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Port guide
Kalkara — at a glance
28 boats are available to book in Kalkara from Kalkara Marina. The fleet is 20 sailing boats and 8 catamarans. The most common models are Bali 4.1 (4), Dufour 520 Grand Large (3), Bali Catspace (3), Oceanis 50 (2), Oceanis 48 (2) — 16 models in all. Built 2006–2024, 10.8–16.1 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €344; the typical boat here is around €827 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Kalkara is a village on the Grand Harbour opposite Valletta, and its marina in Kalkara Creek — a few minutes from the Three Cities — is a charter base for the Maltese islands: Comino and the Blue Lagoon, Gozo’s harbours and the south-coast cliffs, all within a few hours, with Sicily a night’s sail north for a longer week. The airport is 15 minutes away; the season runs from April to November.
Getting there
By air. Malta Airport (MLA) is about 8 km — 15 minutes by taxi, with direct flights from across Europe. By ferry. The Three Cities ferry from Valletta lands at Birgu, a short walk from the marina.
Kalkara before you cast off
Valletta and its harbour walls are across the water — a five-minute ferry from the Three Cities; Birgu (Vittoriosa) and its Inquisitor’s Palace are next door; Mdina and the Hypogeum are 20 minutes by road. The Blue Lagoon is the first stop of the week.
Supermarkets in Kalkara and Birgu; the marina has water and fuel; Valletta’s market across the harbour.
A week from Kalkara
Saturday — Kalkara → St Paul’s Bay (12 nm). North up the east coast to the bay and its marinas.
Sunday — St Paul’s → Comino, Blue Lagoon (8 nm). The lagoon early, before the day boats; a night on a buoy or at Santa Marija bay.
Monday — Comino → Gozo, Mgarr (3 nm). Into Gozo’s marina and the citadel town of Victoria by bus.
Tuesday — Mgarr → Dwejra / Xlendi (12 nm). Round Gozo’s west coast to the inland sea and the fishing village of Xlendi.
Wednesday — Xlendi → Malta, Gnejna or Golden Bay (12 nm). Back to Malta’s north-west beaches.
Thursday — Golden Bay → Marsaxlokk (25 nm). Round the southern cliffs past the Blue Grotto to the fishing harbour of Marsaxlokk.
Friday — Marsaxlokk → Kalkara (8 nm). Back into the Grand Harbour.
Types of boats in Kalkara
- Sailing boats 20 boats · from €344 per day
- Catamarans 8 boats · from €1,042 per day
Ports near Kalkara
Valletta (4 boats · 2 km) · Sliema (3 boats · 3 km) · Gzira (2 boats · 3 km) · Msida (1 boat · 3 km) · Ta' Xbiex (1 boat · 3 km) · All boats in Malta
Kalkara · prices
What a charter in Kalkara actually costs
Adriavela lists 28 boats leaving from Kalkara. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €6,003 and the cheapest boat on the list is €2,408. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 10.8–16.1 m · 5 cabins · built 2014 | Boats20 | Guests6–12 | From€2,408 | Average€5,053 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 12.1–12.9 m · 4 cabins · built 2021 | Boats8 | Guests8–10 | From€7,300 | Average€8,260 |
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats1 4% | Sleeps8 | Typical size11 m | Mostly1 sailing boat | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats14 52% | Sleeps10 | Typical size15 m | Mostly14 sailing boats | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats12 44% | Sleeps10 | Typical size12 m | Mostly8 catamaran & trimarans, 4 sailing boats |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Kalkara cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €344 and the typical boat is around €827 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €2,408. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Kalkara?
28 boats are available to book in Kalkara: 20 sailing boats and 8 catamarans. The most common models are Bali 4.1, Dufour 520 Grand Large, Bali Catspace, Oceanis 50.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
1 of the 28 boats in Kalkara are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Kalkara?
The nearest airport is Malta Airport (MLA), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Catania Airport (CTA) is about 180 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat here?
For a sailing yacht, a recognised skipper’s certificate (ICC or national equivalent) is checked at handover; without one, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover in the afternoon and return to the base the evening before check-out in the morning — the exact times are on each boat’s page.