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Judge Finds for Bar Harbor in Cruise Ship Case

Carrie Jones | Bar Harbor Story | Feb 29, 2024

Barcelona Mayor Supports Limiting Cruise Ships and Passengers

By Lissa Poirot | CruiseHive | May 27, 2024

Are 'green' cruise ships good for the climate?

Isabelle Gerretsen | BBC | June 28, 2024

Majorca Advances Plans to Further Limit Cruise Ship Entries

By Lissa Poirot | CruiseHive | May 10, 2024

‘A good cruise is one that doesn’t come’: Europe’s ports bear brunt of ship pollution

As health and environmental impact of cruise ships becomes clearer, Mediterranean ports consider bans and restrictions

Daniel Wizenberg | Guardian | 19 Oct 2023

As More Ports Ban Mega Cruise Ships, What Is the Future of the Largest Vessels?

French Polynesia is the latest in a litany of destinations to ban ultra-large cruise ships.

By Scott Laird | Conde Naste Traveler | November 1, 2021

Rough seas or smooth sailing? The cruise industry is booming despite environmental concerns

Frédéric Dimanche & Kelley A. McClinchey | The Conversation | 30 Apr 2024

Monterey to terminate city services for visiting cruise ships

By Tess Kenny | tkenny@montereyherald.com | Monterey Herald | 8 Feb 2023

Scaling Back Santa Barbara’s Cruise Ship Program

Harbor Commission Moves Forward with Recommendations, Including Limit of 20 Ships Per Year

By Ryan P. Cruz | Santa Barbara Independent | 21 Feb 2024

How can cruise lines deal with popular destinations getting sick of tourists?

Develop private islands and exclusive stops, of course.

Kelsey Vlamis | Business Insider | Mar 14, 2024

California Cruise Port Limits Annual Ship Calls

Another cruise port is working to limit cruise ship visits, but how much impact will it have on cruise schedules and local businesses?

By Melissa Mayntz | CruiseHive | Mar 11, 2024

Key West Voters Approve Three Referendums to Limit Cruise Visits

By Susan J. Young | Travel Agent Central | Nov 3, 2020

The Terrible Toll of the Cruise Ship Industry

Andrew Engelson | High Country News | March 29, 2023

Travel sector warned it ‘can’t ignore’ overtourism protests

By Ian Taylor | Travel Weekly | May 03, 2024

Key West’s Cruise Future Now In the Hands of Governor

Governor DeSantis faces a crucial decision in December 2023 on expanding or limiting Key West’s cruise ship operations.

By Robert McGillivray | CruiseHive | Nov 30, 2023