Limiting the size of ships that can enter Venice

[Storylady]

Venice is concerned about large ships passing by St Mark's Square. In November of next year, they will start limiting the tonnage while they dig a channel from the west into Venice. And no more than five ships will be allowed at a time.

 

The new restriction won't apply to any of Holland Americas current fleet, but it will restrict the newest ship from entering as it is 100,000 tons.

 

 

"As of Nov. 1, 2014, ships larger than 96,000 tons, with a capacity of 3,000 to 3,500 passengers, will be banned from Venice."

 

http://news.yahoo.com/italy-divert-cruise-ships-historic-venice-192139600.html

[sail7seas]

It is my understanding HAL's new build will be 99,000 ton so you are correct..... it likely will not be permitted to sail by San Marco.

 

I'll never forget how beautiful it was when we sailed into and out of Venice. Happy we had the experience.

 

Edited November 6, 2013 by sail7seas

[Storylady]

It is my understanding HAL's new build will be 99,000 ton so you are correct..... it likely will not be permitted to sail by San Marco.

 

I'll never forget how beautiful it was when we sailed into and out of Venice. Happy we had the experience.

 

 

Our first cruise in Europe was out of Venice on the Rotterdam. Since it was a back to back cruise, we had two sail outs of Venice. I never experienced the sail ins as I am usually sleeping. But I agree with you, it was a wonderful experience. Everyone should have the opportunity to do it once.

 

And we took our first transatlantic to the Mediterrean on the Westerdam in 2010 since we would have three days in Venice. I just loved the sail out of Venice past St Marks. In fact Venice is one of our favorite cities to visit and cruise out of. I will be looking for another cruise we can take before the new channel is built and we no longer are able to sail by St Marks.

Edited November 7, 2013 by Storylady

[sapete]

This link talks about limitations and changes to venice port visits:

 

http://travel.yahoo.com/blogs/compass/cruise-lines-planning-changes-venice-announces-ban-large-000045111.html

[Storylady]

This link talks about limitations and changes to venice port visits:

 

http://travel.yahoo.com/blogs/compass/cruise-lines-planning-changes-venice-announces-ban-large-000045111.html

Thanks for posting this link. I like the photos showing all the mega ships show why the Venetians are concerned.

[serendipity1499]

This link talks about limitations and changes to venice port visits:

 

http://travel.yahoo.com/blogs/compass/cruise-lines-planning-changes-venice-announces-ban-large-000045111.html

 

Fantastic!..:):):)

It's about time they have started to ban these mega ships from ruining the historic center..

Thanks for posting this..

Betty

[Sea42]

I think this is a smart move to help preserve their city. Not only large ships being banned but the number of ships per day being reduced.

[xjust4fun]

After being there last year, and spending 5 days there I can understand why the Venetians wants to ban the mega ships. It's our favorite port of call. So happy we were able to spend time there.

[RedmondCruiser]

This is their opening salvo. Now the negotiations will start and the city will see what concessions the cruise industry will make.

Venice is overrun, but so is Grand Cayman and many other ports. CCL can make a port in the Caribbean but it can't recreate Venice. Will be interesting to see what happens.

[Typhoon1]

When they see the tourism $$$$ dry up, watch them change their mind.

[Sea42]

There are proposals to build a pier in Mira and provide transport to Venice. This would really be best for preserving the city and retaining tourist dollars.

http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/About--fewer-cruise-ships-through-Venice-but-a-lagoondamaging-channel-to-be-dredged/31015

[Storylady]

Will the reduction in the number of ships over 40,000 tons affect HAL's cruises next year? Sounds like some of HAL's cruises could be affected since only the a prinsendam is under 40,000.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/10432424/Confusion-over-Venice-cruise-ship-ban.html

[kazu]

Will the reduction in the number of ships over 40,000 tons affect HAL's cruises next year? Sounds like some of HAL's cruises could be affected since only the a prinsendam is under 40,000.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/10432424/Confusion-over-Venice-cruise-ship-ban.html

 

another good reason to sail the Prinsendam;) Seriously, it looks like no one is saying - hopefully things are sorted out quickly so that those that have booked can make a decision before final payment if their itinerary is seriously changed.

 

Hopefully arrangements will be made for booked flights?