waterway in front of historic city with golden sunlight reflecting on the old tan city
Sea cliffs formed into an arch on the coast of the med with bright blue waters
An old statue in a historical european style marble building
A pizza plated on a white linen table with side salad and a glass of water overlooking a canal
swimming cove off the ocean with lush green bushes and large rocks surrounding a small skiff in bright blue waters
View Photos
Europe Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean Serenade: Malta & Sicily Cruise

Aboard 72-guest Variety Voyager, sail round-trip from Valletta, among history-rich Sicily and Malta for unique and varied peninsulas. Both countries offer a natural playground best experienced by small ship.

Sicily’s diverse landscape makes an unforgettable first impression, and its numerous offshore islands provide ample activities for a complete vacation. Malta’s astounding prehistoric sites, crafted by sophisticated temple builders, feature miniature figurines and monumental ‘fat lady’ sculptures that have withstood the test of time and are now displayed in Malta’s captivating museums. In the open air, grand temples and towers from various eras stand majestically, maintaining their eternal vigil over the sea. Emerging from the cobalt-blue waters off Sicily’s northeastern coast, the UNESCO-protected Aeolian Islands are a slice of paradise. This seven-island archipelago offers abundant opportunities for relaxation and outdoor adventure.

Passage is aboard the Variety Voyager, a sleek mega yacht offering welcoming spaces including a bar, lounge, dining area and outdoor Sun Deck, plus an easy swim step for secluded swim stops.

Read on for details about this cruise to Sicily and Malta, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Mediterranean small ship cruises and Mediterranean trips.



Itinerary

Mediterranean Serenade Sicily & Malta Itinerary

Cruise Sicily, Italy to Malta over 8 days, with visits to charming towns and natural highlights of Lipari, Catania, Syracuse, Gozo Island and Valletta.

Map of the small cruise ship cruising from Sicily Italy to Valetta with blue and white colors
Read More
Day 1
Embark Valletta, Malta

Embark at port of Valletta promptly at 2:00pm. Following an essential safety drill, enjoy a delightful welcome cocktail and dinner. Overnight in Valletta.

Accommodations

Variety Voyager

Meals

dinner

Read More
Day 2
Gozo Island

In the morning, the boat leaves Valletta port. Your next destination is Malta’s beloved Gozo Island famous for the Ggantija temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as some of the oldest free-standing megalithic monuments globally, dating back 5,500 years. Enjoy a morning refreshing swim stop in the serene Maltese Waters, before your lunch on board. Early in the afternoon you will arrive at Gozo Island, where you will have your afternoon free for exploration and dinner ashore. After dinner the ship leaves Gozo. Next destination is the glorious Sicily.

Accommodations

Variety Voyager

Meals

breakfast, lunch

Read More
Day 3
Syracuse

You will arrive in Syracuse early in the morning. After breakfast, join an optional tour during which you will explore Syracuse, known as the White City. Enjoy some leisure time in the village to savor your own lunch arrangements. At 7:00pm, enjoy a cocktail demonstration. During this one-hour demonstration, the bar manager will create two signature cocktails for you and share the recipes, so you can easily prepare at home. The cocktail demonstration is followed by a four-course served dinner on board. The boat leaves Syracuse at around 9:00pm. Next destination is the charming Lipari Island.

Accommodations

Variety Voyager

Meals

breakfast, dinner

Read More
Day 4
Lipari

After a lazy breakfast, enjoy your day on the deck enjoying the sun and the refreshing sea breeze. Sail around Stromboli, one of the seven volcanic islands  that make up the Aeolian Archipelago, off Sicily’s northern coast. This UNESCO World Heritage Site reigns as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, having spewed fountains of lava almost continuously for nearly 2,500 years. Anchor at Lipari Island at around at noon. Before a BBQ lunch on board, the chef will share with you the recipe of the Pesto a la Trapanese dip. The afternoon is free to explore Lipari at your own leisure and enjoy your dinner ashore at your own leisure. The boat overnights at Lipari.

Accommodations

Variety Voyager

Meals

breakfast, lunch

Read More
Day 5
Lipari & Catania

After breakfast, join an optional tour to Quattrochi Belvedere, Quattropani and the Lipari Castle. You will be free to enjoy your lunch at your own leisure. At 7:30pm join the included wine tasting experience, during which you will enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian and Greek wines, preparing your palate for your four-course served dinner on board.

Accommodations

Variety Voyager

Meals

breakfast, dinner

Read More
Day 6
Catania

Reach Catania early in the morning. Enjoy some moments on the deck whilst you are approaching Catania just before your breakfast. Embark on a captivating optional tour through the varied landscapes of Mt Etna’s southern slopes, reaching heights of around 6,500 feet (2,000 meters). Wine tasting with lunch is included. The afternoon is free to enjoy at your own leisure. Tonight, you are invited to a captain’s Italian night dinner with delicious Italian dishes & Italian Music. The boat overnights in Catania.

Accommodations

Variety Voyager

Meals

breakfast and lunch or dinner

Read More
Day 7
Catania

The day starts with a lazy breakfast. Join an optional tour during which you will explore the second largest city of Sicily, founded by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C on the foot of the highest volcano in Europe, known as the “Black City.” You will have free time to explore Catania in the afternoon or enjoy your lunch ashore at your own arrangements. At around 6:00pm our boat leaves Catania.

Accommodations

Variety Voyager

Meals

breakfast, dinner

Read More
Day 8
Disembark Valletta, Malta

Reach Valletta at 7:30am. Enjoy a relaxing breakfast with your co-travelers. Disembark after breakfast in Valletta, Malta.

Accommodations

n/a

Meals

breakfast

Read More
Details
Inclusions, Terms & Notes

Included

Shipboard accommodations; half-board buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a welcome cocktail, cocktail class, BBQ and captain’s dinner; regular coffee, tea and drinking water free all day; use of fishing, kayaking and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability) & beach towels; and English-speaking cruise escort.

Exclusions

Airfare; port charges ($560 per person); beverages (except those mentioned above); crew tips; personal expenses such as laundry, boutique items, etc.; insurance of any kind; medical expenses; shore excursions; use of onboard Wi-Fi (available at a charge); expenditures incurred ashore; and anything not mentioned in cruise program. All onboard charges are in Euros.

Payment & Cancellation

In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 25% of the total trip cost is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 120 days – € 120 (Euro) / US $140 cancellation fee (may be applied to future trip by trip operator)
119 to 90 days – 15% of total trip cost
89 to 60 days – 25% of total trip cost
59 to 30 days – 50% of total trip cost
29 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost

Terms & Conditions

This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.

Arrival & Departure

The Mediterranean serenade cruise begins in Valletta, Malta (MLA) and ends in Valletta, Malta (MLA). We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to arrive to Valletta ahead of the 2:00pm embarkation on Day 1 of the itinerary. Plan flights to depart Valletta no earlier than 12:00pm Noon on Day 8. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit ourBooking Flights resource page.

Activities

Activities aboard include swimming, fishing and snorkeling from the vessel, and may include kayaking. Shore excursions are not included in this cruise’s listed rates. This helps keep the cruise fare low while providing flexibility for guests to choose the tours they wish or to explore independently. Shore excursions are available per the cruise schedule and ports of call visited. Contact an AdventureSmith Specialist for the most up-to-date information regarding shore excursions prior to departure. Details are also available upon embarkation in your cabin and are reviewed daily by the onboard Cruise Coordinator. We find that most guests prefer to wait until they are on board to purchase shore excursions to take advantage of local conditions. Shore excursions are subject to shore and weather conditions and based on a minimum participation.

Room Configuration

Single travelers wishing to book a double-occupancy cabin may do so via the following supplements of the per-person listed rate:
Variety Voyager: 60% in Category B & C or 75% in Category A, P & Owner’s Suite.

Third person rates are available at 30% reduction of the double occupancy rate as follows:
Variety Voyager: Categories B & P

Families & Children

Families with children 5-17 years old are eligible for the following special offers on select departures, upon request and on first-come, first-served basis. For a single parent with 1 or 2 children in the same cabin, the parent pays the Single cruise fare and children cruise for free. For a couple with 1 child sharing the same cabin, a child 5-10 years old is free and a child 11-17 years old receives a 35% fare reduction. For a couple with 2 or 3 children, both cabins will be charged at the Single cruise fare. Port charges are not discounted and apply for all passengers, but optional excursions for children are offered at a 25% reduction.

Travel Insurance

Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.

Itinerary Notes

Read this itinerary as a guide only; swim stops and barbeques are weather permitting. Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the cruise operator and of the vessel’s captain in case of adverse weather conditions (winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel), on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle passengers to any refunds, but the cruise operator guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.

Mediterranean Cruise Ships

The vessel listed in Cruise Rates & Dates is the primary small ship operating the selected departure of La Dolce Vita: From Naples to Malta; however, the operator reserves the right to substitute another comparable vessel in certain instances.

Rates & Dates

Cruise Rates & Dates

May 03 - May 10, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
May 10 - May 17, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
May 31 - Jun 07, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
Jun 21 - Jun 28, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
Jun 28 - Jul 05, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
Jul 05 - Jul 12, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
Jul 26 - Aug 02, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
Aug 02 - Aug 09, 2025
Variety Voyager • 8 days
From $3699USD
Per Person
Read More
Read More
Accommodation

Learn About the Small Ship on Your Itinerary

Mid-Sized Cruiser
Variety Voyager

The stylish 36-cabin, 72-guest Variety Voyager mega yacht delights her passengers with her sleek lines, ample deck space and elegant atmosphere.

Book with the confidence that comes from experience.

100+ combined years of experience, 7 continents explored, decades of expedition cruising around the world & here to help you find & book your dream trip.

Extend Your Trip

Additional Travel Options Before or After Your Cruise

Add to Wishlist
8 Day Cruise
La Dolce Vita: Naples to Malta Cruise

On these cruises to Malta aboard 72-guest Variety Voyager, take in history-rich peninsulas, charming cities and UNESCO cultural heritage sites. Live la dolce vita with an itinerary that blends fashion, charm, intrigue, history and natural wonders, plus filming locations for the "White Lotus" and "the Godfather."

From $3699USD
May Jun Jul Aug
Add to Wishlist
8 Day Cruise
Classical Greece Cruise

On this spectacular 8-day Classical Greece cruise, explore the beautiful Cyclades, Kea, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Hydra, Nafplion, Monemvassia and the UNESCO-protected archaeological isle of Delos aboard one of three yachts.

Special Offer
From $3050USD
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Add to Wishlist
8 Day Cruise
Croatian Coastal Cruising

Sail between Split and Dubrovnik on this exciting and varied cruise adventure aboard a 36-guest yacht. Highlights include exploring Krka National Park, taking small watercraft up the River Neretva and a special detour to Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with plenty of swim stops.

From $3130USD
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
More to Explore

Trips You Might Also Like

Exit Created with Sketch.

Mediterranean Serenade: Malta & Sicily Cruise