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 2017

Splendors of the Western Mediterranean

8 Days from $4,070

From the island of Malta to Athens, embark on an exceptional voyage with two ports of call in Sicily and four in Greece. Le Lapérouse leaves from Valletta, the capital of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta, for an 8-day cruise on seas that are brimming with history.

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

Western Mediterranean: Round-trip Valletta

8 Days from $4,795

Join the Sea Cloud ll 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.

Sicily & Greece

Piraeus to Valletta
8 Days from $1,690

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 Hydra, Monemvasia, Pilos, Syracuse, and Gozo, and conclude this unique experience in Valletta, the tiny capital of the island of Malta.

Voyage to Antiquity: Exploring Sicily and Malta

15 Days from $19,400

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.

Gondola on Canal Grande at Sunset, Venice

Grand Voyage: Croatia, Greece & Sicily

Venice to Malta
18 Days from $3,400

Come aboard on an unforgettable 18-day voyage along the enchanting Dalmatian Coast and the Greek Islands. Visit the beautiful landscapes and historic cities of Croatia, Greece and Sicily, including Cres, Hvar, Kotor, Santorini, Mykonos, Monemvasia, Syracuse, Gozo and more!

Colorful villages line the shores of the Italian riviera

Western Mediterranean: Valetta to Valencia

10 Days from $6,155

Get a taste of Sicily, the classical world, and the 2,000-year-old city of Valencia on this Mediterranean adventure. During this 10-day voyage, experience Syracuse, Lipari, Palermo, Caglairi, Palma de Mallorca and more!

Mediterranean: Valletta to Malaga

11 Days from $6,455

Join the Sea Cloud on this incredible 11-day adventure sailing across the Mediterranean and exploring the undiscovered gems of this exclusive region.

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Malta offers its visitors beautiful island geography, temperate climate, delicious Mediterranean cuisine and a unique mixture of cultures and people. Get an introduction to Malta travel.

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.