The maritime connection, operational since November 1, directly links the city center with the port terminals to alleviate road traffic on the Paseo Marítimo.
Port where the news takes place: Palma
09/11/2026
The new nautical bus service in the port of Palma is now a fully operational reality. The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands has activated this pioneering maritime connection, in operation since November 1, with the aim of decongesting road traffic on Gabriel Roca Avenue and promoting cleaner and more agile mobility in the bay. The launch has been materialized through a provisional solution commissioned to the shipping company Palma Cruises while the public tender that will award the definitive long-term concession is simultaneously processed, thus ensuring that the city has this connection without delays.
The service has begun operations with lines aimed at channeling the flow of passengers and cruise passengers directly from the sea to the urban center, avoiding vehicle overload on the coastline. As of January 15, 2027, the regular internal line between Poniente dock, La Lonja, and the Local Traffic terminal, popularly known as the Golondrinas terminal, will be incorporated, which will extend its routes with a future connection to Portitxol and will have extended hours until midnight on weekends during high season.
Regarding general prices, the trip to maritime station number 6, at the West breakwater, costs 10 euros for a one-way ticket and 18 euros for a round-trip ticket, while the connection with Poniente dock is 9 euros for a single trip and 16 euros for the round-trip option. In all cases, the trip is free for babies from 0 to 3 years old.
Likewise, in order to consolidate a daily transport alternative for the local population and regular users, subsidized passes have been arranged that significantly reduce the cost per trip. The Bono 100, priced at 50 euros and valid for one year, makes the unitary trip just 0.50 euros, complemented by the Bono 20, available for 20 euros and valid for six months.
In this way, the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands strengthens the integration between the port and the urban fabric through efficient and environmentally friendly maritime transport.
