Overview

• Starting January 1, 2026, vessels carrying more than 1,000 passengers will be prohibited from docking in Cannes and daily disembarkations will be capped at 6,000.
• Larger ships must transfer guests to smaller shuttle boats before entering the port to comply with regulations.
• Mayor David Lisnard said the rules aim to regulate cruise traffic and balance economic gains with environmental stewardship.
• Cruise operators have warned that the new limits and shuttle requirements could harm destinations and disrupt passenger experience.
• Two vessels with a combined capacity of more than 7,000 passengers were scheduled to dock this weekend under current rules, highlighting the transition ahead.