Cruise and Ferry Brochure for Valletta Cruise Port

1. MALTA
The door to
the Mediterranean
CRUISE | FERRY

3. Discover Malta...
Imagine sailing into a historic port which hosted famous explorers and traders, from the • 7,000 years of living history
Phoenicians to the Romans and many others. Cruising into Malta’s Grand Harbour is to • Oldest free-standing temples in the world
arrive in one of the most breathtaking ports in the world which has been celebrated by • UNESCO World Heritage sites
numerous famous authors. • Valletta – masterpiece of Baroque architecture
• National art treasures
A moment away is the islands’ capital city of Valletta, a 16th century masterpiece
• Mdina – the noble silent city
built by the Knights of St. John, which received the international designation as
• Historic bastions, forts and WWII landmarks
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described as a city “built by gentlemen for gentlemen”,
Valletta is home to an impressive 300 places of interest. • Multi-lingual and multi-cultural
• Open air cafés, concerts, festas and fireworks displays
The archipelago islands are centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea, truly a melting • Divers’ paradise
pot of major world civilizations and the point where cultures converge. This marriage
• Microcosm of the Mediterranean
has allowed us the gift of understanding true diversity, an international quality which
• Gozo & Comino - unspoilt natural oasis
translates into warm hospitality.
Malta’s best kept secret is the sister island of Gozo, a unique oasis for visitors. This tiny
island boasts a laid back lifestyle and its eco-friendliness attracts the most discerning
worldwide travelers.
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4. Ramla Bay
Marsalforn
Xagħra Gozo
Victoria
Dwejra Bay
Mġarr
Xlendi Comino
Xlendi Bay
Armier Bay
Mediterranean Sea
Mellieħa Bay
Għadira
Ċirkewwa
Distances Nautical Distances Nautical Mellieħa
to Valletta Miles to Valletta Miles Malta
Ajaccio 468 Monaco 600 St Paul’s Bay
Barcelona 695 Naples 380 Valletta Cruise Port
Civitavecchia 406 Palermo 220 Sliema
Dubrovnik 471 Palma 612 Valletta
Genoa 580 Piraeus 517 Mosta
Gibraltar 995 Ravenna 691 Three Cities
Livorno 535 Tunis 226
Mdina
Messina 155 Venice 810
(Source: Medcruise)
Rabat
Marsaxlokk
Luqa
France Dingli
Italy
Blue Grotto
Corsica
Sardinia Turkey
The Balearics
Greece
Gibraltar Sicily
Cyprus
Tunisia
Malta Strategic location
Mediterranean Sea
Morocco
Malta is strategically positioned in the center of the Mediterranean offering endless
possibilities for Eastern and Western itineraries. We welcome ships of all sizes, from
Algeria luxury boutique lines to large resort class ships. Expanding the itinerary to include the
Libya Egypt
sister island of Gozo creates a “2 for 1” bonus with no additional port charges.
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5. Photo courtesy of George Saguna
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6. Port services
Valletta Cruise Port Tariffs Pilotage and Mooring
Available upon request 24/7 year round
Port Charges Towage
Regulated at standard rate according to net Available, but not compulsory; regulations apply
tonnage, rates available from Transport Malta
Linesmen
Port Officials
24/7 year round Valletta Port Control
24/7 year round
Approach information
Stevedoring
+356 2291 4411/4413 daytime or 24 hour line
Available but not compulsory
+356 9949 4313
Valletta Cruise Port Malta Pilots
Bunkering
Customs & Immigration
Fuel Grades – IFO range from 380 to 30 CST, ETA – 2 hour advance notice ETA – 2 hour advance notice
Customs officers, quarantine and immigration
gas oil (diesel); quay or barge; 381 bunker barge Name of vessel Boarding – Fairway Buoy Pilot Station
officials are available 24/7 year round
and road tanker Port of registration VHF channel – Channel 12
Telephones
Water IMO number Radio frequency – Call sign 9HD,
Installed on board ship with prior notice 24/7 with WT, RT & VHF
Fresh water available on request by road bowser
Coaches Overall length Radio phone frequency – 2 625kHz
Waste Management, Sewage & Recycling
May be positioned directly on quays. Prior Draft beam Listening frequency – 2.182kHz
As per authorised plan by Transport Malta
registration with Valletta Cruise Port required Agent VHF calls – Channels 12/14/16
24/7 year round
Ship Repair
On Site Transportation
Any length of vessel; max. tonnage: 300,000 DWT Number of passengers
Taxis, public and open-top buses, horsecabs,
traditional boats, seaplanes, and parking facilities Last port of call
Ship Supplies
Available upon request No arrival / departure time or day restrictions
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7. PINTO WHARVES
VALLETTA
QUAYS 1-2
QUAY 3
QUAYS 4-5
WINE WHARF QUAY
GUN WHARF QUAY
VALLETTA CRUISE PORT THE GRAND HARBOUR
SPILL-OVER QUAYS
BOILER WHARF QUAY
VITTORIOSA
SENGLEA
COSPICUA KALKARA
Berthing
Pinto Wharves
Max. length 360m* Quays 1 - 2 Quay 3 Quays 4 - 5 Gun Wharf Wine Wharf Boiler Wharf Quay
Quay Quay (spill-over quay)
Max. width No restrictions
Length of quay 307m 171m 301m 92m 73m 383m
Max. beam No restrictions
Minimum 11m 9.8m>11m 11m>12m 7.4m 8m 6.6m>8m
Max. draught 12m depth of water
Max. passengers No restrictions Height of quay 2.2m 2.2m 2.2m 3.62m 3.3m 2.3m
Tide variation Negligible above chart datum
* to date Number of bollards 16 8 13 4 5 17
Space between 20m 20m 20m 15m 15m 9.8m>34.4m
bollards
Fender type cylindrical V-type cylindrical cylindrical cylindrical cylindrical
(foam-filled) (foam-filled) 1m x 0.8m 1m x 0.8m 1m x 0.8m
6m x 1.5m 6m x 1.5m
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9. The Valletta Waterfront
Step off the ship immediately onto the convenient Valletta Waterfront, • 275 meters of strolling promenade
an award-winning and favourite landmark on the Island of Malta. There are nineteen • Retail & commercial services
beautifully restored 18th century warehouses and bastions, built during the Baroque • Tax-free shopping
period. The exquisite gemstone buildings were originally constructed by Grand Master • Souvenir shops
Pinto to be used as stores by the Knights of St. John. • Cafés & restaurants
The iconic doors of the heritage buildings have been revived today with an artistic • Public phones
impression of colour. From days past, the coloured doors represented the storage of • Full banking facilities including ATM
goods, with blue for fish, green for produce, yellow for wheat and red for wine. • Foreign exchange
• Individual Wi-Fi connection
Ushering in a modern era while delicately blending the old with the new, these
• Pharmacy
treasured structures have been transformed into a diverse variety of commercial
services stretching along the water’s edge. The Valletta Waterfront is the key element • Postbox on site (post office in Valletta)
of the Valletta Cruise Port, and the recognized centre for all cruise activity. • All major credit cards accepted
• Discounted crew benefits
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11. At your service
Valletta Cruise Port is host to a natural deep water harbour, offering access to all sized • Cruise terminals – open 24/7 year round
ships, year round. There are two passenger facilities with the main terminal located in check-in facilities; baggage services;
accessibility for passengers with special needs
the historic Magazino Hall. It is fully modernized and equipped with state of the art
technology, including check-in counters, a comfortable waiting area, and accessibility • Safety & Security – ISPS-compliant
for guests with special needs. • Wireless connection – both terminals
• Cable connection – Cat.5 and fibre-optic
A Wi-Fi link from the Magazino Hall to the ship allows for simultaneous on board
• Check-in counters – 14 in service
registration and check-in. The facilities are easily capable of processing a minimum of
• Screening equipment – 1 large X-ray machine;
500 guests per hour and can comfortably accommodate up to 300 visitors.
4 hand luggage X-ray machines;
Malta’s convenient size makes everything within close proximity. Whether for home 3 walk-through detectors and handheld scanners
porting or turnaround operations, Valletta Cruise Port is just minutes away from Malta • Other terminal equipment –
International Airport. The airport handles over five million passengers per year for both retractable tent 12m x 30m (total 720sqm);
fixed tent 8.5m x 24m (total 204sqm);
scheduled and non-scheduled services connecting to all major and secondary European
2 mobile tents of 10m x 10m (total 100sqm each);
cities and valuable source markets. A wide variety of major hotels are also available and
forklifts; luggage handling equipment: tow trucks,
the capital city of Valletta is a short fifteen minute walk to the port. Thus, Malta offers large covered wagons, large and small push trolleys;
the exciting opportunity to combine air or land and cruise tours. mobile cranes: 1 small crane (2.5 tons)
and larger cranes available on request; conveyor belt;
additional equipment available on request
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13. Our promise and commitment
With a “can do” spirit and attention to detail Valletta Cruise Port makes a commitment • 10+ years continuous safe service record
to deliver a dependable operation based on the highest standards in the industry. • Over 600,000 satisfied guests per year
No task is too small and we are up for the challenge. Just like the 18th century buildings • Consistently ranking high on guest ratings
have withstood the test of time, we have built a solid foundation and a reliable • Successful home porting & turnarounds;
reputation for over a decade. TUI, MSC, Costa, Pullmantur, Hapag-Lloyd and others
• Attracting new source markets
Having developed close relations with Government agencies and garnered the
• Flexible, efficient and competitive
respect and cooperation of the local stakeholders and agents, this synergy allows
everyone to respond as a unified team. Transport Malta, the maritime authority and • International & Industry Awards
the pilots association have invested in this commitment as well, which has included • Direct communications with executive management
the acquisition of state of the art technology simulators. They offer continuing Grand • Guaranteed response time
Harbour safety maneuvers training to the master of the vessel and fellow officers.
Malta has consistently received the highest ratings from both the guest experience
level and the maritime industry. As an EU member, you can count on Malta for
“peace of mind” and consistent addition to any itinerary. Our confidence and ability
to convey this promise is paramount.
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14. The first and lasting impression
of our visiting guests to Malta
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15. Valletta Cruise Port plc a private company established
in 2001 is licensed by Transport Malta.
The copyright in this document and design is confidential
to and the property of Valletta Cruise Port plc. In an effort
to continually update and improve the design and details
contained in this brochure these may be subject to change.
Credits of imagery used throughout this brochure:
Front cover of brochure, from left to right, top row:
CD
Couple on deck, © Francois Lefebvre/Compagnie du Ponant;
Ramla Bay view, © Malta Tourism Authority;
Middle row: Street in Mdina, ©Malta Tourism Authority;
Door knocker, © Malta Tourism Authority;
Sailing vessel, © Philip et Guillaume Plisson/Compagnie du Ponant
Inside cover:
View of Valletta, © Malta Tourism Authority
Page 1:
Mnajdra Temples, © Malta Tourism Authority;
UNESCO flags, © UNESCO/ Roger Dominique
Page 3:
Holland America Line in Gozo © George Saguna
Anna Maria Cardona Schranz
Page 7: International Business Development Executive
Couple disembarking, © Francois Lefebvre/Compagnie du Ponant;
Cruise ship, © MSC Cruises
Page 8: Valletta Cruise Port plc. T +356 2567 3000
Magazino Hall, © Johann Cardona Schranz 45-46 Pinto Wharf, F +356 2125 2640
Floriana FRN 1913,
M +356 7959 4554
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Malta E amcardonaschranz@vallettacruiseport.com
Couple next to Gardjola: © Malta Tourism Authority
George Cross: © Mediterranean Ceramics

16. www.vallettacruiseport.com
Valletta Cruise Port plc. T +356 2567 3000
45-46 Pinto Wharf, F +356 2125 2640
Floriana FRN 1913, Malta E info@vallettacruiseport.com