The APB supports renewing the agreement for a more sustainable cruise ship model in Palma
The continued commitment between institutions and the sector consolidates responsible cruise ship traffic management and reinforces orderly planning of port calls
Palma
27/02/2026- Port-city
- Transport and infrastructure
The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) endorses a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Government of the Balearic Islands, Palma City Council and the main companies in the cruise sector, which builds on the existing institutional and sectoral collaboration framework to ensure the balanced and sustainable development of this activity in the port of Palma.
The agreement represents the continuation and updating of the commitment signed in 2022, a milestone that positioned the Balearic Islands as a benchmark in the responsible regulation of cruise traffic in the Mediterranean. The renewal of the agreement reaffirms the measures adopted at that time, aimed at organising port calls, optimising port planning and reducing the impact of activity on the city and its surroundings.
In this context, the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands, which manages the port system of general interest in the autonomous community, plays an essential role in the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the commitments established. The APB works together with the Balearic Government, Palma City Council and the signatory companies in the planning of port calls and port operations, ensuring compliance with the agreed criteria and facilitating efficient, transparent management in line with the principles of sustainability.
Through this renewal of the agreement, the APB further demonstrates its commitment to promoting a responsible management model that balances the economic activity associated with cruise tourism with environmental protection, quality of life for citizens, and the sustainable development of the Port of Palma.
