Valletta Cruise Port plc

Services:
Berthing Services; Port & Terminal Operations

Profile:
Valletta Cruise Port, a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding, is a private company established in 2002 to operate the Valletta sea passenger terminals. The port is strategically positioned in the centre of the Mediterranean.

Situated in a natural deep-water harbour, providing year-round easy access to ships of all sizes, the award-winning Valletta Cruise Port welcomes over 900,000 passengers annually into a city considered to be an open-air museum and a portal to the islands’ historical and cultural experiences. The quays in the port of Valletta are all ISPS compliant and can accommodate multiple cruise ships simultaneously, with two passenger facilities, including the main terminal located in the historic Magazino Hall.

Cruise lines benefit from 24/7 support services, including bunkering, ship chandelling, and ship-repair. The country enjoys an excellent reputation for its accommodation facilities, multilingual guides and tourism activities, as well as wide-ranging multimodal transport services. Furthermore, Valletta Cruise Port is just 10 minutes away from Malta International Airport, making it ideal for turnaround operations.

The port is the gateway to Malta’s 7,000 years of recorded history, making it a favourite destination with travellers seeking an authentic island experience. Passengers can step off the ship immediately onto the Valletta Waterfront, one of Malta’s most iconic landmarks.

A 49.9 million shore-side electricity project, supported by Valletta Cruise Port has been commissioned with a tangible commitment from the cruise lines through a number of PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements), with a tangible commitment from the cruise lines through a number of PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements,) with cruise ships making regular use of this sustainable solution.