FlyTime Malta

FlyTime Malta is a water sports and charter business based at Spinola Jetty in St Julian's, the lively bay on the central east coast. It offers two things: parasailing, which lifts you high above the sea under a parachute towed by a boat, and private boat charters for groups who want a day or an evening on the water with a skipper and crew.

It is listed on VisitMalta.co.uk under both water sports in Malta and boat charter in Malta, so you can compare it with other operators before you decide.

Parasailing from the boat

The parasailing flight lasts ten to twelve minutes in the air, within an activity that takes about an hour from start to finish. You rise to roughly 600 feet, which is high enough to see a long stretch of the Maltese coast spread out below. Take-off and landing happen directly from the back of the boat, so you stay dry if you wish and you do not need to be a swimmer.

It is an easy, stress free experience, and all ages are welcome. You can fly solo, as a couple or as a threesome, although the captain decides on the day how many go up together. Professional photos and video are taken during the flight and sent to you the same day at no extra charge, which saves you from trying to film it yourself.

If you are collecting ideas for a trip, our guide to things to do in Malta shows how a morning in the air fits with beaches, history and food.

Private boat charters

A private charter can be booked for a half day of four hours or a full day of eight hours, and other lengths can be arranged on request. Fuel, drinks and light snacks on board, snorkelling equipment, a sound system, swimming stops, an ice box, a shower on board and a skipper and crew are all part of the package.

Two sunset cruises are on the menu, each for up to 16 guests and four hours long, with availability confirmed on request. The Grand Harbour tour sails around the harbour beneath the bastions of Valletta, with drinks on board and the option to reserve dinner in Valletta afterwards, which is not included in the price. Read our Valletta guide if you would like to plan the evening. The second cruise heads north to Comino, the Blue Lagoon and the Crystal Lagoon, calling at natural caves and offering plenty of places to swim. Our Blue Lagoon guide explains what to expect there.

All packages include drinks, fuel, a skipper and crew. For something different, Adventure Cruises Malta is a nearby charter operator in our directory.

Who it suits and where to find it

Parasailing suits families, couples and friends who want a short burst of adventure without getting wet, and the charters suit group parties, family outings and special occasions. Because the team can customise packages, it is worth explaining the occasion when you write so the plan can be shaped around it.

The meeting point is Spinola Jetty in St Julian's. Boats are only as reliable as the sea, so allow some flexibility in your dates, and mention the time of day you prefer for the activity you have in mind.

Planning your day

FlyTime Malta caters for group parties, family outings and special occasions, and can customise a package around the people on board. When you write, say whether you want parasailing or a charter, and how many passengers you will have.

Sea conditions shape any day on the water, so it helps to read our weather guide for Malta by month and our list of the best beaches in Malta when choosing dates and swim stops. St Julian's has plenty of places to stay, and our where to stay in Malta guide compares the main areas. If you are flying from Britain, our page on flights to Malta from the UK lists the routes.

To book or ask for a quote, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to FlyTime Malta.