Top Malta Wildlife Watching

Visit the Malta National Aquarium in Saint Paul's Bay for a family-friendly activity in Malta. View the fish and sharks from the walk-through tunnel in the main tank, and peruse the marine and land creatures found throughout the more than 50 displays in the aquarium.

Explore Malta’s underwater world with a local who knows the island’s hidden snorkelling spots, caves, reefs, and marine life like the back of their hand. This is not just a standard snorkelling tour, it’s a chance to discover the side of Malta most visitors never see. Locations are chosen according to the best sea conditions of the day, allowing you to experience crystal clear waters, natural rock formations, caves, and thriving marine life away from crowded areas whenever possible. What truly sets this experience apart is the trained eye for spotting creatures most people swim straight past. From perfectly camouflaged octopus blending into rocks, to moray eels hidden in crevices, nudibranchs, crabs, sea stars, and schools of fish, you’ll discover the fascinating details of Malta’s underwater world while learning about the animals and their behavior along the way. Important to know: participants must know how to swim comfortably to join this experience.

Taking to the skies is the most thrilling way to get a birds' eye view of the island of Malta. Parasailing offers a memorable experience with the least effort. You'll head out onto the water in a boat then, when the time is right, soar into the air. Includes complimentary photos and videos of your experience.

Admire some of Malta’s top sights at the most magical time of day during a private sunset cruise that’s designed with couples and small groups in mind. Opting for a private boat tour means that you’ll have the entire vessel to yourself, and will be able to customize your itinerary according to what you enjoy doing most—whether that’s swimming, snorkeling or watching the sun set from a secluded cove.

Discover St. Julian from the air on this private parasailing excursion in Malta, ideal for adventurous families or groups of thrillseekers. Soak up coastal panoramas as you cruise out on a covered boat, then soar to heights of 500 feet (150 meters) from the rear of your vessel as a single or tandem flyer. Afterwards, receive video footage and photographs of your flight to share online or keep as a memento of your trip.

Get an adrenaline rush as you fly above the water during this flyboard session in Malta. Following a safety briefing on dry land, head out into the water where you’ll receive one-on-one instruction. Riders stand on a board connected to a watercraft by a hose and are propelled via jet nozzles.

If small boats are not for you, set sail on the Mediterranean waters off Malta aboard a large and spacious catamaran. You'll stop at two or three prime locations for swimming and snorkeling, including Malta's most famous swimming spot, the Blue Lagoon where the boat will moor in a secluded area to avoid the biggest crowds.