Services, hours and details last checked against Marina di Valletta's own published information.
Marina di Valletta is a yacht marina at Haywharf in Pietà, beneath the fortifications of Valletta, with around 280 berths for boats from small yachts up to 100 metres. It offers year-round berthing, utilities, security, yacht care and technical services, and it is managed by D-Marin. Send your berthing question through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass it to the marina.
Marina di Valletta sits at the foot of the restored bastions of Malta's capital, on the Marsamxett harbour side of the city. It is one of the island's best known yachting bases, with around 280 berths that suit everything from a modest sailing yacht to a superyacht of up to 100 metres. For a UK skipper or owner, the appeal is simple: a sheltered, fully serviced berth within walking distance of the city gate, about ten minutes by road from the airport.
The marina is managed by D-Marin, an international marina operator, and it stays open to boats all year round rather than closing down after the summer season. On VisitMalta.co.uk it is listed with other marina services in Malta, so you can compare it with other harbours around the island.
Berths and pontoons
The pontoons are floating teak-deck walkways about three metres wide, each berth fitted with digital water and electricity modules. Berths come in lengths of 10, 12, 13.5, 15, 17, 21, 24 and 28 metres, and generous beam is a feature of the layout. Larger vessels can use alongside transit berthing, which is available for superyachts of 50 metres and more and of 500 gross tonnes and above.
Boats arriving for the first time are asked to bring their registration papers, an ID card and proof of insurance. The marina also takes part in a berthing programme run by its operator, which includes up to seven days of complimentary berthing at any of its other marinas, a benefit worth asking about if you are cruising beyond Malta. Berth reservations are made for the dimensions of your boat and the dates you need.
Services, security and technical support
Around the clock the marina offers harbour services, berthing assistance and a customer service office. A capitainerie and marine concierge handle day-to-day requests, and a guardianage and yacht care service looks after boats while owners are away. Boat cleaning is available, as are a club house, outdoor leisure spaces, free Wi-Fi for clients, private washrooms for clients and a controlled-access car park with space for more than 80 vehicles.
For repairs, the marina lists a mechanic service, an electronics service, sail repair, a specialised nautical shop and dry dock services, plus black water extraction and collection points for waste oils. Security is provided by staff day and night with CCTV coverage, and the site carries fire extinguishers, hydrants, first aid equipment, defibrillators and lifesaving gear. Swimming, diving, fishing and sport are not allowed near the pontoons, children under 14 must be supervised at all times and large-scale maintenance works are not permitted.
Arriving by sea and getting around Valletta
Approaching Valletta's harbours, boats take the northern creek, Marsamxett, and follow the main fairway until the port and harbour lights come into view. The marina is on your port side on final approach, just beyond the Maltese armed forces naval base. Call the marina on VHF channel 13 before you come in.
Once you are tied up, the capital is on your doorstep. The Valletta guide covers the city's streets and viewpoints, and two sights are an easy walk: St John's Co-Cathedral and the Upper Barrakka Gardens, which look out over the Grand Harbour. Those curious about the city's origins can read about the Knights of Malta, who founded Valletta in the sixteenth century, and a short boat or bus ride takes you across to the Three Cities.
Events, seasons and planning your visit
The marina regularly hosts sailing competitions and boat shows, and it is associated with the Rolex Middle Sea Race, so it can be busy around race week. Because the marina works all year, you can plan around the weather rather than a closing date: the Malta weather guide shows what to expect month by month, and the sea around the islands stays comfortably warm well into autumn.
If you are flying out to join a boat, see our guide to flights from the UK to Malta. Crews and guests who want somewhere on land can look at where to stay in Malta, and anyone with a free day can use the things to do in Malta guide, or look at Adventure Cruises Malta, a boat charter business listed nearby.
How to get in touch
The marina asks that berth requests state the length and dimensions of the boat and the dates you want. VisitMalta.co.uk does not show contact details on the page, so please use the enquiry form on this page with your boat size, planned dates and any services you need, and we will pass your message to Marina di Valletta.
Questions about Marina di Valletta
Where is Marina di Valletta?
The marina is at Haywharf in Pietà, below the fortifications of Valletta on the Marsamxett side of the capital. It is about a ten-minute drive from Malta International Airport and within walking distance of Valletta's city gate.
How big a boat can berth there?
The marina has around 280 berths and takes yachts up to 100 metres. Berths run from 10 to 28 metres, and alongside transit berthing is available for superyachts of 50 metres and above and 500 gross tonnes and over.
Is the marina open all year?
Yes. The marina works year round, unlike harbours that operate only through the summer, so it suits owners who want a dependable Mediterranean base or who plan to cruise outside the main season.
What facilities and services are there?
Facilities include water and electricity at every berth, round the clock harbour services, a marine concierge, yacht care and guardianage, boat cleaning, free client Wi-Fi, a club house and parking for more than 80 vehicles. Mechanic, electronics, sail repair and dry dock services are also listed.
What do I need to bring when I arrive?
Have your boat registration, an ID card and your insurance documents ready. Call the marina on VHF channel 13 before entering the harbour, and follow the signs and marina rules once you are alongside.
How do I ask about a berth?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page. Give your boat's length, the dates you need and any services you want, and we will pass your message to the marina team so they can respond directly.
Practical information
Marina di Valletta is on Triq Sa Maison at Haywharf in Pietà, on the Marsamxett side of Valletta, roughly ten minutes by road from Malta International Airport. Boats can call the marina on VHF channel 13 for assistance on arrival, and first-time visitors should have the boat registration, an ID card and insurance papers to hand. To ask about a berth or a service, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and your message will be passed on to the marina team.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Marina di Valletta website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.