Tours/Malta/The Traditional Harbour Cruise
Viator · group up to 70 pax

The Traditional Harbour Cruise

3.8(163)Malta1 hour
VIATOR3.8(69)TRIPADVISOR3.8(94)

Description

Enjoy your cruise around the two natural harbours and their ten creeks. A detailed commentary will help to unfold the history of Valletta and the Three Cities dating back to 1565. Visiting historical forts, battlements and the ten creeks from the sea, will give a different prospective of days gone by as you witness Malta's living past and busy present dockyards & marinas.

Tour Options

The Traditional Harbour Cruise

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Highlights

Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Live commentary on board
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Detailed commentary on all cruises.
  • Boats are fully licensed, insured and in line with EU regulations.
  • A fully stocked bar and toilet facilities are available on board.
  • Commentary on board available in English.

Reviews(163)

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Lynne_C
June 22, 2026
Good fun

It was really lovely cruising the harbour and seeing landmarks from the water Commentary was clear and informative

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David_E
June 13, 2026
Excellent way to see the grand buildings from the sea.

Excellent. The guide was very interesting and gave us a comprehensive explanation of the different buildings and of the history of Malta. The seas were a bit choppy, so prepare for the occasional shower of sea spray, which added to the experience!

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fabiansA325PU
May 28, 2026
Very bad experience

Very disappointed with Malta Sightseeing / Supreme Travel Ltd. We purchased 3 tours including the Tour Hop-On Hop-Off tickets for €160 in Valletta. The service was extremely poor and did not match what was advertised. Buses were delayed, overcrowded, and unreliable, making it impossible to properly enjoy the tour or visit the stops as planned. Communication from staff was unhelpful and there was no proper customer support when problems occurred. For tourists visiting Malta, this experience was stressful and a waste of valuable holiday time and money. I would not recommend this company unless major improvements are made to the service, organization, and customer care.

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alireza_b
March 29, 2026
A great way to see a good portion of Valletta and the 3 cities😁

Brilliant experience. Well worth a half day. In March you need to pack a wind proof jacket. Plenty to see a useful narration/description of the sites visited.

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lenasQ2019VZ
November 7, 2025
Lena

Nice tour, nice weather, informative guide, small intimate boat, plus with a toilet and that it was possible to shop for refreshments on board.

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MatthewJB
August 29, 2025
Best introduction to Valetta - value for money and relaxing way to travel on a bright sunny day

Sliema is the departure location for many Malta tours, both seagoing and land-based. On our first day we wanted to get an overview of the city, its layout and main points of interest. We usually do this with one of the ‘hop-on, hop-off’ buses in the city that we’re visiting. This time we decided that a harbour tour was more appropriate given the out-sized place that seafaring and maritime history play in the development of Malta, and of Valetta. We caught the local ferry from Valetta to Sliema (10 mins) to Sliema harbour. The boat was described by the captain as a traditional Maltese boat, few hundred years old, with obvious updates and refurbishments. The English commentary was interesting and informative. The crew friendly and helpful. The tour price is excellent, and it was one of the few boats leaving Sliema that morning that wasn’t crowded (Valetta and Sliema can be overcrowded at times). A small bar offered drink and snacks at reasonable prices. The 90 minute tour was value for money and an excellent introduction to the city and its history.

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margareta490
August 8, 2025
Walk through the sea

Very nice views and there is very cold beer on board. It is also important to say that there is plenty and a very friendly man explains each site or monument.

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Erwin_C
July 28, 2025
Mykonos shipping

It was a nice trip. However, we did not invest in the excavations. This should definitely be planned!

Operator response

Thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the cruise!

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Daydream61975711035
July 27, 2025
Very good for a pleasant and easy visit

Too bad that only the English language is available for comments. Comfortable boat and friendly crew

Operator response

Glad you enjoy the cruise! Thank you for your comment!

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Go48161740295
June 7, 2025
Ok but lots of travel

Tour great but a lot of travel with the boat and transfer buses. Also, the pick up bus from the Diplomat is not directly across the road, you need to walk left to the bus stop. We weren't told that.

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