Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port Guide

The short answer

Palma's Cathedral is the star and is open 10:00 am-5:15 pm. Ships dock far from town, so use your cruise shuttle, a taxi, or the new water bus. The new Bus Nautic lines for cruise passengers started Nov 1, 2026: 10 euros one way, 18 euros return.

Getting ashoreShip docks

Distance to townThe old town and Cathedral are several kilometres from Dique del Oeste, too far for most people to walk comfortably (exact distance unverified).

Gateway forPalma Cathedral, old town, Bellver Castle

Water bus (Bus Nautic, lines 2 and 3) to La Lonja / old town waterfrontUnverified · 10 euros single, 18 euros return

On the chart

Where Palma de Mallorca lies

Where your ship docks

Most large ships dock at the Dique del Oeste (west breakwater), far around the bay from the old town. Some ships use the Poniente pier closer in.

Shuttle. Cruise lines usually run a paid shuttle (price varies). New public water bus: 10 euros one way, 18 euros return.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The way	Time	Cost
Water bus (Bus Nautic, lines 2 and 3) to La Lonja / old town waterfront	Unverified	10 euros single, 18 euros return
Cruise line shuttle bus to Cathedral	Unverified	Set by cruise line
Taxi to Cathedral	Unverified	Unverified
City bus (EMT) to Cathedral	Unverified	Unverified

Water bus (Bus Nautic, lines 2 and 3) to La Lonja / old town waterfront

Time UnverifiedCost 10 euros single, 18 euros return

Look for the Bus Nautic stop near Dique del Oeste or the Poniente pier.
Ride across the bay to La Lonja.

New service from Nov 1, 2026, aimed at cruise passengers. Frequency not published.

Cruise line shuttle bus to Cathedral

Time UnverifiedCost Set by cruise line

Check your daily planner.

Most lines offer one.

Taxi to Cathedral

Time UnverifiedCost Unverified

Taxi rank at the terminal.

Good for 3-4 people.

City bus (EMT) to Cathedral

Time UnverifiedCost Unverified

Ask at the terminal which EMT line serves the cruise port.

Route and fare not verified.

Worth the trip

What to see

Palma Cathedral (La Seu)

Huge Gothic cathedral on the sea wall, with Gaudi touches.

How: Shuttle, taxi or water bus to the waterfront, then a short uphill walk.
Time: 1 hour
Tickets: Visiting hours 10:00 am-5:15 pm (worship 8:30-9:45 am). Price and Sunday rules not verified, check catedraldemallorca.org.

Old town lanes and Almudaina Palace area

Pretty streets right next to the Cathedral.

How: Walk.
Time: 1-2 hours
Tickets: Free to stroll.

Bellver Castle

Round castle with bay views.

How: Taxi (uphill).
Time: 1 hour
Tickets: Not verified.

A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

9:00 Off the ship; shuttle, taxi or water bus to town.
9:45 Walk the seafront below the Cathedral.
10:00-11:00 Cathedral visit.
11:15 Old town lanes, coffee.
12:30 Lunch.
14:00 Optional taxi to Bellver Castle.
15:30 Back to the ship. Aim to be on board 60 minutes before all-aboard.

Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

Ship dock is far from town.
Hot in summer.
Several ships on the same day can fill shuttles and taxis.
Cathedral area has slopes and steps.

Do this

Ask the ship which dock you are using; it changes the plan.
The new water bus gives great Cathedral views.

Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Rules & fees

Balearic tourist tax applies to overnight stays, not to day visitors (not verified for cruise calls).

Accessibility

The seafront promenade is flat. The Cathedral is up a slope with steps; some accessible entry may exist (not verified). Taxis are the easiest door-to-door option.

Money

Euro (EUR). Visa and Mastercard work in most shops, restaurants and museums; tap-to-pay is common. Carry 20-40 euros in cash for small cafes, toilets, markets and some buses. Use a bank ATM (inside a bank) and always choose to be charged in euros, not dollars, when a card machine or ATM asks.

Onward