Valletta & Three Cities Harbour Cruise
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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(269)
Great couple of hours on the boat around the 3 cities, very interesting information about the history of the cities, beautiful buildings and surroundings and ferry had great seating on the top and of was to hot the bottom
A nice hour and a half around a lovely location with a few bits of information every now and again. We found out more from the man sat behind us to be honest. Wished it was for longer! Alright for 20 Euros each to get us out of the August heat on the front.
We purchased tickets from one of the counters near the actual cruise itself, which was scheduled to depart at 12:30 p.m. As a family with children we boarded the ship at the scheduled time. There were only our family and two other passengers on board. At approximately 12:30 p.m., we were informed that the cruise had been cancelled because there were not enough passengers. We were told that we could return for the next cruise, which I understand was scheduled for around 2:45 p.m. We would have been happy to do this and continue with our plans. Unfortunately, the way the cancellation was communicated to us completely changed our decision. The member of staff who informed us was extremely abrupt and rude. When we asked why the cruise was being cancelled, we were simply told that the cruise was cancelled due to not enough people and that we needed to get off the ship. There was no apology, proper explanation, or attempt to assist us in a polite and professional manner. I appreciate that cancellations can happen, particularly when there are not enough passengers. However, the way a situation like this is handled makes a significant difference to a customer's experience. In this case, the member of staff's attitude was so unpleasant that, although we would otherwise have taken the 2:45 p.m. cruise, we decided not to use this service again and instead made alternative arrangements with another cruise company. As this member of staff was representing I See Malta, I believe this matter should be taken seriously and that the team would benefit from additional customer service training. I wrote a email of complaint to the customer service team and within this I also asked for a full refund for the tickets we purchased. It is disappointing, as we would have been happy to continue using this service if the situation been handled with a little more courtesy and professionalism. We got a response from Mostafa, who I can see has responded to a number of 1 star reviews on trip advisor. Mostafa’s email response only focused on acknowledging the refund and he took no time to look at or even acknowledge the issue of how the staff communicated to us. Still awaiting to hear back and also get a refund.
Very relaxing and informative 90 minute cruise round the harbours. Great to see the beautiful buildings from the water
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review! We're delighted you found the harbour cruise so relaxing and informative, and that you enjoyed the views of the beautiful buildings from the water. Warm regards, Mostafa
This is the 3 harbours cruise with Luzzu. Wonderful cruise and excellent commentary. A must!
Dear 726katyb, thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the 3 Harbours Cruise aboard the Luzzu, and that the commentary added so much to the experience. It truly means a lot that you'd call it a must-do. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable cruise around Malta's harbours! Looks like this
Great experience. Good explanations by guide. Good ac & seating and view. But need to clarify departure time options in advance. Also boarding ramp unsteady for handicapped.
Dear Roy_H, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted you had a great experience overall, and that you enjoyed the guide's explanations along with the comfort of the AC, seating, and views. We also really appreciate you flagging the two points about departure time clarity and the boarding ramp for handicapped guests. Accessibility is something we take very seriously, and we'll be sharing this feedback directly with our operations team so we can look into improving both aspects. Thank you again for taking the time to share such detailed feedback — it genuinely helps us improve the experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Mostafa iSeeMalta
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.
Dear A8642G..., Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear the 3 Cities Cruise fell so far short of what was promised. What you've described — barely any commentary during the boat trip, minimal and uninformative details about the three cities, and a pace that felt dragged out rather than engaging — is not the experience we want any guest to have, especially on what should be a highlight of your trip. Storytelling and commentary are central to what makes this tour meaningful, and it's clear that didn't come through for you. We're sharing this feedback directly with our guides and operations team so we can address the quality and consistency of the commentary on this route. We're sorry your time on board felt dull rather than memorable, and we'd like to understand more about your experience. Please reach out to us directly at customercare@iseemalta.com so we can follow up with you personally. Thank you again for the honest feedback — it helps us identify where we need to improve. Best regards, Mostafa iSeeMalta
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.
Dear Resort4..., Thank you for taking the time to share this detailed feedback, and we're sorry the start of your experience wasn't as smooth as it should have been. Two things you've raised are important and we want to address them directly. First, it's clear the departure location wasn't communicated clearly enough — assuming the trip left from Valletta and then having to find the Sliema ferry terminal understandably cut into your time there, and that's on us to make clearer at booking. Second, being offered the option to disembark at the three cities when you booked, but not having that offered once on board, is a discrepancy we take seriously and will raise directly with our team. We're glad to hear that once you found your footing, the boat trip itself was genuinely enjoyable, and we'd love the chance to make sure the rest of the experience matches that going forward. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at customercare@iseemalta.com so we can look into this further. Thank you again for the detailed and constructive feedback — it helps us tighten up exactly the kind of details that shape a first impression. Best regards, Mostafa iSeeMalta
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.
Dear Jackie D, Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear the trip gave you a great introduction to the area at the start of your holiday, and that our staff and guide were so helpful along the way. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great adventure in Malta. Best regards, Mostafa iSeeMalta
This trip was very good value for money. The guide was very informative & the boat very clean. A good way to see Valletta
