Malta Cruise Holidays

Eastern Mediterranean gateway Malta packs a mighty cultural punch and is steeped in history and sunshine. With its astonishing history (Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Ottoman Turks have all shaped the island), Malta is a melting pot of cultural wonders.

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Malta Cruise Holiday Highlights

Malta is the sunshine island full of cultural treasures, amazing food, diverse activities, friendly English-speaking locals and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year.

Be dazzled by St John’s Co-Cathedral, the interior of Valletta’s astonishing cathedral is a Baroque symphony of gold, marble and painted artworks. Look down at the inlaid floor comprising over 400 elaborate tombs. Look up at the 1660s masterpiece ceiling by Mattia Preti. Be dazzled by the Knights Templar chapels, each out-glittering the next in glorious embellishments.

Explore the Mediterranean on a Fly-Cruise Holiday

Jet to the blue skies and olive-scented groves of the Med and enjoy the sun that little bit sooner. Stroll through the glamorous French Riviera, visit Italy’s great cities, and discover Croatia with calls at Dubrovnik and Split. You can fly to Valletta in just over three hours where your ship and the glittering coastlines of the Med will be waiting.

Reasons to visit Malta on a cruise holiday

Stunning Filming Locations

Malta’s beauty and wild landscapes attract the attention of film production companies. The gates of Mdina and St Dominic’s Convent in Valletta are stars of Game of Thrones (Malta was the original King’s Landing), while the island features in Gladiator, Troy, and Murder on the Orient Express, among many other hit movies.

Island Escapes

For a holiday within a holiday, take a boat trip to the idyllic island paradise of Gozo and Comino. The gems of the Maltese archipelago boast beautiful beaches and coastal landscapes, secluded lagoons, charming sleepy villages and a wealth of historic sites – the perfect day-trip destination.

Archaeological Sights

Lose yourself in the past with Malta’s wealth of archaeological sights. From tombs and catacombs to Neolithic remains and Megalithic temples, there’s much to see on land. Or head underground to see the Dark Cave, or underwater to snorkel around the Blue Hole or Gozo’s submerged Azure Window.