Luxury Malta Yacht Charter Guide

Learn Everything You Need to Know About a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter

Luxury Malta Yacht Charter Guide

On a luxury Malta yacht charter, you can discover an island off the coast of Sicily, in the Mediterranean, 80km (50miles) off the coast of southern Italy and 284km (176miles) off the coast of Tunisia. Malta is filled with history, culture, colourful buildings, turquoise oceans, sandy beaches, and vibrant resort towns.

Malta and its surrounding islands of Gozo and Comino have been long forgotten as tourist or sailing destinations, with many sailors and visitors choosing other nearby popular areas instead. With coastal and port cities to explore, high-class hotels and restaurants as well as great beaches to be explored Malta has something for everyone.

Luxury Malta Yacht Charter

A luxury Malta yacht charter has something for everyone whether you are a history buff, beach person or someone who likes to explore, Malta is the perfect destination for everyone.

In this guide, we hope to give you an insight into everything you need to know about booking and going on a luxury Maltyacht charter.

Weather on a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter

Weather on a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter. The best time to go on a luxury Malta yacht charter is between May and September. With the warm hot dry summers of the Mediterranean averaging a high of 31c (87f) and a low of 22c (71f). The weather is mild during the winter months between 9 – 16c (48 – 60f), the tail ends of the season is at the end of April and the beginning of October which offer cooler weather but with less crowded areas and marinas. The sea surface temperatures vary between 15°C (59°F) in February and 24°C (75°F) in August.

A Luxury Malta Yacht Charter. On a luxury Malta yacht charter, you can find out more about weather forecasts and weather alerts on the local channels and in the marinas.

Wind Conditions on a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter

Luxury Malta Yacht Charter. The best months to go on a luxury Malta yacht charter is between April and October. A prevailing wind blows steadily throughout the island depending on which part of the island you are sailing in, at between 8 and 10 knots. The average wind speed between June and August isn’t normally higher than 20 knots, with a line of sight navigation.

Tides and Swells. On a luxury Malta yacht charter, the tide is minimal and only ranging up to 3.3ft (1m) at a maximum.

Best Time to Go to Malta

When is the best time to go on a luxury Malta yacht charter? Any time of year is a great time to go on a luxury Malta yacht charter, depending on the individual’s availability and sailing desires.

Seasons. Malta has a Mediterranean climate with dry hot summers and mild winters, the temperatures varying and cool off during the winter season. During the winter months, the chance of rainfall is significantly higher than during the summer months. The area is still beautiful and if you prefer the cooler temperatures a great time to visit is at the beginning of the summer season in May or at the end of September. During these months the temperatures are cooler but the water temperature hasn’t cooled down completely and the summer crowds haven’t appeared yet.

Malta is a Great Sailing Destination

Great Sailing Destination. Malta is also a great destination for sailing in the Mediterranean, with the unspoiled coastline, good anchorages many of which are remote and secluded. Malta is made up of beautiful coastal towns, villages, some of the best beaches in the world, coves, turquoise waters, and historic cities. All these locations are the perfect stop on sailing in the Mediterranean getaway, with beaches, islands, delicious restaurants, and picturesque locations.

Luxury Malta Yacht Charter. When you are on a luxury Malta yacht charter, you can create an itinerary depending on your desires and requirements. One thing that makes Malta so appealing for sailors is the surrounding islands to explore and discover, with the opportunity to sail longer passages to Sicily. If you have a skipper, your skipper can recommend bays to explore, marinas to moor in, and restaurants to visit. They also have expert knowledge of how to book marinas, what needs to be done in advance, and what places you can just arrive at without pre-booking.

Boats on a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter

Luxury Malta Yacht Charter. Malta is filled with luxury hotels and world-class restaurants, but this doesn’t have to be limited to the coast, your yacht can be luxury too. On a luxury Malta yacht charter, you can choose boats which have modern, contemporary stylish interiors, with upscale furnishings, deluxe beds and bedding, elegant decoration, and superb finishing touches. These boats can resemble 5-star hotel rooms or feel like homes on the water depending on which type of boat you choose from a catamaran to a bareboat charter there is something for everyone.

Malta. Malta has an abundance of places to visit and moor your 5-star accommodation surrounded by beautiful colonial buildings and luxury. Malta is the ultimate luxury charter destination with fashion boutiques and fine dining options.

Luxury Malta Itinerary

Luxury Malta Sailing Itinerary. On a luxury Malta yacht charter, visitors can choose to sail to different destinations around the island, discovering bays, and secluded spots, while stopping at villages and towns around the island. You can also sail to the nearby islands of Gozo and Comino. Alternatively, you can choose to sail to the nearby island of Sicily which is 50 miles away, but this is only advised for experienced sailors as its a long passage.

Places Not to Miss on a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter

Places to Visit. Malta is filled with wonderful places to visit and places to anchor or swim on a luxury Malta yacht charter. Here are some recommendations for the best places to visit along the coastline.

  • Valetta – Visit the famous old historic city.
  • Take a day trip to Mdina
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens
  • Dive HMS Maori
  • Fort St. Elmo
  • Dive in Comino
  • Visit Comino
  • Visit Gozo – A small island next to Malta.
  • Golden Bay 
  • St. John’s Cathedral
  • Ggantija Temples
  • Marsaxlokk – A quaint fishing village.
  • Valetta Harbour 
  • Senglea
  • Cospicua
  • Vittoriosa
  • Sliema – A hub for delicious food and great shopping.
  • St. Julians – With Portomaso, Spinola Bay, St. George’s Bay, and Paceville.
  • Dwejra
  • Blue Lagoon, Comino

Best Time to Book a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter

Best Time to Book a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter. The best time to book a luxury Malta yacht charter is now! We have fully qualified and knowledgable sales advisors who can find your perfect luxury Malta yacht charter and help make your sailing dreams come true.

Expert Advice. Our sales advisors can give you recommendations of areas to visit, itineraries, and help with choosing the perfect boat for your trip. Our sales advisors have knowledge of the boats and area, as well as wind conditions and weather at specific times of the year.

Why Go on a Luxury Malta Yacht Charter?

Yacht Charter. A luxury Malta yacht charter is the perfect way to see this section of Malta’s coastline while staying in 5-star luxury on a sailing boat and moving your room to whichever destination or itinerary you desire.

Little Extras. A yacht charter around the island of Malta is, even more, relaxing with a crew. Crewed charters often come with a range of inclusive extras, you can also expect to have some meals on board and the food will be of a very high standard. Members of the crew are often superb chefs, mariners and/or hostesses. The number of crew requested can vary depending on preferences and the size of the boat, between 2 and 4 crew members are common.

Picture This. Imagine sitting on the deck of a luxury catamaran eating a gourmet meal while a hostess refills your wine glass, or brings you hot towelettes in the afternoon. These are typical of a crewed luxury Malta yacht charter. The crew is there to attend to your needs and ensure that you have a great trip.

Crewed or Bareboat Charter

Luxury Malta yacht charter. Luxury yacht charters are split into two boat types: a motor catamaran charter (motor cats) and sailing catamaran charter (sailing cats). There are then a number of charter types, you can choose from chartering a cabin, called cabin charter, a whole boat that you sail yourself called bareboat charter (assuming you have the right qualification), or a crewed luxury catamaran charter.

Size. A mid-market luxury boat would see a boat ranging between 45′ to 52′ in length. Up-market cats, some can often exceed 60′ length overall (LOA).

Boatyards. Manufacturers are building increasingly larger boats each year, especially within the luxury charter industry. With an increase in the want and need for bigger, better, faster and upscale boats. Many high profile celebrities and business executives, who enjoy sailing are paying for these boats, as well as the crew to manage them year-round.

Luxury Malta Yacht Charter Guide

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