Ġnejna Watersports

Ġnejna Watersports is a family-run beach operation at Ġnejna Bay, a sandy cove on the north-west coast of Malta in the parish of Mġarr. The Vassallo family set the business up in 1986, which means it has been serving beach-goers here for a long time. It is built around simple, well-priced hire: you can turn up, collect a pedal boat or a kayak and spend an hour or two on the water, or add a faster ride towed behind a speedboat.

You will find it listed in our directory of water sports in Malta. Ġnejna Bay sits near Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa, so it works well as part of a day on the west coast.

Pedal boats, kayaks and paddle boards

The quieter hire range starts with pedal boats, which seat up to five people and have a built-in slide, a feature that goes down well with families and children. Pedal boats are priced from €25. Single kayaks start at €8 and two-seater kayaks at €16, and the two-seaters are built for two adults and a child, so they suit beginners, couples and families. Stand-up paddle boards start at €15 and are stable enough for first-timers.

Longer hires are priced by the hour or day, and the hire desk will tell you the right length for your plans. A one-hour hire is enough for a short paddle around the bay. Two hours gives you time to reach Ta' Marija Cave and swim, while a three-hour outing goes as far as Fomm ir-Riħ Bay. Guided kayak tours can be arranged on demand if you would like to explore with an experienced guide. For trips beyond three hours, or kayak bookings after 6pm, you need to arrange it by phone, so ask the business through the enquiry form.

Towed rides, wakeboarding and water skiing

For something faster, Ġnejna offers inflatable rides pulled by a speedboat: the Speed Slider, the Crazy Sofa, the Banana and the Banana Slider. Each is priced at €12 per person for a 15-minute ride, with a maximum of five people on the sofa and slider rides, and life jackets are supplied. The speed can be adjusted to suit different ages and comfort levels, so a ride can be gentle for younger children or livelier for teenagers.

Wakeboarding and water skiing are €40 for 15 minutes, and experienced skiers can take a run around the bay. A water skiing or wakeboarding lesson, with the choice of a mono ski or double skis, costs €60 for 30 minutes, which makes it a sensible way to try the sport for the first time. Check conditions first, because wind and swell change what is possible, and our Malta weather guide shows what each month usually brings.

Private boat trips along the coast

Ġnejna also runs private boat trips from the bay aboard a 115HP speedboat with an experienced skipper. The trip can be customised, and the places on offer include hidden caves, Qarraba Bay, Fomm ir-Riħ, Popeye Village, the Blue Lagoon on Comino and Mġarr Harbour on Gozo, with time to swim and snorkel. If you have not yet seen Malta's smaller islands, our Gozo guide is a useful companion.

Cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable, so make sure your dates are firm before you book.

Beach facilities and shop

The business is as much a beach service as a hire company. Sunbeds and deckchairs can be hired, umbrellas give shade from the sun and wind tents are available when it is breezy. Beach toys and sun cream are also available, and a shop on the sand stocks accessories, inflatables, arm bands, beach games, snorkelling gear and other seaside basics for adults and children.

That makes it easy to plan a full day without bringing everything from your accommodation. If you are comparing bays, our best beaches in Malta page is a good starting point, and the things to do in Malta guide covers the wider islands. For somewhere to stay while you explore, see where to stay in Malta.

How to enquire

Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page with your dates, group size and the activity you have in mind, and we will pass your message to Ġnejna Watersports.