The history of Malta is intimately tied up with the history of Valletta Grand Harbour. It was the Harbour’s natural magnificence, which persuaded the Knights of St John to come here in 1530. It also persuaded them to make the Island a vital defence post in the struggle raging at the time between Cross and Crescent.
CRUISE SHIPS - Agency / Land Arrangements
A CITY “BUILT BY GENTLEMEN FOR GENTLEMEN”
The Harbour wears a line of fortifications like a girdle. These massive constructions built by the Knights of St. John, today rank as one of the most enduring monuments to their rule. It has witnessed some of the finest episodes of the Island’s history, from the invasion by the Ottomans in 1565, to Malta’s capture by Napoleon in 1798 and its liberation by the British in 1800. It was therefore inevitable that Malta’s strategic placement in the Mediterranean made the Harbour home and base to what was the most powerful navy in the world.
Make sure you are on deck when your liner noses its way into the Grand Harbour. A sight of such grandeur awaits you, of which impression will never leave you.
VALLETTA CRUISE PORT SERVICES
The new Passenger Terminal at Pinto Wharf, which is today managed by Valletta Cruise Port, was built in the 19th Century and has undergone restoration and modernization making it host to thousands of visitors each year.
All Major Cruise Line Operators, regularly call at Valletta including:
- Carnival
- Costa
- Crystal Cruises
- Disney
- Holland America Line
- MSC
- P&O Cruises
- Princess
- Sea Cloud
- Seabourn
- TUI
The Gollcher Group offer the Cruise Operator a highly professional setup covering both the Ship Agency as well as Land Arrangements activities under one roof for a “One Supplier One Solution”. This ensures the smooth coordination required for a successful port call at the Valletta Cruise Port.
When it comes to planning Shore Excursions, Private Arrangements, Turnarounds, Pre / post Cruise Stays and other Special Requests we invite you to visit www.vonbrockdorff.com which is our associated company specialising in all areas of travel.
