Valletta & Three Cities Harbour Cruise
Description
Our vessels are brand new, fully air-conditioned catamarans offering free WiFi and the option to purchase refreshments and light snacks. We also offer a stop at Esplora (WEATHER PERMITTING) whereby passengers can explore the Three Cities and surrounding areas, catch our Hop-on Hop-off bus from the South Route or get on the next Harbour Cruise. THIS IS AN OPEN TICKET WHICH CAN BE USED WHENEVER YOU WISH.
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Fort Manoel is a star fort on Manoel Island in Gżira, Malta. It was built in the 18th century by the Order of Saint John, during the reign of Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena, after whom it is named. Fort Manoel is located to the north west of Valletta, and commands Marsamxett Harbour and the anchorage of Sliema Creek. The fort is an example of Baroque architecture, and it was designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind.
Fort Saint Elmo (Maltese: Forti Sant'Iermu) is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.
Valletta is the Capital City of Malta which is noted for its fortifications, consisting of bastions, curtains and cavaliers, along with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches. It's a must to visit the Capital, but it's also a must to admire the City from the sea aboard a fully air-conditioned catamaran with live commentary.
Fort St. Angelo is a bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta, located at the centre of the Grand Harbour. It was originally built in the medieval period as a castle called the Castrum Maris. It was rebuilt by the Order of Saint John as a bastioned fort called Fort Saint Angelo between the 1530s and the 1560s, and it is best known for its role as the Order's headquarters during the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. A major reconstruction to designs of Carlos de Grunenbergh took place in the 1690s, giving the fort its current appearance. Admire the beauty of Fort St Angelo aboard our fully air-conditioned catamaran with live commentary.
Esplora Interactive Science Centre at Bighi is Malta’s latest visitor attraction which was officially opened on 28th October 2016. Passengers are able to stop at Esplora and catch the next harbour cruise or hop on the south bus route with our double decker open top bus or simply explore the Three Cities
Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua, known as the Three Cities of Malta, are pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation, and the occasional miracle. The fortified cities sit like a trio of villages in the heart of Malta's historic centre, directly across the Grand Harbour from Valletta. Admire the Three Cities aboard our fully air-conditioned catamarans with live commentary.
The harbour mouth faces north east and is bounded to the north by Saint Elmo Point and further sheltered by an isolated breakwater and is bounded to the south by Ricasoli Point. Its north west shore is formed by the Sciberras peninsula, which is largely covered by the city of Valletta and its suburb Floriana. This peninsula also divides Grand Harbour from a second parallel natural harbour, Marsamxett Harbour. The main waterway of Grand Harbour continues inland almost to Marsa. The southeastern shore of the harbour is formed by a number of inlets and headlands, principally Rinella Creek, Kalkara Creek, Dockyard Creek, and French Creek, which are covered by Kalkara and the Three Cities: Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea. The harbour has been described as Malta's greatest geographic asset.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(263)
One of the worst tours we have done in a tourist destination. This was sold as the 3 cities tour but there was barely any commentary during the boat trip and what we did get want very informative with minimal information about the 3 cities. It felt like the tour was being dragged out and didn't celebrate the beauty or history of the location. This was supposed to be the highlight of our trip but it was so dull we were relieved when it was over.
We got off to a bad start here as we assumed the trip was leaving from Valletta. However , after finding the Sliema ferry terminal we found out that we had to get the ferry over to sliema which cut our visit to Valletta short. The boat trip was very enjoyable - once we found it!! When we booked the trip we were offered an option to disembark at the three cities but this was not offered when we were on the boat.
Took the trip at the start of our holiday and it gave us a guide to to the area. Nice staff and the guide was very helpful.
This trip was very good value for money. The guide was very informative & the boat very clean. A good way to see Valletta
We booked the tour direct with I See Malta operator in St Juliens Bay for a dept within the hour, and took the I See Malta Bus to meet the Boat. On arrival at Harbour (only 30 mins after buying the ticket) the boat trip was cancelled due to bad weather. The ticket sales person we bought from would not refund. I have e mailed I see Malta Cust Serv and provided bank details to them (as requested) and 21 days later (3 e mails later) I am still awaitng a refund. The customer service team have not bothered to respond to any e mails since receiving my bank details. I have seen other complaints here regarding refunds also and I beleive they need to get their act together!!! I am a travel agent who books customers to Malta regularly, I will telling them NOT to book ANYTHING with I see Malta ON THE iSLAND OR BEFOREHAND.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. We fully understand your frustration, especially as the tour was cancelled shortly after purchase due to bad weather and you have since been waiting for a refund. While weather-related cancellations are sometimes unavoidable for safety reasons, the refund process and communication should still be handled clearly and promptly. We regret that you have not received a proper update after providing your bank details. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we apologise for the lack of communication. Please contact us again with your booking details so we can urgently review your case and ensure that the refund is followed up with the relevant department as a priority. We also understand your position as a travel agent and are disappointed that this experience has affected your confidence in recommending our services. We value our guests and partners, and we will use your feedback to improve both our refund handling and customer communication going forward. Once again, we apologise for the inconvenience caused.
We have gone with I SEA 4 and the staff has been excellent.
A must visit, lots of history and beautiful views
They gave us the wrong location in front of a store that was pretty far up the road. We asked a few people on the street who kept saying it was a ways away. It took an hour to get it right and by the time we figured it out we were frustrated and didn’t get seats outside.
BAD EXPERIENCE. Before buying we explicitly ask the seller if it was possible to sit upstairs outside, explaining that we were traveling with a small child subject to seasickness. We are assured without hesitation that there would be no problems. Too bad it was fake. We were rushed up because the boat was leaving, with no chance to verify anything. Just on board we find that the upper floor is already completely full. The staff rudely hastily tells us simply to adapt because the boat is already sailing. In four people we find only two seats in the back (the worst of the boat), my wife with the baby in her arms my son on one seat and I standing for the duration of the cruise for an hour and a half we saw virtually nothing. After several requests to cabin crew I am told to contact management directly. The answer received is surreal: it is your fault, you should have expected the lack of seats having bought tickets just before departure, you could take a later ride. If we had been given correct information at the time of purchase, we would have quietly chosen to wait for the next cruise without any problem. To our further request for clarification on the fact that they paid 20 € per person without even having a seat for the duration of the cruise they did not even bother to respond!
It didn’t turn out to be relaxing tour as the sea was quite rough ( April ). Obviously not the boat company’s fault. I felt sick as the catamaran bounced high and low on the sea. The crew did not mention any safety instructions either !! Apart from stay in your seat. On a calmer sea with less wind I think this would have been more pleasurable. A few of us wanted to get off half way but the catamaran doesn’t stop en route.
