Excelsior Marina
marina · Malta
Excelsior Marina is a marina on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Floriana.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Also known as Sa Maison Marina.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (52°–56°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ta' Xbiex: 22 restaurants, bars or cafés, 13 min on foot
- Gwardamanġa: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
- Floriana: 23 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
- Santa Venera: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min by road
- City Gate: 96 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min on foot
- Balzan: 19 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Haywharf Restaurant and Clubhouse) on site
- Supermarket (MySupermarket) 670 m away
- Bus (Valletta - Valletta Ditch 2) 260 m away
- Parking 150 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Xatt ir-Riżq, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Xatt ir-Riżq, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Grand Harbour, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port of Valletta marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Grand Harbour cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Laguna Marina marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Portomaso Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Exiles Bay cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Malta
- Manoel Island Yacht Marina marina
- Marsaxlokk cove
- Fomm ir-Riħ Bay cove
- Laguna Marina marina
Questions
Is Excelsior Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Xatt ir-Riżq, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Excelsior Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Excelsior Marina?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Excelsior Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.