Disney Cruise Line Blog talks about an article by the Daily Mail… the article mentions Italy’s Minister of the Environment, Andrea Orlando, will be proposing an immediate ban on cruise ships in and around Venice during a cross party parliamentary committee this coming October. Lobbyist for the ban claim that huge cruise ships are eroding the canals and the city’s fragile foundations, contribute to the increased flooding that occurs every winter, and are impacting the delicate ecosystem. The proposal would prevent ships of more than 500 tons from coming within two nautical miles of landscapes of value such as the Venice Lagoon or fragile environments as the marine sanctuary between Sardinia and north-east Italy. A detour can be arranged, however, it would require 15 to 20 minute transfers to explore Venice for passengers.
