France To Ban Large Cruise Ships To Combat Over-tourism Starting July 2025

Christian Estrosi, the Mayor of Nice, France, has announced plans to ban large cruise ships from docking in the city starting July 1, 2025.

This will apply to vessels carrying more than 900 passengers or exceeding 190 meters in length, according to multiple reports from French media.

Estrosi revealed the proposal during his New Year’s speech on January 21, 2025, describing such cruise ships as “polluters” that bring “low-cost clientele” who contribute little to the local economy but leave behind huge waste.

The mayor said that he is working to cancel all cruises that can still be stopped before the ban officially comes into effect.

Talking about the UNESCO World Heritage status of Nice and its surrounding areas, Estrosi stated that the city wants to maintain its status as a high-end tourist destination and cannot accommodate “floating hotels” that damages the natur…

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