Valletta Cruise Port plc (formerly VISET Malta plc) is a limited liability company which took over the cruise and ferry terminal operations following an international tender issued by the Government of Malta in 1996. Valletta Cruise Port was awarded the project and the formal agreement was signed on the 23rd of November 2001.
PORTE DES BOMBES (il-Bombi) , originally known as Porta dei Cannoni, is the main gateway into Floriana. This gate, originally had only one porte and was designed by Mondion and constructed in 1721 by Grand Master Perellos with his coat of arms are situated at the top of the gate.
In June 1798, the Knights of St John lost the Maltese islands to the French. One of the few sorties took place here when Napoleon’s troops attacked and threw open Porte des Bombes. This gate passed through various transformations as the traffic into Valletta and Floriana increased. It was Sir Patrick Grant, Governor of Malta 1867-72, who saw the need of adding a second entrance to the gateway. This was inaugurated on 17th August, 1868, at a cost of £900, thus allowing for the passage of two means of transport at the same time. The writing on one side of the gates says: ‘Whilst I fight the Turks everywhere I am secure in my seat’. A second inscription on the other side reads: ‘For the greater comfort of the population – 1868’.
Image above is taken back to 9th October,2008.
Monday 15th October, 2018.
From 0632 to 1718 hrs the 1998 built BHS flag cruise liner VISION OF THE SEAS was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 4 and 5 wharves.
From 0810 to 1926 hrs the 2014 built MLT flag cruise liner MEIN SCHIFF 3 was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 1 and 2 wharves.
Both vessels were represented in Malta by SMS Shipping Agency – www.sms.com.mt
At 1144 hrs the 1996 built PAN flag and Japanese owned refrigerated cargo ship KURIKOMA entered Valletta berthing at Pinto 3 Wharf.
Tuesday 16th October, 2018.
At 0526 hrs1KURIKOMA left Valletta from Pinto 3 Wharf.
From 0702 to 1341 hrs the 2008 built PAN flag cruise liner MSC POESIA was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 1 and 2 wharves.
Wednesday 17th October, 2018.
From 0518 to 1405 hrs the 2012 built ITA flag cruise liner COSTA FASCINOSA was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 4 and 5 wharves.
Vessel was represented in Malta by SMS Shipping Agency – www.sms.com.mt
From 0614 to 1812 hrs the 2018 built MLT flag cruise liner MSC SEAVIEW was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 1 and 2 wharves.
At 0724 hrs the 2007 built MLT flag passenger ship ARTEMIS entered Valletta berthing at Pinto 3 Wharf.
From 1419 to 2018 hrs the 2004 built PAN flag cruise liner MSC OPERA was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 4 and 5 wharves.
At 1950 hrs the 2000 built BMU flag cruise liner OCEANA entered Valletta berthing at Pinto 1 and 2 wharves, coming early due to East Southeast Wind force 6 to 7 decreasing to force 5 to 6 by evening.
Thursday 18th October, 2018.
The 2012 built MHL flag cruise liner RIVIERA cancelled her schedule port of call due to strong winds including Gale Warning.
From 1104 to 2106 hrs the 1998 built BHS flag cruise liner NORWEGIAN SPIRIT was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 4 and 5 wharves.
Both vessels were represented in Malta by SMS Shipping Agency – www.sms.com.mt
At 2125 hrs OCEANA left Valletta from Pinto 1 and 2 wharves.
Friday 19th October, 2018.
At 0635 hrs the 1996 built PAN flag and Japanese owned refrigerated cargo ship KURIKOMA entered Valletta berthing at Pinto 1 and 2 wharves.
From 0738 to 1346 hrs the 2006 built GIB flag chemical/oil tanker LS JACOBA was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 4 and 5 wharves.
From 1057 to 1830 hrs the 1991 built MLT flag oil productd tanker VEMAOIL XI was at Valletta berthed at Pinto 2 wharf.
Sunday 21st October, 2018.
From 0301 to 2215 hrs the 1997 built MLT flag MEIN SCHIFF 2 was at Valletta berthing at Pinto 1 and 2 wharves.
Vessel was represented in Malta by SMS Shipping Agency – www.sms.com.mt









Vessel was represented in Malta by SMS Shipping Agency – www.sms.com.mt
Photos by Capt. Lawrence Dalli. Do not use these images without my permission. © All rights reserved. Malta Ship Photos & Action Photos – www.maltashipphotos.com