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Experience Christmas Charm: The Festive Season at Valletta Waterfront

03 Jan 2025

As every year, Valletta Waterfront located in Valletta’s historic Grand Harbour and operated by Valletta Cruise Port is decked up for the holiday season.

Guests can stop at platform 1752 – Valletta Waterfront, and arrive into a world of Christmas magic featuring a towering 35-foot tree, larger-than-life characters including the 20-foot nutcracker soldier and a jumbo gingerbread man, amidst a program of activities and interactive games. The month of December features choirs, marching bands and majorettes, a traditional Baby Jesus procession and more, in a packed calendar of activities. The jolly man himself, Father Christmas together with his Mrs., Mother Christmas will be available for photo opportunities from Saturday 30th November until the 24th December prior to their round-theworld annual trip!

Visitors can make the most of the season with a cozy meal or a festive drink at one of the many restaurants dotting the waterfront conveniently located just opposite the Valletta Cruise Port quays, perfect for some down-time post excursion. A spot of local cuisine can be sampled or a warming cup of mulled wine enjoyed amidst a backdrop of historic buildings commissioned and inaugurated by Grand Master Pinto of Knights of Malta fame in 1752 offering both indoor and outdoor seating options.

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