Malta Explorers Blog
Practical guides to Malta: water sports, boat trips, beaches, itineraries and getting around — real prices, rules and local tips.
31 October 2026
Malta in Winter: Weather, What's Open and Things to Do
Malta in winter: typically 15–18 °C by day, rain in short bursts, museums and Gozo ferries open all year and quiet walled cities. What to do November to March.
31 October 2026
Christmas in Malta: Lights, Markets and New Year's Eve
Christmas in Malta: Valletta lights and Fairyland from late November, cribs, midnight mass, the free New Year's Eve party in St George's Square and what's open.
30 October 2026
Malta Itinerary 2027: 3, 4 or 5 Days, Planned Day by Day
A Malta itinerary for 3, 4 or 5 days: Valletta, Mdina and the Blue Grotto, Comino for €30, Gozo by ferry and the south-east coast, with bus and ferry facts.
30 October 2026
Best Time to Visit Malta 2027: Weather by Month & Sea
Best time to visit Malta, month by month: typical air and sea temperatures, rain, crowds, the April–October water-sports season and what still works in winter.
30 October 2026
Best Beaches in Malta 2027: 12 Sandy & Rocky Bays by Area
The best beaches in Malta 2027 by area: 12 sandy and rocky bays from Golden Bay to St Peter's Pool — who each suits, wind, crowds and how to get there.
30 October 2026
How to Get Around Malta in 2027: Bus, Ferry, Car & Taxi
How to get around Malta in 2027: bus fares from €2, the €25 Explore card, Bolt and eCabs, Sliema–Valletta and Gozo ferries, hire cars and airport journey times.
30 October 2026
Gozo Day Trip from Malta 2027: Ferries, Route & Tips
Gozo day trip from Malta: Gozo Channel ferry from Ċirkewwa (25 min, about €4.65), fast ferry from Valletta or a private boat via Comino, plus a one-day route.
30 October 2026
Snorkelling in Malta 2027: 10 Best Spots & When to Go
Snorkelling in Malta: 10 best spots from the Blue Lagoon to Għar Lapsi, shore vs boat access, sea temperature by month, jellyfish, gear and 2027 prices.
30 October 2026
Marsaxlokk & St Peter's Pool: South Malta in a Day
Marsaxlokk Sunday market timing, the 35–45-minute walk to St Peter's Pool, Il-Kalanka, safety on the rocks and how to reach the pool by boat from St Thomas Bay.
30 October 2026
Mellieħa, Popeye Village & Golden Bay: North Malta in a Day
A timed day in north Malta: Golden Bay early, Popeye Village from €15, lunch in Mellieħa, Għadira Bay and the Red Tower at sunset — by bus or hire car.
30 October 2026
Malta with Kids 2027: Beaches, Boats & Things to Do by Age
Malta with kids by age: shallow sandy beaches, Popeye Village from €15, the aquarium from €17, a skippered boat with no minimum age from €180 and a 4-day plan.
30 October 2026
Dolphin Watching Malta 2027: Season, Species & Our Tour
Dolphin watching in Malta: species, best time (May–September mornings) and our 1-hour tour from St Thomas Bay — €120 per person, max 6 per boat.
30 September 2026
Malta beyond the sea: what to do on the island all year
Walled cities, a film-set village, an aquarium and Gozo by quad: what you can do in Malta any month of the year, with real facts and how to book it.
30 September 2026
Popeye Village Malta: guide to visiting the film-set village
What Popeye Village is, what the ticket includes, when to go, how to get to Anchor Bay and real tips for a day with kids on the set of the 1980 film.
30 September 2026
Mdina and Rabat: what to see in Malta's Silent City
Why Mdina was Malta's capital, what to see inside its walls and in Rabat, how to get there from Valletta and what the two-hour guided walking tour is like.
30 September 2026
Gozo by quad: route, stops and tips for a three-hour ride
Renting a quad in Gozo with a GPS map: the classic route (Ta' Ċenċ, Ramla Bay, Ġgantija, Ta' Pinu, Blue Hole), what's included, the deposit and the ferry.
30 September 2026
Malta National Aquarium: what to see, prices and tips
The Malta National Aquarium in Qawra: the tunnel, 51 tanks and 250+ species, tickets from €17, how long you need and how to get there.
26 July 2026
How to Get to Comino & the Blue Lagoon in 2027
Ferry times, the mandatory entry QR, prices and what to bring — everything you need to plan a Blue Lagoon day trip from St Julian's, Malta.
26 July 2026
Fiat 500 Boat Malta: Prices, Rules & How It Works
Malta's most unique boat needs no licence: 2027 prices from €55, the age-21 driver rule, fuel policy and the three ways to experience it.
26 July 2026
Jet Ski in Malta Without a Licence: 2027 Prices & Rules
No licence needed to ride a jet ski in Malta: 130HP from €50, 170HP from €60, the Blue Grotto safari at €275, age rules and how sharing works.
26 July 2026
St Thomas Bay & Marsaskala: Water Activities Guide 2027
Kayaks from €8, SUP from €10, self-drive boats from €120 and dolphin trips — every water activity you can book at St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala.
26 July 2026
Blue Grotto Malta: How to Visit the Sea Caves in 2027
Malta's most famous sea caves on the wild south coast — how to visit the Blue Grotto by jet ski safari or boat trip, and what makes it special.
26 July 2026
Comino Blue Lagoon Pass 2027: The Entry QR Explained
Comino now requires a government entry pass (QR code). What it is, where to get it, and why no boat operator can sell it to you — explained simply.
26 July 2026
Water Sports Prices in Malta 2027: The Complete List
Every 2027 price in one place: jet skis from €50, the Fiat 500 boat from €55, boats from €120, kayaks from €8, Comino €30 — no hidden extras.
26 July 2026
Boat Rental in Malta With No Licence: What You Can Drive
You can rent and drive a real boat in Malta without any licence: the Hydra 530 from €120, the Fiat 500 boat from €55 — rules, ages and how it works.
26 July 2026
Blue Grotto vs Blue Lagoon: Malta's Two Blues Explained
They sound alike but are 20km apart: the Blue Grotto is sea caves on the south coast, the Blue Lagoon is Comino's swimming bay. Which to pick and how.
5 August 2026
Malta by Day & Night: Water Sports + Nightlife Guide
Jet skis and the Blue Lagoon by day, boat parties and rooftop clubs by night — how to combine Malta's best days on the water with its best nights out.
9 September 2026
Catamaran Charter Malta: 2027 Prices for All 8 Boats
What a private catamaran really costs in Malta in 2027 — all eight boats, full day and sunset, what's included and what the extras add.
9 September 2026
Private Boat Hire in Malta for Groups & Celebrations
Birthdays, hen and stag parties, company days out: which boat fits your group, what it costs per head and how catering works on board.
9 September 2026
Sunset Catamaran Cruise Malta: Prices & What to Expect
A private sunset charter in Malta costs from €520 for the whole boat. Here is how long it lasts, where it goes and why evening beats midday in summer.