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Venice activists plan party after two cruise operators pull out – The Guardian
Lagoon ‘liberated’ as firms announce switch to Trieste and Genoa, at least until end of year
Cruise ship opponents are planning a party in Venice after two Italian cruise operators announced they were dropping the city from their 2020 itineraries.
Activists with No Grandi Navi (No Big Ships) said the lagoon had been liberated after MSC Crociere and Costa Crociere decided their vessels would instead set sail from Trieste or Genoa when services resume on 16 August and 6 September respectively.
It is unclear for how long the companies will steer clear of Venice, where locals have been ca…
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