Book an excursion through the ship (this option is usually the most expensive but comes with complete peace of mind).
Take a Taxi (This option takes about 10-15 minutes drive and costs around €15-€20. The taxi drivers are lined up and waiting at the port, but know you may be waiting in a long line to get into one depending on how many fellow cruisers have the same idea).
Private Taxi (this option is one I recommend if you book your own excursion in an area that you aren't familiar with - we did this option for our cave exploring on the northern part of the island and I'm so glad we did because our driver drove us an hour away, waited for us while we did our self-booked excursion and then brought us back. There were no other taxis around and that could have caused a huge problem with making it back to the ship on time. There are private taxi drivers waiting near the taxi line and you can ask them to take you exactly where you'd like to go and negotiate the details. Note: this option cost us €300 (€200 for there and back and €100 for waiting for us).
Take the Public Bus EMT Line 1 (this option is roughly €2.00 to €3.00 and connects the port with central Palma. If you are docking at Estación Marítima, the bus stop is immediately outside the port. For larger ships docking further out at Dique del Oeste, you may need to walk about 10 minutes to the port gates to catch the bus.
Cruise Shuttles & Hop-on Hop-off (Most ships offer a dedicated shuttle that drops you at the Camino de la Escollera near the Cathedral. Also, the City Sightseeing Tour operates a stop directly in front of the cruise port for around €20–€30.) You could get dropped off and walk back or catch a shuttle back.
Walking (It is about a 2-3 miles and takes roughly 45-60 minutes to walk. It is near the water which is beautiful, but it's not a shaded walk, so if you choose this option, make sure you bring water and comfy shoes).

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