Sicily Yacht Charter from Malta
Malta sits closer to Sicily than most visitors realise, around 50 to 55 nautical miles at the shortest crossing point, which makes it a genuine sailing trip, not just a day out on the water.
Malta Catamaran Charters runs private, skippered, multi-day charters from Malta to Sicily. Charters run for a minimum of 3 nights, with the route and stops planned around your dates. One option includes sailing north across the Malta Channel and along the Sicilian coast before returning back to Malta.
Why Charter to Sicily from Malta
If you’re comparing this against a charter based in Sicily itself: departing from Malta means you start and end in the same place you’re likely already staying, with a shorter, more sheltered lead-in than most Sicily-based operators offer before you’re properly at sea. A day charter around Malta and Gozo covers a lot in eight hours, but it’s still a loop that ends where it started. A multi-day Sicily charter adds real distance and a different coastline: the crossing itself, time along the beautiful Sicilian coast, and having a trip measured in days rather than hours is a meaningfully and unique experience.
Typical stops include Pozzallo, Marina di Ragusa, and Syracuse, three ports along Sicily’s southeastern coast, each with a different character: Pozzallo as the closest arrival point, Marina di Ragusa for a quieter marina town, and Syracuse for history and a proper city stop.
What's Included
- Skipper and fuel
- Snorkelling gear, ice box, fresh water, and towels
- Pick-up and drop-off from Roland Marina or Sliema ferries at the start and end of the charter
Food is not included on a Sicily charter — bring your own. Pricing is charged per night; get in touch for a quote.
Boats Available for Multi-Day Charters
- Bowie (Lagoon 42 catamaran, up to 20 guests)
- BALI 4.0 Catspace (4 ensuite cabins, up to 22+4 guests)
Best Time for a Sicily Charter
The best time for a Sicily charter is April to October, when conditions across the Malta Channel are most settled. The crossing is more exposed than a day trip around Malta and Gozo, since you’re out in open water with shipping traffic to account for along the way. As with our day charters, any crossing forecast at Force 5 or above is cancelled, with a full refund or the option to rebook.
Multi-Day Sicily Charter: Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Sicily from Malta by boat?
Sicily is around 50 to 55 nautical miles from Malta at the shortest crossing point. On a private charter this is a genuine multi-day sailing trip rather than a day excursion, with the crossing itself taking up a meaningful part of the first day.
How many nights do I need for a Sicily charter?
Our Sicily charters run for a minimum of 3 nights. The exact route and stops are planned around your dates, so longer charters are also available if you want more time exploring the Sicilian coast.
What's included on a Sicily charter?
Every Sicily charter includes the skipper and fuel, snorkelling gear, an ice box, fresh water, and towels, plus pick-up and drop-off from Roland Marina or Sliema ferries at the start and end of the charter. Food is not included — bring your own — and pricing is charged per night, so get in touch for a quote.
Which boats are used for a Sicily charter?
We run Sicily charters on the Bowie, a Lagoon 42 catamaran for up to 20 guests, and the BALI 4.0 Catspace, which has 4 ensuite cabins and takes up to 22+4 guests. Both are set up for multi-day trips with overnight accommodation on board.
Where does the charter stop in Sicily?
Typical stops include Pozzallo, Marina di Ragusa, and Syracuse, three ports along Sicily’s southeastern coast. Pozzallo is the closest arrival point, Marina di Ragusa is a quieter marina town, and Syracuse offers history and a proper city stop. The exact itinerary is planned around your dates and preferences.
When is the best time for a Sicily charter?
The season runs April to October, when conditions across the Malta Channel are most settled. As with our day charters, any crossing forecast at Force 5 or above is cancelled, with a full refund or the option to rebook.
How do you book a Sicily charter?
Get in touch directly to discuss dates, and we’ll plan the route and stops around your schedule. Since pricing is charged per night and depends on the boat and duration, we’ll provide a full quote once we know your dates and group size.
Ready to Book?
If you’d like to plan a Sicily charter, get in touch and we’ll help you work out dates, boats, and the route. We run this trip for a minimum of 3 nights, with pricing based on the boat and duration.