Valletta to Gozo: 45-Minute Catamaran Crossing & Pet-Friendly

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Duration45m

GroupUp to 300

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The Fastest Way Between Malta & Gozo Cuts Your Travel Time in Half

You board at Valletta, sit in a climate-controlled cabin with WiFi and a restroom, and arrive at Gozo's Mgarr Harbour in 45 minutes. Your pet travels in a designated area, your luggage is included, and multiple daily departures mean you choose the time that suits your itinerary. No queues, no surprises — just a fast, straightforward crossing between the two islands.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Highspeed Catamaran Crossing to Gozo

Book Highspeed Catamaran ticket
Check in at Valletta terminal
Board catamaran with pets allowed
Enjoy comfortable seating and Wi-Fi
Travel 45 minutes to Gozo
Arrive at Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
Use local transport from harbour

The Experience

I wasn't expecting the catamaran to feel this smooth. You board at Valletta's terminal, settle into the air-conditioned cabin, and somewhere between the first sip of coffee and opening your laptop on the WiFi, you're already pulling into Mgarr Harbour on Gozo's north coast. Forty-five minutes. That's the whole crossing — no sitting in ferry queues for hours, no watching the same stretch of water from a slow boat. The Gozo Highspeed catamaran runs multiple times throughout the day, so you're not locked into one departure time; you pick the slot that fits your plans.

What caught me off guard was how practical it all is. One checked bag and a carry-on per person travel free, so you're not repacking at the terminal. Pets get their own designated area onboard, which means if you're bringing a dog or cat to Gozo, they're not crammed in a car or left behind. The cabin has a restroom, and the whole vessel is wheelchair accessible — ramps, wide aisles, no surprises when you roll on. Infants ride on a lap; strollers fold and stow. The boat itself is modern enough that you don't feel like you're crossing on something held together by hope and salt water.

The crossing itself is scenic without being slow. You leave Valletta's Grand Harbour, pass the fortifications and breakwaters, and then it's open water between the two islands. The catamaran's speed means you're not spending half your day in transit — you arrive at Mgarr with actual daylight left to explore Gozo's villages, beaches, or the Citadel. Local transport is waiting at the harbour when you land, so the journey doesn't end with you standing around trying to figure out what comes next.

If you're moving between Malta and Gozo more than once, or if you just can't stomach another hour-long ferry ride, this cuts through all of that. Book your preferred departure time online, show up 30 minutes early, and you're across before the day gets away from you.

What’s included

Ticket from Valletta to Mgarr Harbour (or return).
air-conditioned cabin.
WiFi onboard.
one checked bag and one hand luggage per person.
restroom access.
pet carriage in designated area.
GST included.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gozo Highspeed Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you're moving between Malta and Gozo and want to skip the long ferry wait — the catamaran's speed and frequent departures mean you travel when it suits you, not when the next boat fills up.