25 March 2026
Valletta Cruise Port operators of Valletta Waterfront, are honoured to present a donation to the ALIVE Charity Foundation in sincere appreciation of their inspiring and impactful work.
Founded in 2013, ALIVE Charity Foundation has become one of Malta’s leading voluntary organisations dedicated to funding cancer research, raising over €1.1 million through endurance cycling challenges and community-driven initiatives. These efforts continue to support vital research focused on early detection, improved treatments and ultimately finding a cure.
This contribution was made possible also through proceeds raised during the Valletta Waterfront Oktoberfest. We extend our sincere appreciation to all who supported this event.
Here’s to continuing to come together as a community to support initiatives that truly make a difference!
Support ALIVE Charity Foundation by donating through alivecharity.com.
30 December 2025
For over 20 years, Valletta Waterfront, has welcomed the New Year with a fireworks display that lights up the Grand Harbour at the stroke of midnight, organised by Valletta Cruise Port and the Valletta Waterfront restaurants. It has become a much-loved moment in the Harbour’s festive calendar.
Rooted in local firework traditions and organised as a way of giving back to the community, the display organised by Valletta Waterfront takes place within Id-Daħla tal-Franċiżi (French Creek). Set within a living, working harbour – the Grand Harbour – the destination offers a unique setting where history, everyday activity and celebration come together.
Malta’s Grand Harbour has earned a strong reputation as a top location to celebrate New Year’s Eve, made possible by the collaboration of many local stakeholders who work together to showcase Malta to visitors from around the world, and fills locals with pride.
The fireworks can be enjoyed from many vantage points, including Valletta Waterfront itself — whether dining comfortably at its varied restaurants or dropping by for a drink — as well as the Floriana Bastions and surrounding harbour areas such as the Barrakka Gardens, Triq Girolamo Cassar, Crucifix Hill, Triq il-Vittmi Furjaniżi tal-Gwerra, Birgu, Senglea, Bormla and other key spots around the Grand Harbour.
12 December 2025
Valletta Cruise Port and Valletta Waterfront are proudly supporting the second edition of a heartfelt Christmas concert, Spread the Love This Christmas – Xerred l-Imħabba dan il-Milied, held in aid of YMCA Malta and YMCA Ukraine. This concert will be held on Sunday, 14 December 2025 between 19:30hrs and 20:30hrs at St. Publius Parish Church, Floriana, Malta.
Under the direction of Maestro Andrea Cassar, the concert will feature: International Welsh Soprano, Judith K. Evans along with Malta’s Beloved Tenors Joseph Aquilina, Frans Mangion and George Zammit along with renowned Maltese Singer Fabrizio Faniello.
This concert is organised by the Floriana Local Council and St Publius Parish, Floriana with the support of various entities. All proceeds will be going to YMCA Malta & YMCA Ukraine. The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) is a global non-profit organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Now one of the largest community-focused organizations in the world, active in 120+ countries, YMCA has a key participation in local communities. YMCA Malta runs several programmes to support vulnerable people, youth, families, and the community at large. Core areas include residential & homelessness support with YMCA Malta’s Residential Programme ongoing since 1995 providing accommodation for people experiencing homelessness; shelters & housing services whereby operating shelters such as Dar Niki Cassar (for individuals/families in need), and another shelter/home called Y’Communal Home (providing semi-independent living while still offering social support), wellbeing & psychotherapy, social business and enterprise, volunteer and internship programmes and more.
Stephen Xuereb, COO of Global Ports Holding and CEO of Valletta Cruise Port commented, “Supporting YMCA through the proceeds of this concert is more than a contribution — it’s an investment in people and the community. The YMCA’s work in homelessness support, youth empowerment, and mental-wellbeing programmes aligns closely with our mission to create meaningful, lasting impact. We are committed to standing with organisations that build a stronger, more inclusive society.”
Tickets for this concert are available via: https://www.showshappening.com/ymca-malta/spread-the-love-this-christmas-in-aid-of-ymca-malta
4 November 2025
2,000 km in 10 days to raise funds for renal patients
Valletta Waterfront is proudly supporting the LifeCycle Challenge Malta 2025, organised by the LifeCycle Malta Foundation — a gruelling endurance cycling challenge that this year will take participants from Petra in Jordan to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, covering approximately 2,000 kilometres in just 10 days.
This year’s route will see a team of dedicated cyclists traverse dramatic desert terrain, coastal roads along the Red Sea, and historic landscapes such as AlUla, Tabuk and Khaybar, all in the name of raising funds and awareness for individuals living with renal failure. The team will depart Malta on 13 November and return on 28 November, taking on some of the most demanding cycling conditions imaginable — from intense desert heat to long-distance endurance riding.
Stephen Xuereb, COO of Global Ports Holding and CEO of Valletta Cruise Port, operators of Valletta Waterfront, expressed continued support for this noble cause, “It is truly inspiring to see the determination and commitment of these cyclists as they tackle such extreme conditions for a worthy cause. Covering 2,000 kilometres across challenging terrain in just 10 days demonstrates immense stamina, both physical and mental. Their dedication helps shine a light on the struggles faced by kidney patients — a condition that affects around one in ten people in Malta. We are proud to support an initiative that transforms endurance and teamwork into tangible help for those who need it most.”
Founded in 1999, the LifeCycle Malta Foundation raises funds and awareness for renal health, supporting patients in Malta and Gozo through initiatives such as the TRACCIA software system for donor-recipient matching, dialysis equipment, patient transport and kidney disease research in collaboration with the University of Malta’s Research, Innovation & Development Trust (RIDT). Over the years, the Foundation has raised close to €4 million in aid of renal patients.
Donations to the LifeCycle Foundation can be made via: https://gogetfunding.com/cycling-from-petra-to-jeddah-in-10-days-to-raise-funds-for-renal-patients
1 September 2025
SiGMA Euro-Med 2025 officially opened its doors in Malta on Monday, 1st September, welcoming thousands of delegates from across the globe to the Mediterranean’s leading iGaming and tech summit. The first day was bright and colourful, as the event struck an appropriate balance between wellness, culture, networking and recognition, giving delegates every opportunity to settle in and establish connections.
On the first morning of the summit, delegates and locals participated in the Wellness Morning on the panoramic Valletta Waterfront, organised by Gaming Malta and sponsored by Valletta Cruise Port and led by professional coaches from SportMalta. From 07:30hrs to 10:30hrs, delegates participated in sessions across wellness and fitness activities – with a focus on aerobics, guided stretching, and cardio, while enjoying healthy snacks and refreshments on the Valletta Waterfront promenade in Malta’s Grand Harbour.
The event was completely free, and a voluntary donation was encouraged, with all donations directed to the SiGMA Foundation’s school-building projects in Africa and the Richmond Foundation’s work in mental health advocacy. The spirit of the wellness morning was one of inclusion, with a further emphasis on team building among colleagues, as well as an essential message raising awareness of psychological and physical well-being.
Valletta Cruise Port was also generous in its sponsorship of the event, donating resources and hosting the event on the Valletta waterfront for the benefit of the greater community.
“As operators of Valletta Waterfront, we believe in creating spaces that bring people together, not just for leisure, but for purpose. Supporting initiatives like this one, which blend wellness, community, and meaningful impact, aligns perfectly with our values. We are proud to have hosted an event that not only celebrated movement and inclusivity, but also contributed to causes as vital as education for underserved communities and the promotion of mental well-being. Our thanks go to all the stakeholders and participants who made this day truly special,” commented Stephen Xuereb, COO Global Ports Holding and CEO Valletta Cruise Port.
This statement encapsulated the spirit of the morning: a celebration of movement, community, and collective contribution to causes that extend well beyond the gaming sector.
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