Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Healthcare Workers Aboard for Wellbeing Day in Valletta
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Valletta Cruise Port Presents Landmark Retrospective Publication to Prime Minister Robert Abela
Valletta Cruise Port has presented a landmark retrospective publication to the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, celebrating over two decades of transformation, stewardship and vision at one of the Mediterranean’s most historically layered maritime gateways. (more…)
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MSC Poesia Begins Major Refurbishment Ahead Of The Ship’s Alaska Debut
MSC Cruises announced that MSC Poesia will enter dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta, marking the next phase of the cruise line’s ongoing investment in enhancing the guest experience across its fleet. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port Named Best Global Port of Call for Fourth Consecutive Year
Top rankings in accessibility, beauty and security earn Valletta Cruise Port international recognition at FITUR. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port closes 2025 with strong growth and nearly one million passenger movements
Valletta Cruise Port announced its cruise traffic results for the full 2025 season, reporting continued growth in both passenger numbers and ship calls. (more…)
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Newly Upgraded MSC Magnifica Leaves Shipyard In Malta For Mediterranean Sailings
MSC Cruises has completed a major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard, marking the start of her winter sailings in the Mediterranean ahead of the 2026 MSC World Cruise. (more…)
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MSC Group Marks Back-to-Back Shore Power Milestone in Malta
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has reached another major milestone in its decarbonization journey. (more…)
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Variety Cruises Announces the Second Mystery CEO Cruise in Italy and Malta. Departing On 21st June 2025 From Valetta
Variety Cruises following the success of the first one that took guests on a captivating voyage exploring the unknown side of the Aegean, is thrilled to announce the second Mystery CEO Cruise, a highly anticipated event. (more…)
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Malta in a historic agreement with Carnival Corporation
The Maltese government has today reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable economic future through the signing of the first Power Purchase Agreement in the Mediterranean cruise region with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises on behalf of all Carnival Corp brands. (more…)
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Record cruise passenger numbers in Malta in 2024. Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg and Transport Minister Chris Bonett visit Valletta Cruise Port
A record number of cruise passengers visited Malta in 2024, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 2019. (more…)
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Malta’s Prime Minister Tours MSC World Europa As Ship Officially Inaugurates Valletta Shore Power
Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela today (10 July 2024) toured MSC World Europa in Valletta as the ship officially inaugurated the port’s shore power facility, the first to be operational in the Mediterranean Sea. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port, operators of the Valletta Waterfront have recently finalised the restoration of the historic Forni Stores
Valletta Cruise Port, operators of the Valletta Waterfront have recently finalised the restoration of the historic Forni Stores. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port awarded as Best Port of Call Global at FITUR
For the second consecutive year, Valletta has been chosen by Spanish-speaking cruisers as the Best Port of Call Global, an honour awarded during Premios Cruceroadicto 2023 held during FITUR Madrid 2024 last week. (more…)
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Exceptional year for Valletta Cruise Port. Valletta Cruise Port looks forward to an excellent 2024
Valletta Cruise Port has announced an exceptional 2023, recording close to 900,000 passenger movements, an impressive increase of more than 65 percent over 2022, which compares very well with 2019 which was a record year. (more…)
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MSC World Europa Successfully Connects To Shore Power For The First Time In The Mediterranean Sea
MSC Cruises continues to advance its commitment to environmental sustainability by successfully connecting MSC World Europa to shore power in the port of Valetta, Malta – the first operational shore power facility in the Mediterranean. (more…)
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Global Ports Holding Celebrates Sustainability Milestone with Valletta Cruise Port’s Successful Shore Power Integration
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, is delighted to announce a significant stride towards environmental sustainability with the successful integration of shore power at Valletta Cruise Port, its subsidiary. (more…)
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Viking Saturn becomes first cruise liner to connect to ship-to-shore power – Malta
A Norwegian-flagged cruise liner disengaged its engines on Friday and connected to Grand Habour’s onshore electricity supply, becoming the first locally docked ship to take its electricity supply completely from shore. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port Social Club Organizes Lunch Event for Elderly Patients of Mount Carmel Hospital
The Valletta Cruise Port Social Club recently organized a heartwarming lunch event for elderly service users and a team of healthcare workers from Mount Carmel Hospital at Browns Restaurant, located at the Valletta Waterfront. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises Officially Welcomes Vista, First of All-New Allura Class. Oceania Cruises’ New Vista Is Christened in Malta
Oceania Cruises last night (May 8, 2023) christened its newest ship Vista at a glittering ceremony in Valletta, Malta. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port hosts Dr. Josianne Cutajar, European Parliament Member to a facilities tour to discuss developments at an EU level
Valletta Cruise Port’s CEO Stephen Xuereb, together with the senior management team hosted Dr. Josianne Cutajar, a Member of the European Parliament for a tour of the Valletta Cruise Port and the Valletta Waterfront. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port welcomes MSC World Europa on maiden call. MSC World Europa on first visit to Valletta Cruise Port (Malta)
Valletta Cruise Port (Malta) has welcomed MSC World Europa on her first call to Valletta as part of her inaugural 7-night West Mediterranean itinerary. (more…)
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Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis Named Godmother Of Oceania Cruises’ New Ship Vista. Musician Harry Connick Jr. to Join the Glittering Christening Event on May 8, 2023, in Valletta, Malta
Oceania Cruises has named celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as godmother of its newest ship Vista, debuting May 2023. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port, a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding celebrated its 20th anniversary
Valletta Cruise Port celebrates 20th anniversary. Stephen Xuereb, COO of Global Ports Holding plc and CEO of Valletta Cruise Port plc said: “I am so proud to have been part of this company since inception and to have led it over the past 8 years! It has been an eventful journey with plenty of milestones along the way”. (more…)
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Tourism Sustainability Award to Global Ports Holding. Award conferred to Stephen Xuereb, Global Ports Holding’s COO and Global Ports Holding
Global Ports Holding Plc (“GPH”), the world’s largest cruise port operator is pleased to announce that Stephen Xuereb, COO of Global Ports Holding was conferred an award for Tourism Sustainability by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation in his name and on behalf of Global Ports Holding. (more…)
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The Norwegian-Flagged Viking Mars Named in Malta on Norway Day by the Countess of Carnarvon
Viking today (May 17, 2022) named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Mars®, during a private ceremony in Valletta, Malta. (more…)
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Viking Welcomes Guests On Board In Malta
Viking celebrated today (July 23, 2021) its first “Welcome Back” sailings in the Mediterranean—the latest milestone in the company’s return to service. (more…)
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Viking Announces New Mediterranean Voyages for Summer 2021. Adds Third Ship to Valletta Homeporting Operation
Viking announced that it will expand its presence in the Mediterranean this summer, adding a third ship to sail roundtrip voyages from the Maltese capital city of Valletta—a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. (more…)
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Cruise line activity in Valletta on the increase in a stepped approach. Viking Cruises to homeport from Malta’s Grand Harbour from July
Starting from July Valletta Cruise Port will be the homeport base for Viking Cruises’ Viking Venus and Viking Sea which will be sailing two different 11-day roundtrip itineraries in the Mediterranean for vaccinated guests. (more…)
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Valletta COVID-19 Cruise Operations Guidelines for a Safe Continuation of Cruising approved: Maltese Authorities give green light to COVID-19 Cruise Operational Guidelines
Valletta Cruise Port together with local authorities and partners has worked on COVID-19 Cruise Operations Guidelines for a Safe Continuation of Cruising in Valletta with the aim of facilitating operations in this transitional phase. (more…)
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Port of Valletta welcomes World Explorer
World Explorer – Embarkation Day Malta
Thursday 10th September, the World Explorer sailed into the Grand Harbour of Valletta. Ivan Mifsud, Managing Director of Mifsud Brothers Ltd. (MBL) and his team were at Valletta Cruise Port waiting to welcome Mystic Cruises’ first ship, launched in 2019 by Carla Bruni Sarkozy. (more…)
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Video: Valletta Cruise Port welcomes “MSC Grandiosa”
Valletta Cruise Port has welcomed the MSC Grandiosa, the first ship from the MSC Cruises’ fleet to welcome guests back whilst implementing a strict health and safety protocol both on sea and land. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port welcomes MSC Grandiosa
Valletta Cruise Port will be welcoming its first cruise ship, the MSC Grandiosa, on Friday the 21st August, which will be operating under a strict and comprehensive health and safety protocol that applies equally both on land and at sea. (more…)
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MSC Cruises And Palumbo Group Form Joint Venture To Operate The Palumbo Malta Shipyard
MSC Cruises and Palumbo Group today announced they have formed a joint venture to operate the Palumbo Malta Shipyard. The new joint venture sees MSC Cruises take a 50% stake in the shipyard and become an equal partner alongside the current owner Palumbo Shipyards. (more…)
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Over €2m invested in revamping the outdoor area at Valletta Waterfront
The months during which Valletta Waterfront was devoid of any business due to COVID-19 served as a time for Valletta Cruise Port to further invest in projects with the aim of further enhancing the appearance of this iconic Maltese destination. (more…)
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Record 900,000 Cruise Passenger Movements celebrated at Valletta Cruise Port. Lucky couple receive a 2-day break in Malta inclusive of flights and accommodation
Valletta Cruise Port, operator of the sea passenger terminals and Valletta Waterfront and a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding has welcomed a record 900,000 cruise passenger movements. (more…)
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MSC Grandiosa makes first call to Valletta, Malta
The Port of Valletta has today (Nov.26) welcomed the first call of MSC Grandiosa, one of the most environmentally-advanced ships at sea. A ceremony has been held on board the stunning 6,334-guest cruise ship to commemorate her maiden call to her port of registry and to conduct the traditional exchange of crests between the ship’s Command and local authorities. (more…)
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Valletta hosts CLIA’s Cruise360. Immersive three days of professional development, ship inspections and networking
The Malta Tourism Authority in collaboration with Valletta Cruise Port supported the organisation of the prestigious CLIA’s Cruise360 conference last October, with over 120 guests including travel agents, travel media and other partners. (more…)
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Summer event organised for local children’s homes by Valletta Cruise Port Social Club
Following a successful Carnival Party earlier in the year, personnel at Valletta Cruise Port Plc organised a summer event for local children’s homes Dar Sagra Familja (Zabbar), St. Joseph (Zabbar) and St. Rita Home (Tarxien) at Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront. (more…)
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Valletta handled 3% of total passenger movements in the Mediterranean in 2018
According to figures shared by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) 28.5 million guests cruised in 2018, a 7% increase over 2017, with the Mediterranean region moving up in popularity by 8% from 2017 to 2018 in terms of sailings. (more…)
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An increase in calls by Costa Cruises to Valletta Cruise Port – Valletta Cruise Port welcomes increased Costa Cruises calls in 2020
Costa Cruises a pioneer in the cruise industry, delivering an astounding passenger experience, will be increasing its number of calls to Valletta in 2020. (more…)
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