porrah Posted August 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I've just been reading in an English newspaper that ships over 90,000 tons will not be allowed in the channel/canal which gives the wonderful views of St Marks etc. I have no idea when this will take effect, but it will obviously impact the Venice sail in on some ships. Anyone have any more news on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airy_fairy Posted August 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Here is a link to a BBC video article showing new route and talking about proposed 'from' dates. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28728841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Most cruise including Celebrity have made adjustments with their fleet in order to comply with the new rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopsailor Posted August 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) It certainly will be interesting to see how this plays out. That the die-hard activists don't even want cruise ships anywhere in the lagoon is troublesome. If they have their way, the only way to visit Venice by ship would be by a long overland bus tour similar to Rome and Florence. Edited August 12, 2014 by sloopsailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted August 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2014 They announced it, then removed it and now announced it again. Glad to have the chance before they implement it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ischeer Posted August 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2014 They announced it, then removed it and now announced it again. Glad to have the chance before they implement it This restriction has already been effected for Summer 2015. Celebrity has no S-class ships scheduled for Venice -only the smaller M-class ships. Same for Princess - Royal and Regal no longer scheduled for Venice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted August 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2014 What a joke. As slow as the ships sail they aren't making waves that will damage the buildings. The water taxis make more impact on the shore. And when they say they are worried about "costa Concordia" type accident that is total bs. I'll bet if no ships went there for a year they would be begging them to come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted August 12, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Here is a link to a BBC video article showing new route and talking about proposed 'from' dates. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28728841 Anybody know where the ship pictured on that page is docked?? It obviously isn't in the normal area the ships use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted August 13, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Anybody know where the ship pictured on that page is docked?? It obviously isn't in the normal area the ships use. Good point/question on this picture used by the BBC website. It looks like a "Photoshop" special and/or creation. Is it real and honest? From being on the Celebrity Solstice docked there in the main port area, that view/angle does not seem possible. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Did a June 7-19, 2011, Celebrity Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of nice visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 181,218 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at: http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOW Posted August 13, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Probably a racked out telephoto, which can give the effect of distorted distance and objects appearing closer than they really are. Here are some similar images: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154779/A-giant-cruise-ship-endorsed-Sophia-Loren-swept-Venice-sparking-protests-spoilt-views-air-pollution.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMediaman Posted August 13, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The Venice lagoon is a fragile environment. Waves, of any size, constantly erode foundations over time. Ships also pump out hydrocarbon emissions by the tonne over time. The lagoon bottom is churned up. I have sailed out of Venice past St. Marks and would trade that experience for big picture thinking; proactive preservation of the Venice lagoon including shore power for ships so they don't have to "idle" during their port visit. Venice depends on tourism and exists by it. Investments in improved or new port facilities will ensure continued lifeblood from cruise ships. Yes the view is nice from a deck high up passing by but not as good as walking through Venice and really experiencing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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