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, August, September, and October.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
~10h typical visit
Larger ships
What to expect in Palma de Mallorca
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h 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 27% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,650 passengers
- Busy day: 29,350+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 27% 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, August, September, and October.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May, August, September, and October.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Palma de Mallorca typically carry around 4,320 guests, with MSC World Europa, Costa Toscana, and Legend of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC World Europa 100 calls
- 2 Costa Toscana 55 calls
- 3 Legend of the Seas 48 calls
- 4 MSC Grandiosa 39 calls
- 5 Norwegian Dawn 26 calls
- 6 Queen Elizabeth 19 calls
Next port calls
Sep 18 MSC Grandiosa · Oceania Sirena
Sep 19 Emerald Sakara · MSC Virtuosa
Sep 20 Silver Ray · Seven Seas Mariner
Sep 21 Europa · Legend of the Seas · Seven Seas Mariner
Sep 22 Europa · Costa Pacifica
Cruises that visit Palma de Mallorca
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Palma de Mallorca.
Queen Victoria
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Palma de Mallorca → La Coruña (A Coruña) → Southampton
Oct 5 · 11 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 3
About average
$1,023 oceanview · $93/night
Celestyal Discovery
Tarragona → Málaga → Sète → Tarragona
Dec 5 · 14 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 13
About average
$1,299 oceanview · $93/night
Celestyal Discovery
Tarragona → Málaga → Sète → Tarragona
Dec 19 · 14 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 13
About average
$1,299 oceanview · $93/night
Norwegian Sun
Miami → Freeport, Grand Bahama → Livorno → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Apr 16 · 16 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 13
Good value
$1,519 inside · $95/night
11% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Meraviglia
Miami → Philipsburg → Málaga → Palma de Mallorca
Apr 10 · 15 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 16
$1,820 balcony · $121/night
Limited price history
Celestyal Discovery
Lisboa → Tangier → Sète → Tarragona
Dec 26 · 7 nights
Visits Palma de Mallorca on day 6
About average
$739 oceanview · $106/night
Cruise 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.
Western Mediterranean Repositioning via Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena & Lisboa
From $1,023
$1,023
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 upcoming sailing
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Western Mediterranean Circuit: Tarragona, Málaga & Gibraltar
From $1,299
$1,299
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Transatlantic Crossing via Ponta Delgada, Freeport, Grand Bahama & Barcelona
From $1,519
$1,519
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing: Philipsburg, Ponta Delgada & Cadiz
From $1,820
$1,820
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Persian Gulf Loop via Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi & Doha
From $593
$593
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2 upcoming sailings
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Cartagena, Motril & Tangier
From $1,099
$1,099
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1 upcoming sailing
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FAQ about cruises visiting Palma de Mallorca
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Palma de Mallorca.
What is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca on a cruise?
The best time to visit Palma de Mallorca depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Palma de Mallorca busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Palma de Mallorca?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Palma de Mallorca include Western Mediterranean Repositioning via Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena & Lisboa, Western Mediterranean Circuit: Tarragona, Málaga & Gibraltar, and Transatlantic Crossing via Ponta Delgada, Freeport, Grand Bahama & Barcelona. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Palma de Mallorca?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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