Malta Cruise Comparison
550 upcoming sailings from 26 cruise lines
Malta cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: Malta cruises on Waterways Cruise: 550 upcoming sailings from 26 cruise lines (25 ocean, 1 river). Lowest starting fares run from $504 per person (MSC Cruises) to $19,619 (SeaDream Yacht Club). Oceania Cruises lists the most sailings (71). 38 sailings start and 38 end in Malta.
Which cruise lines sail to Malta, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 26 lines with upcoming Malta sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Malta cruise?
A sailing counts as a Malta cruise if it will call at least once at a Malta ship port. That covers ocean and river sailings, whether Malta is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 550 upcoming sailings, 38 start in Malta, 38 end in Malta and 9 begin and end there. The other 483 (88%) visit Malta as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Italy, Greece, Spain and other countries. Ocean sailings call at Valletta and Gozo Island.
- Malta cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Malta ship port.
- Starts in Malta
- The first stop is a Malta ship port: 38 sailings.
- Ends in Malta
- The last stop is a Malta ship port: 38 sailings, 9 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Malta is a port of call on a longer route: 483 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Malta (25)
25 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Malta: 545 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Italy, Greece and Spain. The busiest ship ports are Valletta and Gozo Island.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (5)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Five ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Malta, with 155 upcoming sailings between them. Seabourn Cruises has the most (62). Starting fares begin at $5,150 per person with Silversea Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Cruises | 62 | $5,798 | 14–30 nights (typically 28) | 1 · Seabourn Ovation |
| Silversea Cruises | 45 | $5,150 | 7–26 nights (typically 7) | 6 · Silver Dawn, Silver Muse, Silver Nova, Silver Ray, Silver Shadow and Silver Spirit |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 42 | $16,598 | 8–19 nights (typically 9) | 7 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Prestige, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 5 | $19,619 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 2 · SeaDream I and SeaDream II |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 1 | $12,800 | 7 nights | 1 · Ritz-Carlton Ilma |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (5)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Five luxury ocean lines sail to Malta, with 124 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (71). Starting fares begin at $2,275 per person with MSC Explora Journeys.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 71 | $2,499 | 9–42 nights (typically 9) | 7 · Oceania Allura, Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, Oceania Nautica, Oceania Sirena, Oceania Sonata and Oceania Vista |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 24 | $2,275 | 6–20 nights (typically 10) | 3 · MSC Explora 1, MSC Explora 2 and MSC Explora 5 |
| Ponant Cruises | 17 | $3,870 | 7–9 nights (typically 8) | 5 · L'Austral, Le Boreal, Le Bougainville, Le Champlain and Le Laperouse |
| Scenic Cruises | 10 | $10,283 | 10–18 nights (typically 10) | 2 · Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse 2 |
| Aurora Expeditions | 2 | $7,098 | 12–17 nights (typically 12) | 1 · Douglas Mawson |
Premium ocean cruise lines (6)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Six premium ocean lines sail to Malta, with 87 upcoming sailings between them. Crystal Cruises has the most (22). Starting fares begin at $2,089 per person with Azamara Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Cruises | 22 | $3,920 | 7–34 nights (typically 7) | 3 · Crystal Grace, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Azamara Cruises | 18 | $2,089 | 8–27 nights (typically 21) | 3 · Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward and Azamara Quest |
| Emerald Cruises | 18 | $6,932 | 9–18 nights (typically 10) | 3 · Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Kaia and Emerald Sakara |
| Windstar Cruises | 14 | $3,270 | 9–21 nights (typically 9) | 2 · Star Legend and Wind Surf |
| Viking Cruises | 13 | $4,299 | 12–15 nights (typically 15) | 9 · Viking Astrea, Viking Libra, Viking Mira, Viking Neptune, Viking Saturn, Viking Sea, Viking Star, Viking Vela and Viking Vesta |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 2 | $5,977 | 7 nights | 1 · World Traveller |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (8)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Eight contemporary ocean lines sail to Malta, with 170 upcoming sailings between them. Princess Cruises has the most (55). Starting fares begin at $504 per person with MSC Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Cruises | 55 | $1,149 | 10–40 nights (typically 21) | 4 · Caribbean Princess, Enchanted Princess, Island Princess and Sky Princess |
| MSC Cruises | 38 | $504 | 7–8 nights (typically 7) | 6 · MSC Magnifica, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaview, MSC Splendida, MSC World Asia and MSC World Europa |
| Holland America | 28 | $844 | 10–24 nights (typically 21) | 4 · ms Nieuw Statendam, ms Oosterdam, ms Rotterdam and ms Volendam |
| Cunard | 23 | $829 | 14–33 nights (typically 21) | 2 · Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria |
| Celebrity Cruises | 8 | $1,015 | 7–10 nights (typically 7) | 4 · Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity and Celebrity Xcel |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 8 | $969 | 8–10 nights (typically 10) | 5 · Norwegian Aura, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Viva |
| Virgin Voyages | 8 | $3,380 | 10–11 nights (typically 10) | 3 · Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady |
| Royal Caribbean | 2 | $947 | 7 nights | 3 · Brilliance Of The Seas, Explorer Of The Seas and Mariner Of The Seas |
Other ocean cruise lines (1)
These lines have not yet been placed in a style category. One other ocean line sails to Malta, with 9 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $2,150 per person with Star Clippers.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Clippers | 9 | $2,150 | 6–15 nights (typically 6) | 3 · Royal Clipper, Star Clipper and Star Flyer |
River cruise lines in Malta (1)
1 river cruise line has upcoming sailings that call at Malta: 5 in all.
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Contemporary river cruise lines (1)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. One contemporary river line sails to Malta, with 5 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $1,857 per person with CroisiEurope.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CroisiEurope | 5 | $1,857 | 6–7 nights (typically 7) | 1 · ms La Belle de l'Adriatique |
Malta cruise ports
Every Malta ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (2)
- Valletta 549
- Gozo Island 20
See them all in the Malta cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Malta cruises page.
How to choose a Malta cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Oceania Cruises lists the most upcoming Malta sailings (71).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Cruises, from $504 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Star Clippers has no style category yet, so its 9 sailings are shown under Other and left out of the style totals. Ultra-luxury lines: 5 lines, 155 sailings, from $5,150. Luxury lines: 5 lines, 124 sailings, from $2,275. Premium lines: 6 lines, 87 sailings, from $2,089. Contemporary lines: 9 lines, 175 sailings, from $504. Other lines: 1 line, 9 sailings, from $2,150.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want Malta as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Malta on the Malta cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Malta cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Malta ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Malta when its first or last stop is a Malta ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Malta sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 550 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Malta cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Malta?
26 cruise lines have upcoming Malta sailings on Waterways Cruise: 25 sail ocean or expedition itineraries and 1 sail river itineraries. Oceania Cruises lists the most sailings (71).
How much does a Malta cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $504 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Malta?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys, Ponant Cruises, Scenic Cruises and Aurora Expeditions.
Can you start or end a cruise in Malta?
Yes. 38 of 550 upcoming sailings start in Malta and 38 end there; 9 do both. The other 483 (88%) visit Malta as a port of call on a longer route.
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Malta cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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