Sunset Sailing Malta: Romantic Evening on the Mowgli

The yacht anchors in open water so you can dine under the stars without the harbor lights.

A four-hour sunset sailing cruise on the Mowgli, a 14-metre yacht departing from Marina Di Valletta, takes you through Gran Harbour and secluded bays accessible only by boat. You'll cruise past Valletta's waterfront, anchor at either Manoel Island or Rinella Bay of your choosing, and have dinner on deck while watching the sunset and stars. The boat carries snorkeling gear, water and soft drinks, and a live guide in English, Italian or Russian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Romantic sunset cruise and dinner

• Board sailing yacht at Marina Di Valletta
• Cruise through Gran Harbour and open sea
• Visit bays accessible only by boat
• Anchor at Manoel Island or Rinella Bay
• Enjoy dinner on board
• Relax and watch the stars

The experience

The Mowgli leaves from Marina Di Valletta, which sits right at the edge of Valletta's historic waterfront. You get the backdrop without leaving the boat. The route takes you through Gran Harbour first, then out into open sea where the light hits differently. You'll pass bays that have no road access, so the only way to see them is from the water. The yacht carries snorkeling equipment on board, so if the water calls to you, the gear is there. It's your choice whether to use it.

Dinner happens at anchor: either Manoel Island or Rinella Bay, whichever you prefer. The standard menu runs €20 per person for platters, though the operator can send you a more elaborate menu with wine and cocktail pairings if you want to build something different. Bottled water and soft drinks come with the cruise. You'll have four hours total, which gives the sunset time to move across the sky and the stars time to come out while you're still on deck.

The boat itself is built for this: it has restroom facilities on board, and the crew is a live guide who speaks English, Italian or Russian. Small groups work best here: the yacht isn't a floating hotel, so the number of people matters for how the evening feels. Children are welcome but need an adult with them.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• restroom on board.
• live guide in English, Italian or Russian.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to5h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Holidays in Malta Charters

Is this one for you?This works best for couples or small groups who want an evening on the water rather than a daytime sightseeing tour. The four-hour window and the choice of anchorage let you shape the pacing, and the dinner on deck is the whole point, not a side detail.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose where the yacht anchors for dinner?

Yes. You pick between Manoel Island and Rinella Bay when you book, and the crew will take you to your choice for the evening meal and stargazing.

What's included in the dinner, and can I bring my own food?

The standard menu is €20 per person for platters. You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks, or ask the operator to send you a fancier menu with more options and a drinks list before you book.

Is snorkeling part of the cruise, or do I have to ask for it?

Snorkeling equipment is on board and available to use, but it's optional: the cruise works just as well if you'd rather stay on deck and watch the water.

What time does the sunset cruise depart and return?

The cruise runs for four hours total. The exact departure time will depend on the sunset that day, so confirm the time when you book.

Are the bays we visit accessible by road, or only by boat?

Most of the bays on this route are accessible only by boat, which is why the yacht route reaches places you can't get to from land.