Cruises in Mallorca: Branch Smart anti-forecasts!
Cruises in Mallorca: Branch Smart anti-forecasts!
Palma, Spanien - The discussion about the future of the cruise industry in Mallorca gets new swing. While the "platform against the mega cruise ships" runs out of 546 ship incomes in the port of Palma for 2023, the industry estimates the number to around 500. This estimate remains similar as in the previous year. The mallorca magazin Cruise industry A 2021 Agreement with the Balearic Minister Usen Agreement as the basis for your plans, which is valid until 2027. This agreement allows a maximum of three cruise ships with over 500 passengers per day and only one with more than 5000 guests and a total number of 8500 passengers.
Beatriz Orejudo, managing director of Lantimar, clearly comments on the forecasts of the opponents: "These projections are based on the number of season and are unrealistic." She also criticizes that other areas of tourist massification in Palma should also be considered before checking cruise ship landings. In 2024, the number of cruise guests in Palma fell by 1.5 % to 1.8 million, while the number of transit passengers fell 4.5 % to 318,000
growth of the cruise industry
For 2025, on the other hand, significant growth in the cruise industry is expected. According to , a total of 541 ship races are planned, which corresponds to an increase of 47 ships compared to the previous year. This leads to an expected total number of over 1.8 million passengers, which corresponds to more than 41,000 additional travelers.
The numbers show that the upward trend in cruise tourism continues in Mallorca, even if they remain behind the record numbers from 2019 when almost 600 ships were recorded. The highest number of landings is expected in the high season between May and August.
influence on retail
Developments in the cruise industry also have an impact on the local economy. Retail sales of 37.1 million euros in 2019, when 2.2 million passengers were counted, fell to 31.8 million euros in 2024 when only 1.8 million passengers visited the island. In order to obtain more precise data, the cruise industry asked the regional government to set up an observation center for maritime traffic.
The opposite views of the future development of the cruise industry in Palma show that there are still tension between supporters and opponents. While the industry adheres to its growth forecasts, it remains to be seen how this discussion will affect the tourist landscape of Mallorca.
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