The 'MSC Orchestra' marks the first cruise ship arrival in the city in 17 months. AFP
'MSC Orchestra' arrives in Venice despite protests demanding an end to cruise ships passing through the lagoon city of Venice. Reuters
'MSC Orchestra' passes in the Giudecca Canal in Venice on June 3 as it prepares to pick up passengers. AP
'MSC Orchestra' docks at the Santa Chiara maritime port in Venice. AFP
Before the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a halt, cruise ship traffic boomed in Venice, bringing millions of extra visitors to the Unesco World Heritage city. AFP
Critics say the giant tourist vessels are an eyesore and potential safety hazard, passing exceptionally close to Venice's historic buildings, as well as a threat to the fragile ecosystem of its lagoon. AFP
'MSC Orchestra' arrived empty from the Greek port of Piraeus and will pick up about 650 passengers on Saturday. Reuters
The cruise ship will soon head south to sample the delights of Bari, Corfu, Mykonos and Dubrovnik. AFP
The numbers on board are limited by Covid-19 restrictions to a fraction of the ship's usual 3,000 capacity. AFP
The 'MSC Orchestra' cruise ship sails past St Mark's Square as it arrives in Venice, Italy, on June 3. AFP
The 'MSC Orchestra' marks the first cruise ship arrival in the city in 17 months. AFP
'MSC Orchestra' arrives in Venice despite protests demanding an end to cruise ships passing through the lagoon city of Venice. Reuters
'MSC Orchestra' passes in the Giudecca Canal in Venice on June 3 as it prepares to pick up passengers. AP
'MSC Orchestra' docks at the Santa Chiara maritime port in Venice. AFP
Before the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a halt, cruise ship traffic boomed in Venice, bringing millions of extra visitors to the Unesco World Heritage city. AFP
Critics say the giant tourist vessels are an eyesore and potential safety hazard, passing exceptionally close to Venice's historic buildings, as well as a threat to the fragile ecosystem of its lagoon. AFP
'MSC Orchestra' arrived empty from the Greek port of Piraeus and will pick up about 650 passengers on Saturday. Reuters
The cruise ship will soon head south to sample the delights of Bari, Corfu, Mykonos and Dubrovnik. AFP
The numbers on board are limited by Covid-19 restrictions to a fraction of the ship's usual 3,000 capacity. AFP
The 'MSC Orchestra' cruise ship sails past St Mark's Square as it arrives in Venice, Italy, on June 3. AFP
The 'MSC Orchestra' marks the first cruise ship arrival in the city in 17 months. AFP
'MSC Orchestra': First cruise ship in 17 months arrives in Venice amid protests
Celebrities including Mick Jagger and Francis Ford Coppola this week called for an end to large ships passing through the lagoon city
