Elizabeth Faidley
Elizabeth Faidley
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
3.7
Verified

Eh...bare minimum

8 Hour – Private Day Trip2 adults

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, or hospitality. The experience was fine, but not at the level we hoped for. I wanted to share this as constructive feedback and I sent it to the owner, Neal, who really did not seem to care. We appreciate the service, but think that a little more attention or interaction from the skipper could make a big difference for future guests. If you want an experience where the skipper gets in the water, tells you where you are going, helps you explore beautiful Malta, I'd look elsewhere. We snorkel around the world frequently and this one came up very short. We even asked to end the tour 3-4 hours early....... never done that before.

Response from Captain

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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    We enjoyed but didn’t love boat or the people we dealt with

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    The boat wasn’t great and didn’t feel clean. I dealt with Neal to book it and I felt that although he responded to messages his responses were incredibly unclear. He then booked my boat knowing I was about to book it without telling me. It wasn’t until the day that he said that my boat became available (I’m still not sure I believe this). Then I couldn’t find the boat and I called him and he was incredibly rude and not helpful. Then the capital was Louis who barely spoke and wasn’t friendly. And one of my kids told me when I wasn’t there he was really rude to them. I enjoyed the day because it was beautiful on the sea but I don’t think I would rebook this particular boat.

  • Cristian Amaya Orrego
    Cristian Amaya Orrego
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    Unprofessional and threatening boat owner

    8 Hour – Private Day Trip8 adults

    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.

    Response from Captain

    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.