15 Sailing Trips in Malta Worth Booking

1.Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,496 reviews · from $62Our pick

Join an English-speaking crew at Sirens Quay for a six-hour catamaran cruise from St Paul’s Bay. Swim near the Blue Lagoon, visit weather-dependent bays such as Crystal Lagoon or Anchor Bay, and enjoy music, sun loungers, cocktails, and an optional halal barbecue. The boat never stops ashore.

“Great boat, great staff, great music, great trip ! Please come one good hour earlier if you want to secure a spot on the decks. Don’t forget sun screen !”

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2.Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Catamaran Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,269 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about six hours aboard the Sea Breeze catamaran from Bugibba Jetty in St. Paul’s Bay. Swim at Blue Lagoon, with possible stops at Crystal Lagoon, Ghajn Tuffieha, Mellieha Beach, Ramla Bay, or Popeye Village. Sunbeds, lounging nets, restrooms, a bar, and limited snorkeling gear are available. The route changes with sea conditions.

“Nice boat with seemingly new and good accomdations, decent lunch you can by as an addition to the ticket. Unfortunately way too loud party-music the made it feel like a partyboat and disturbed the experience of gorgeus views, blue lagoon and made it difficult to speak to the people next to you. Asked the crew to turn the volume down a bit, but unfortunately it didnt happen. Arrive early (!) if you want a good spot.”

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3.Blue Lagoon Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Spend seven hours aboard the Spirit of Malta, a large sailing catamaran leaving Sliema at 10:30am. Cruise toward Comino, stop for swimming and snorkeling, eat a cold buffet lunch, and enjoy included beer, wine, water, and soft drinks. The route changes with the weather, and the return trip usually brings music and dancing.

“Very nice time, atmosphere and staff is so good, very recomended. And thank you so much 🤩”

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4.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch in Island of Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Spend about six and a half hours aboard Tip Top One, a spacious 44-person catamaran from Sliema. You’ll see Comino and the Blue Lagoon, swim at a quieter stop, eat a Maltese-style lunch, enjoy included drinks, and possibly visit caves and Valletta’s Grand Harbour. The route changes with the weather.

“This was a wonderful experience! The staff were friendly and did everything to make our experience a great one! I loved that the boat wasn’t over crowded like others that I’ve seen.”

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5.Best sailing adventure with Malta Sailing Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Sail Malta privately with skipper Sven or Patrick from Roland Marina in Ta Xbiex. Choose a four-hour bay cruise, an evening harbor sail, or an eight-hour trip toward Comino. Snorkel, swim, paddle board, take the wheel, and bring your own food and drinks for a relaxed day on the water.

“Ernest Hemingway quotes that “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” This couldn’t be more true for our incredible day sailing. Our Skipper Sven was friendly, helpful and extremely professional as we sailed around Malta. We swam in the warm clear ocean of the Crystal Lagoon and eating our meal overlooking the Blue Lagoon before we went snorkelling. It was an incredible day !”

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6.Sailboat Party with an Open Bar, Food, and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 155 reviews · from $79

Board the sailboat Faith in Sliema for a four-hour evening party with an open bar, live DJ, photographer, Maltese ftira sandwiches, fruit, and a swim stop. You’ll cruise past Valletta, dance to reggaeton and upbeat music, and jump from the boat into clear water. This experience is for adults 18 and older.

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7.From Valetta: Catamaran Tour with Hop-On, Hop-Off Gozo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 132 reviews · 1 day · from $35Best value

You’ll take a 45-minute Gozo Highspeed catamaran from Valletta Grand Harbour to Mgarr, then ride the green open-top bus around Gozo. The route offers broad coastal views, village scenery, Victoria, Dwejra Bay, and access to Gozo’s historic sites. There is no named guide, but onboard commentary covers the island’s culture and past.

“Sjovt at se Gozo fra oven. Selve busturen var den største oplevelse, da kørslen var meget spændende og vi blev kastet lidt rundt. Et stop på nordsiden af Gozo aflyst - angiveligt grundet “road-construction”. Færgeturen hjem var en udfordring da de påstod vi kunne havde en enkeltbillet. Retur delen af færgeturen stod kun på dansk - så det var kun grundet virkelig intens insisteren at vi kom hjem uden ekstra pris. Den del var lidt utjekket.”

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8.Full-Day Private Sailing Adventure in Malta and Gozo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours aboard Solevela’s 52-foot sailing boat with skipper Sergio, exploring Malta, Comino, Gozo, Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon. Your private group sets the pace for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and quiet coves. Bring your own food or add Sergio’s freshly prepared lunch, wine, and beer for an extra charge.

“Did this trip as one last celebration of studying abroad with my friends and had the best time!! A must do! He was so nice and friendly to us and he made THE BEST food and was accommodating to allergies within the group. One stop had too much jelly fish at the time so he offered to take us to the second stop earlier than planned so we could be there for longer. He had a speaker that he let us use and it lasted the entire time. Truly a memorable experience!”

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9.Blue Lagoon Evening Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · from $62

Join Sea Trips aboard the Sea Breeze catamaran for a five-hour evening cruise from Bugibba. You’ll sail past Malta’s rugged coast, stop at the Blue Lagoon and possibly Crystal Lagoon or Anchor Bay, swim from onboard ladders, and watch the sunset. Bar drinks and a halal barbecue are available for an extra charge.

“The boat staff were all very friendly and helpful. The boat was clean, well kept and not overly crowded like some similar tour boats are. We stopped for a good amount of time at each stop with 2 hours for the blue lagoon. Overall a very good experience and I would definitely recommend. Especially the evening cruise if you are visiting in the summer.”

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10.Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $74

Sail from Fekruna Jetty with a maximum of 20 people, stopping at Santa Maria Caves, Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon. Expect a relaxed four-hour trip, English-speaking crew, unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, plus shared paddleboards and snorkel masks for a deposit. Captain Dustan may share local stories along the way.

“An amazing experience!! The crew were incredible and made it soo much better. Had beer and wine the whole ride and some snacks. They gave you advice on the best places to see and told us amazing things about Malta. Highly recommend fantastic experience best part of our holiday. Don’t forget to tip them, they were incredible!!”

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11.Private Full-Day Yacht Tour in Maltese Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours aboard the Emerald of Valletta with local skipper Raymond, cruising from Marsamxett Harbour to St. Paul’s Islands, Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Santa Maria Caves. Your private group of up to six gets swimming stops, snorkeling gear, drinks, an outdoor shower, and a flexible day on the water.

“My wife and I were in Malta for our anniversary, and our day out on the water with Captain Ray was by far the highlight of our stay. Born and raised in Malta, Ray knows every detail about the history of the island and has great insight on the cultural shifts that have taken place over the past 50 years or so, including interesting facts about the evolution of the Maltese language. He took us to beautiful spots, away from the heavy traffic areas, to waters that were perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The boat was immaculate, and we felt right as home... Ray is a very professional sailor, and…”

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12.Half Day Scenic Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend four hours aboard a small catamaran from St Paul’s Bay to Comino. Swim at the Blue and Crystal Lagoons, view Santa Marija Caves, and use snorkels and paddleboards while the crew serves drinks and keeps the outing relaxed.

“100% book this trip. We originally had a larger boat booked (I think upto 100 people) and I’m so happy I saw this one instead before we travelled. The guys were amazing. We anchored at two stops and also went close to a beautiful cave. The water was so beautiful. SUPS were really fun, drinks flowing, tunes on. An amazing morning. Thank you 🥰”

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13.Comino Blue Lagoon Prime Catamaran Tour with All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $107

Set sail from Sliema at 10:30 a.m. aboard the Spirit of Malta Catamaran for a flexible day around Comino. Swim and snorkel in weather-selected bays, anchor near St. Mary’s Tower, and enjoy a cold buffet with wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. The crew speaks English, and the boat carries up to 80 people.

“Great fun and beautiful day! Only feedback is that we wished we had pulled into the blue lagoon beach area instead of just anchoring nearby.”

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14.8-Hour Catamaran Charter from Valletta, Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 hours aboard an Excess12 catamaran from Valletta with a professional skipper, swimming stops, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, noodles, WiFi, and a BBQ grill. The route can include the Blue Lagoon, St. Paul Island, and other bays around Malta and Gozo. Bring food and drinks, or arrange refreshments on board.

“Boat was nice and a good size for all of us. Family of 10. Plenty of swimming time and nice equipment provided. Food option and taste was good...”

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15.Sailing charter along the Maltese shoreline incl. Lunch and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Captain Michael takes your private group from Senglea toward Comino aboard the sailing yacht Nushen. After about 2.5 hours at sea, anchor near the Blue Lagoon or a quieter cove for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch with salads, cheese, cold cuts, fruit, soft drinks, water, coffee, and tea.

“We had a wonderful day with Michael! He is incredibly knowledgeable about sailing, knowing how to make a day at the sea a pleasure. We really appreciated the insights he shared with us. The tour was both fun and laid-back, and Michael tailored the experience to suit what we were most excited about—sailing! We highly recommend this experience for smaller groups or couples looking for a relaxed and enjoyable time on the water.”

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