Located near Sicily, Malta lies to the north east of Tunisia, with Gibraltar to the west. Locals speak Maltese and English and the island has a rich history of different powers that have ruled the island.

In addition, Malta has a tradition of mysterious legends, including the Maltese Falcon and the Knights of St John, also known as the Knights of Malta who wear black gowns adorned with the white Maltese cross. The Maltese falcon, of the film fame, is actually the peregrine falcon and now extinct in Malta, although it breeds elsewhere.

Apart from these tantalizing attractions, there are many more reasons why MSC cruise ships travel to this pretty island. Lovely beaches with clear waters, rugged cliffs and historic ruins are just some of the sights that we can introduce to you when you participate in our day trip excursion packages.

Our luxury cruise ships  call at Malta’s stunning capital, La Valletta and this city, with its elegant Baroque architecture is also a UNESCO world heritage site and, thanks to its many monuments is almost an ‘open air museum’. Stroll the city’s elegant squares, relax with a coffee in the many stylish cafés or shop for souvenirs (local currency Euro) from your vacation such as lace and the traditional filigree jewelry.

We’ll offer you the best deals on the famous attractions such as the Grandmaster’s Palace and Caravaggio’s gruesome masterpiece, which is housed in St John’s Co-Cathedral.

Find the perfect cruise vacation to Malta on MSC Cruises!