Cannes, Nice, Bordeaux: elected officials take a stand against giant cruise ships
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The pollution from these ships, particularly visual pollution, is becoming less and less accepted. But cruise ship spending in port cities is also a boon, which complicates any regulation.
A source of national pride. At the last Choose France summit, Chantiers de l'Atlantique announced the signing of a €3.5 billion megacontract with MSC Cruises for the construction of two sister ships. These giants of the sea will be floating cities capable of accommodating up to 6,500 passengers on board, starting in 2029. Their Swiss owner already expects to be a hit with vacationers, who will enjoy a host of onboard entertainment. However, these ships may struggle to find a place in a number of ports, which are increasingly hostile to the cruise lines' delusions of grandeur.
In 2024, the Bay of Cannes welcomed 175 stopovers and 460,000 cruise passengers, who sometimes arrived on ships carrying more than 5,000 passengers. David Lisnard , the city's LR mayor, put a stop to it. "The Bay of Cannes is an ecological treasure and a source of inestimable biodiversity that must be protected," insists the elected official. "It's not about being...
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