SAILING FROM VENICE: INFINITY CRUISES STILL A GO

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First cruise reaches Venice since pandemic began20 hrs ago

 

 

 

 

A cruise ship has arrived in Venice for the first time since the Covid pandemic began, despite a ban on such vessels entering the city's historic centre.

The MSC Orchestra is the first cruise ship to reach Venice in 17 months

The MSC Orchestra is due to pick-up about 650 passengers on Saturday for a Mediterranean voyage.

All of them must produce negative Covid tests before they are allowed to board.

But environmental protesters are planning a rally, saying cruise ships are eroding the foundations of the historic Italian city.

A rival demonstration is also expected on Saturday in support of the resumption of the tourist season.