Amsterdam to eliminate transatlantic cruise ship visits by 2035
11-07-24
Nearly a year after Amsterdam voted to ban large cruise ships from docking in the city center, the Dutch capital has decided to go a step further. By 2026, the number of cruise ship visits will be reduced to just 100 a year, down from 190 scheduled for this year. In addition, by 2035, no cruise ships will be allowed to visit the city at all.
"Transatlantic cruise ships are polluting and cause crowding and emissions in the city," the municipality stated in its announcement.
In addition to limiting the number of cruise ships, Amsterdam seeks to reduce emissions by requiring all ships to use shore power by 2027.