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, Hop-on Hop-off, 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.

Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port

Palma de Mallorca, Spain · Mediterranean

Cruise ships dock at Moll Adossat — Main Cruise Pier, Palma de Mallorca.

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DIY 8/10

Large Balearic cruise port with shuttle and bus links to the Old Town, Cathedral and Tramuntana day trips.

🚢 Docked port3 km / 1.9 mi to city centre

⚠️Cruise terminal is 3 km from Old Town — shuttle or taxi is unavoidable for most passengers.

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At a glance

Multiple terminalsFamily friendlyMobility friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 4h neededAllow 75 min return buffer

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

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🚢 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

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Getting to Palma de Mallorca

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

🚌 Shuttle busRecommended

⏱ 15 min💶 €8 round trip (≈ $8.6)

PMI Shuttle bus runs to Plaça Reina (Old Town); cruise lines often offer their own paid shuttle too.

📍 Outside Estació Marítima exit

🚕 TaxiRecommended

⏱ 10 min💶 €10-15 (≈ $11–16)

Most Palma taxis take cards. Cabify and Bolt apps work — usually quicker than the rank during cruise turnover.

📍 Taxi rank outside Estació Marítima

🚌 Local busRecommended

⏱ 25 min💶 €2 (≈ $2.2)

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

🚌 Hop-on Hop-offRecommended

⏱ 80 min💶 €20 day pass (≈ $22)

Two routes cover the cathedral, Bellver Castle and Portixol

📍 City Sightseeing stop 14 (Estación Marítima) ~10 min walk from the cruise terminal

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: Euro (€)💵 Cash needed: sometimes🏧 ATMs at port💳 Cards widely accepted

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.

⏱ 150 min💶 Free village; monastery €11 (≈ $12)👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat

Deià Village

⭐ Highlight

Cliffside Tramuntana village of golden stone houses — Robert Graves's home and a pebble cove below.

⏱ 180 min💶 Free village; coffee €3-5 (≈ $3.2–5.4)👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

⏱ 90 min💶 €4 admission (≈ $4.3)👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

⏱ 30 min💶 €4 admission (≈ $4.3)👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Late morning when light filters through the dome holes

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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, Hop-on Hop-off, 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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