Malta Ferries Guide 2026: Valletta, Sliema, Three Cities and Gozo

A practical 2026 guide to Malta ferries, covering Valletta–Sliema, Valletta–Three Cities, Gozo Channel and fast ferry planning.
Use Malta ferries with practical guides to Valletta harbour crossings, Gozo routes and island connections.

A practical 2026 guide to Malta ferries, covering Valletta–Sliema, Valletta–Three Cities, Gozo Channel and fast ferry planning.

A boat trip is one of the best ways to understand Malta because the coastline looks completely different from the water. Limestone cliffs, caves, harbour fortifications and the narrow channel between Malta, Comino and Gozo are difficult to appreciate from a road. The problem is not finding a boat—it is choosing from dozens of cruises that sound almost identical online.

You can visit Malta very successfully without renting a car. In fact, if your trip is centred on Valletta, Sliema, St Julian’s, Mdina, the Three Cities and the main ferry connections, avoiding a car can make the holiday easier. Parking is limited in many historic and coastal areas, traffic can be slow, and driving on the left adds an unnecessary learning curve for some visitors.

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