Things to do in

Floriana

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. 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.

Visit one of the top tourist destinations the Maltese islands have to offer: an authentic original film set turned into a family-friendly theme park, which originally served as the film set for the 1980 Robin Williams movie "Popeye". Offering a variety of vibrantly enjoyable activities for people of all ages and being open all year round, we guarantee an enjoyable visit for all our guests. The village also has unique themed seasonal events throughout the year; these activities and adornments are often held around Christmas, Carnival, Easter, and Halloween. Take advantage of the convenience of roundtrip transfers with pick-up from your accommodation (transfers are optional, only if the transport option is selected). We guarantee that you will have a full day of enjoyment, laughter, and fun, whether you are traveling alone, with friends, or with your family. Roam around the whole village and appreciate the 40+-year-old structure still in its original glory. Visit Popeye’s house and take pictures in the sailor’s nook. Make your way to the school, the firehouse, the dentist shop, and the baker, all of which are depicted clearly in the 1980 musical film Popeye. Meet Popeye, Olive Oyl, Captain Bluto, and all their friends during the very enjoyable and ever-so-amusing animation shows that are continuously going on in the village. Learn about the movie and the building of the film set in the very detailed 15-minute documentary showing continuously in the cinema, then make your way to Popeye’s comic museum to see all the memorabilia that has been collected throughout the years. Join a cast and experience what it's like to be a movie star for a day by appearing in a real movie. You and your pals will have a blast imitating the lifestyle of your Hollywood heroes while planning the scenes, practicing them, choosing costumes, and actually filming them. Visit the theater at the end of your stay to see the world premiere of your own movie. After the preview, you can buy copies of this epic thriller. Jump your way on our inflatables while bathing in the crystal-clear waters of Anchor Bay and relax at the Anchor Bay Lido during a very hot Maltese summer day. Make use of the sun beds, sun umbrellas, sun decks, floating bathing platforms, and splash pools (water activities are available only during the summer season).

Cruise in style and comfort aboard a gullet featuring spacious decks, a stylish saloon, and a bar area. Get access to additional amenities including swimming ladders, freshwater showers, and a canopy for shade at the back of the boat. Departing from Sliema in the morning, embark on a full-day cruise along the north-eastern coast of Malta, passing by various villages and attractions that dot the shoreline, including St. Julian’s Bay, St. Paul’s Islands, Mellieħa, and many more. Make your first swim stop at St. Paul's Bay or beneath Selmun, depending on the weather. Then, proceed toward the island of Gozo, where you’ll stop for a second swim at Daħlet Qorrot Bay, one of Gozo's most picturesque bays. For your last and longest stop, head to Comino Island. Be amazed by the turquoise, crystal-clear waters of the famous Blue Lagoon. Relax in the picturesque bay with transparent cyan waters, a white sandy base, and a rich marine life. Spend the rest of the day soaking up the sun, swimming, snorkeling, relaxing on the boat, or simply enjoying a walk in the countryside of Comino Island. During the day, savor a cold buffet lunch, including drinks served onboard the vessel. Return to Sliema ferry terminal at approximately 5:30 PM.

Enjoy a full Harbour Cruise, departing from Sliema ferry, and cruise around the largest natural harbors in Malta and the Mediterranean, Marsamxett Harbour and Valletta Grand Harbour. Spot various sights including yacht marinas, shipyards, bastions, forts and fortifications, and the famous 3 cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua). Cruise into the creeks of these amazing harbors and admire beautiful sea views from the boat. Listen to commentary onboard that will outline the history of the two harbors.

Enjoy an interesting and relaxing cruise through two natural harbors, the Marsamxett Harbour, and the famous Grand Harbour. Delight in the beauty of these harbors rich in history and traditional Maltese culture. On this tour, you will also visit ten of Malta's creeks. As you depart the Strand Sliema, you will cruise inside Sliema Creek, around Manoel Island to Lazzaretto Creek, better known as the Yacht Marina, round Ta'Xbiex to Msida & Pieta Creeks, cruising by the battlements and fortifications surrounding Valletta and Floriana to the Grand Harbour. Then, you will proceed to Menqa Creek, Marsa Creek, and the inner basin to see the Malta Ship Building Yard. You will continue on to the French Creek and the Dockyard Area, round the Three Cities Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa, and back to Sliema, cruising right inside 10 creeks.

You will meet your professional guide at the central meeting point which is easily accessible on foot, by bus or car, from your cruise ship or ferry. You will discover Valletta's beauty and charm on this half-day guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of the fortified city built by the Knights of St. John, which today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will get a great introduction to Valletta with free time to enjoy the breath-taking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. You will learn about the history and life of Valletta and discover all the important landmarks, with free time for you to explore St. John's Co-Cathedral and Museum (entrance not included), including the Caravaggio masterpieces and one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world. The walking tour ends at the Malta Experience where you can purchase tickets (not included) to watch the audio-visual show where Malta’s history is brought back to life, visit La Sacra Infermeria (the Holy Infirmary built by the Knights) or visit the National War Museum next door at Fort St. Elmo. After the morning tour you will have free time to explore the city on your own for the rest of the day.

The Malta multi pass is an all-in-one multi-site and multi-day pass for 3, 4, 6 or 7 days offering you great savings on cruises, buses and entrances. All Malta multi passes include unlimited use of City Sightseeing Malta hop-on hop-off buses on the north (blue) and south (red) routes including multi-lingual audio guide, and Captain Morgan's Grand Harbour cruise. The 3 day leisure pass, the 4 day leisure plus pass and the 7 day premium pass include entrance to Malta 5D OR Malta Experience & Sacra Infermeria, the National Aquarium and Esplora Interactive Science Centre. The 6 day heritage pass and 7 day premium pass include entry to up to 20+ Heritage Malta sites (see list below), including the Grand Master's Palace in Valletta and UNESCO Hagar Qim Temples. The 4 day leisure plus pass and 7 day premium pass include 1 round trip on Captain Morgan's Two Islands ferries to Blue Lagoon in Comino and Gozo from Malta. Please inform us on booking or soon as possible whether you wish to depart from Sliema in Malta or Bugibba in Malta and what day you prefer to go on this round trip so that we can book your places. With the 4 day leisure plus pass and 7 day premium pass you can also choose to include a 1 day Gozo Heritage Pass which includes: - City Sightseeing Gozo hop-on hop-off route 1 (purple) & route 2 (blue) buses including multi-lingual audio guide - entrance to Heritage sites in Gozo including Ġgantija Temples, Ta' Kola Windmill, Gozo Archaeology Museum, Gozo Nature Museum, Gran Castello History House, The Old Prison and Cittadella Visitors' Centre The 7 day premium pass also includes entrance to the Mdina Cathedral and Museum. Heritage Malta sites entrances in Malta: Borg in-Nadur Temples Domus Romana Fort St. Angelo Fort St. Elmo and the National War Museum Fortifications Interpretation Centre Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum Grand Master's Palace Armoury Grand Master's Palace State Rooms Hagar Qim Temples Inquisitor's Palace Malta Maritime Museum Mnajdra Temples MUZA Malta National Community Art Museum National Museum of Archaeology National Museum of Natural History St. Paul's Catacombs Skorba Temples Ta' Bistra Catacombs Ta' Hagrat Temples Tarxien Temples Please note some sites may be closed for refurbishment.

Cruising in a 45-foot (14-mt.) sailboat Mowgli, means plenty of room to relax on deck, and the captain will tailor the day to your interests, whether you’re sailing to Comino and Blue Lagoon or headed to the island’s rugged southern coast. Private charter ensures personalized service. Start the day with coffee on board. Route: On the day of the sailing trip, you can decide the route and stops together with your skipper. The skipper will make sure to advise you of any particular weather conditions to ensure to have a smooth sail. You can help the skipper with sails, or just sit back and relax. The boat: The boat is an Elan Impression 45FT from the year 2020. The boat comes with all safety equipment for adults and children. It has plenty of space to relax. It has 2 bathrooms on board with showers and deck shower. There is a comfortable table to have lunch on deck and inside. There is a fridge abd a cooler for ice. There is a big bimini with large shaded area on the outside and swimming platform. The boat cruises at 7-8 knots of speed with engine and she is ready to sail. Food on board: You can bring your own food and drinks on board. It is not allowed to cook on board to keep the boat as much clean and tidy for the next guests. So the food has to be ready. We collaborate with a close by restaurant and we have prepared a small menu that you can order from and we make sure you find your order ready on board before departure. We will send it to you after we receive your booking. See you on board!

The Fernandes Turkish gulet schooner summer sunset cruise is a perfect way to enjoy an evening and dinner at sea. With a weekly departures in summer from Sliema in Malta, you will able to admire the panoramic cliffs, coves and inlets of the north-east coast of Malta. We drop anchor in a secluded bay. You will have approximately 60 minutes to swim, relax and enjoy music and dancing on our spacious deck. A hot and cold buffet dinner is freshly prepared, cooked and served on board including fresh fruit. An open bar is also served including unlimited beer, wine, water and soft drinks. After dinner, we head towards the Grand Harbour where we sail past the magnificent floodlit famous fortifications. Land transport from and back to your Malta accommodation or closest pick up point is included, unless you are staying within easy walking distance close to The Strand in Sliema where the boat moors.

Get ready to discover Malta’s legendary seas in a personalised experience. From idyllic beaches to breathtaking panoramas and wavy adventures, we’re ready to share the secrets of the Islands with you. We’re not after mass tourism, but rather want to share with you exclusive experiences around Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Jump aboard our safe and comfortable boat crewed by knowledgeable and friendly skippers. From a peek up at Valletta from Grand Harbour, to swimming in secluded and secret sandy beaches.