Malta’s Grand Harbour is one of the most spectacular ports in the world. A wide stretch of water separating the capital city of Valletta from the historic towns of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. With its imposing fortifications and vast panorama, Grand Harbour is Malta’s principal maritime gateway and a popular port-of-call for ships that are cruising the Med.

Logistics of the Port

• The Port of Valletta is made up of over 3.5 kilometres of quays with a maximum draft of 12 metres.
• A safe port throughout the whole year.
• Port operations are carried out on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis.
• Well equipped tugs and highly qualified pilots.
• Regular transhipment connections by short-sea carriers.
• A complete maritime package for ships, including drydocking, bunkering, supply of provisions, crew changes, stores, supply of spare parts and last minute requests.
• Sufficient depth of water.
• Possibility of negotiating rates.
• An international airport just 6 miles away from the port.