Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port
Palma de Mallorca, Spain · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Moll Adossat — Main Cruise Pier, Palma de Mallorca.
Large Balearic cruise port with shuttle and bus links to the Old Town, Cathedral and Tramuntana day trips.
At a glance
Port summary
Palma docks at Moll Adossat (most ships) or Moll Vell (smaller calls). The Old Town is 3 km north — shuttle, taxi or EMT bus 1 reaches the Cathedral in 10-15 minutes.
Cruise docks
🚢 Moll Adossat — Main Cruise Pier
Long pier south of the city handling the bulk of cruise calls. About 3 km from the Cathedral — every passenger needs a shuttle, taxi, or EMT bus. Coordinates approximate (OSM does not tag the pier specifically).
📍 Latitude: 39.555, Longitude: 2.628
See dock on port map →🚢 Moll Vell — Inner Cruise Berth
Inner cruise basin closer to the Old Town used by smaller ships and ferries. About 1.5 km from the Cathedral — walkable on a cool day. Coordinates from OSM Moll Vell way fallback.
📍 Latitude: 39.566389, Longitude: 2.643802
See dock on port map →Getting to Palma de Mallorca
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
PMI Shuttle bus runs to Plaça Reina (Old Town); cruise lines often offer their own paid shuttle too.
📍 Outside Estació Marítima exit
Most Palma taxis take cards. Cabify and Bolt apps work — usually quicker than the rank during cruise turnover.
📍 Taxi rank outside Estació Marítima
EMT bus 1 reaches Plaça Espanya via the Cathedral. Tap-to-pay contactless on board.
📍 EMT bus 1 stop on Avinguda Gabriel Roca outside the terminal
SFM regional trains reach Inca and Manacor; the heritage Tren de Sóller leaves from Plaça Espanya for the scenic mountain ride.
📍 Plaça Espanya station — board EMT bus 1 from the terminal
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for almost everything; carry €10–20 for small Tramuntana cafes and bus fares.
Things to do
Valldemossa Village
⭐ Highlight
Stone-built mountain village wrapped around the Carthusian monastery where Chopin spent winter 1838.
🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat
Deià Village
⭐ Highlight
Cliffside Tramuntana village of golden stone houses — Robert Graves's home and a pebble cove below.
🕐 Late morning to early afternoon for the busy daytime atmosphere
Castell de Bellver
⭐ Highlight
Rare circular Gothic castle on a wooded hill with panoramic views over Palma and the bay.
🕐 Late afternoon for golden-hour photos
Banys Àrabs
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Tiny 11th-century Arab Baths tucked behind a courtyard garden — last remnant of Moorish Palma.
🕐 Late morning when light filters through the dome holes
Passeig des Born Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Plane-shaded boulevard between cathedral and Plaça Joan Carles — flagship boutiques and cafes.
🕐 Late afternoon when the cafes fill
Plaça Major
Short stop🚶 Walk
Compact central square ringed by yellow Baroque facades — buskers and weekend craft stalls.
🕐 Late morning when buskers start playing
Port de Sóller
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Sheltered horseshoe harbour with sandy beach and tram ride down from Sóller town.
🕐 Late morning after the train ride from Palma
Mercat de l'Olivar
Short stop🛒 Market
Stained-glass-and-iron covered market with fresh produce, jamón counters and a popular tapas hall.
🕐 Late morning before stalls thin out
Tren de Sóller
🎯 Activity
Ride the 1912 wooden train through orange groves to Sóller — return by tram to the harbour.
🕐 Mid-morning to start the half-day round trip
Catedral de Mallorca - La Seu
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Soaring Gothic cathedral on the seafront with a Gaudí-restored interior and the famed rose window.
🕐 Mid-morning when light hits the rose window
Palau Reial de l'Almudaina
🏛️ Museum
Royal palace next to the cathedral with Mudéjar courtyards and Spanish royal collection rooms.
🕐 Late morning before the afternoon coach groups
Far de Formentor
📸 Viewpoint
Lighthouse at Mallorca's northern tip — sweeping cliff views and a 25-hairpin road.
🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat (summer access restricted)
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Palma de Mallorca?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Palma de Mallorca?
- Walking into Palma de Mallorca from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Palma de Mallorca centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Train. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Palma de Mallorca?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Palma de Mallorca independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Palma de Mallorca and are cards accepted?
- Palma de Mallorca uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Palma de Mallorca cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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