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Spend a full day circumnavigating Malta aboard Pathfinder, combining coastal sightseeing with swim stops in clear water and lunch on board. The shared sailing leaves from Sliema and follows the cliffs, caves and bays that make the island famous from the sea.
After boarding in Sliema the crew brief you, hand out snorkel kit and set off on a clockwise or weather-adjusted loop around the island. Expect a mix of scenic cruising past dramatic limestone, short swim stops when the sea allows, and a longer pause for lunch and swimming near Popeye Village Bay.
The day stays flexible. Landmarks such as the Blue Grotto, Wied iz-Zurrieq, St Peter's Pool and northern bays appear when conditions suit, and you return through Marsamxett Harbour to Sliema in the late afternoon. Full stop-by-stop detail sits in the itinerary below.
Sliema Harbour puts you on Malta's north coast with quick access to open water and views towards Valletta as you leave and return. The island's cliffs, fishing inlets and sandy bays unfold best from the water rather than from road viewpoints.
Because the route hugs the coastline, you see both busy tourist landmarks and quieter northern swims in one day. Exact berth details for Pathfinder are confirmed after booking so you meet the right pontoon on Sliema's waterfront.
No prior boat experience is needed. You should be comfortable spending a full day outdoors on a shared boat, moving carefully on deck and swimming when stops are offered.
Families are welcome and young children must be supervised at all times. Reasonable mobility helps for boarding and getting in and out of the water. If anyone in your party is unsure about sun exposure or motion, pack accordingly and speak to the crew before departure.
The crew know Malta's coastal weather windows and adjust swim stops and routing so the day stays safe without losing the sense of a true island loop.
Keeping the shared boat to around 15 guests means more space on deck than a packed day-ferry, clearer briefings and a calmer feel when you stop for lunch and swimming in the quieter bays.
After leaving Sliema the first short swim stop is often planned at St Peter's Pool, a natural limestone swimming hole with clear water when the sea is calm. The crew brief you before anyone enters the water and keep the stop short enough to protect the rest of the coastal loop.
If swell or wind make swimming unsafe here, the boat continues along the south coast and the crew will explain the change. Either way you get an early sense of how dramatic Malta looks from sea level.
Cruise past the Blue Grotto sea caves, famous for electric blue water and limestone arches best viewed from the boat. This stretch is usually sightseeing rather than a long swim stop, giving everyone a clear view of one of Malta's most photographed coastal landmarks.
Light and sea colour change through the morning, so keep a camera ready. The crew slow the boat where it is safe so you can take in the arches without rushing.
Pass the narrow, fjord-like inlet of Wied iz-Zurrieq and the fishing village coastline around Ghar Lapsi. These southern stretches are about cliffs, clear water and traditional harbours seen from offshore rather than long shore landings.
Conditions decide how close the boat can run. When the sea is kind you get some of the most dramatic rock scenery of the whole circumnavigation.
A longer stop near Popeye Village in Anchor Bay is typically used for lunch, swimming and a slower break in sheltered water. It is one of the most scenic pauses on the route and gives you time to eat, cool off and enjoy the bay without racing the next landmark.
Snorkel kit from the boat helps if visibility is good. Follow crew guidance for where to swim and when to reboard so the afternoon northern stretch stays on schedule.
Continue along the north coast with sightseeing past Paradise Bay and Golden Bay, then a further swim stop at Selmun Bay or Imgiebah Bay when conditions allow. These quieter northern pockets often feel calmer than the busy south-coast viewpoints.
Again, swims depend on sea state. If a stop is skipped, you still get long stretches of turquoise water and cliff scenery before turning for home.
Return through Marsamxett Harbour with views of Valletta and the surrounding waterfront before arriving back in Sliema in the late afternoon. The crew wrap up the day, collect kit and help everyone leave the boat safely.
By this stage you have seen a full coastal loop in a single shared sailing, with swim and lunch stops woven around the weather rather than forced against it.
Meet at Pathfinder's berth in Sliema, Malta, for the Round Malta shared cruise. Follow the boarding notes in your confirmation for the exact point on Sliema Harbour or Sliema Front on the day.
Sliema is easy to reach by bus or taxi. Allow extra time in summer traffic and arrive early enough for check-in, kit collection and the safety briefing before departure.
The cruise leaves from Pathfinder's berth in Sliema Harbour. Exact boarding notes are confirmed after you book.
Arrive with time to spare so the crew can check you in, hand out snorkel kit and complete the safety briefing before departure.
The shared sailing lasts around 8 hours from departure through to the late-afternoon return to Sliema.
Exact finish time can shift with sea conditions and how long swim stops last, but the day is paced as a full coastal circumnavigation rather than a short harbour hop.
Lunch on board, snorkelling equipment, multiple swim stops, fuel and an experienced captain and crew are included.
Bring your own towel, sunscreen and swimwear. Transport to Sliema and personal extras such as soft drinks beyond what is provided on the day are not included unless stated in your confirmation.
The route is designed as a full circumnavigation hugging Malta's coastline, with stops and viewpoints that may include St Peter's Pool, the Blue Grotto area, Wied iz-Zurrieq, Popeye Village Bay, Selmun Bay and views towards Comino.
Sea and weather conditions decide the final order and which swim stops run. The crew adjusts the day so you still see the best stretches that are safe and comfortable.
Yes, when sea state allows. Typical swim opportunities include spots such as St Peter's Pool, Popeye Village Bay and Imgiebah or Selmun Bay.
Stops are never guaranteed. If conditions are rough or unsafe for swimming, the crew will keep sightseeing underway and explain the change on the day.
Families are welcome on this shared format and infant seats are available according to the operator's kit list.
Children must be supervised at all times on deck and in the water. If you are travelling with very young children, ask the team before you book so they can advise on the day's suitability.
Yes. This is a shared cruise with a maximum of about 15 guests, so you meet fellow travellers rather than chartering the whole boat.
If you want a private charter instead, ask the team about private options before booking this shared Round Malta sailing.
The cruise depends on safe sea and wind conditions. If weather makes the full route or swim stops unsuitable, the team may adjust the itinerary or contact you with next steps.
Do not assume every landmark or swim stop will run exactly as listed when conditions change. Safety always comes first.
Wear swimwear under light clothes, bring a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and non-slip sandals. A light jacket helps if it turns breezy later in the day.
Pack a reusable water bottle and your booking confirmation. Leave valuables you do not want near the water at home or in a dry bag.
No previous boat experience is required. The crew provides a safety briefing and looks after boarding, navigation and swim-stop decisions.
You should be comfortable spending a full day on a boat in the sun, moving carefully on deck and following crew instructions around the water.
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Operated by Unique Boat Charters Malta Ltd, a partner of adventuro.
