Nous partons de Sliema Ferries et naviguons dans la crique de Sliema. La crique de Sliema est une voie navigable très fréquentée, desservie par des bateaux de croisière qui sillonnent le port et transportent constamment des touristes. L'avantage de s'amarrer à cette jetée est sa situation en plein centre de Sliema, un quartier très animé avec toutes sortes de boutiques, restaurants, bars, etc., à quelques pas de la jetée. Ainsi, avant ou après l'excursion, vous pourrez profiter d'une promenade le long de la magnifique promenade, savourer un repas ou un café dans l'un des nombreux restaurants du quartier, ou flâner dans les nombreuses boutiques du centre de Sliema.

En passant par l'île Manoel. L'île Manoel, anciennement connue sous le nom d'île de l'Évêque ou Isolotto, est une petite île faisant partie de la municipalité de Gżira, dans le port de Marsamxett, à Malte. Elle doit son nom au Grand Maître portugais António Manoel de Vilhena, qui y construisit un fort dans les années 1720. L'île Manoel est une colline basse et plutôt plate, en forme de feuille. Elle est située au milieu du port de Marsamxett, entre la crique de Lazzaretto au sud et la crique de Sliema au nord. L'île est reliée au continent maltais par un pont. L'île entière est visible depuis les bastions de la capitale, La Valette.

En passant par la crique du Lazzaretto. Le Lazzaretto est un ancien centre de quarantaine et hôpital situé sur l'île Manoel. Il s'agit d'un complexe de bâtiments datant des XVIIe et XIXe siècles. La plupart des structures existent encore, bien qu'en mauvais état suite aux dommages subis pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et à plus de 30 ans d'abandon. Une restauration du Lazzaretto est prévue.

Passing by the beautiful Manoel Island Yacht Marina. This marina is centrally located in Gzira, on the south coast of Manoel Island, and is part of Manoel Island Yard. The marina It provides very well-protected pontoons, so skippers can anchor safely regardless of the NE winds. With the capital city, Valletta, in the background, this marina is an amazingly beautiful mooring and is the perfect location to go anywhere on the island. You can enjoy a really fascinating view of Valletta’s huge fortress and a variety of beautiful buildings with spectacular architecture.

En passant par les remparts et les imposantes fortifications qui entourent Floriana.

En passant par les remparts et les imposantes fortifications qui entourent La Valette.

En passant par l'imposant Grand Port de La Valette. Le majestueux Grand Port de Malte est l'un des ports les plus spectaculaires au monde. Vaste étendue d'eau séparant la capitale, La Valette, des villes historiques de Vittoriosa, Senglea et Cospicua, le port est une véritable ruche d'activité depuis plus de deux mille ans. Avec ses imposantes fortifications et son vaste panorama, le Grand Port est la principale porte d'entrée maritime de Malte et une escale prisée des navires naviguant en Méditerranée.

Passing by the Marsamxett Harbour. Marsamxett Harbour, historically also referred to as Marsamuscetto, is a natural harbour located to the north of the larger Grand Harbour. The harbour is generally more dedicated to leisure use than the Grand Harbour.

Passing by Fort St. Angelo. A bastioned fort in Birgu, Fort St. Angelo, is located at the centre of the Grand Harbour. It was originally built in the mediaeval period as a castle called Castrum Maris. It was rebuilt by the Order of Saint John as a bastioned fort called Fort Saint Angelo between the 1530s and the 1560s, and it is best known for its role as the Order's headquarters during the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.

Passing by Cospicua, one of the fortified cities that make up the popular historical area known as the Three Cities. The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea. These cities can rightly claim to be the cradle of Maltese history, as Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua have provided a home and fortress to almost every person who settled on the islands. Their harbour inlets have been in use since Phoenician times, with the docks always providing a living for local people but also leaving them vulnerable when Malta’s rulers were at war. As the first home to the Knights of St. John, the Three Cities’ palaces, churches, forts, and bastions are far older than Valletta’s.

Passing by Senglea, one of the fortified cities that make up the popular historical area known as the Three Cities. The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea. These cities can rightly claim to be the cradle of Maltese history, as Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua have provided a home and fortress to almost every person who settled on the islands. Their harbour inlets have been in use since Phoenician times, with the docks always providing a living for local people but also leaving them vulnerable when Malta’s rulers were at war. As the first home to the Knights of St. John, the Three Cities’ palaces, churches, forts, and bastions are far older than Valletta’s.

Passing by Kalkara Creek. Kalkara Creek was sometimes also called 'English Creek’. It is a well-known sheltered inlet for various fishermen’s and oarsman’s boats, but it is exposed to the northeast wind. The shore, sheltered and with remarkable views, was enlarged several times, including the present development done in the 1950s.

Passing through the French and the Dockyard Creeks. This is the fourth creek to port side on entering Grand Harbour. Large ships are normally anchored in this creek, waiting to enter drydocks. Malta Shipyards is one of the largest commercial yards in the Mediterranean. Within Malta Shipyards is a Super Yacht section, where a covered drydock is very popular for Super Yacht refits and repairs. A constant number of Super Yachts are refitted here every year. At the extreme inner end of Grand Harbour, there are two other yards; one has a floating dock for yachts up to 500 tonnes, and the other has both a slipway and a floating dock.

Passing by Vittoriosa, one of the fortified cities that make up the popular historical area known as the Three Cities. The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea. These cities can rightly claim to be the cradle of Maltese history, as Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua have provided a home and fortress to almost every person who settled on the islands. Their harbour inlets have been in use since Phoenician times, with the docks always providing a living for local people but also leaving them vulnerable when Malta’s rulers were at war. As the first home to the Knights of St. John, the Three Cities’ palaces, churches, forts, and bastions are far older than Valletta’s.

At the end of the cruise, you will disembark at Sliema Ferries, where you will have some free time to take a stroll along Sliema’s main shopping area and promenade (approximately 1¼ hours). Here, you will have the opportunity to do some shopping from the numerous outlets located in this area or simply relax in one of the many restaurants and cafés situated along the promenade and its surroundings.