Palma de Mallorca DIY - NEW

[roger b]

2 minutes ago, cruiseallways said:

Hi We are renting a car from Asah they deliver and pic up from the port. I was wondering how we could get a map with routs and destination on in English thanks

Hi Ask Arash if he could put one in the car,failing that any garage will have a map.

You could print one out from Google maps or use your phone as a sat nav this what I do .

Roger b

[cruiseallways]

Thanks Roger

[Dan83]

My family will be visiting Palma on October 30. Odyssey of the Seas in port from 12-8 pm. We are thinking about renting bikes. My group will include kids and grandpa too but we all love to ride bicycles. Can you recommend a rental shop? I found at least one shop online that rents bikes for kids. We want an easy leisurely ride and no mountains. 

[roger b]

16 minutes ago, Dan83 said:

My family will be visiting Palma on October 30. Odyssey of the Seas in port from 12-8 pm. We are thinking about renting bikes. My group will include kids and grandpa too but we all love to ride bicycles. Can you recommend a rental shop? I found at least one shop online that rents bikes for kids. We want an easy leisurely ride and no mountains. 

Hi

Try :http://www.portbikemallorca.com/en/

They are right in the port and have bikes for children,there is a cycle lane all along the shore line for about 10 miles or you can explore the town .

Roger b

 

[Dan83]

23 hours ago, roger b said:

Hi

Try :http://www.portbikemallorca.com/en/

They are right in the port and have bikes for children,there is a cycle lane all along the shore line for about 10 miles or you can explore the town .

Roger b

 

Excellent thank you! I emailed them and got our bikes reserved. I think we will take the coastal route. Looks beautiful. 

[roger b]

4 hours ago, Dan83 said:

Excellent thank you! I emailed them and got our bikes reserved. I think we will take the coastal route. Looks beautiful. 

Your ship might Dock on the far west Quay then you would have  a long walk  to the pick up point, luck of the draw on this .see goggle map.

Roger b 

[Ex-Airbalancer]

We are getting to Palma Wednesday Nov 8 at 12 pm and leaving at 7 pm on Celebrity Constellation, it will be our first time here 

Does the port provide shuttles to the downtown area , and are the markets open on Wednesday? 
 

[roger b]

5 minutes ago, alserrod said:

Hello 

 

It doesn't have a shuttle but a regular Palma bus line (it belongs to Palma transport network)

 

This is its map 

https://www.emtpalma.cat/es/linea/-/L/1/portopi-sindicat

 

It runs every 20 minutes on weekdays, 25 on weekends

 

 Hi I can't understand how you know the ship does not provide a shuttle ???

 When it does :

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2658054-celebrity-shuttle-to-city-at-palma-de-mallorca/

 You continue to answer questions on this board when you do not know the answer.

Roger b

[roger b]

50 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

We are getting to Palma Wednesday Nov 8 at 12 pm and leaving at 7 pm on Celebrity Constellation, it will be our first time here 

Does the port provide shuttles to the downtown area , and are the markets open on Wednesday? 
 

 This answer is incorrect  Celebrity does provide a shuttle that will drop you opposite the cathedral, and from there you can walk to either of the markets.

  https://www.mercatolivar.com/en/home/

http://www.mercatdesantacatalina.com/en/

 Further to the answer  by Allrod to catch the bus you would have a long walk  to get to the bus stop ( Not easy  as the whole  place is a minefield  of road works)

Roger b

Edited October 1, 2023 by roger b
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[Ex-Airbalancer]

32 minutes ago, roger b said:

 Hi I can't understand how you know the ship does not provide a shuttle ???

 When it does :

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2658054-celebrity-shuttle-to-city-at-palma-de-mallorca/

 You continue to answer questions on this board when you do not know the answer.

Roger b

Just don’t know anymore and Looking at post before 2021 , you don’t know if they are true anymore 😁

[roger b]

6 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Just don’t know anymore and Looking at post before 2021 , you don’t know if they are true anymore 😁

HI Having lived for the last 20 years I think I know what's going on .

  Celebrity  will be providing  a shuttle  most cruise  lines do ,

 Personally  I would  get a taxi straight  to the market  as they close around  2pm 

Roger b

 

Edited October 1, 2023 by roger b
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[roger b]

37 minutes ago, roger b said:

 This answer is incorrect  Celebrity does provide a shuttle that will drop you opposite the cathedral, and from there you can walk to either of the markets.

  https://www.mercatolivar.com/en/home/

http://www.mercatdesantacatalina.com/en/

 Further to the answer  by Allrod to catch the bus you would have a long walk  to get to the bus stop ( Not easy  as the whole  place is a minefield  of road works)

Roger b

Why don't  you  ask Celebrity  to be sure ?

Roger b 

[ISLABONITA]

On 2/9/2023 at 1:28 PM, cdld10210 said:

We will be there the third week in September, is that a crazy time to visit?
I am searching for a private tour guide for my group. I would love any recommendations from you (or anyone on this board). Thank you again!

Hello do you recall the company you used to visit the Drach Caves?

[ISLABONITA]

On 1/31/2023 at 5:25 PM, roger b said:

Hi The caves of Drach are possible from the port I think I have given details somewhere further back.

       If you go in the peak months it will very crowded,try to find a tour company on the island that pick up from the port,you can go on the bus or hire a car which is the best option for me.

Come back to me if if you needed to know more

Rogerb

Hello Do you remember the tour provider for the Drach Caves?  thanks

[roger b]

5 hours ago, ISLABONITA said:

Hello do you recall the company you used to visit the Drach Caves?

Hi ,I have a tour guide that would help you ,but i am away from the Island untill Christmas  and can help you you then , I think Viator do a tour to the Caves of Drach 

If you email me on shoeuk at hotmail. 

com I will look for your guide. 

Roger b 

[ISLABONITA]

6 hours ago, roger b said:

Hi ,I have a tour guide that would help you ,but i am away from the Island untill Christmas  and can help you you then , I think Viator do a tour to the Caves of Drach 

If you email me on shoeuk at hotmail. 

com I will look for your guide. 

Roger b 

Thanks no hurry this is for next September, gracias 

[mgel728]

Hello! I was wondering if taxis are readily available at the port? Or even better is their a company recommended to prebook a taxi for a family of 5?

 

We'd like to go from the port to Puro Beach Palma or Balneario Illetas. (or is this not the best idea?) We are looking for a nice beach day- we are travelling with our teenage children...

[roger b]

2 hours ago, mgel728 said:

Hello! I was wondering if taxis are readily available at the port? Or even better is their a company recommended to prebook a taxi for a family of 5?

 

We'd like to go from the port to Puro Beach Palma or Balneario Illetas. (or is this not the best idea?) We are looking for a nice beach day- we are travelling with our teenage children...

Hi you will have no problem  getting  a taxi, you will need to  find one of the bigger ones.

If you have children the Balinerio  will be far better  as there is a safe sandy beach and Puro is off the rocks. 

Roger b 

[mgel728]

4 minutes ago, roger b said:

Hi you will have no problem  getting  a taxi, you will need to  find one of the bigger ones.

If you have children the Balinerio  will be far better  as there is a safe sandy beach and Puro is off the rocks. 

Roger b 

This is excellent- thank you very much

[Hlitner]

On 10/1/2023 at 12:53 PM, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Just don’t know anymore and Looking at post before 2021 , you don’t know if they are true anymore 😁

Very wise thinking :).  We have warned folks, for several years, not to rely on older posts (especially pre-COVID) as a certainty.  Things change, and when it comes to the cruise lines cut-backs have happened throughout the industry.  

 

As to Mallorca, DW and I (very independent travelers) have made good use of the local bus system.  The last time we were on the island we took a local bus from town out to a beach (not far from the airport).  The island does have a decent bus system, so if all else fails, that can be your inexpensive back-up.  Unfortunately, single bus tickets do cost more for non-residents and vary from 2-5 Euros depending on the route.  

 

Hank

[roger b]

2 hours ago, Hlitner said:

Very wise thinking :).  We have warned folks, for several years, not to rely on older posts (especially pre-COVID) as a certainty.  Things change, and when it comes to the cruise lines cut-backs have happened throughout the industry.  

 

As to Mallorca, DW and I (very independent travelers) have made good use of the local bus system.  The last time we were on the island we took a local bus from town out to a beach (not far from the airport).  The island does have a decent bus system, so if all else fails, that can be your inexpensive back-up.  Unfortunately, single bus tickets do cost more for non-residents and vary from 2-5 Euros depending on the route.  

 

Hank

 Hi , The easy answer is to ask me any of your concerns again, having lived here for 17 years I can answer your questions.

 roger b

[Hlitner]

32 minutes ago, roger b said:

 Hi , The easy answer is to ask me any of your concerns again, having lived here for 17 years I can answer your questions.

 roger b

Two different issues.  Living on the island certainly makes you an expert on the island.  But as to whether cruise ships are currently providing shuttle buses (between the port and the city) is a more complex issue.  Prior to COVID, quite a few cruise lines had shuttles with some lines providing them free and others charging a fee (often for unlimited full days use).  But in the past 2 years, some of the free shuttles have become pay shuttles.  And what used to be low cost paid shuttles have sometimes become overpriced shuttles ($25 per person is not uncommon).  These days, the status of shore-based shuttle service (in ports around the world) seems to change with phases of the moon.  As cruise lines keep looking for ways to both cut their costs and increase their revenue, port shuttles are a convenient target.

 

Hank

[MidwestY]

Hola, 

My husband and I will be visiting in June through RCI. Upon our arrival at the cruise port, we're keen on exploring the city and possibly spending some time at a nearby beach. We've noticed that our cruise provides a transfer to Playa Nova for $50 per person for a roundtrip. However, we're curious about the cost of taking a taxi to allow us more flexibility to experience both the city and the Mediterranean beach. Any advice and information regarding taxi fares would be highly appreciated.

Thank you!

[roger b]

1 minute ago, MidwestY said:

Hola, 

My husband and I will be visiting in June through RCI. Upon our arrival at the cruise port, we're keen on exploring the city and possibly spending some time at a nearby beach. We've noticed that our cruise provides a transfer to Playa Nova for $50 per person for a roundtrip. However, we're curious about the cost of taking a taxi to allow us more flexibility to experience both the city and the Mediterranean beach. Any advice and information regarding taxi fares would be highly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hi ,

100  dollars for 2  for a 20 min ride !! , it should not be more than 20 each way for a taxi or get the bus for  1.50 .

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 You will be rushed to do the town and the beach if  you have never been to Palma which  is a fantastic  port stop .

I would spend  my time in the city .

Palma Nova beach will be very busy and not the best choice near the port.

Look at :

https://balnearioilletas.com/

or

https://www.seemallorca.com/beaches/cala-mayor-beach-palma-de-mallorca-cala-major-(beach-resort)-664263

Roger b

[MidwestY]

1 hour ago, roger b said:

Hi ,

100  dollars for 2  for a 20 min ride !! , it should not be more than 20 each way for a taxi or get the bus for  1.50 .

https://

 You will be rushed to do the town and the beach if  you have never been to Palma which  is a fantastic  port stop .

I would spend  my time in the city .

Palma Nova beach will be very busy and not the best choice near the port.

Look at :

https://balnearioilletas.com/

or

https://www.seemallorca.com/beaches/cala-mayor-beach-palma-de-mallorca-cala-major-(beach-resort)-664263

Roger b

Thanks Roger! 
We are exploring the city and maybe will take a taxi or bus to Cala Mayor. Really appreciate your advice!