The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has approved the first application received from Crystal Cruises, represented in Malta by Gollcher Group, for the Crystal Serenity, which will be in Malta on Friday and Saturday.

“Valletta Cruise Port welcomes this first application following our instigation to introduce this legislation.

“This legislation makes Malta a more attractive proposition to cruise liners and is undoubtedly an incentive to encourage cruise liners to overnight in Malta or Gozo, and include both islands in their Mediterranean itinerary.  Feedback from other cruise lines has been positive,” commented Stephen Xuereb, Valletta Cruise Port’s chief executive officer.

The regulations issued by the MGA in April mean cruise ships will be able to operate their casinos to registered passengers between 6pm and 6am while berthed within Maltese territorial waters.

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