Cruises are like Marmite. Many people scorn them for contributing to overtourism without putting much money into the pockets of local businesses, and for being harmful to the environment. The backlash against sea holidays has been sharp in recent years. Authorities in Venice, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Bruges, Mallorca, Maine, Florida, California and Alaska have all taken steps to restrict cruise passengers. This month, the Greek prime minister hinted at plans to curb cruise traffic, with Santorini and Mykonos among the first in line for checks. Often the language used by their opponents is emotional; one Barcelona councillor compared cruisers to ...
