Marina Stars are editorial ratings based on superyacht berthing, facilities, services, location value and available information.
Operational overview
At a glance
Maximum yacht length22.00 m
Berths720
Transient berthingAvailable / listed
FuelFuel dock listed
Shore powerAvailable / listed
Fresh waterAvailable / listed
VHFVHF Ch. 13
Best seasonConfirm by destination and cruising season.
Marina overview
Msida and Ta' Xbiex Marina is a 720-berth Malta marina operated by Creek Developments, currently catering for pleasure yachts up to 22 metres.
Marina overview
Msida and Ta’ Xbiex Marina is listed as a Malta city marina in Msida / Ta’ Xbiex, Malta. The marina forms part of the Marsamxett Harbour / Malta cruising area. It is included within the Superyacht Guide Mediterranean marina coverage.
Berthing and arrival profile
Maximum listed yacht length: 35.00 m.
Superyacht berthing note: Superyacht and large-yacht berth availability should be confirmed directly with marina operations.
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.
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
Anchoring is prohibited within the marina because of the installed mooring system. Visiting yachts should call Msida Marina on VHF 13 before entering.
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
22.00 m
Berths
720
Total berths
720
Superyacht berths
Superyacht and large-yacht berth availability should be confirmed directly with marina operations.
Superyacht visitor berths
Confirm visitor berth availability directly with marina operations.
Mooring style
Stern-to pontoon berthing on marina mooring lines
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
Pre-paid electricity pedestals provide 16A or 32A supply depending on pontoon.
Shore power voltage
Confirm by berth
Shore power amps
16/32 Amp
Fresh water
Pre-paid water is available from utility pedestals.
Fuel
Fuel, fuel dock, truck delivery or bunkering arrangements should be confirmed directly with the marina or local supplier.
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
Confirm current availability
Waste disposal
Domestic waste collection is provided, together with marina waste-management arrangements.
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
24/7 marina assistants and controlled pontoon access.
Privacy level
Confirm by berth and marina area.
Facilities
Msida and Ta' Xbiex Marina has 720 berths and currently accommodates pleasure yachts up to 22 metres. Berths have water and 16A or 32A electricity, while the marina provides 24-hour assistance, controlled pontoon access and visiting yacht berths.
General services
Services
Resident and visiting-yacht berthing, water, shore power, 24-hour marina assistance, provisioning and bunkering coordination and waste 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
Confirm current laundry facilities
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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