The Double Five, a 2019 Bali 4.1 catamaran, offers an ideal platform for exploring Malta's crystalline waters and hidden anchorages. Based at Kalkara Marina, this 12-metre vessel combines the stability and spaciousness that multi-hulls are known for with thoughtful design that makes week-long charters genuinely comfortable for groups of up to ten guests.

With six cabins and four bathrooms, the Double Five accommodates families, groups of friends, or couples seeking privacy without sacrificing the social energy of shared exploration. The generous beam of 6.7 metres translates into bright, airy saloon spaces where you'll gather over meals prepared using local Maltese ingredients—fresh catch from morning markets, tomatoes, capers, and local cheese. The well-equipped galley keeps provisions cool in the onboard refrigerator, while the bimini and sprayhood shelter the cockpit from both Mediterranean sun and the occasional spray, creating a comfortable hub for navigation and relaxation.

A typical week unfolds at an unhurried pace. You'll wake to glassy anchorages in Comino's azure shallows, spend afternoons exploring limestone coves accessible only by water, and return to sheltered bays as evening light softens. The twin 40 HP engines provide reliable propulsion when the wind drops, while the GPS and chart plotter guide you confidently between Malta's archipelago of islands. The lazy jacks and lazy bag system make sail handling intuitive even for less experienced crews, and the autopilot allows moments of genuine rest during longer passages between anchorages.

Kalkara Marina serves as your launchpad—close enough to provisioning and local restaurants, yet positioned to reach Filfla, the Three Cities, and Gozo's dramatic cliffs within hours. Whether you're seeking a week of active sailing punctuated by swims in impossibly clear water, or a more leisurely rhythm of island hopping and long lunches ashore, the Double Five delivers the space, comfort, and capability to make it memorable. Picture yourself at sunset, anchored off a deserted cove with only the gentle lap of water against the hulls and the promise of starlit nights ahead.