Europe Restricts Cruise Ships to Combat Overtourism

Many cities in Europe are having too many tourists, especially from big cruise ships.

This is causing problems like crowded streets and strain on local services.

Cities like Amsterdam, Cannes, Santorini, Venice, and Barcelona are trying to fix this by limiting or banning large cruise ships.

Cannes, for example, will not allow cruise ships with more than 1,000 passengers starting in 2026.

These cities want to protect their infrastructure and the way of life for local people.

Other places in Spain, France, and Italy have also seen protests about too many tourists.

The goal is to make sure tourism is sustainable and doesn't harm the places people love to visit.