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Neal Bartolo

Nationality: Maltese
Languages: English, Maltese and Italian
Experience: 3 years

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Captain
Neal Bartolo

Member since April 2025 Sliema, Malta

Background: Meet Capt. Neal Bartolo, a seasoned local captain offering unforgettable boat tours across the stunning waters of Malta. With a passion for snorkeling, sightseeing, and island hopping, Capt. Neal knows all the best hidden gems and ensures every trip is filled with adventure and breathtaking views. Whether you're diving into crystal-clear coves or exploring scenic coastlines, you're in for a truly memorable experience.
Techniques: Every day on the water is a new adventure for us. We do our best to transmit our passion for the sea and the vast activities it offers to our guests. Be it cruising by the various lagoons and coves around our islands, swimming, snorkelling, sailing, fishing or nature spotting there is always something new to discover and enjoy. It is satisfying to see customers return onboard time on time again to discover even more of what the waters around our islands have to offer. There is always something new to see for us all.

Hey, I'm Captain Neal Bartolo

Sliema, Malta

Background: Meet Capt. Neal Bartolo, a seasoned local captain offering unforgettable boat tours across the stunning waters of Malta. With a passion for snorkeling, sightseeing, and island hopping, Capt. Neal knows all the best hidden gems and ensures every trip is filled with adventure and breathtaking views. Whether you're diving into crystal-clear coves or exploring scenic coastlines, you're in for a truly memorable experience.
Techniques: Every day on the water is a new adventure for us. We do our best to transmit our passion for the sea and the vast activities it offers to our guests. Be it cruising by the various lagoons and coves around our islands, swimming, snorkelling, sailing, fishing or nature spotting there is always something new to discover and enjoy. It is satisfying to see customers return onboard time on time again to discover even more of what the waters around our islands have to offer. There is always something new to see for us all.

Reviews

My Listings

Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

4.8 / 5

(35 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(35 reviews)

Sliema • 44 ft • 11 persons

3 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $469

Private Cabin Cruiser – Santa Monica

4.8 / 5

(16 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(16 reviews)

Msida • 31 ft • 8 persons

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $446

Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Pura Vida

5.0 / 5

(4 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(4 reviews)

Sliema • 42 ft • 9 persons

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $446

Private Trip to Comino – Fast & Fun

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Tas-Sliema • 21 ft • 8 persons

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $516

Sail Malta Charters – Bali 4.0 Catamaran

Sliema • 40 ft • 21 persons

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $1,290

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 57 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Customer rating

5 stars		50
4 stars		5
3 stars		1
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Customers claimed

Good experience
	86%
Friendly captain
	94%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	91%

Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	91%

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Mark W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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July boating trip

VERIFIED 8 Hour – Private Day Trip on July 16, 2025

Mark W.

5.0 / 5

Jul 16, 2025

8 Hour – Private Day Trip

July boating trip

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Mark W. recommends Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

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Mark W. recommends Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

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Alienor D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

July boating trip

VERIFIED 8 Hour – Private Day Trip on July 12, 2025

Alienor D.

5.0 / 5

Jul 12, 2025

8 Hour – Private Day Trip

July boating trip

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Alienor D. recommends Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

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Ivy Y.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May boating trip

VERIFIED Special 6 hour trip for Ivy Yang on May 18, 2025

Ivy Y.

5.0 / 5

May 18, 2025

Special 6 hour trip for Ivy Yang

May boating trip

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Ivy Y. recommends Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

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Ivy Y. recommends Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

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Shane H.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Comino private boat trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour – AM Escape to Comino Island on June 6, 2025

Shane H.

4.7 / 5

Jun 6, 2025

4 Hour – AM Escape to Comino Island

Comino private boat trip

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Amazing private boat hire

Shane H. recommends Private Cabin Cruiser – Santa Monica

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Shane H. recommends Private Cabin Cruiser – Santa Monica

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Elizabeth F.

3.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Eh...bare minimum

VERIFIED 8 Hour – Private Day Trip on October 11, 2025

Elizabeth F.

3.7 / 5

Oct 11, 2025

8 Hour – Private Day Trip

Our skipper was competent and made sure everything ran safely, but overall the experience felt quite minimal for the price. Nothing was wrong, but there was very little engagement or guidance. He did not explain where we were, what we might see, or offer any interaction beyond the basics. We had mentioned a few requests before heading out, but they were not really addressed. Considering the high cost of the trip we had expected a bit more in terms of enthusiasm, local insight,... More

Our skipper was competent and made sure everything ran safely, but overall the experience felt quite minimal for the price. ...

Elizabeth F. does not recommend Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

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Neal Bartolo (The Captain)

Replied on October 11, 2025

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry that the experience didn’t meet what you were hoping for. We always do our utmost to make every trip special, comfortable, and tailored to our guests’ wishes. For safety reasons, skippers are required to remain on board at all times, but had we known you wanted a more interactive or in-water experience, we would have gladly arranged an additional crew member for this. For your charter, we were... More

Neal Bartolo (The Captain)

Replied on October 11, 2025

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry that the experience didn’t meet what you were hoping for. We always do our utmost to make every trip special, comfortable, and tailored to our guests’ wishes.

For safety reasons, skippers are required to remain on board at all times, but had we known you wanted a more interactive or in-water experience, we would have gladly arranged an additional crew member for this.

For your charter, we were happy to accommodate your specific requests — including changing the pick-up location after the booking, which involved travelling two hours to meet you. Please rest assured that your message was received and appreciated — we do care deeply about every guest’s experience.

We wish you all the best on your future travels and thank you again for choosing to sail with us.

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My Listings

Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

Private Cabin Cruiser – Santa Monica

Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Pura Vida

Private Trip to Comino – Fast & Fun

Sail Malta Charters – Bali 4.0 Catamaran

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Comino private boat trip

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