Opponents of mega-cruise ships say Palma plan is "insufficient"
Critics say the government has missed the opportunity to safeguard the environment and public health.
![Jorge Dezcallar, ex-Spanish Ambassador to the US, voices concerns about cruise ships](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Jorge Dezcallar, ex-Spanish Ambassador to the US, voices concerns about cruise ships
Jorge Dezcallar has joined the debate.
Former ambassador to the US favours cruise-ship limits
New campaign by the Platform Against Mega-Cruise Ships.
Government should "give up" looking to limit cruise ships
Pro-cruise ships lobby says there isn't a legal framework for limits.
![Today we have a few ships in Balearic Ports.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Today we have a few ships in Balearic Ports.
Today we have a few ships in Balearic Ports.
![Cruise ships in Palma, Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Cruise ships in Palma, Mallorca
One, two, three, four? How many ships per day should there be?
Parties disagree on Palma cruise-ship limits
The aim is to have limits in force by next summer.
![Boats are seen docked in the Port of Palma](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Boats are seen docked in the Port of Palma
Boats are seen docked in the Port of Palma.
What's On Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 October
From classical music concerts to flamenco, Sobrassada fair in Campos, daily markets to cruise ships, here are some events taking place on the island.
Find out what ships are docked in Balearic Ports
Live feed of the ships moored in the Port of Palma.
What's On Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 October
You can check here to see what cruise ships are in port now.
![Cruise ships in Palma, Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Cruise ships in Palma, Mallorca
The cruise ships have returned to Palma.
What's On Sunday 17 and Monday 18 October
Today and tomorrow Llucmajor has it's handicraft fair. Also check the markets and find out what cruise ships are in Palma's port.
Just like old times: the week in Mallorca
Mallorca was transformed into a film set; "saturation" returned to Palma; and mayors were potentially in the money.
First visit of "Bolette" to Palma
Cruise sihp belonging to the British shipping company Fred Olsen makes a visit to Mallorca.
![Harmony of the Seas in Palma, Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Harmony of the Seas in Palma, Mallorca
Cruise ships returned to Palma after more than a year's absence.
Palma cruise-ship limits back on the table, as mayor reflects on a "reasonable" season
José Hila says that "the recovery of cruise activity is good for the city".
![Clive Jackson.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Clive Jackson.
Clive Jackson.
Number of cruise ships in Palma will almost double in September
Forty ships are scheduled for September; the number for August is 23.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Viewpoint: Balearic cruising
“I can´t understand why anyone can be opposed to cruise ships...”
Jason Moore23/09/2021 10:42