The small archipelago of Malta off the shores of Sicily are a highlight of several of our Mediterranean cruises. After sailing around the major destinations of Italy, Greece, and the Balkan states, you will arrive in charming Malta. In the fortress city of Valletta, you will have opportunities to cook with the instruction of celebrity chefs. Learn how to make traditional Mediterranean dishes, from buying the ingredients in the market to the final seasonings; accompany your creation with a savory glass of locally produced wine. A walking tour will take you to the 16th-century Palazzo Casa Rocca Piccola, St. John's Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, & the ruins of the Old Royal Opera House. In nearby Gozo, see the ancient megalithic temples of Ġgantija. Start planning your trip to Malta today!

Top Cruises to Malta for 2019

Sicily & Greece via Nafplios

8 Days from $1,730

Explore Greece, Sicily, and Malta on this 8-day cruise aboard the tall ship Star Flyer. Starting in the famous and historic city of Athens, visit Nafplios, Monemvasia, Pilos, Syracuse, and Gozo, and conclude this unique experience in Valletta, the tiny capital of the island of Malta.

Malta, Balearics & Spain: Malaga to Valletta

10 Days from $2,120

Board the Star Flyer on a relaxing 10-day sailing cruise of the Spanish Mediterranean. Visit the spectacular islands of Malta, Cartagena, Menorca, and Ibiza before disembarking in Valletta, Malta. Along the way, you will admire the Moorish architecture that defines the southern coast, tour castles, and visit expansive parks.

Visit the Cathedral of Palmero on your small ship cruise around Sicily

Voyage to Antiquity: Exploring Sicily and Malta

Exploring Sicily and Malta
15 Days from $19,790

Sail from Malta to Athens on this 15-day voyage aboard the Sea Cloud. In Sicily, you'll visit at least five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including famous Mt. Etna and the Greek capital of Athens. Along the way, you'll make stops at Methoni Castle and explore the greatest sites of Greco-Roman culture as you sample the staple Mediterranean cuisine.

Grand Voyage: Malta, Balearics, Spain, Sicily & Greece

16 Days from $3,070

Join the Star Flyer on a delightful sailing experience and relax while exploring some of the most historical and magical destinations in the Mediterranean. Visit the spectacular islands of Malta, Cartagena, Menorca and Ibiza, followed by a quick exploration of the Spanish Coast before arriving in Athens, Greece.

Coast of Ortigia island at city of Syracuse

Sicily, Greece, Malta, Balearic & Spain

17 Days from $3,280

Embark on a journey of splendid magnitude and leisurely discovery. Start from the ancient port of Athens and travel to the spectacular coastal city of Malaga, Spain. Enjoy the easy-going informality aboard your tall ship, finding that there are no rigid schedules and you are free to do as you wish with your days and evenings.

Greece, Montenegro, Croatia & Sicily Cruise

18 Days from $3,490

Discover the hidden gems of the Dalmatian Coast and the spectacular views of the famous Greek Islands on this 18-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer. Visit Mali Losinj, Hvar, Kotor, Santorini, Mykonos, Syracuse, Gozo, Valletta and more as you relax on the teak decks of your luxurious tall ship!

Western Mediterranean: Round-trip Valletta

8 Days from $5,395

Join the Sea Cloud on this incredible 8-day cruise around Sicily. Explore this exclusive Italian island and fall in love with all that this enchanting region has to offer.

Western Mediterranean: Round-trip Valletta

8 Days from $4,575

Join the Sea Cloud II on this incredible 8-day cruise around Sicily. Explore this exclusive Italian island and fall in love with all that this enchanting region has to offer.

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Malta Highlights

Valetta
Established over 500 years ago by the Catholic Knights of St. John (for whom the main cathedral is named), this walled city is one of the main ports of call on many of our western Mediterranean cruises that also visit Italy, Sicily, and France. In this small, medieval port town, you will have the chance to:

Try your hand at cooking authentic Mediterranean dishes under the supervision and guidance of a local celebrity chef.
Tour this ancient and historic city with stops at the 16th-century Palazzo Casa Rocca Piccola, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the Church of Our Lady of Victory.

Gozo
Gozo is known chiefly for one thing – the megalithic temples of Ġgantija. Built over 5,000 years ago, these impressive and well preserved temples are a monument to human ingenuity and are in fact older than even the Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge.