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==Grand Harbour (Port of entry)==
==Grand Harbour (Port of entry)==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[[Image:Valletta_Harbour.jpg|400px]]Valletta, Malta<br />''Click for larger view''
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====Overview====
The main harbor of Valletta is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Harbour Grand Harbour] in the island of [[Malta]]. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by [http://www.cnmarinas.com/home.html Camper & Nicholsons], that welcomes yachts.
The main harbor of Valletta is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Harbour Grand Harbour] in the island of [[Malta]]. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by [http://www.cnmarinas.com/home.html Camper & Nicholsons], that welcomes yachts.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]''.
==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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See [[Malta#Radio_Nets|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#Radio_Nets|Malta]]''.
==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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See [[Malta#Climate & Weather|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#Climate & Weather|Malta]]''.
==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance.
While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance.
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See also [[Malta#Arrival/Departure procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]].
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''See also [[Malta#Arrival/Departure procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]]''.
==Check-in facilities==
==Check-in facilities==
Yachts should proceed to the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]].
Yachts should proceed to the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]].
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==Marinas==
==Marinas==
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* [http://www.cnmarinas.com/marinas/grand-harbour-marina Grand Harbour Marina].  A primarily floating pontoon marina in Grand Harbour.  Some stern to berths for larger vessels.
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[[Image:Grand Hbr Nicholsons marina.JPG|thumb|400px|right|Camper & Nicholson's Grand Harbour [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]]]
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[[Image:Grand Hbr Nicholsons marina.JPG|frame|center| Camper & Nicholson's Grand Harbour Marina]]
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* [[Valetta C & N Marina|Grand Harbour Marina]] - it is primarily floating pontoon marina in Grand Harbour, some stern to berths for larger vessels
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Most chandleries are located in [[Marsamxett Harbour]].
Most chandleries are located in [[Marsamxett Harbour]].
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====Repairs/Yards====
====Repairs/Yards====
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* Kalkara boat yard.  A small boat yard in Kalkara Creek, the next inlet to the East in Grand Harbour.
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[[Image:Grand Hbr Kalkara Yard.JPG|thumb|400px|right|''Kalkara'' Boatyard in Grand Harbour]]
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* In [[Marsamxett Harbour]].
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* ''Kalkara'' boat yard.  A small boat yard in Kalkara Creek, the next inlet to the East in Grand Harbour
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* In [[Marsamxett Harbour]]
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''See also the list of Malta boatyards on the [[Malta]] page.''
''See also the list of Malta boatyards on the [[Malta]] page.''
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[[Image:Grand Hbr Kalkara Yard.JPG|frame|center| Kalkara Boatyard in Grand Harbour]]
 
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Fuel - check with marina office.
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==Tourism & things to do ashore==
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[[Image:Birgou stairway.JPG|thumb|400px|right|Stairway in Birgou near the [[Valetta C & N Marina|C & N Marina]]]]
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[[Image:Birgou stairway.JPG|frame|right| Stairway in Birgou near the C & N Marina]]==Tourism & things to do ashore==
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====Tourism====
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===Tourism===
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The [[Valetta C & N Marina|C & N Marina]] is close to Birgu, one of the oldest villages of Malta and worth a walk through.  Here also will be found the '''Knights Hall''' built by the Oorder of St. John between 1533-57, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta_Maritime_Museum Maritime Museum], housed  now in the 19th century building of the Naval Bakery.
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The C & N Marina is close to Birgu, one of the oldest villages of Malta and worth a walk through.  Here also will be found the '''Knights Hall''' built by the Oorder of St. John between 1533-57, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta_Maritime_Museum Maritime Museum], housed  now in the 19th century building of the Naval Bakery.
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
* Buses operate from nearby the marina and run to Valletta.
* Buses operate from nearby the marina and run to Valletta.
* Water taxis operate between the marina and Valletta.
* Water taxis operate between the marina and Valletta.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
==Routes/Passages To/From==
[[Malta]] is 412 nM form [[Cythera]] and 383 nM from [[Pylos]] in [[Greece]]. It is also 364 nM from [[Cagliari]], Sardinia and about 85 nM from [[Lampedusa]] in [[Italy]].
[[Malta]] is 412 nM form [[Cythera]] and 383 nM from [[Pylos]] in [[Greece]]. It is also 364 nM from [[Cagliari]], Sardinia and about 85 nM from [[Lampedusa]] in [[Italy]].
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''Also see [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.
==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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''See [[Malta#External Links|Malta]]''.
==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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''See [[Malta#References & Publications|Malta]]''.
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
* Some amendments and additions Feb 2011 --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]
* Some amendments and additions Feb 2011 --[[User:Wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 15:34, 25 January 2012

Grand Harbour (Port of entry)

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 35°54′N, 14°31.3′E
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 Photo gallery
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 Local chartlet
Valletta Harbour.jpgValletta, Malta
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Contents

Overview

The main harbor of Valletta is Grand Harbour in the island of Malta. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by Camper & Nicholsons, that welcomes yachts.

Charts

See Malta.

Radio Nets

See Malta.

Local Weather

See Malta.

Approach and Navigation

While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance.

See also Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta.

Check-in facilities

Yachts should proceed to the Marina.

Marinas

Camper & Nicholson's Grand Harbour Marina
  • Grand Harbour Marina - it is primarily floating pontoon marina in Grand Harbour, some stern to berths for larger vessels

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Ask in the marina office.

Most chandleries are located in Marsamxett Harbour.

Repairs/Yards

Kalkara Boatyard in Grand Harbour
  • Kalkara boat yard. A small boat yard in Kalkara Creek, the next inlet to the East in Grand Harbour
  • In Marsamxett Harbour

See also the list of Malta boatyards on the Malta page.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
check with marina office
Water
in the marina
Electricity
in the marina

Tourism & things to do ashore

Stairway in Birgou near the C & N Marina

Tourism

The C & N Marina is close to Birgu, one of the oldest villages of Malta and worth a walk through. Here also will be found the Knights Hall built by the Oorder of St. John between 1533-57, and the Maritime Museum, housed now in the 19th century building of the Naval Bakery.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

in the Marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

In bins.

Transportation

  • Buses operate from nearby the marina and run to Valletta.
  • Water taxis operate between the marina and Valletta.

Routes/Passages To/From

Malta is 412 nM form Cythera and 383 nM from Pylos in Greece. It is also 364 nM from Cagliari, Sardinia and about 85 nM from Lampedusa in Italy.

Also see Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

See Malta.

References & Publications

See Malta.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

  • Some amendments and additions Feb 2011 --Wayward United Kingdom Icon.png


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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Wayward


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