Best Valletta Small Ship Mediterranean Sea Cruises, Trips, & Tours for 2025-2026

Take a small ship cruise to the beautiful capital of the island nation of Malta, Valletta. This small capital is located to the Northwest of the island and it is known for its port, museum, ancient fortifications, and grand churches. For its harbors, fortifications, churches, and extensive history with the church, Valletta was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a tour through the St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, or the Fort St. Elmo - National War Museum. Valletta has 317 additional monuments that are waiting to be explored, so you definitely won't run out of sights to see in this beautiful port town. Contact our travel specialists to start planning your personalized trip to Valletta today!

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10 Best Valletta Cruises for 2025-2026

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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

8 Days from $7,790

Explore the heart of the Mediterranean on this 8-day Mediterranean Island Cruise with Smithsonian Journeys from Valletta to Nice aboard Le Bougainville. Discover Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba's historical civilizations that left mark on these islands' language, cuisine, art, and architecture.

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Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys

8 Days from $5,840

Embark on an 8-day Le Boreal cruise from Valletta to Barcelona. Visit Sicily’s historic cities, Sardinia’s archaeological treasures, and the Balearic Islands’ stunning landscapes. Shore excursions, transfers, and expert-led discussions with Smithsonian Journeys.

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Island Odyssey: Malta, Sicily & the Greek Isles

8 Days from $23,540

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse II, starting in Valletta, Malta, and visiting historic Syracuse, Nafplion, and Mykonos. Experience the cultural richness, history, and stunning coastal beauty of the Mediterranean in style and comfort.

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Top 4 Luxury Cruises to Valletta, Malta for 2025-2026

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
From the City of Gods to the Eternal City	$7,590	12		Join Le Bougainville on this 12-day journey from Athens to Civitavecchia, exploring the Mediterranean. Enjoy diverse experiences with included excursions at each port of call. Highlights include marveling at Taormina, exploring Chania, and visiting Phaestos Palace. Discover ancient cities, coastlines, and historical treasures. 0
Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys	$8,220	9	Aug 27, 2025	Sail on this 9-day Southern Italy and Sicily cruise with Smithsonian Journeys aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Start in Valletta, Malta, exploring historic landmarks. Visit Syracuse's Greek and cultural sites and Taormina's scenic views and theater. Explore Reggio di Calabria's coast and museum. Visit Civitavecchia, and conclude in Livorno, Tuscany. 0
From Malta to the Adriatic Coast	$6,220	9	Aug 13, 2025	Embark on a 9-day cruise on Le Bougainville, visiting Malta, Montenegro, Croatia, and Italy, with UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Venice, Dubrovnik, and Valletta—benefit from expert-curated excursions at each port, including Tivat's heritage and Lecce from Otranto. 0
Culture and Islands of the Mediterranean	$9,540	12		Embark on a 12-day cruise from Barcelona to Malta aboard L’Austral. Enjoy culinary and cultural experiences with an included excursion per port. Highlights include Menorca, Alghero, Cagliari, Trapani, Palermo, Lipari, Catania, Syracuse, Gozo, and ending in Valletta. 0