Getting ashore
Valletta is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Valletta, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Valletta
Valletta is a major embarkation gateway with moderate cruise traffic, typically mid-size ships, and departures throughout the year, but concentrated in May through October.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Cruises start or end here
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Valletta
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Valletta, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Valletta get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 40% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~5,300 passengers
- Busy day: 36,700+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 40% of days
When to cruise from Valletta
Cruises depart throughout the year, with the busiest season from May through October.
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Where Valletta fits into a cruise
Cruises from Valletta most commonly head into Western Mediterranean itineraries, often starting with Barcelona and Kotor .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Valletta typically carry around 3,274 guests, with MSC World Asia, MSC Seaview, and Enchanted Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC World Asia 258 calls
- 2 MSC Seaview 176 calls
- 3 Enchanted Princess 55 calls
- 4 Costa Serena 54 calls
- 5 Azura 41 calls
- 6 Queen Elizabeth 39 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 Celebrity Equinox · Viking Vesta
Nov 2 Viking Vesta
Nov 3 Norwegian Pearl · Seven Seas Navigator
Nov 4 Costa Deliziosa · MSC World Europa
Nov 5 Seven Seas Grandeur
Best current deals from Valletta
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Scenic Eclipse II
Valletta → Giardini Naxos → Cannes → Nice
May 13, 2027 · 8 nights
$8,990 suite · $1,124/night
18% below typical · Price trending down
Azura
Valletta → Ajaccio, Corsica → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Valletta
Apr 1, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,012 oceanview · $145/night
21% below typical · 3-month low
Azura
Valletta → Dubrovnik → Taranto → Valletta
Jul 15, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,390 oceanview · $199/night
13% below typical · 3-month low
Azura
Valletta → Piraeus (Athens) → Katakolon → Valletta
Sep 28, 2028 · 7 nights
$1,417 balcony · $202/night
28% below typical · 3-month low
Azura
Valletta → Ajaccio, Corsica → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Valletta
Apr 15, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,039 balcony · $148/night
17% below typical · 3-month low
Azura
Valletta → Piraeus (Athens) → Argostoli (Cephalonia) → Valletta
May 6, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,147 oceanview · $164/night
17% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Valletta
Western Mediterranean
Giardini Naxos → Sorrento → Civitavecchia + 4 more
8 nights · Next May 13
From $8,990 suite · $1,124/night
Best departure: 18% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Ajaccio, Corsica → Livorno → Civitavecchia
7 nights · Next Apr 1
From $1,039 balcony · $148/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea · Eastern Mediterranean
Dubrovnik → Kotor → Corfu + 1 more
7 nights · Next May 27
From $1,390 oceanview · $199/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea · Eastern Mediterranean
Corfu → Kotor → Split + 1 more
7 nights · Next Apr 29
From $1,526 oceanview · $218/night
Best departure: 16% below typical
5 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Piraeus → Katakolon → Saranda + 1 more
7 nights · Next May 6
From $1,593 balcony · $228/night
Best departure: 17% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Western Mediterranean
Piraeus → Souda → Katakolon
7 nights · Next Jun 10
From $1,188 oceanview · $170/night
Best departure: 10% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Valletta
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Valletta?
April currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Valletta.
When do cruises from Valletta usually get expensive?
November is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Valletta.
What itineraries are most common from Valletta?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Valletta include Western Mediterranean Circuit via Giardini Naxos, Sorrento & Bastia, Western Mediterranean Circuit via Ajaccio, Corsica & Livorno, and Adriatic Sea Circuit: Dubrovnik & Kotor.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Valletta?
Start tracking cruises from Valletta early, then book when a sailing moves below its typical range or hits a new recent low.
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