Embarking your ship in Valletta, Malta

Electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) and declarations (ETDs) are likely to become more common in the future. Many countries are adopting ETAs and ETDs to enhance security and streamline the entry process for visitors.  Because countries are introducing this electronic process at different timeframes, it’s important that you check with your Global Talent Partner / Crew Compliance team what requirements exist in your destination for your nationality.

Please check with your Global talent partner/ Crew Compliance team what visa or travel documents you need for your entry in Malta.

If you are travelling to Malta from a non-EU country, a non-fiscal territory or an EU airport on a flight that has originated from outside of the EU, you will need to pass through the GREEN or RED channel upon arrival at Malta International Airport. 

Go through the GREEN channel if you: have no more cash or excise goods than the allowance to which you are entitled and have no prohibited items or restricted goods.

Go through the RED channel if you: have any prohibited or restricted goods such as firearms, explosives, dangerous drugs, indecent or obscene material, counterfeit or pirated goods and endangered species.

are in doubt: have more cash or duty-free items than the allowance permitted.

Official Malta guide link: https://maltairport.com/practical-information/security-passport-control/customs/

No. While certain nationalities do require a visa to enter the UK, seafarers transiting through the UK to join or leave one of our ships may be eligible for a temporary visa exemption known as Transit Without a Visa (TWOV), provided they hold a Bermudan ID Card or another approved Seafarer’s Identity Document. Carnival UK, or your Global Talent Partner, will confirm which document type you need to ensure travel compliance.

If you experience any issues at flight check‑in, please present the UK Home Office Requirements for Seafarers Travelling to/transiting the UK document along with the Carrier Liability Guidance document to the airline staff and explain that you are travelling as a seafarer on duty—either joining a vessel or returning home, particularly in the context of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme.

Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed through the normal customs/immigration requirements and collect your luggage.

If you are missing luggage, please file a claim with the airline PRIOR to leaving the airport.

If your luggage is lost during your journey, please provide the address of the Valletta Port Agent (below) and include the name of the ship you are due to embark:

Malta Cruise & Yacht Services Ltd. – Valletta K1, Upper Ground Floor, Fomi Complex, Triq Xatt, Floriana, Malta, FRN 1913 E-mail: portagency@mcys.mt

A copy of the claim should be kept for your records. You must notify Crew Manager aboard your ship as soon as possible. The Crew Manager will inform the Port Agent in Malta together with sending a copy of the Claim Report.

Note: Contact Port agent if you are registering missing luggage so that Agent is aware of your arrival and late exit from baggage reclaim. [MCYS comment: the mobile numbers provided may be used and contacting via What’s App would be ideal as we can then forward to the transfer company with ease.]

If joining same day, you will be met by a representative at a designated Metting point in the Arrivals Hall holding a sign with our company’s logo. Not in the baggage claim area.

MCYS MEETING POINT IN THE AIRPORT TERMINAL

Once you have collected your luggage, exit the Luggage Reclaim Area, turn left and proceed to the meeting point as shown below:

If you are joining the next day, please proceed to the designated Metting point in the Arrivals Hall holding a sign with our company’s logo. Not in the baggage claim area

Here you will be advised of the allocated hotel that you will be staying. This will be one of the below hotels.

MCYS MEETING POINT IN THE AIRPORT TERMINAL

Once you have collected your luggage, exit the Luggage Reclaim Area, turn left and proceed to the meeting point as shown below:

At the airport you will be advised of the allocated hotel that you will be staying. This will be one of the below hotels.

3* Hotel – Hotel “Number 11”

11, Triq Schreiber Paceville, St.Julian’s, St Julian’s STJ 3081; Hotel Phone Number: +356 2010 4488

Hotel “Number 11”, The George Hotel & Valentina Hotel are within walking distance and situated in St. Julian’s area. All the 3 properties are 4-star boutique hotels.

3* Hotel – The George Hotel

Paceville Avenue, Swieqi, Malta Majjistral STJ3103; Hotel Phone Number: +356 2011 1000

“Number 11” andThe George hotels are owned by the same group “Urban Hotels” and they are only 2 minutes away by walk from each other.

3* Hotel – Valentina Hotel

Dobbie Street, St Julian’s STJ 3070 ;   Hotel Phone Number: +356 2138 2232

Members of Senior Management Team (Captain, Staff Captain, Chief Engineer, Hotel General Manager, Human Resources Manager) and Executive Officers (Staff Chief Engineer, Staff Electro-Technical Officer, Senior Doctor, New Build – Guarantee Engineer) will be accommodated at the 4* Star hotel specified below.

4*Hotel – Salini Resort

Salina Bay, Naxxar NXR 9030 ; Hotel Phone Number: +356 2016 3000

Salini Resort is situated in Salina Bay and it is also a 4 star property.

At the hotel, please be prepared to give them your name and your passport.

All hotel bookings are made on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis.  Depending on your arrival time at the hotel, lunch may also be included. 

All incidental charges, such as phone, mini bar, in room movies, baggage handling etc. will be charged to your account and must be paid by you upon check out.

MEALS

Meal allowances are organized by Carnival UK.  The hotel will inform you of your allowance on check-in. 

Breakfast time starts at 6.45am

Breakfast time starts at 6.45am

Please be ready in the lobby for pick up no later than 07:15AM, unless told otherwise at check in. If a transportation issue arises, ask the hotel reception to contact the Port Agent.

Telephone:            +44 (0) 800 0488717 E-mail:        fleettravel@carnivalssi.com

WhatsApp and /or mobile:

Josette             +356 99166168

 Deo                 +356 99113910

 Massimo        +356 99427695

 E-mail:       portagency@mcys.mt