5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Kalkara Marina — at a glance
28 boats are available to book 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 €310; the typical boat here is around €713 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Malta Airport (MLA), under 10 km from the base 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, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Kalkara page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 20 boats · from €310 per day
- Catamarans 8 boats · from €1,042 per day
Ports near Kalkara
Valletta (5 boats · 2 km) · Sliema (3 boats · 3 km) · Gzira (2 boats · 3 km) · Ta' Xbiex (2 boats · 3 km) · Msida (1 boat · 3 km) · All boats in Malta
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Kalkara Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €310 and the typical boat is around €713 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €2,174. 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 from Kalkara Marina?
28 boats are available to book from Kalkara Marina: 20 sailing boats and 8 catamarans. The most common models are Bali 4.1, Dufour 520 Grand Large, Bali Catspace, Oceanis 50.
How many boats are based at Kalkara Marina?
All 28 charter boats in Kalkara are based at Kalkara Marina.
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 from Kalkara Marina 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 Marina?
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.