The door to the Mediterranean

CRUISE | FERRY

Discover Malta...

Imagine sailing into a historic port which hosted famous explorers and traders, from the • 7,000 years of living history Phoenicians to the Romans and many others. Cruising into Malta’s is to • Oldest free-standing temples in the world arrive in one of the most breathtaking ports in the world which has been celebrated by • UNESCO World Heritage sites numerous famous authors. • – masterpiece of Baroque architecture • National art treasures A moment away is the islands’ capital city of Valletta, a 16th century masterpiece • – the noble silent city built by the Knights of St. John, which received the international designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described as a city “built by gentlemen for gentlemen”, • Historic bastions, forts and WWII landmarks Valletta is home to an impressive 300 places of interest. • Multi-lingual and multi-cultural • Open air cafés, concerts, festas and fireworks displays The archipelago islands are centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea, truly a melting • Divers’ paradise pot of major world civilizations and the point where cultures converge. This marriage • Microcosm of the Mediterranean has allowed us the gift of understanding true diversity, an international quality which • & Comino - unspoilt natural oasis translates into warm hospitality.

Malta’s best kept secret is the sister island of Gozo, a unique oasis for visitors. This tiny island boasts a laid back lifestyle and its eco-friendliness attracts the most discerning worldwide travelers.

1 Ramla Bay Marsalforn Xagħra Gozo

Victoria Dwejra Bay

Mġarr Comino

Xlendi Bay Armier Bay Mediterranean Sea

Mellieħa Bay Għadira Ċirkewwa

Distances Nautical Distances Nautical Mellieħa to Valletta Miles to Valletta Miles Malta Ajaccio 468 Monaco 600 St Paul’s Bay Barcelona 695 Naples 380 Valletta Cruise Port Civitavecchia 406 Palermo 220 Dubrovnik 471 Palma 612 Valletta Genoa 580 Piraeus 517 Gibraltar 995 Ravenna 691 Three Cities Livorno 535 Tunis 226 Mdina Messina 155 Venice 810

(Source: Medcruise) Rabat

France

Italy Blue Grotto Corsica

Sardinia Turkey

The Balearics Greece Gibraltar Cyprus Malta Strategic location Tunisia Mediterranean Sea Morocco Malta is strategically positioned in the center of the Mediterranean offering endless possibilities for Eastern and Western itineraries. We welcome ships of all sizes, from Algeria luxury boutique lines to large resort class ships. Expanding the itinerary to include the Libya Egypt sister island of Gozo creates a “2 for 1” bonus with no additional port charges.

2 Photo courtesy of George Saguna

3 Port services

Valletta Cruise Port Tariffs Pilotage and Mooring Available upon request 24/7 year round

Port Charges Towage Regulated at standard rate according to net Available, but not compulsory; regulations apply tonnage, rates available from Transport Malta Linesmen Port Officials 24/7 year round Approach information 24/7 year round Valletta Port Control Stevedoring +356 2291 4411/4413 daytime or 24 hour line Available but not compulsory +356 9949 4313 Valletta Cruise Port Malta Pilots Bunkering Customs & Immigration Fuel Grades – IFO range from 380 to 30 CST, ETA – 2 hour advance notice ETA – 2 hour advance notice Customs officers, quarantine and immigration gas oil (diesel); quay or barge; 381 bunker barge Name of vessel Boarding – Fairway Buoy Pilot Station officials are available 24/7 year round and road tanker Port of registration VHF channel – Channel 12 Telephones Water IMO number Radio frequency – Call sign 9HD, Installed on board ship with prior notice 24/7 with WT, RT & VHF Fresh water available on request by road bowser Coaches Overall length Radio phone frequency – 2 625kHz Waste Management, Sewage & Recycling May be positioned directly on quays. Prior Draft beam Listening frequency – 2.182kHz As per authorised plan by Transport Malta registration with Valletta Cruise Port required Agent VHF calls – Channels 12/14/16 24/7 year round Ship Repair On Site Transportation Any length of vessel; max. tonnage: 300,000 DWT Number of passengers Taxis, public and open-top buses, horsecabs, Last port of call traditional boats, seaplanes, and parking facilities Ship Supplies

Available upon request No arrival / departure time or day restrictions

4 PINTO WHARVES VALLETTA QUAYS 1-2

QUAY 3

QUAYS 4-5

WINE WHARF QUAY

GUN WHARF QUAY VALLETTA CRUISE PORT THE GRAND HARBOUR SPILL-OVER QUAYS

BOILER WHARF QUAY

VITTORIOSA

COSPICUA

Berthing

Pinto Wharves Max. length 360m* Quays 1 - 2 Quay 3 Quays 4 - 5 Gun Wharf Wine Wharf Boiler Wharf Quay Quay Quay (spill-over quay) Max. width No restrictions Length of quay 307m 171m 301m 92m 73m 383m Max. beam No restrictions Minimum 11m 9.8m>11m 11m>12m 7.4m 8m 6.6m>8m Max. draught 12m depth of water Max. passengers No restrictions Height of quay 2.2m 2.2m 2.2m 3.62m 3.3m 2.3m Tide variation Negligible above chart datum

* to date Number of bollards 16 8 13 4 5 17 Space between 20m 20m 20m 15m 15m 9.8m>34.4m bollards Fender type cylindrical V-type cylindrical cylindrical cylindrical cylindrical (foam-filled) (foam-filled) 1m x 0.8m 1m x 0.8m 1m x 0.8m 6m x 1.5m 6m x 1.5m

5 6 The Valletta Waterfront

Step off the ship immediately onto the convenient Valletta Waterfront, • 275 meters of strolling promenade an award-winning and favourite landmark on the Island of Malta. There are nineteen • Retail & commercial services beautifully restored 18th century warehouses and bastions, built during the Baroque • Tax-free shopping period. The exquisite gemstone buildings were originally constructed by Grand Master • Souvenir shops Pinto to be used as stores by the Knights of St. John. • Cafés & restaurants The iconic doors of the heritage buildings have been revived today with an artistic • Public phones impression of colour. From days past, the coloured doors represented the storage of • Full banking facilities including ATM goods, with blue for fish, green for produce, yellow for wheat and red for wine. • Foreign exchange • Individual Wi-Fi connection Ushering in a modern era while delicately blending the old with the new, these • Pharmacy treasured structures have been transformed into a diverse variety of commercial services stretching along the water’s edge. The Valletta Waterfront is the key element • Postbox on site (post office in Valletta) of the Valletta Cruise Port, and the recognized centre for all cruise activity. • All major credit cards accepted • Discounted crew benefits

7 8 At your service

Valletta Cruise Port is host to a natural deep water harbour, offering access to all sized • Cruise terminals – open 24/7 year round ships, year round. There are two passenger facilities with the main terminal located in check-in facilities; baggage services; accessibility for passengers with special needs the historic Magazino Hall. It is fully modernized and equipped with state of the art technology, including check-in counters, a comfortable waiting area, and accessibility • Safety & Security – ISPS-compliant for guests with special needs. • Wireless connection – both terminals • Cable connection – Cat.5 and fibre-optic A Wi-Fi link from the Magazino Hall to the ship allows for simultaneous on board • Check-in counters – 14 in service registration and check-in. The facilities are easily capable of processing a minimum of • Screening equipment – 1 large X-ray machine; 500 guests per hour and can comfortably accommodate up to 300 visitors. 4 hand luggage X-ray machines; Malta’s convenient size makes everything within close proximity. Whether for home 3 walk-through detectors and handheld scanners porting or turnaround operations, Valletta Cruise Port is just minutes away from Malta • Other terminal equipment – International Airport. The airport handles over five million passengers per year for both retractable tent 12m x 30m (total 720sqm); fixed tent 8.5m x 24m (total 204sqm); scheduled and non-scheduled services connecting to all major and secondary European 2 mobile tents of 10m x 10m (total 100sqm each); cities and valuable source markets. A wide variety of major hotels are also available and forklifts; luggage handling equipment: tow trucks, the capital city of Valletta is a short fifteen minute walk to the port. Thus, Malta offers large covered wagons, large and small push trolleys; the exciting opportunity to combine air or land and cruise tours. mobile cranes: 1 small crane (2.5 tons) and larger cranes available on request; conveyor belt; additional equipment available on request

9 10 Our promise and commitment

With a “can do” spirit and attention to detail Valletta Cruise Port makes a commitment • 10+ years continuous safe service record to deliver a dependable operation based on the highest standards in the industry. • Over 600,000 satisfied guests per year No task is too small and we are up for the challenge. Just like the 18th century buildings • Consistently ranking high on guest ratings have withstood the test of time, we have built a solid foundation and a reliable • Successful home porting & turnarounds; reputation for over a decade. TUI, MSC, Costa, Pullmantur, Hapag-Lloyd and others • Attracting new source markets Having developed close relations with Government agencies and garnered the respect and cooperation of the local stakeholders and agents, this synergy allows • Flexible, efficient and competitive everyone to respond as a unified team. Transport Malta, the maritime authority and • International & Industry Awards the pilots association have invested in this commitment as well, which has included • Direct communications with executive management the acquisition of state of the art technology simulators. They offer continuing Grand • Guaranteed response time Harbour safety maneuvers training to the master of the vessel and fellow officers.

Malta has consistently received the highest ratings from both the guest experience level and the maritime industry. As an EU member, you can count on Malta for “peace of mind” and consistent addition to any itinerary. Our confidence and ability to convey this promise is paramount.

11 The first and lasting impression of our visiting guests to Malta

12 Valletta Cruise Port plc a private company established in 2001 is licensed by Transport Malta. The copyright in this document and design is confidential to and the property of Valletta Cruise Port plc. In an effort to continually update and improve the design and details contained in this brochure these may be subject to change.

Credits of imagery used throughout this brochure:

Front cover of brochure, from left to right, top row: CD The first and lasting impression Couple on deck, © Francois Lefebvre/Compagnie du Ponant; Ramla Bay view, © Malta Tourism Authority; of our visiting guests to Malta Middle row: Street in Mdina, ©Malta Tourism Authority; Door knocker, © Malta Tourism Authority; Sailing vessel, © Philip et Guillaume Plisson/Compagnie du Ponant

Inside cover: View of Valletta, © Malta Tourism Authority

Page 1: Mnajdra Temples, © Malta Tourism Authority; UNESCO flags, © UNESCO/ Roger Dominique

Page 3: Holland America Line in Gozo © George Saguna Anna Maria Cardona Schranz Page 7: International Business Development Executive Couple disembarking, © Francois Lefebvre/Compagnie du Ponant; Cruise ship, © MSC Cruises

Page 8: Valletta Cruise Port plc. T +356 2567 3000 Magazino Hall, © Johann Cardona Schranz 45-46 Pinto Wharf, F +356 2125 2640 FRN 1913, M +356 7959 4554 Page 12: Malta E [email protected] Couple next to Gardjola: © Malta Tourism Authority George Cross: © Mediterranean Ceramics www.vallettacruiseport.com

Valletta Cruise Port plc. T +356 2567 3000 45-46 Pinto Wharf, F +356 2125 2640 Floriana FRN 1913, Malta E [email protected]