US EditionCannes Is Done with Huge Cruise Ships. The French City Is Joining the Overtourism Backlash
- On June 27, Cannes city council voted to limit cruise ships to a maximum of 1,000 passengers, effective January 1, 2026.
- This decision responds to growing concerns about overtourism, environmental damage, and infrastructure strain experienced in Cannes and other European ports.
- Cannes aims to reduce cruise ship size and frequency, allowing only one ship per day and capping daily passenger disembarkations at 6,000 to protect local communities.
- Mayor David Lisnard stated the goal is to organize and regulate cruise ship navigation rather than ban ships outright, while cruise operators warn the restrictions could harm local economies and passengers.
- The regulation marks Cannes as a leader in a broader shift toward sustainable tourism that prioritizes environmental preservation and community well-being amid rising demand for authentic travel experiences.
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Faced with the ecological, sound and visual pollution generated by the cruise ships, a seaside resort of the French Riviera has decided to impose a firm regulation on them. ...
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The French coastal city of Cannes clearly restricts cruise tourism. From 2025 only one large ship is allowed per day, later only smaller ships. The mayor wants to protect the biodiversity in the bay.
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