With 7,000 years of history, the Maltese Islands are steeped in culture and heritage.

This historic legacy, unique in the Mediterranean, is reflected in the country’s national architecture and collections. There are so many areas of heritage and culture to be explored: the 16th century masterpiece, the Grandmasters Palace, the Sacra Infermeria, which is now a fully equipped conference centre, the St. James Centre for Creativity, a superbly restored fortification where contemporary works of art are exhibited against the original rough-textured walls and rediscovered spaces. With these buildings, past and present blend into an enduring and admirable lesson in the art of living.

The island’s geography can only be really appreciated when viewed from the sea. This may be obvious, but very true. What is certain is that there is no better way to appreciate the beauty of the Maltese coastline than from the vantage point of a boat. Valletta and the Three Cities, with their formidable fortifications, the rugged cliffs and secluded bays around Malta, Gozo and Comino, they all look very different from the deck. Then also the absolutely fabulous dive sites are a wonder to explore.