Cannes, a famous resort town on the French Riviera in the Alpes - Maritime Department, famed for its international film festival, the iconic Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the Mediterranean coast lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels will introduce cruise ships limits.
The glamorous centre of the Côte d' Azur has become the latest famous European destination to join the growing global backlash against overtourism by imposing what its council calls "drastic regulations" on cruise ships.
The nearby city of Nice announced limits on cruise ship earlier this year as well as some other important cities in Europe including Amsterdam, Barcelona and Venice.
From the start of 2026 only ships with fewer than 1.000 passengers will be allowed in the port of Cannes, with a maximum of 6.000 passengers disembarking per day, and the number of ships carrying more than 5.000 passengers will be cut by 48% next year.
Larger ships are not totally banned from visiting but will have to tender further out at sea. This is already the case for some of the largest ships now as the port can not accommodate the largest vessels.
The Cannes city council voted for new limits following restrictions in Nice and Villefranche - sur-– Mer.
Mayor David Lisnard said that Cannes has become a major cruise ship destination, with real economic benefits. It's not about banning cruise ships, but about regulations and setting guidelines for their navigation.
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