Captain

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

Meet the Captain

Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

4.8 / 5

(44 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(44 reviews)

Sliema • 44 ft • 11 persons

4 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $457

Meet the Captain

Private Cabin Cruiser – Santa Monica

4.8 / 5

(24 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(24 reviews)

Msida • 31 ft • 8 persons

Last booking: 7 hours ago

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $434

Meet the Captain

Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Pura Vida

4.9 / 5

(11 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(11 reviews)

Sliema • 42 ft • 9 persons

3 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $434

Meet the Captain

Private Trip to Comino – Fast & Fun

5.0 / 5

(3 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(3 reviews)

Tas-Sliema • 21 ft • 6 persons

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $502

Sail Malta Charters – Bali 4.0 Catamaran

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Sliema • 40 ft • 21 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

trips from US $1,256

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 84 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Customer rating

5 stars		74
4 stars		7
3 stars		2
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Customers claimed

Good experience
	90%
Friendly captain
	96%
Recommend this charter
	96%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%

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Ivy Y.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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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

VERIFIED

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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Cristian A. O.

2.0 / 5

Experience:

1.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

1.0 / 5

Overall

Unprofessional and threatening boat owner

VERIFIED 8 Hour – Private Day Trip on September 21, 2025

Cristian A. O.

2.0 / 5

Sep 21, 2025

8 Hour – Private Day Trip

Unprofessional and threatening boat owner

VERIFIED

The captain was kind and did his job well, but the boat owner completely ruined the experience. We paid for food that was never provided, and when I refused to pay for it, the owner arrived furious and threatening, making us feel unsafe. On top of that, pickup was changed last minute from Sliema to Valletta, costing us extra in taxi fares. Totally unprofessional and not recommended at all.

The captain was kind and did his job well, but the boat owner completely ruined the experience. We paid for food that was never...

Cristian A. O. does not recommend Private Sailing Yacht Charter – Presto

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Neal Bartolo (The Captain)

Replied on October 11, 2025

Hi Cristian, We’re very sorry to read your comments, as this description does not reflect how we operate or treat our guests. We always strive to provide a safe, enjoyable, and respectful experience for everyone on board. Regarding the food, it was booked in writing the night before your trip and was prepared as requested. The skipper offered the food on board, but you chose to refuse it. The change in pick-up location was communicated in advance and was due to port... More

Neal Bartolo (The Captain)

Replied on October 11, 2025

Hi Cristian,

We’re very sorry to read your comments, as this description does not reflect how we operate or treat our guests. We always strive to provide a safe, enjoyable, and respectful experience for everyone on board.

Regarding the food, it was booked in writing the night before your trip and was prepared as requested. The skipper offered the food on board, but you chose to refuse it.

The change in pick-up location was communicated in advance and was due to port restrictions beyond our control — we did everything possible to ensure your trip could still proceed smoothly.

At no point was anyone threatened or treated disrespectfully. We take such claims very seriously and are disappointed by this misrepresentation of events.

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Natalie R.

3.7 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Great captain but not overall experience not good.

VERIFIED 7 Hour – Escape To Comino Island on July 1, 2025

Natalie R.

3.7 / 5

Jul 1, 2025

7 Hour – Escape To Comino Island

Great captain but not overall experience not good.

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Hey, I'm Captain Neal Bartolo

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

Customer reviews

May boating trip

May boating trip

Comino private boat trip

Comino private boat trip

Unprofessional and threatening boat owner

Unprofessional and threatening boat owner

Great captain but not overall experience not good.

Great captain but not overall experience not good.

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