Private boat rental and boat trips, right from the Sliema seafront.
Staying in Sliema, St Julian’s or Gzira? Skip the taxi to the marina. Walk down to Tigné Seafront and step aboard any boat in our fleet for the Blue Lagoon, Gozo or a sunset cruise.
- Fully private: your group, your boat, no strangers
- 2 boats based in Sliema, all 9 can pick you up here on request
- Open daily 09:00–21:00
Boat rental in Sliema: choose from 9 boats
Two of our boats are based at Tigné Seafront. Every other boat in the fleet can pick you up here on request: just ask for a Sliema pickup when you book. Listed from lowest to highest full-day price.
Turismo 710 RIB
Our only self-drive boat (boat licence required), or hire it with a skipper.
Shirina Mia
An Elan Impression 45 sailing yacht for a genuine sailing experience rather than a motor cruise.
Chiquita
One of our most requested boats, ideal for small to medium groups.
Cicciolina Mia
A Lagoon 380 and one of our most-loved boats for weddings and intimate charters.
Pupa Mia
Our original catamaran and still the most-booked boat. Trampolines, a cockpit table for lunch and a shaded salon.
Bowie
A Lagoon 42 and our most fully equipped catamaran, with air conditioning, a generator and a water maker on board.
Siesta Mia
A Lagoon 450 that locals book for birthdays, hen and stag dos. Generator-powered sound system, DJs welcome.
Angelina Mia
Our newest, most modern catamaran: an open-plan Bali 4.0 Catspace for relaxed groups and families. No parties on board.
Playtime
Malta’s biggest private charter, built for boat parties, big groups and corporate days out.
Compare all 9 boats, prices and group sizes on our boat rental Malta page.
What comes with a catamaran charter
- SkipperKnows the routes and anchorages
- Sound systemBring your own playlist
- Cooler boxBring your own drinks and food
- Stand-up paddleboardOn selected boats
- Extra guests€25 per person on day charters
- Jet ski add-onOptional, €300
Sunset and evening charters are one fixed price up to the boat’s maximum. Bring your own towels, drinking water, and a mask and fins if you’d like to snorkel. Exact equipment varies by boat. Check each boat’s page for the full list.
Popular boat trips from Sliema
Your skipper will plan the route around the weather on the day.
Blue Lagoon, Comino
Turquoise water, swimming and snorkelling.
Gozo day trip
A full day along Gozo’s coastline.
Sunset cruise
Evening charters from €400.
Where to board in Sliema
Malta Catamaran Charters
101 Tigné Seafront, Tas-Sliema SLM 3012
Open daily 09:00–21:00
We’re on the Sliema promenade, an easy walk from Tigné Point and the Sliema Ferries area, and within walking distance of most hotels in Sliema and St Julian’s. If you can’t find the boarding point on the day, give us a call and we’ll guide you in.
Sliema charters: common questions
Which boats can pick us up in Sliema?
All of them, at no extra cost. Two of our boats are based at Tigné Seafront, and any other boat in our fleet of nine (seven catamarans, a sailing yacht and a RIB) can pick you up there on request. Just ask for a Sliema pickup when you book. See the full fleet for details.
How much does a private charter from Sliema cost?
Full-day charters with a skipper start from €600 on the RIB, €700 on Shirina Mia, €900 on our smaller catamarans, and go up to €1,900 on Playtime. Evening and sunset charters start from €400 on Shirina Mia.
Which boat is best for a big group?
Playtime takes 45 guests as standard and up to 55. Bigger groups can book two or three boats together. For 20–30 guests, Pupa Mia, Siesta Mia, Angelina Mia and Bowie are the usual choices.
Is the charter private?
Yes. Every charter is fully private: only your group on board.
Can I drive the boat myself?
Yes, on the Turismo 710 RIB, if you hold a recognised boat licence from any country. All our other boats come with a skipper.
Where exactly do we board?
At 101 Tigné Seafront, on the Sliema promenade. Call +356 9909 9966 on the day if you need directions.
Ready for a day on the water?
Check availability and book online in a few minutes, or call the Sliema team to talk through your plans.