The French Riviera town of Cannes will restrict large cruise ships from docking starting from January 2026, as part of new efforts to manage over tourism and protect local infrastructure.
Cannes has joined a growing list of European cities imposing limits on cruise ship tourism. From 1 January next year, vessels carrying more than 1,000 passengers will be banned from docking directly at the port. Instead, they must use smaller boats to bring tourists ashore, and no more than 6,000 cruise passengers will be allowed to disembark each day.
The new rules, approved by the city council on Friday, will immediately affect cruise schedules. Two ships arriving this Sunday already exceed the upcoming threshold with a combined capacity of more than 7,000 passengers.
“It’s not about banning cruise ships, but setting clear guidelines,” said Cannes Mayor David Lisnard, who highlighted the city’s economic gains from tourism while stressing the need for better regulation.
Cruise operators have criticised the restrictions, warning of potential impacts on local economies and passenger experience.
Cannes’ decision follows similar moves across Europe. Cities such as Nice, Venice, Amsterdam, and Barcelona have introduced their own cruise limits in response to pressure from residents and sustainability advocates.
France, which welcomed 100 million international visitors last year, is grappling with the challenge of balancing tourism revenue with public infrastructure strain. On Monday, Louvre Museum staff in Paris walked out, citing overcrowding and unsafe working conditions. In other cities, protests have spotlighted the social and environmental impacts of mass tourism — from water-gun protests in Barcelona to demonstrations during Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Venice on Friday (27 June).
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