Cruise the islands by boat

So here’s another attempt to get you on-board, this time on a pleasure cruise to see the sights from atop the crystal clear blue Mediterranean. Why wouldn’t you? Well, I’ll even answer that one for you because my other half hates boats and breaks out in a cold sweat at the merest hint of any pitching or rolling. Yet even she has to admit that the on the sea that’s as calm as a sloth on prozac, there’s nothing at all to fear. That said, she did insist on wearing a lifebelt  - but that’s not compulsory!

Cruising around Malta and Gozo provides you with a total view-fest with vista after vista popping up in front of your eyes in quick succession.  Round-Malta and Round-Gozo cruises give you the opportunity to experience some of the Mediterranean's most stunning views as you sail past the imposing bastions of Valletta and its Grand Harbour, the history-laden Three Cities, and the chic, commercial centres of Sliema and St Julian's. What’s more, as any semi-serious photographer will tell you, you get much better pictures in the sunlight and over here, that’s pretty much guaranteed.

Full-day cruises will take you along the scenic Maltese and Gozitan coastlines viewing fishing villages, salt pans and the impressive Dingli cliffs. You’ll glide past Popeye Village, several bays and inlets and then on to the crystal clear waters of the island of Comino's famous Blue Lagoon for walking, swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing.

Buffet lunches, cold drinks and typical Maltese snacks are usually included with the package, as are the optional speedboat rides to the fascinating caves of Comino and other attractions.


There is an exciting range of different cruises to choose from, all of them operated by new and established holiday companies that recruit the best crews to sail an amazing variety of boats.


You can also go on a Grand Harbour Cruise or a Gozo and Comino Cruise. There are also special cruises connected with specific activities, like diving and snorkelling, fishing and skiiing. These islands were made for this.

So, basically, you will need to do some research before you decide exactly which boat you get on and where you would like it to take you. But whatever you do in Malta for goodness sake …. GET IN A BOAT!

The long-edtablished Captain Morgan Cruises offer a large choice of trips including the compulsory Grand Harbour Cruise, Round Malta and Comino & the Blue Lagoon.  Have a scoot around their website for a full list or pop down to the seafront in Sliema and ypou can’t miss them. As a rough guide, Harbour Cruises cost €16 for adults and €13 for children under 12, while for the more adventurous, the Spirit of Malta full-day cruise on a catamaran costs €56 for adults and €35 for children.

Hera Cruises is another established operator and offers cruises on Turkish gulets – tall ships with big masts and rigging. Their trips include food and drinks en route. They leave from Sliema Ferries and for guidance, a full-day Round Malta 360° trip costs €58 for adults, €30 for children aged six to 12 and are free for 5s and under.