The Queen Victoria, Cunard’s celebrated superliner, is poised to make her final port call in Palma, Mallorca, this Saturday, September 6th, 2025. This visit signifies the close of the British cruise season in Mallorca—an encore that arrives notably earlier than in prior years. Palma’s docks have already welcomed several of Britain’s largest liners, including P&O’s Arvia, but it is the arrival of the Queen Victoria that now signals the end of a bustling summer of British tourism in the Balearic archipelago.
The Queen Victoria spans 964 feet and is distinguished by its regal atmosphere, sophisticated British-themed design, and a suite of amenities. Passengers aboard this vessel may expect theatrical performances, a refined library, multiple dining venues, a spa retreat—accentuated by a formal evening dress code—offering an experience framed with elegance and tradition.
In tandem, the Arvia—dubbed the “Sunshine Ship”—has also marked its final Palma visit of the season. The largest cruise vessel hailing from Britain, Arvia is outfitted for sun-soaked journeys, featuring a retractable-roof Sky Dome, high ropes challenge, mini-golf course, and the first rum distillery at sea. With capacity for 5,200 passengers and 1,800 crew, her departure caps a summer of striking spectacle and robust port activity.
Meanwhile, Balearic authorities have instituted a controversial daily cap: Palma may receive no more than three cruise ships per day, and only one mega vessel—defined as carrying over 5,000 passengers—may dock. This measure, intended to mitigate the environmental strain and social impact of mass tourism, has drawn sharp criticism from Palma’s business sectors, who report diminished trade as cruise liners withdraw earlier than usual.
As the Queen Victoria sets anchor for the last time this season, the echoes of a diminished fleet linger in the harbor—the end of the line for another British cruise chapter in Mallorca.