WIED IL-GĦAJN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sunset Sweep from St. Peter’s Pool: A Luzzu Cruise Along Malta’s Southern Cliffs
A guided, approximately 1.5–2 hour sightseeing cruise aboard a traditional luzzu that traces Malta’s dramatic southern coast and explains the islands’ maritime heritage.
Sunset Sweep from St. Peter’s Pool: A Luzzu Cruise Along Malta’s Southern Cliffs.
Step aboard a vibrant traditional luzzu for a guided sightseeing cruise along Malta’s southern shoreline. The short outing threads past sheer cliffs, hidden coves and salt pans while a local guide shares island stories and points out photo-ready panoramas — an easy, evocative way to read the geology and culture of this coast from the sea.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A ride on an authentic Maltese luzzu
Board a traditional, hand-painted luzzu and experience Malta’s working-seafaring tradition firsthand. The vessel is the program’s centerpiece: compact, colorful and rooted in the island’s fishing culture.
Scenic cruising past cliffs, coves and salt pans
The route gives uninterrupted views of southern Malta’s dramatic cliffs and hidden coves and brings you close to landmark features such as St. Thomas Bay and the Marsaxlokk salt pans — ideal for wide coastal photos.
Local stories and the chance of wildlife encounters
Guided commentary links the coast to local maritime heritage — including the lore behind the luzzu’s Eye of Osiris — and, if luck holds, you may catch playful dolphins alongside the boat.
What the day feels like
What the cruise feels like
This short, relaxed sightseeing cruise unfolds as a coastal loop: you step onto a small luzzu, glide past Marsaskala Harbour and St. Thomas Bay, pass features like Kalanka, Hofriet and the natural Window near St. Peter’s Pool, and skirt the Marsaxlokk salt pans while an English voice-guided commentary provides context and photo cues.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sun protection — sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat are recommended — and a charged phone or camera for photos.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No — mobile tickets are accepted and there is no need to print.
Is the boat accessible for wheelchair users?
No — the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring my pet?
Small pets are allowed on the tour.
Will there be music on board?
Music is not played during guided tours.
Is the boat licensed?
Yes — the boat is fully licensed by the Malta Transport Authority.