As you enter Marsamxett harbour, Manoel Island is to starboard with Manoel Island Marina and boatyard located on its southern side.
The main marine facilities are in the creeks leading off Marsamxett harbour.
Anchoring
Space for anchoring is very limited, but it might be possible to do so off the Manoel Island Slips & Haulout Facility (NOT Manoel Island Marina) in Sliema Creek (north of Manoel Island). No visiting yachtsman should tie up to any of the large yellow mooring buoys in Sliema Creek; these are private buoys, not available for general use.
Another place is in front of the Royal Malta Yacht Club, at the entrance to Msida Creek, north of the jetties, in 30 ft over mud. This is conveniently close to many services.
Marinas:
Msida and Ta’ Xbiex Marina: There is a breakwater at the opening of Msida Creek, increasing the protection of the Msida and Ta’ Xbiex Marina.
This marina is privately run, Berths can be booked in advance (see their listing below for details). The busiest period is during September/October when visitors arrive for a winter stay and local yachts have not yet been hauled out. By November, there is usually space available for boats wishing to over-winter here.
Visitors normally moor to the inside of the Breakwater.
Two jetties have been laid by the RMYC at the entrance to the Msida and Ta’ Xbiex Marina, which are neither in NAVIONICS charts nor in the IMRAY guides. When you approach the entrance to the marina at night - be careful.
Roland Marina: Lazaretto Creek houses Roland Marina with pontoons and stern-to moorings on either side (Lazaretto and Ta'Xbiex quays) and these are used mainly by larger yachts. It is very exposed to the swell caused by the "gregale", a northeasterly wind, and yachts should not be left unattended here when it is blowing.
Marina Di Valletta: is now open (with on-going works) in Pieta Creek, to port as you enter Msida Creek (marked on google earth photo).
Last updated: July 2021
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Reported on main Malta page by rkurschner:
Marina di Valletta – this is the newest marina in Valletta, the clubhouse is still under development and washrooms are in a small trailer (but plentiful hot water). Because it is the “last addition” to the marinas in Valletta, there is a concern about the protection in the marina.
We have stayed in the marina in late April/early May 2018 and were very happy. We entered with 25knt NE wind and 2m swell and had no problems. Once past the entrance to the harbour, the waves calm down and there is plenty of space to take sails down before entering the marina. While on the dock, we also experienced 35knt W winds with no problem.
The marina has a great location, it is a short uphill walk to the old town or one can take a bus that stops very close to the marina. Prices are in line with other Valletta marinas, perhaps a touch lower but still quite expensive.
The new marina indicated on the photo above is now open, when finished this will a 5-star marina, summer rates will be accordingly. It is ideally located for visiting the old part of Valletta, a mere 15-minute walk. Buses to all parts of the city and the island, including Gozo ferry, are about 100 meters from the marina. The airport a 15 euro taxi ride.
Our boat spent 2 months here while we went home for part of the time. At no time did we worry about our boat’s well being. The marinaras are some of the most helpful and skilled we have encountered in the Med. The office staff friendly and professional. http://marinadivalletta.com/
The Msida and Ta’ Xbiex Marina has a lot of boats, mostly permanent, but they are friendly and do their best to find a spot for transients. Price for a 13 meter boat was 40.31€ +VAT totalling 47.57€ per in July 2014 plus metered power and water. A city bus is conveniently located on the Ta’ Xbiex side near the embassies and is a deal for unlimited travel for 1.5€.
Stay included use of the Malta Yacht Club, a great place to hang out and drink “Cisk” beer for 1.5€. Transient berth seems to be at the jetty in front of “Black Pearl” restaurant, a large wooden trading schooner, out of the water, that serves as a restaurant.
This is a comfortable marina for a stay in Malta.