Marina Stars are editorial ratings based on superyacht berthing, facilities, services, location value and available information.
Operational overview
At a glance
Maximum yacht length135.00 m
Transient berthingAvailable / listed
FuelFuel dock listed
Shore powerAvailable / listed
Fresh waterAvailable / listed
VHFVHF Ch. 13
Best seasonConfirm by destination and cruising season.
Marina overview
Grand Harbour Marina is Malta's established Birgu superyacht marina, with current operator material advertising 26 superyacht berths and capacity for yachts up to 135 metres.
Marina overview
Grand Harbour Marina is listed as a Historic harbour superyacht marina in Vittoriosa / Valletta, Malta. The marina forms part of the Grand Harbour cruising area. It is included within the Superyacht Guide Mediterranean marina coverage.
Berthing and arrival profile
Maximum listed yacht length: 135.00 m.
Superyacht berthing note: Large-yacht berthing available in Grand Harbour subject to berth allocation.
Mooring style: Confirm with marina.
VHF / arrival communication: Confirm with marina before arrival.
Access and cruising area
Nearest major airport: Malta International Airport (MLA).
Malta International Airport is the principal airport reference for this marina area. Transfer times, customs, private aviation and crew logistics should be confirmed locally.
Best season note: Confirm by destination and cruising season.
Nearby cruising area: Malta and surrounding cruising areas.
Facilities and yacht services
Facilities: Marina facilities may include berthing, water, shore power, guest access, crew support, restaurants, provisioning, waste services, security and local yacht-service coordination. Confirm current facilities directly with the marina.
Services: Berthing, marina operations, guest support, provisioning, yacht-agent coordination and local services.
Fuel and bunkering: Fuel, fuel dock, truck delivery or bunkering arrangements should be confirmed directly with the marina or local supplier.
Crew facilities: Crew facilities, laundry, transport, parking, showers, gyms and lounges vary by marina and should be confirmed before arrival.
Guest facilities: Guest facilities may include restaurants, hotels, shopping, beaches, transfers, concierge and destination experiences depending on the marina.
Technical services: Technical services, shipyard access, contractors, chandlery and engineering support vary by location and should be confirmed locally.
Security: Confirm current access control, CCTV, gate and night-security arrangements directly with the marina.
Customs, immigration and port formalities
Customs: Confirm with marina / yacht agent.
Immigration: Confirm with marina / yacht agent.
International arrivals should confirm customs, immigration, health, crew-list and port-clearance requirements before arrival.
Editorial note
This profile is an editorial marina directory entry. It is not an official berth offer, pilotage instruction, safety inspection, harbour notice, class certificate or guarantee of availability. Captains, managers and yacht agents should confirm berth availability, maximum length, draught, beam, VHF channels, fuel, shore power, customs, immigration, security and technical support directly with the marina, harbour authority or appointed local agent before arrival.
Where an official website is listed, it should be used as the primary source for current operational information.
Location and harbour context
Marina map
View the marina location using OpenStreetMap, with an optional OpenSeaMap nautical seamark layer.
Navigation note:
This interactive map is provided for general
location and planning reference only. It is not
an official navigational chart and must not be
used as a substitute for current charts,
Notices to Mariners, pilotage information or
harbour-master instructions.
Ownership, concession and management arrangements can change. Confirm current ownership and operator details from official company, port or marina records.
Harbour communication
Marina VHF
VHF Ch. 13
Harbour master VHF
Confirm with harbour authority
Emergency VHF
VHF Ch. 16
Approach and navigation
Approach notes
Approach, traffic separation, local restrictions, pilotage, bridge clearance, swell, berth allocation and port instructions should be confirmed with the marina or harbour authority before arrival.
Navigation notes
Current Grand Harbour Marina pages contain two published length references: the marina homepage advertises 26 superyacht berths up to 135 metres, while another operator page displays 'Max. LOA 100m'. The structured Superyacht Guide record retains 135 metres from the explicit current berthing statement, but captains must confirm berth-specific limits directly.
Pilot required
Confirm with marina / harbour authority
Pilot notes
Pilotage requirements may depend on yacht length, draught, flag, port rules, weather and assigned berth.
Tidal notes
Confirm tidal, current, depth and swell conditions before arrival.
Swell exposure
Confirm by berth and prevailing weather.
Shelter
Confirm shelter and exposure by berth allocation.
Berthing and technical limits
Maximum yacht length
135.00 m
Superyacht berths
Large-yacht berthing available in Grand Harbour subject to berth allocation.
Superyacht visitor berths
Confirm visitor berth availability directly with marina operations.
Mooring style
Confirm with marina
Alongside berths
Confirm by berth allocation.
Stern-to berths
Confirm by berth allocation.
Nearby anchorage
Nearby anchorage options, where available, are subject to local rules, weather, protected areas and harbour authority guidance.
Power, fuel and utilities
Shore power
Fresh water and 240/400V 50Hz electricity available.
Shore power voltage
Confirm by berth
Shore power amps
Confirm by berth
Fresh water
Fresh water supplied at berths.
Fuel
Fuel bunkering available.
Fuel dock
Confirm current fuel arrangements
Fuel types
Confirm available fuel types locally
Bunkering notes
Large-yacht bunkering should be planned in advance through the marina, supplier and yacht agent.
Grey water pump-out
Confirm current availability
Black water pump-out
Grey and black water discharge available.
Waste disposal
Refuse and oil disposal available.
Hazardous waste
Confirm oil, battery, paint and hazardous-waste procedures with marina operations.
Customs, immigration and harbour authority
Port of entry
Yes
Customs
Confirm with marina / yacht agent
Immigration
Confirm with marina / yacht agent
Customs notes
International arrivals should confirm customs, immigration, health, crew-list and port-clearance requirements before arrival.
Harbour authority
Confirm local harbour authority
Security and privacy
Security
24-hour CCTV and full-time onsite security.
Privacy level
Confirm by berth and marina area.
Facilities
Grand Harbour Marina is a major Malta superyacht marina in historic Birgu. Current operator material advertises 26 superyacht berths capable of accommodating yachts up to 135 metres, together with water, high-capacity electricity, grey and black water discharge, fuel bunkering, Wi-Fi, security, laundry and concierge support.
General services
Services
Superyacht and yacht berthing, 24-hour berthing assistance, utilities, fuel, waste services, concierge, provisioning support and access to nearby refit and technical services.
Crew facilities
Crew facilities, laundry, transport, parking, showers, gyms and lounges vary by marina and should be confirmed before arrival.
Guest facilities
Guest facilities may include restaurants, hotels, shopping, beaches, transfers, concierge and destination experiences depending on the marina.
Technical services
Technical services, shipyard access, contractors, chandlery and engineering support vary by location and should be confirmed locally.
Crew facilities
Crew lounge
Confirm current crew facilities
Crew gym
Confirm current gym access
Showers
Confirm current shower facilities
Laundry
Onsite laundrette available.
Crew parking
Confirm current parking arrangements
Crew transport
Transfers, taxis, local transport and crew logistics should be arranged locally.
Guest and luxury facilities
Concierge
Concierge and yacht-agent support may be available; confirm locally.
Restaurants on site
Restaurants and hospitality should be confirmed by marina and destination.
Shopping
Local provisioning, chandlery and guest shopping should be confirmed by destination.
Heli access
Helicopter access should be confirmed with local authorities and operators.
Private aviation access
Private aviation access should be confirmed through the nearest airport and local handling agents.
Technical and shipyard support
Hardstanding
Confirm yard and hardstanding availability.
Dry dock
Confirm local or regional dry dock options.
Refit services
Confirm local contractors, service yards and regional refit options.
Engine services
Confirm available local engine and engineering contractors.
Paint facilities
Confirm local and regional paint facilities.
Nearby shipyard
Confirm nearby shipyards and service capacity by yacht size.
Chandlery
Confirm local chandlery and specialist yacht supply options.
Commercial berthing
Transient berths
Available / listed
Annual berths
Available / listed
Berth lease
Available / listed
Price notes
Berth pricing, annual contracts, event rates and long-term lease options should be verified directly with the marina.
Booking notes
Advance booking is recommended for peak season, major events and superyacht berths.
Environmental standards
Recycling
Confirm current recycling and waste procedures with the marina.
Environmental notes
Environmental, discharge and protected-area rules should be checked before arrival.
Marina information note:
Berth availability, maximum yacht length, draught, VHF channels, customs arrangements, fuel, shore power and technical services can change. Captains, managers and agents should confirm operational details directly with the marina or harbour authority before arrival.
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