25 cruises found
A cruise to the Balearic Islands lets you experience, in just a few days, everything that makes the sunny, vibrant Mediterranean so appealing: strolling through Palma's narrow streets, swimming in Ibiza's coves, enjoying lunch overlooking the sea, then slowing the pace on Menorca or Formentera amid crystal-clear waters, small harbors, and unspoiled nature.
The trip blends the good life, distinctive ports of call, and seaside escapes. On board, the experience continues naturally aboard ships designed for vacations, with pools, shows, activities, and time together.
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Balearic Islands
Itinerary : Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Civitavecchia / Rome, Naples, Catanio, Trapani, Cagliari, Olbia, Ajaccio, Portoferraio, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Costa Favolosa
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
09/29/2027
from
2 722 $CA
Itinerary : Marseille, Savona, Civitavecchia / Rome, Naples, Catanio, Trapani, Cagliari, Olbia, Ajaccio, Portoferraio, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Marseille
Costa Favolosa
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Marseille
09/30/2027
from
2 722 $CA
Itinerary : Savona, Olbia, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Toulon La seyne sur mer, Savona
7 other departures
Costa Fascinosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Savona
05/30/2027
from
1 402 $CA
Other ports of embarkation:
Toulon La seyne sur merOther departures:
13-20 Jun 2027
Jul 11, 2027
08-22-29 Aug 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Toulon La seyne sur mer, Savona, Olbia, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Toulon La seyne sur mer
4 other departures
Costa Fascinosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Toulon La seyne sur mer
05/29/2027
from
1 451 $CA
Other ports of embarkation:
SavonaOther departures:
Jun 19, 2027
07-28 Aug 2027
Sep 04, 2027
Itinerary : Savona, Golfo Aranci, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Toulon La seyne sur mer, Savona
Costa Fascinosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Savona
06/27/2027
from
1 567 $CA
Other ports of embarkation:
Toulon La seyne sur merItinerary : Toulon La seyne sur mer, Savona, Golfo Aranci, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Toulon La seyne sur mer
Costa Fascinosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Toulon La seyne sur mer
06/26/2027
from
1 616 $CA
Other ports of embarkation:
SavonaItinerary : Barcelona, Villefranche, Santa Margherita, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Barcelona
Valiant Lady
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
07/02/2028
from
1 983 $CA
Itinerary : Savona, Civitavecchia / Rome, Naples, Catanio, Trapani, Cagliari, Olbia, Ajaccio, Portoferraio, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona
Costa Favolosa
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Savona
10/01/2027
from
2 722 $CA
Itinerary : Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena, Malaga, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena, Malaga, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Barcelona
Silver Ray
9 d
Suite
Barcelona
04/24/2027
from
10 827 $CA
Itinerary : Barcelona, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Palamos, Toulon, Cartagena, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Palamos, Toulon, Cartagena, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona
Silver Ray
11 d
Suite
Barcelona
04/04/2027
from
11 041 $CA
Itinerary : Barcelona, Toulon, Cartagena, Alicante, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Palamos, Barcelona, Toulon, Cartagena, Alicante, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Palamos, Barcelona
Silver Ray
11 d
Suite
Barcelona
04/14/2027
from
11 041 $CA
Itinerary : Barcelona, Toulon, Ajaccio, Cannes, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Barcelona, Toulon, Ajaccio, Cannes, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Barcelona
Silver Ray
10 d
Suite
Barcelona
05/12/2027
from
12 252 $CA
Itinerary : Barcelona, Palamos, Toulon, Cartagena, Alicante, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Barcelona, Palamos, Toulon, Cartagena, Alicante, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Barcelona
Silver Ray
11 d
Suite
Barcelona
05/02/2027
from
12 536 $CA
Itinerary : Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Cartagena, Malaga, Tangier, Fort Lauderdale
Explorer of the Seas
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
11/01/2027
from
1 042 $CA
Itinerary : Marseille, Savona, Olbia, Valencia, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Toulon La seyne sur mer
2 other departures
Costa Fascinosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Marseille
06/12/2027
from
1 451 $CA
Other departures:
Jul 10, 2027
Aug 21, 2027
Itinerary : Nice, Ajaccio, Alghero, Collioure, Palamos, Port Mahon, Ibiza, Alcudia, Barcelona, Sete, Saint Tropez, Nice, Ajaccio, Alghero, Collioure, Palamos, Port Mahon, Ibiza, Alcudia, Barcelona, Sete, Saint Tropez, Nice
Silver shadow
13 d
Suite
Nice
04/13/2027
from
14 673 $CA
Itinerary : Port Canaveral, Funchal, Cadiz, Malaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Explorer of the Seas
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Port Canaveral
04/26/2027
from
1 278 $CA
Itinerary : Fort Lauderdale, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, Ajaccio, Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia / Rome
Sun Princess
22 d
Inside Stateroom
Fort Lauderdale
03/28/2027
from
3 325 $CA
Itinerary : Malaga, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Mahon, Nice
La Belle des Oceans
8 d
Suite
Malaga
04/09/2027
from
6 503 $CA
Itinerary : Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Port Mahon, Saint Tropez, Monaco Monte-Carlo
Evrima
5 d
Suite
Barcelona
09/23/2027
from
10 400 $CA
Itinerary : Nice, Port Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Cartagena, Motril, Malaga
Star Clipper
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Nice
10/20/2027
from
4 292 $CA
Itinerary : Valetta, Port Empedocle, Cagliari, Port Mahon, Ibiza, Cartagena, Malaga
Star Clipper
10 d
Inside Stateroom
Valetta
11/04/2026
from
5 340 $CA
Itinerary : Monaco Monte-Carlo, Saint Tropez, Port Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Evrima
6 d
Suite
Monaco Monte-Carlo
10/17/2027
from
12 964 $CA
Itinerary : Lisbon, Leixoes, Vigo, Gibraltar, Malaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Port Mahon, Alghero, Ajaccio, Civitavecchia / Rome, Lisbon, Leixoes, Vigo, Gibraltar, Malaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Port Mahon, Alghero, Ajaccio, Civitavecchia / Rome
Silver Dawn
13 d
Suite
Lisbon
09/28/2027
from
14 816 $CA
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
MSC Grandiosa
4 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
10/28/2026
from
533 $CA
Palma
Valldemossa
Sóller
Palma
Valldemossa
Sóller
Palma
Valldemossa
Sóller
Ibiza Town (Dalt Vila)
San Antonio
Formentera (excursion)
Ibiza Town (Dalt Vila)
San Antonio
Formentera (excursion)
Ibiza Town (Dalt Vila)
San Antonio
Formentera (excursion)
Mahon
Ciutadella
Fornells
Mahon
Ciutadella
Fornells
Mahon
Ciutadella
Fornells
Weather & swimming
Ideal mild weather. 20°C to 26°C. Nature in full bloom.
Expert advice
The ideal balance. Perfect for hiking (Serra de Tramuntana) or cycling before the vacation crowds arrive.
Weather & swimming
Bright sunshine & hot weather. 30°C to 35°C. Water at 26°C+.
Expert advice
The season for 100% relaxation and nightlife (especially in Ibiza). This is the time to reserve your lounge chairs at the beach clubs.
Weather & swimming
The "sweet spot." 24°C to 28°C. The water is still very warm.
Expert advice
The seasoned traveler's choice. The sea has warmed all summer, the light is golden, and the crowds are leaving the beaches and narrow streets.
Weather & swimming
Absolute calm. 12°C to 18°C. Mild climate.
Expert advice
Ideal for exclusive cultural visits. Be aware: many clubs (Ibiza) and beachside shops close during winter.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
May - June (spring) | Ideal mild weather. 20°C to 26°C. Nature in full bloom. | The ideal balance. Perfect for hiking (Serra de Tramuntana) or cycling before the vacation crowds arrive. |
July - August (peak season) Bright sunshine & hot weather. 30°C to 35°C. Water at 26°C+. The season for 100% relaxation and nightlife (especially in Ibiza). This is the time to reserve your lounge chairs at the beach clubs. | ||
September - October (late season) | The "sweet spot." 24°C to 28°C. The water is still very warm. | The seasoned traveler's choice. The sea has warmed all summer, the light is golden, and the crowds are leaving the beaches and narrow streets. |
November - April (low season) | Absolute calm. 12°C to 18°C. Mild climate. | Ideal for exclusive cultural visits. Be aware: many clubs (Ibiza) and beachside shops close during winter. |
With turquoise coves, charming villages, and Mediterranean vistas, the Balearic Islands are perfect for short but action-packed port calls. To make the most of your day ashore, here are the top spots to prioritize.
In Mallorca
Head to Can Pere Antoni for an easy swim with views of Palma Cathedral, or to Es Trenc for a wilder setting and clear waters.
In Ibiza
Choose Cala Salada or Cala Comte, two reliable favorites for swimming, rocky scenery, turquoise water, and a break overlooking the sunset.
In Formentera
Ses Illetes Beach remains the absolute must-see, with its pale sand, shallow waters, and almost Caribbean-like setting.
In Mallorca
Head to Can Pere Antoni for an easy swim with views of Palma Cathedral, or to Es Trenc for a wilder setting and clear waters.
In Ibiza
Choose Cala Salada or Cala Comte, two reliable favorites for swimming, rocky scenery, turquoise water, and a break overlooking the sunset.
In Formentera
Ses Illetes Beach remains the absolute must-see, with its pale sand, shallow waters, and almost Caribbean-like setting.
In Palma
Start with La Seu Cathedral and Almudaina Palace, then wander through the old town's narrow streets to the La Llotja district.
In Ibiza Town
Head up into Dalt Vila, the UNESCO-listed fortified town, to combine a historic stroll, ramparts, and harbor views.
In Menorca
Explore Mahón and Ciutadella, two charming ports of call with natural harbors, old lanes, pale facades, and peaceful terraces.
In Palma
Start with La Seu Cathedral and Almudaina Palace, then wander through the old town's narrow streets to the La Llotja district.
In Ibiza Town
Head up into Dalt Vila, the UNESCO-listed fortified town, to combine a historic stroll, ramparts, and harbor views.
In Menorca
Explore Mahón and Ciutadella, two charming ports of call with natural harbors, old lanes, pale facades, and peaceful terraces.
In Mallorca
Head into the Serra de Tramuntana, particularly around Valldemossa, Sóller, or the Sa Foradada viewpoint, for spectacular sea views.
In Ibiza
Es Vedrà is one of the archipelago's most iconic sights, especially late in the day when the light turns golden.
In Menorca
Head to Favàritx Lighthouse or the northern coves for a rockier, wilder, more unspoiled setting far from the major seaside hotspots.
In Mallorca
Head into the Serra de Tramuntana, particularly around Valldemossa, Sóller, or the Sa Foradada viewpoint, for spectacular sea views.
In Ibiza
Es Vedrà is one of the archipelago's most iconic sights, especially late in the day when the light turns golden.
In Menorca
Head to Favàritx Lighthouse or the northern coves for a rockier, wilder, more unspoiled setting far from the major seaside hotspots.
Swimming in the coves and clear waters of the archipelago
Travelers often cite the coves as the highlight of a Balearic Islands cruise, whether around Ibiza, Formentera, Menorca, or Mallorca. They especially appreciate the color of the water, the sheltered bays, and the easy rhythm of swimming, boating, snorkeling, and lunch by the sea.
Strolling through Palma, Dalt Vila, and charming villages
Travelers' feedback also highlights ports of call where they leave the beach to stroll through old lanes, past a cathedral, city walls, or lively little squares. Palma, Ibiza Town, Valldemossa, and Sóller appeal for their mix of heritage, shops, terraces, and an easygoing Mediterranean atmosphere.
Enjoying small harbors and local specialties
Many travelers remember the Balearic Islands for their intimate harbors, where they can take time to stroll, enjoy a drink, or try a local specialty. Mahón, Ciutadella, Fornells, and the Port of Sóller are often praised for their gentle atmosphere amid boats, pale facades, fish, cheeses, tapas, and relaxing terrace breaks.
Stopping at Mercat de Santa Catalina for tapas and neighborhood life
In Palma, travelers looking beyond the cathedral and old-town corridor often enjoy Santa Catalina for its lively neighborhood feel, covered market halls, casual counters, and quieter residential streets. Mercat de Santa Catalina is ideal for a short, authentic break with counter-service tapas, Mallorcan products, fish stalls, and a less formal atmosphere than a restaurant in the historic center.
Discovering Santa Gertrudis, the laid-back Ibiza of squares and terraces
In Ibiza, travelers who come for more than the nightlife often mention Santa Gertrudis for its quieter, central, and welcoming feel. The village appeals with its square, terraces, small shops, and casual eateries. It offers another side of Ibiza: relaxed, lived-in, and less centered on beach clubs.
Enjoying a swim at Binibeca amid rocks and crystal-clear water
On Menorca, travelers appreciate Binibeca for its quieter pace, especially when they leave the much-photographed white village for the small rocky areas along the water. Feedback describes an easy swim, with flat rocks, steps leading down into very clear water, and a less developed setting than a large, full-service beach.
The Balearic Islands, a choice destination for a cruise in the sun
In the heart of the Mediterranean, some 92 km off the Spanish coast, lie the Balearic Islands, an archipelago made up of four main islands: Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. Despite the ever-growing influx of tourists from all over the world, who come to admire the archipelago's historic vestiges and enjoy the beauty of its beaches, the Balearic Islands have managed to retain their authenticity. Mallorca, the largest of the islands, covers 3640 km². It's famous for its eternal springtime climate and fine sandy beaches, but also for its fountains and architectural masterpieces. Minorca, which covers an area of 710 km², remains relatively unknown to holidaymakers, yet is not lacking in charm, with its authentic coastal towns and beaches still preserved from the hordes of holidaymakers. The destination of choice for hippies in the 60s, Ibiza, which covers an area of 541 km², is the leading destination for the jet set and clubbers from all over the world, who come to party the night away. Your cruise stopover in the Balearic Islands will introduce you not only to this aspect of the island, but also to a quieter, more reserved side that few holidaymakers are lucky enough to experience. Formentera, the most secretive of the Balearic Islands, is a verdant jewel of just 82 km². Here, time seems to stand still, the better to let you appreciate nature.
The Balearics, for a Mediterranean cruise
For many, the Balearic Islands are just a fashionable seaside resort, but to sum up this archipelago solely in terms of the beauty of its beaches would be to show it a lack of respect. If lazing in the sun is on the agenda during a stopover in Palma de Mallorca , Mallorca's main city, it's not the only thing you can do. The city is a microcosm of culture, brimming with architectural marvels that transcend the ages. This cultural stroll begins with a tour of the city's emblematic monuments, including Bellver Castle and its circular structure, a Gothic relic that served as the royal residence under Jaques II. The "Seo", Palma de Mallorca's cathedral, is another Gothic building you'll have the chance to admire during your Balearic cruise stopover. Directly opposite is the Almudaina Palace, a former Muslim castle that served as the residence of Mallorca's monarchs during the 13th century. Built on the site of an ancient Moorish fortress, it overlooks the entire seafront. If the building's exterior already catches the eye with its structure, inside it fascinates with its remarkable decoration, where tapestries and furniture from other Spanish historical monuments take pride of place. The palace's inner courtyard, with its perfectly manicured gardens, is also well worth a visit. Continue your discovery of Palma with a visit to the Museo de Mallorca, home to an impressive collection of earthenware and antique objects. Want to discover Palma's surroundings? Take the little train to the Serra de Tramuntana. The program includes visits to farming villages and olive groves. Before leaving Mallorca, be sure to visit the Dragon Caves and their underground lakes surrounded by immense stalagmites and stalactites.
After Mallorca, your cruise ship will drop you off in Menorca, a peaceful spot where you can enjoy the pleasures of the sea in complete tranquillity. The island's most popular beaches are Valls and Cala Pregonda. After a swim, take the road to La Ciutadella, the ecclesiastical town where you'll find the medieval cathedral and other ancient buildings. Before reboarding your ship and continuing your cruise, be sure to admire the sunset in the sandstone quarries of Pedreres de S'Hostal. Your next stop is Ibiza, the party island of the Balearics. Discotheques and trendy bars abound. If you want to enjoy a little peace and quiet, take the road to the es Savinar Tower to admire the islets of Es Vedra and Es Venadrell, 200 meters above the sea. Cruises to the Balearic Islands also take in the island of Formentera, much to the delight of nature lovers. Cycling through salt marshes and pine forests, swimming in turquoise waters lined with fine sand on the beaches of Llevant and Illettes are all on the agenda for this stopover.
A charming destination all year round
The best time to cruise the Balearics is from April to November, but if you want to enjoy more pleasant weather, the ideal time to plan your trip is from June to October. At this time of year, the water is 21 degrees, making swimming much more pleasant. Rainfall is also fairly low. If you want to avoid the influx of holidaymakers, schedule your cruise a little before the school vacations, between May and June, or just after, from September to October.
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