Malta’s cruise sector posts steady growth with 870,560 passengers in 2025
Cruise liner calls are increasing year-on-year
Written By Nicole Zammit
Published on 21 January 2026
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According to data published by the National Statistics Office, Malta’s cruise sector recorded moderate growth during 2025, supported by an increase in cruise liner calls and stable passenger volumes across key source markets NR-011-2026-YKFPGD.
A total of 387 cruise liner calls were registered during the year, up from 363 in 2024. This translated into an average of 2,250 passengers per vessel, broadly in line with historical trends.
Passengers from EU Member States accounted for 45.9 per cent of total cruise traffic, while non-EU markets continued to represent a significant share, led primarily by the United States and the United Kingdom.
Demographically, women made up just over half of total cruise passengers, while the largest cohort fell within the 60–79 age bracket, followed by those aged between 40 and 59.
The figures point to steady growth in cruise activity.
Main image: The Disney Dream in Malta / Valletta Cruise Port
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Written By Nicole Zammit
Business Journalist
When she’s not writing articles at work or poetry at home, you’ll find her taking long walks in the countryside, pumping iron at the gym, caring for her farm animals, or spending quality time with family and friends. In short, she’s always on the go, drawing inspiration from the little things around her, and constantly striving to make the ordinary extraordinary.
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