Getting ashore
Palma de Mallorca is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Palma de Mallorca, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port
Palma de Mallorca is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in May, June, August, September, and October.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
~10h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Palma de Mallorca
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Palma de Mallorca, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Palma de Mallorca get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 34% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,700 passengers
- Busy day: 32,100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 34% of days
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Where Palma de Mallorca fits into a cruise
Palma de Mallorca is most commonly visited on Western Mediterranean itineraries, often alongside Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome) .
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When to cruise to Palma de Mallorca
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May, June, August, September, and October.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May, June, August, September, and October.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Palma de Mallorca typically carry around 3,334 guests, with Costa Toscana, MSC World Europa, and Legend of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Costa Toscana 145 calls
- 2 MSC World Europa 130 calls
- 3 Legend of the Seas 50 calls
- 4 Norwegian Dawn 27 calls
- 5 Queen Elizabeth 23 calls
- 6 Explora I 22 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 Explorer of the Seas
Nov 2 Silver Dawn · Silver Ray
Nov 3 Oceania Insignia
Nov 7 MSC Sinfonia
Nov 8 Oceania Marina
Cruises that visit Palma de Mallorca
Enchanted Princess
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Palma de Mallorca → Santa Cruz de La Palma → Fort Lauderdale
Nov 17, 2026 · 16 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 3
$1,309 balcony · $82/night
40% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Grandeur
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Livorno → Le Havre → Southampton
Aug 7, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 6
$18,549 suite · $927/night
25% below typical · Price trending down
Norwegian Dawn
Lisbon → Portimão → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
Sep 5, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 7
$1,559 oceanview · $142/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
Costa Toscana
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Savona → Palermo → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 5
$432 interior · $62/night
33% below typical · 3-month low
Costa Toscana
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Savona → Palermo → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Dec 11, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 5
$382 interior · $55/night
37% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Dawn
Barcelona → Palma de Mallorca → Portimão → Lisbon
May 9, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 2
$919 interior · $131/night
23% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Palma de Mallorca
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Palma de Mallorca, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Canary Islands · Western Mediterranean
Palma de Mallorca → Gibraltar → Casablanca + 2 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 16 nights · Next Nov 17
From $1,309 balcony · $82/night
Best departure: 40% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Livorno → Monte-Carlo → Toulon + 12 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 20 nights · Next Aug 7
From $18,549 suite · $927/night
Best departure: 25% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Portimão → Cadiz → Motril + 6 more
From Lisbon · Next Sep 5
From $1,559 oceanview · $142/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Palma de Mallorca → Palermo → Civitavecchia + 2 more
From Barcelona · 7 nights · Next Nov 26
From $550 balcony · $79/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
123 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Palma de Mallorca → Cartagena → Ponta Delgada + 1 more
From Barcelona · 13 nights · Next Oct 31
From $712 interior · $55/night
Best departure: 34% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Palma de Mallorca → Valencia → Motril + 3 more
From Barcelona · 7 nights · Next May 9
From $1,949 suite · $278/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
10 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Palma de Mallorca
Which cruise itineraries usually include Palma de Mallorca?
Cruises that call at Palma de Mallorca often follow itineraries such as Canary Islands Repositioning: Palma de Mallorca, Gibraltar & Casablanca, Western Mediterranean Circuit: Livorno, Monte-Carlo & Toulon, and Western Mediterranean Circuit: Portimão, Cadiz & Gibraltar.
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