The 10 Watersports Sessions in Malta That Earn Their Price

1.Flyboard Teaser Flight (20min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $124Our pick

At Spinola Bay in St Julian’s, Flyboard Malta gives you about 20 minutes on a water-propelled board, with the full experience lasting roughly 35 minutes. Instructors such as Joelle and Simon explain each move through a communication helmet while you learn to rise, balance, and turn. Equipment is supplied, but you must weigh between 30 and 100 kilograms.

“The 2 instructors had hearts of gold. They were calm, clear and had the patience of saints! My friends and I were clearly hungover but we had the best time learning how to flyboard. It’s difficult to master (as is anything new) and it’s difficult to relax and stay calm as you’re coming out of the water (which feels unnatural) but you reap the rewards when you do!! I managed to get out of the water and stay up for around 1 minute: a massive achievement! The instructors were very reassuring as we were very nervous beforehand and we quickly realised that it wasn’t as scary as it initially seemed.…”

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2.Flyboard Full Flight (30min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $186

Learn flyboarding with a qualified instructor, practice on land, then ride above Spinola Bay using a board powered by a Jet Ski. Your approximately 45-minute session includes one-on-one coaching, a communication helmet, wetsuit, and all flyboard equipment. You must weigh between 30 and 100 kilograms.

“What an experience, amazing, teachers were awesome and finding out they also had BTS the group as customers made it even more of an experience, would defo do it again with Flyboard Malta”

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3.SUP Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

Meet Sensi Watersports at St Thomas Bay, collect your paddleboard, and learn the basics before setting off along Marsaskala’s coast. Nani and other English-speaking instructors offer patient help, though this is not a guided tour. You choose your route, from nearby beaches to quiet coves and sea caves, within a one-hour rental.

“Nala the instructor was friendly & very patient his instructions was clear/ wasy to unsersrand and he didint let me paddle of on my own until both he and I were confident I was ready 👏 I realky enjoyed my SUP lesson and learned lots . it was windy day so not ideal weather to learn to paddleboard he offered to let me come back when wind was less to finish my lesson .But as I was only in Malta for 1 day on a cruise ship that was not possible. in Sumnary he taught me the basics and helped ne get my confidence with my balance on board &…”

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4.Crazy Sofa Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 20 min · from $24

You’ll ride a six-person inflatable sofa off Malta’s southern coast, pulled by a high-powered speedboat. English- and Maltese-speaking operators provide helmets, life vests, and a safety briefing, then adjust the pace for the group. Expect sharp turns, wake jumps, side-to-side sliding, and a short but very bumpy 20-minute thrill.

“it was definitely a crazy boat ride and not for the faint hearted. A very bumpy ride when you get tossed on the air and can fall off if you don't hold onto the straps which takes a lot of strength, all your strength. We all came back with small cuts, flesh wounds on our hands which take a few days to heal because you have to hold on tight or you'll fall off and your hands rub on sofa boat. A little painful but I'm still glad I went. Older adults and young adults, we all had skin come off the side of our hands however, truth is I'm…”

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5.Guided SUP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 1h 9m · from $29

Meet Sensi Watersports at St Thomas Bay for a small-group SUP outing along Malta’s southern coast. Your guide teaches the basics, then leads you toward beaches, coves, cliffs, and sea caves. Adrian and Alamin have guided recent tours, with kayaking offered when strong wind makes paddleboarding unsafe.

“Great experience, very caring guide that took the time to teach basic techniques but also made sure to take us to the best swimming and pictures spots. The organizers ensure safety at all times. I would go back and try other water sports with them for sure”

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6.Boat Party + Watersport+ Comino+ OpenBar ALL INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 37 reviews · from $78

Spend five afternoon hours sailing from Labranda Riviera Hotel & Spa around Comino, Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and nearby bays. You get three swim stops, one Crazy Sofa ride behind a speedboat, an open bar with spirits and soft drinks, and a live DJ until sunset. The experience is for ages 17 to 55.

“One of the best party I’ve ever been!! We started going to visit Comino and the Blue Lagoon, a guy with a speed boat approached us and we started the ride on crazy sofa.. it was super fun. Then we had another couple of stops for swim, all drinks were included and we were partying in the middle of the bay with subset colors, just amazing. Nice music, staff was super friendly.. also the girls at the bar were gorgeous.. everything very good, i don't find anything to complain about. I really recommend it!Read more”

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7.Manoel Island SUP Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet your English-speaking guide at Manoel Island Slipway for a two-hour stand-up paddleboard outing around historic Manoel Island. You’ll learn basic techniques, stop near Sliema to swim and snorkel, try paddleboard tricks or yoga, and receive photos with Valletta as your backdrop. Basic swimming ability is required.

“Amazing Amazing Amazing 😍, definitely I would like to do it again if I had enough time in Malta. Our guide was perfect 💯, experienced, gave me a lot of tips, and encouraged me. He was patient with me as a beginner.”

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8.Paddle Boat Rental in St. Thomas Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 1 hour

Meet Sensi Watersports behind the Sensi Beach Lido and take a large paddle boat into St. Thomas Bay. An English-speaking instructor explains steering, safety, and where to go. Life vests are required, and the boat suits families or small groups of up to four riders.

“Kayak plus confortable que l année précédente. Bonne prise en charge.”

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9.Wakeboarding Adventure in Malta: Learn to Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Meet at the red bench by CICCO WAKE POINT near Bugibba Jetty for a 1.5-hour Malta wakeboarding lesson. Certified instructors coach groups of no more than three, using the BB Talking system for live tips on the water. Your session includes a safety briefing, equipment, two 10-minute riding periods, and time to rest and reset.

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10.Manoel Island SUP Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $56

Meet Tibor and the small SUP Stars Malta team at Manoel Island Slipway for a two-hour paddle around Fort Manoel and Valletta. You’ll learn basic SUP skills, stop to swim and snorkel in Sliema, try simple tricks or yoga poses, and receive high-quality photos. English and Hungarian instruction is available.

“This was honestly one of the best experiences! Tibor was a really friendly and passionate instructor and took us on an amazing paddleboard tour around the bays and the fort. We had stops where we could swim in the water which is great on such a hot afternoon, and he was generally just a really interesting guy telling us things about what we were seeing. Would 100% love to do this again and would recommend to everyone!”

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