Neither MSC Cruises nor Costa Crociere plans to sail their giant liners to Venice as they resume operations this summer after a six-month shutdown.
Italy’s government has given the go-ahead for cruises to restart from August 15th, though operators must stick to European routes in line.
And while Venice is typically a highlight of Italian cruises, receiving more than a million passengers a year, as sailing resumes it doesn’t look set be the starting point, destination or even a stopover for ships operated by Italy’s two biggest cruise companies.