Grand Harbour

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Grand Harbour (Port of entry)

GPS: 35°54′N, 14°31.3′E - Chartlet

Valletta, Malta. Click for larger view

Background

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.

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 & Yacht Clubs

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.

Tourism & things to do ashore

See Malta.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Check with the Marina.

Laundry

in the Marina.

Grocery Stores

Eateries

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs

In Marsamxett Harbour.

Transportation

In Malta there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome.

References & Publications

See Malta.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

See Malta.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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