--- title: "Port Mahon Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/port-mahon description: "Menorca's deep-water harbour of gin and Georgian charm" --- # Port Mahon πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Β· Spain Β· Western Mediterranean > "Menorca's deep-water harbour of gin and Georgian charm" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 7.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 191 - **Cruise Lines:** 2 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Aug (39 sailings), Jul (35 sailings), Sept (35 sailings) ## About Port Mahon Port Mahon (MaΓ³) is the capital of Menorca, sitting at the far end of one of the deepest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Ships dock in the lower harbour, and steps or a ramp lead up to the town above. The town's main square, PlaΓ§a d'Espanya, has a fish market and is a good starting point. The architecture shows a mix of Georgian (British colonial), Spanish, and Moorish influences. Fort Marlborough and La Mola fortress guard opposite ends of the harbour and are both open to visitors. The Xoriguer gin distillery in the port area produces gin using wood-fired copper stills, a tradition from the British period. Menorca's beaches are some of the best in the Mediterranean: Cala Macarella and Cala Mitjana have clear water and pine-backed coves. Menorcan cheese (MahΓ³n-Menorca) and lobster stew (caldereta de langosta) are the local specialties. The euro is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Europe/Madrid (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 39.8932, 4.2674 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Port%20Mahon/@39.89322,4.2674,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Port%20Mahon&ll=39.89322,4.2674&z=13) ## Things to Do in Port Mahon Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~7h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Island Discovery](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ccc2acb4-df2f-45da-abac-510a6bac93b9.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (417) | 3h 15m | βœ“ | €82 | Viator | | [Valencia: Cathedral, St. Nicholas & Silk Exchange Tour + Tickets](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d0bacbb2-d4de-49eb-a4f2-c1b33d9a7bbe.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (388) | 3h | βœ“ | €55 | Viator | | [Tour of the North Coast of Menorca by Boat](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/494a9316-dad8-4ff0-b969-30e5635fb47d.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (183) | 3h | βœ“ | €40 | Viator | | [Albufera Natural Park Tour from Valencia: Boat Ride & Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3cbae230-3726-4d81-9d3b-48153be6d1ca.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (351) | 4h | βœ“ | €59 | Viator | | [Sunset Experience | 2 hours boat trip at sunset time](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b564e3dd-cbcd-4297-a5ea-af617560b063.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (103) | 2h | βœ“ | €29 | Viator | | [Small Group Diving Adventure in Menorca](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fb692cb6-9df9-4f78-b0f0-a5dc923c64cd.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (83) | 0h 50m | βœ“ | €80 | Viator | | [From cultivation to dish : Guided tour and mushroom tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b8600545-be3c-497f-89db-2f29b91ae912.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (54) | 2h | βœ“ | €25 | Viator | | [Observe the cosmos from the Menorca coast](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/71a68c1b-6112-4560-b9d7-8cf0f44c2f59.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (55) | 2h | βœ“ | €20 | Viator | | [Private Guided Tour of Ciutadella with Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/39e25a29-dee4-4aa9-a4d5-8627cf20db1a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (42) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [Baptism in the Northern Marine Reserve of Menorca](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e5171af-16d8-4173-8900-96316613cec3.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (50) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Horseback Riding in Cala Mitjana, Menorca, Spain](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c4f3d901-6c53-4bbd-b02c-e12d261720b3.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (41) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €96 | Viator | | [Menorca: Cheesemaking and Farm-Fresh Product Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a96a9cb8-e900-41e7-bfc5-c58bce577189.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (35) | 1h | βœ“ | €39 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md): 78 nm - [PalamΓ³s](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palamos.md): 128 nm - [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md): 130 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-terra-cotta-rome-valencia-marseille~MSC-SINFONIA-20270330-7.md)** - **Price:** €669 per person (€1,338 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Sinfonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-sinfonia.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-30 - **Itinerary:** Sunlit Terra-Cotta – Rome, Valencia & Marseille ## Featured Cruises from Port Mahon Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Painter's Light – Florence, Rome & Valencia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/painter-s-light-florence-rome-valencia~MSC-SINFONIA-20270329-7.md) | MSC Sinfonia | MSC Cruises | 2027-03-29 | 7 | €751 | | [Terracotta Wake – Rome, Naples & Olbia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/terracotta-wake-rome-naples-olbia~AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20270606-11.md) | AIDAstella | AIDA Cruises | 2027-06-06 | 11 | €1,420 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Port Mahon](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=port_mahon) (191 sailings) ## Browse - [Western Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)