Yacht charter and Boat rental in Malta

Malta packs an outsized amount of coastline into a small archipelago - three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, ringed by limestone cliffs, natural harbours and clear water. Chartering here means short hops between the islands, from Valletta's Grand Harbour to Gozo's quieter bays and Comino's Blue Lagoon, with distances small enough to see a lot in a single week.

Why Charter in Malta

The appeal is a compact cruising ground with warm, clear water and almost year-round sailing weather. Boataround lists around 165 boats in Malta, weighted toward motor yachts and sailing yachts, and shows a total price with no hidden fees. Most of the fleet - 64 of the listings - comes with a skipper, which suits visitors who want to cover the islands without handling the boat themselves.

When to Go

Malta's season is long: the Mediterranean here stays warm from late spring into October, so there is no sharp summer-only peak. July and August are hottest and busiest, while late September is still full sailing weather - which is why prices barely differ between the two. Spring and autumn are calmer and more comfortable on deck.

Charter Options: Skippered, Bareboat and No Licence

The Maltese fleet leans heavily skippered - 64 of the listings come with a skipper against 16 bareboat - and 51 boats need no licence at all. That mix reflects a market built around day trips and island tours as much as week-long bareboat charters; if you want to sail yourself, bareboat sailing yachts are available with a recognised licence, while the many licence-free motor boats suit shorter self-drive outings.

Types of Boats in Malta

Motor yachts are the largest single group, around 25 listed, followed by sailing yachts and catamarans. Catamarans, about 14, are popular for the Blue Lagoon and family trips thanks to their deck space and stability, while smaller motor boats handle day trips and coastal hops. A few gulets and power catamarans round out the range.

Where to Sail in Malta

Most charters start from Malta's east coast, around Valletta, Sliema and the Msida marina, within reach of the Grand Harbour and the southern bays. Gozo, the greener second island, is a short crossing north, with its own harbour at Mgarr and the capital Victoria inland. Between them sits Comino and its Blue Lagoon, the archipelago's most photographed anchorage and a fixture of almost every itinerary.

What It Costs to Charter a Yacht in Malta

Prices held flat between the early-August peak and the late-September shoulder, which fits Malta's long warm season - September is still prime sailing here. The cheapest a sailing yacht cost about €2,680 for a week (Saturday to Saturday) in both windows, the same Dufour 365 with no discount either time. a catamaran also held at about €7,300, the same Bali 4.1 both weeks, and a motor yacht stayed at about €5,760, the same Bayliner in both. In each category the cheapest available boat was identical across the two weeks, so the season shows up in how busy the islands are rather than in the headline price.

Yacht charter and Boat rental in Malta

Charter a yacht and explore Malta! Prices start from 266 € per day. Choose from the largest selection of motor yachts, sailboats, catamarans, motor boats, gulets and power catamarans.

Popular regions are Mediterranean Sea, Valletta, Sliema, Victoria and Northern region.