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Cruise ships in Venice

Protesters in boat in front of cruise ship, with signs saying 'no large ships'

Protesters meet cruise ships returning to Venice

Venice residents protest against first post-Covid cruise ship, after ban on large vessels in city centre.

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship in Venice, Italy. Photo: 3 June 2021

First cruise reaches Venice since pandemic began

The MSC Orchestra is due pick up passengers for a Mediterranean voyage - but protests are planned.