🛳️ Malta Cruise Guide

Over 800,000 cruise passengers visit Malta each year — make the most of your time with our complete shore excursion guide

Malta Cruise Port Information

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Port Location
Valletta Grand Harbour — one of the most spectacular cruise arrivals in the world
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Walk to Valletta
15-minute walk from the cruise terminal to Valletta city gate
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Shuttle Bus
Operated by the cruise port — EUR 5 return to Valletta city centre
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Taxis
Available outside terminal — agree the fare before entering the taxi
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Typical Stop
8-12 hours — enough to see Valletta plus one more sight
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Currency
Euro — ATMs available at the terminal and throughout Valletta

Best Shore Excursions for Cruise Passengers

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Valletta City Walk

Walk from the cruise terminal through Valletta UNESCO streets. St Johns Cathedral, Grand Master Palace, Upper Barrakka Gardens. Half day. Cathedral costs EUR 15.

💶 Free (cathedral EUR 15) Self-guided or guided
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Mdina and Rabat

Take a taxi or bus to Mdina — Malta medieval walled capital. Stunning views, narrow streets and the Cathedral. Return through Rabat Roman catacombs. Half day.

💶 EUR 30-40 taxi return Self-guided

Gozo Day Trip

If your ship stops for 10+ hours, take the ferry to Gozo. Visit Victoria Citadel, Dwejra and Ramla Bay. A full day excursion — the ferry is free for foot passengers.

💶 EUR 20-30 ferry + transport Tour or self-guided
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Valletta and Three Cities

Explore Valletta then take the EUR 1.50 ferry across to the Three Cities — Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. More atmospheric than Valletta and almost tourist-free.

💶 Ferry EUR 1.50 Self-guided

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