Ride into Sóller on a vintage train

Ferrocarril de Sóller’s historic open-air train travels from Palma, crossing the Five Bridges Viaduct (Es Cinc Ponts) and winding through the Tramuntana mountain range en route to Sóller. Once there, wander La Plaça de la Constitució and its 13th-century Saint Bartholomew church, or visit Can Prunera Sóller, a spectacular Art Nouveau mansion offering guided tours and workshops. For citrus lovers, another highlight awaits—but you’ll need an advance reservation, as it’s not open daily—to visit the lush orange and lemon groves at the Sa Vinyassa citrus farm. Here, you can roam beneath vibrant trees snapping photos and sipping freshly squeezed juice. You’ll taste Mallorcan fruit grown in this unique microclimate and leave with homemade jams and dried orange blossoms as a souvenir.

Go snorkeling at a mostly locals swim spot

Skip the tourist-thronged beaches and do as the locals do. Cala Deià, a pebbly cove on the island’s northwest coast, has see-through water framed by the Tramuntana Mountains, giving it a secluded, almost private feel (though savvy travelers also find their way here). This isn’t a sandy, family-friendly beach—it’s better suited to snorkeling. In summer, reserve a table at Sa Fonda, the legendary bar in Deià villgae favored by visiting celebrities like Sting, Liam Gallagher, and Kate Moss. Evenings there can get rowdy, but you’ll be long gone. Because the area is remote and taxis are limited, it’s best to pre-arrange round-trip transportation from the ship.

Uncork the island’s best bottles

With nearly 100 wineries across Mallorca, oenophiles have no shortage of places to explore. Organized tours are easy to book, but with a designated driver you can also follow a mapped wine route through the Binissalem region—one of several DOs (Denominación de Origen) on the island—which winds through Consell, Binissalem, Sencelles, Santa Maria del Camí, and Santa Eugènia. Many of the bodegas are family-owned, and it’s not uncommon for winemakers to open a special bottle if they take a shine to you. If you’re exploring farther afield, Vinya Son Alegre on the island’s southeast coast also offers tastings of both wine and olive oil. With advance notice, owner Miquel Manresa (sonalegrecellercata@gmail.com) can also arrange lavish picnic lunches in the vineyards for a bespoke countryside experience.