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Malta · SLIEMA AND ST JULIANS

The 15 Best Things to Do in Sliema & St Julian’s

34 reviewed

Sliema and St Julian’s are where most visitors sleep, and nearly every boat to Comino leaves from the Sliema ferries. Below: the cruises, the water sports off Balluta and Spinola, the crawls through Paceville, and the short hop across to Valletta. Prices and departure points for each.

From Sliema: Comino, Crystal Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon Cruise

From Sliema: Comino, Crystal Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon Cruise - Getting on board at Luzzu Cruises (and why it matters)

From Sliema: Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise

From Sliema: Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise - Meeting Luzzu Cruises in Sliema: find the right boat fast

2.From Sliema: Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,461 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $41

Cruise from Sliema to Gozo and Comino for Citadel views, Blue Lagoon swimming, and Comino caves, plus an optional Gozo bus ride.

“I was honestly worried about booking this due to how long it was. But I truly wished it could have been longer! It was the perfect day in Malta! Please book this if you haven’t already! You won’t regret it”

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From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta’s Harbours & Creeks

From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta's Harbours & Creeks - From Sliema Ferries to Marsamxett: Warm-Up Views Along the Promenade

Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves

Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves - Crystal Lagoon swim stop, how the first dip sets the tone

From Sliema: Gozo, Comino & The Blue Lagoon Boat & Bus Tour

From Sliema: Gozo, Comino & The Blue Lagoon Boat & Bus Tour - The Gozo leg: bus rides, photo stops, and real Citadel views

Malta: Paceville Pub Crawl with Drinks and Games

Malta: Paceville Pub Crawl with Drinks and Games - The real value in $14: drinks, games, and a VIP finish

6.Paceville Pub Crawl with Drinks and Games

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 910 reviews · 5 hours · from $14

A 5-hour Paceville pub crawl in Malta with 6 welcome drinks, drinking challenges, discounts, and VIP entry to the island’s biggest nightclub.

“Tour was really good — met a few great people we’ll definitely stay in touch with. Special thanks to Marco for not flinching or kicking me out of the group after I accidentally kicked him in the face 😅 what a guide. Would recommend.”

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Sliema/St. Paul’s: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Ferry Cruise

Sliema/St. Paul's: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Ferry Cruise - Cruising Malta’s Northern Coast With Real Comfort (and a Lot of Seat Choices)

From Sliema: Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise

From Sliema: Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise - The 20-Metre Catamaran: Comfort, Seating, and Getting Aboard

Sliema Cruise to Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon in Beautiful Malta

Sliema Cruise to Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon in Beautiful Malta - Comino and Blue Lagoon: what the 60 to 90 minutes really means

9.Sliema Cruise to Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon in Beautiful Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 705 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Sliema cruise to Gozo, Comino and the Blue Lagoon, with scenic ferry views, Gozo bus time, and a waterslide on Malta's coast.

“Boat trip was nice with good commentary on way. Bus tour in Gozo was disappointing, it was just a small tour van and not very clean and no commentary provided. Not much to do at first stop though the 2nd stop Victoria the capital was lovely quaint village Blue lagoon is a very busy spot, it is stunning and nice to have a little dip.”

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From Sliema: Full-Day Cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon

From Sliema: Full-Day Cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon - The boat ride experience: air-conditioning, deck time, and onboard basics

St. Julian’s: Malta Parasailing Adventure with Photos

St. Julian's: Malta Parasailing Adventure with Photos - The One-Hour Plan: From Check-In to Back on the Boat

11.St. Julian’s: Malta Parasailing Adventure with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 548 reviews · 1 hour · from $65

St. Julian's parasailing over St George's Bay, a 10-minute flight, small group of 2-3, photos and videos included. 1 hour total.

“Great experience! The staff were fun and helpful! Made us feel safe and the experience it self was nice! The speed boat was really great and the team had good music playing so the whole experience felt amazing! We were a bit scared at first but then you settle in and start enjoying the view from the heights you are pulled to. Totally recommend!!!”

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Sliema: Gozo/Comino Blue Lagoon Gulet Cruise w/ Lunch+Drinks

Sliema: Gozo/Comino Blue Lagoon Gulet Cruise w/ Lunch+Drinks - The Comino Blue Lagoon access pass rule (and why it matters)

12.Sliema: Gozo/Comino Blue Lagoon Gulet Cruise w/ Lunch+Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 505 reviews · from $84

Sliema to Gozo and Comino Blue Lagoon by Turkish gulet, with two swim stops, buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and snacks.

“Loved this boat trip! The captain and staff were brilliant and really accomodating. The boat was great. Loved being able to stop at 3 different swimming spots- great for people who love the water. The food was brilliant! A relaxing and fun day at sea!”

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Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina - Valletta Start: Tritons Fountain Pickup at the Tourist Information Office

13.Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 433 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Ride a restored vintage bus to Valletta, Sliema, Mdina, and Rabat on a hop-on hop-off ticket. Easy pacing, great views, fun transit.

“A different and fun way to travel to Mdina from Valhetta. The buses are very well looked after. No seatbelts though! We enjoyed the journey and it was very reasonably priced.”

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Malta: Pub Crawl of Paceville and St Julian’s with Drinks

Malta: Pub Crawl of Paceville and St Julian's with Drinks - Meeting at Burger King, then easing in by the waterfront

14.Pub Crawl of Paceville and St Julian’s with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 392 reviews · 4 hours · from $12

4-hour Paceville and St Julian’s pub crawl with four welcome drinks, a shot challenge, and VIP entry to Malta’s biggest club.

“Fantastic! Frank and Luis were fantastic tour guides and I had a great experience - I enjoyed every minute of the tour (that I could stay awake for). Highly recommend!”

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From Sliema: Comino Island and Blue Lagoon Cruise

From Sliema: Comino Island and Blue Lagoon Cruise - The morning cruise: coastal views from Sliema to Gozo

15.From Sliema: Comino Island and Blue Lagoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 362 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $41

Sliema to Comino by cruise for Blue Lagoon swimming, snorkeling, sea caves, 3.5 hours on Comino, and Crystal Lagoon swim time.

“The trip was really great from 10-17:30 as promised. Captain and the crew were super nice, friendly and helpful. I had good time in blue lagoon, really 3 hours of swimming and also stop in crystal lagoon to jump from the ship and all. It is quite crowded so you should come 30min earlier to catch a seat.”

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