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Valletta Cruise Port Guide

23 cruises call here in 2026–28, from £849 per person — see them.

Valletta, Malta — cruise port
Bengt Nyman · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Country:
Malta
Region:
Western Mediterranean
Coordinates:
35.8978° N, 14.5125° E

23 cruises call at Valletta between Oct 2026 and Apr 2028, 8 to 46 nights, from £849 per person, sailing from Liverpool, Portsmouth and Southampton and abroad, on Bolette and Balmoral.

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Cruises calling at Valletta (23)

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Fly-cruises (10)

CruiseSailsNightsShipFrom pp
Mediterranean Island Hopping 16 Oct 2027 17 Balmoral £2,199 View ↗
Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines 16 Oct 2027 29 Balmoral £3,619 View ↗
Iconic Islands & Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean 23 Nov 2027 20 Balmoral £2,429 View ↗
Iconic Islands of the Mediterranean 5 Dec 2027 8 Balmoral £849 View ↗
Mediterranean Islands & Spanish Shores 5 Dec 2027 17 Balmoral £1,449 View ↗
From the Mediterranean to the Canaries for Christmas & New Year 5 Dec 2027 29 Balmoral £2,949 View ↗
Canaries Christmas & Mediterranean Cities 22 Dec 2027 33 Balmoral £3,399 View ↗
Mediterranean, Canaries Christmas & the Solar Eclipse 22 Dec 2027 46 Balmoral £4,399 View ↗
Iconic Cities of the Mediterranean 3 Jan 2028 21 Balmoral £2,099 View ↗
Mediterranean, Canaries & the Solar Eclipse 3 Jan 2028 34 Balmoral £2,999 View ↗

Portsmouth (1)

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Hidden Gems of the Mediterranean & Adriatic 3 Apr 2028 24 Balmoral £2,799 View ↗

About Valletta

Valletta suits culture-focused cruisers and history enthusiasts. As Malta's capital and the southernmost capital of Europe, this compact city offers exceptional access to museums, churches and historical sites directly from the port. At just 0.61 square kilometres, Valletta is the European Union's smallest capital city, making it ideal for exploring on foot during a port call.

The city centre features world-class attractions within moments of the quay. St. John's Co-Cathedral (rating 4.8) stands at the port entrance, whilst the St John's Co-Cathedral Museum (also 4.8) showcases religious art and treasures. The National Museum of Archaeology (rating 4.4) and Casa Rocca Piccola (rating 4.6) provide deeper insights into Malta's heritage. History buffs will appreciate the Grand Master's Palace (rating 4.5) and St. George's Square (rating 4.6).

Waterfront and Gardens

Beyond the historic core, the Upper Barrakka park and garden (rating 4.7) offers harbour views and green space just 0.3 km away. The Valletta Waterfront (rating 4.6) in nearby Floriana provides shopping, dining and café life. Valletta functions as a commercial centre with bars and restaurants throughout, making it easy to spend a full port day without venturing far from the ship.

Valletta is a regular call on Western Mediterranean cruises, often alongside ports including Barcelona, Cannes and Civitavecchia.

Valletta, also known as Città Umilissima, is the capital city of Malta and one of its 68 council areas. Located between the Grand Harbour to the east and Marsamxett Harbour to the west, its population as of 2021 was 5,157. As Malta's capital city, it is a commercial centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the southernmost capital of Europe, and, at just 0.61 square kilometres (0.24 sq mi), it is the European Union's smallest capital city.

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Things to do in Valletta on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Map of Valletta and nearby attractions

Best time to visit Valletta

Cruises to Western Mediterranean mostly sail April to October.

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