the most iconic sight, with its turquoise waters and clear shallows.
At Blue Grotto
The sea caves reveal a more dramatic side of the south coast.
In Gozo
The coves and cliffs reveal a quieter, more rural and rugged archipelago.
From Upper Barrakka Gardens
The view of Grand Harbour, the Three Cities and the ships is one of the most striking in the Mediterranean.
From Victoria's Citadel
You can take in Gozo at a glance, from its hills and villages to its dry countryside.
From the walls of Mdina
The panorama across central Malta reveals the island's inland character.
From Upper Barrakka Gardens
The view of Grand Harbour, the Three Cities and the ships is one of the most striking in the Mediterranean.
From Victoria's Citadel
You can take in Gozo at a glance, from its hills and villages to its dry countryside.
From the walls of Mdina
The panorama across central Malta reveals the island's inland character.
In Rabat
Pastizzi, small pastries and the streets around Mdina provide an unhurried, distinctly Maltese break.
In Marsaxlokk
Luzzus, fish restaurants and the harbor atmosphere bring a lively local touch.
On the Valletta Waterfront
The old colorful warehouses make it easy to end the port call close to the ship.
In Rabat
Pastizzi, small pastries and the streets around Mdina provide an unhurried, distinctly Maltese break.
In Marsaxlokk
Luzzus, fish restaurants and the harbor atmosphere bring a lively local touch.
On the Valletta Waterfront
The old colorful warehouses make it easy to end the port call close to the ship.
Arrive in Valletta via Grand Harbour
Sailing into the harbor remains one of the highlights of a cruise to Malta. Travelers love watching the ramparts, forts, domes and waterfront appear from the ship, with the sense of arriving directly in the heart of the island's maritime history.
Walk from Valletta's narrow streets to Upper Barrakka Gardens
Valletta is especially appealing because it is easy to explore on foot from the port. Travelers remember its honey-colored stone streets, colorful balconies and palaces, followed by the view from Upper Barrakka Gardens across the Three Cities and Grand Harbour.
Explore Mdina for a change of pace
Mdina often provides a quieter interlude during the port call. Travelers appreciate its narrow streets, ramparts, relative silence and ancient-city atmosphere, which contrasts sharply with lively Valletta.
Cross Grand Harbour to Vittoriosa in a dghajsa
Rather than staying only in Valletta, many travelers enjoy the short crossing to the Three Cities. The dghajsa, a traditional Maltese boat, offers another perspective on the ramparts and lets you arrive in Vittoriosa by water for a truly maritime port call.
Try a pastizzi on the streets of Rabat
Around Mdina, Rabat offers a simpler, more local break. Travelers enjoy a warm pastizzi, often filled with ricotta or peas, before continuing their tour of the nearby streets, churches or historic sites.
Linger at Marsaxlokk harbor, with its luzzus and grilled fish
Marsaxlokk reveals a more everyday side of Malta, far from Valletta's grand monuments. Travelers enjoy the colorful boats, waterfront terraces, fishing-village atmosphere and the chance to stop for a fish dish.
Despite its small size, Malta has no shortage of sights to see and visit. The capital, Valletta, with its rich architectural heritage, is a must for all history buffs visiting Malta. Behind its ramparts, the city is home to beautiful limestone buildings that have stood the test of time. In the Collachio district of Vittoriosa, time seems to have stood still, as houses adorned with ornamental door knockers and surrounded by flower gardens seem to have stepped straight out of the past. Malta is also home to prehistoric temples dating back 4,000 years, the origins of which are still the subject of scientific debate. Flagar Qim, Mnajdra or Hal Safliéni, discover these ancient beauties that transcend time. Victoria, Gozo's main town, is a veritable open-air museum. You'll also find centuries-old monuments such as St. George's Basilica and the Armory, which are surprisingly well preserved. After your visit, enjoy a refreshing dip in the Rundle Gardens.
For seaside enthusiasts, Malta offers another way to enjoy a holiday by the sea. Forget long sandy beaches lined with palm trees and deckchairs. Here, beaches have a more authentic feel, with rocks and cliffs often hiding them from prying eyes. In Dwerja, you can sit on the sand to admire the "Azure Window", stroll along the steep cliffs or dive among the rocks. Blue Lagoon, on the island of Comino, is a haven of peace where you can enjoy the pleasures of the water in complete tranquillity. Marsaxlokk, a fishing village and home to Malta's largest port, appeals for its nonchalant charm. Like the Turkish privateers and Napoleon's army before you, let yourself be seduced by the unique charm of this fishing village, which seems to be asleep, so quiet is it.
Malta is an ideal year-round destination, but most holidaymakers plan their trip between April and October. This choice is justified by the fact that Malta best reveals its charms in spring and autumn. During this period, temperatures are mild and sunshine is almost permanent. What's more, rainfall remains low, allowing you to enjoy outdoor activities to the full. Winter is also a great time to travel to Malta. Winter is not as harsh as in other European countries. In the middle of winter, while some European cities shiver under sub-zero temperatures, Malta remains sunny, with mild temperatures often hovering around 10°C.
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