Marsamxett Harbour - Docking

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