Breeze in your hair and the sound of the slow chug of Malta’s traditional fishing boat - what more authentic way is there to taste the traditional life of the Mediterranean? Aboard the luzzu, Malta’s most iconic boat, you can discover the life and work of a local fisherman or explore the hidden nooks and crannies of the island’s rugged coast. Experience Malta as you've never seen it before.
Meet a fisherman
Marsaxlokk is the place to go to see and photograph Malta’s traditional luzzu boat. The bay is colourfully decorated with double-pointed wooden boats painted green, yellow, blue and red. On the shore, you’ll meet the fishermen mending their nets while their wives sell the catch at the market. If you’ve met a friendly fisherman, he might just take you for a ride!
Go deep sea fishing
The next best thing is the experience of fishing aboard the traditional Maltese fishing boat. Even if it is a paid excursion, it is an authentic and memorable experience. If you’re lucky, you might even take back your very own fresh catch to enjoy for dinner!
Take a luzzu cruise
If you were planning to visit Comino or admire Malta’s Grand Harbour, why not do it on a luzzu? Short Luzzu Harbour Cruises are available to enjoy the true splendour of the majestic three cities, Valletta and Manoel Island with their forts as are day trips to the Blue Lagoon in Comino, where you also get time to go snorkelling.
An intimate setting with the fisherman out at work? A hands-on experience of fishing aboard the traditional fishing boat? Or simply an unusual means of transport by which to do your sightseeing? In any case, you will surely remember your ride on the luzzu. Something about its slow chug just seems to make time stand still.