We used the standard ferry across to the Three Cities at €1.50 each, including the cost of the lift back up to the City Centre. We noticed the small boats near to the Grand Harbour ferry terminal but didn’t check the prices. The oars are only used for the final few meters to mooring up with outboard motors for the main journey. The tourist office should be able to provide more details (there is a small one near the main Triton Fountain gate into the city from the bus station.

If you are just talking about the Valetta Waterfront it is fairly smooth. If you want to go up to Valetta, the streets are narrow getting over to the lift that will take you up to the gardens and the actual city of Valetta.

I've been there twice on cruises and would encourage you yo be on deck to watch the ship pull into the port as it is great viewing the majestic ancient walls and historic buildings. Cruise ship is docked just at the base of Old Town. After you you leave the pier, walk a few blocks and take the Barrakka Lift (an elevator; cost 0.5 euro) up to the Old Town. At the elevators exit is the Upper Barrakka Gardens and Saluting Battery overlooking the entire city and port. Then walk a few blocks into Old Town to the St Johns Co Cathedral (self guided tour with audioguide). This is a must see as it is extremely ornate and is also the burial site of ancient crusaders. Then stroll the city and take in the sites. If you have time visit the Auberge de Castille which house the Governors Office and Parliament as well as a very interesting and historic Military Museum. You should be able to accomplish all this in 3-4 hours depending on how much time you have in port. Again the Cathedral is a must see and the biggest attraction in Malta. Enjoy

You could spend a month within a half hour walk of your ship and still have things to see. Valletta is a treasure house of history, culture and expansive views.

Hi yes they are largely open in the main tourist areas even on major religious holidays like Easter Sunday.

Sorry,impossible to answer, depending on preference of cuisine there are so many to choose from. Cafe Cordina on Republic St just before George Sq.has a well deserved reputation and is one of my personal favourites as is Pallazo di Piro but then that's in Mdina. Also near Mdina is the very good Point de Vue restaurant just outside Mdina gates.

Hi, yes there r hills and steps especially going down to the harbour. I think u could avoid a lot of them. We stayed in St Julians and u can walk along the promenade to Sliema and beyond and that is pretty flat. Valetta is just further around the coast. The public transport is very good and quite cheap. It is very hot from end of June thru July and August. Hope that helps. Just been to Lille in France and that is very flat.

Left as in the UK or Malawi. Normal driving

Walk along the harbour and on your left will be a new elevator taking you straight up to barraka gardens in the city .ship to city 10 mins

The bus stops just outside the main gates to Valetta - walk through the main gates and turn right after the restored amphitheatre and a short walk brings you to the Barrakka Gardens and the lift. Level walking and in total 10 minutes. Hope this helps Keith