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Sample itinerary · Malta · 7 nights
One Week by Yacht around Malta, Gozo and Comino
A sample seven-night crewed yacht itinerary around the Maltese islands, from Valletta’s Grand Harbour to the lagoons of Comino and the cliffs and coves of Gozo.
The Maltese islands are small, but they pack in a remarkable amount: a fortified capital on one of the world’s great natural harbours, 5,000 years of history, honey-coloured cliffs and some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean. Malta is also where iBoat International is based, so this is the coast we know best.
This sample week is a starting point for a crewed charter in 2027. Because the distances are so short, it is easy to slow down, linger in favourite bays or shorten the week to a long weekend. For more, see our yacht charter in Malta page.
Why Malta works so well by yacht
Malta International Airport has direct flights from across Europe and is only a short drive from the marinas around Valletta. From there, nothing is far: Comino and Gozo are a short cruise north, and you’re rarely more than an hour or two from your next anchorage. English is an official language, the euro is the currency, and the season for warm water and settled weather is long.
The islands also offer real variety: Baroque cities and fishing villages, sea caves and lagoons, red-sand beaches and some of the most dramatic cliffs in the Mediterranean.
The week, day by day
Day 1 · Valletta and the Grand Harbour – board and settle in
Meet the yacht in one of the marinas around Valletta and settle in with the captain and chef. Valletta, built by the Knights of St John and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, looks its best from the water. Cruise the Grand Harbour past Fort St Angelo and the Three Cities, Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua, before dinner on deck.
Day 2 · Marsaxlokk and St Peter’s Pool
Head south to Marsaxlokk, a fishing village famous for its brightly painted luzzu boats and seafood restaurants, with a well-known Sunday fish market. Nearby, St Peter’s Pool is a natural rock pool where swimmers dive from flat limestone ledges into deep, clear water.
Day 3 · The Blue Grotto and the south coast
Follow Malta’s southern cliffs to the Blue Grotto, a series of sea caves where the light turns the water vivid blue. It is best seen in the morning, by tender. Then continue round the west coast, past quiet bays, towards the north of the island.
Day 4 · Comino
Cross to Comino, the small, almost uninhabited island between Malta and Gozo. Its famous Blue Lagoon is now managed to protect it, with visitor controls and parts of the bay reserved for swimmers, so your captain will plan the timing and the nearest permitted anchorage. Arriving early, before the day boats, is the best way to see it. Nearby, the Crystal Lagoon and Santa Marija Bay are quieter alternatives, and St Mary’s Tower, built by the Knights in the early 17th century, watches over the channel.
Day 5 · Gozo – Mġarr, Ġgantija and the Citadel
Anchor off Gozo, Malta’s greener, slower sister island, and head ashore from Mġarr harbour. Visit the Ġgantija temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and among the oldest free-standing structures in the world, and the Citadel in Victoria, with its sweeping views across the island.
Day 6 · Ramla Bay and Gozo’s north coast
Spend the day on Gozo’s north coast at Ramla Bay, with its red-gold sand, and Calypso’s Cave on the hill above it, linked by legend to Homer’s Odyssey. Later, the narrow sea inlet of Wied il-Għasri and the old salt pans near Xwejni are beautiful from the water.
Day 7 · Xlendi and Dwejra
Round to Gozo’s west coast. Xlendi is a deep, cliff-lined bay with a small village and waterfront restaurants. Further north, Dwejra is one of the most dramatic stretches of coast in the islands, with Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea. The famous Azure Window arch collapsed in 2017, but the cliffs and the diving here remain outstanding.
Day 8 · Return to Valletta
Cruise back to Malta after breakfast, passing St Paul’s Islands, where tradition says St Paul was shipwrecked, on the way to the marina and your flight home.
Tell us your dates and group size. Jake is based in Malta and will send a free shortlist of crewed yachts for Malta, Gozo and Comino, with availability and rates.
Shorter breaks and longer trips
Because everything is so close, the Maltese islands also work well for a day charter, a long weekend or a few nights on board, which makes them ideal for a family celebration or a corporate group. For a longer adventure, Sicily is a day’s cruise north. See our sample week from Malta to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.
When to go and how to book
The main charter season runs from May to October, and Malta’s mild climate means the shoulder months are often very pleasant. July and August are the busiest, especially around Comino. Our guide to booking a Mediterranean charter for 2027 early explains why the best yachts go first.
Crewed charters are usually quoted as a weekly or daily charter fee, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) for fuel, food, drinks and berthing, and VAT where it applies. Our plain-English guide to yacht charter costs explains each element before you commit.
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