Although it was a dream of mine to sail into Venice on a cruise ship after watching them sail into Venice from the sidelines, I’m really glad they’re taking this action. The damage caused is shocking and we really must take more care of the heritage of this fabulous place.
As from 1 August cruise ships will be banned from the city.
What are your thoughts on this action? Have you sailed into Venice on a cruise ship? Should cities like Venice be taking similar action to prevent further damage caused?
Not Just a Granny 
I’ve never been to Venice (or on a cruise ship) – but I would really like to visit Venice one day and if cruise ships are banned because of the damage they cause, I’m all for it 👍🏻.
Ohhhh do add it to your list!! It’s absolutely fantastic, history on every corner, and NOTHING can prepare you for your first view of the interior of St Mark’s Cathedral. You know that saying “my jaw hit the floor” – literally that!! I gasped out loud, rooted to the spot. There are no words to describe it I spent 10 days in Venice and walked every street I feasibly could, and visited all the islands….stunning is too simple a word. Venice truly is a gem worth saving and I’m glad UNESCO gave them the push they needed to stop the ships. Should have been stopped years ago, but you know…money. its a conundrum.
Oh and cruises are super fun. 😉🛳
You’ve certainly convinced me to put Venice close to the top of our list (again)! It was actually one of the destinations (pre-Covid) we were hoping to visit during this year … but we’ll wait until such time 😌.
Awwww. Yeah. It’s a bind. But what can we do? I was hoping to visit Ireland and Malta this year, but with all the rules, that keep changing..I can’t get my head around it. I may just wait till 2022.
Oh, how I would love to visit Malta again! I’ve just uploaded our 10th post about Malta and enjoyed this so much … I’m now about to start with Gozo (Malta’s sister island) which is equally beautiful!
But, like you’ve said, there’s always 2022 …
I just popped over to your site, and I can see I have a lot of catching up to do!!! Can’t wait to read about Malta
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the cathedrals … but there’s so much more to see in Malta than just the cathedrals. Pack your hiking shoes first for whenever you visit Malta 😊.
Oh yes, definitely planning on lots of walking. I’m planning on 7 days there so I can visit the islands as well. As usual I want to 👀 everything!!! 😁 or as much as I can cram in…