Cruise caps are in effect on the French Riviera after they were signed into law last week, according to Seatrade Cruise News.
Ports in the region are limited to an annual average of 2,000 daily disembarking cruise passengers and no more than 3,000 per day. Only one ship with more than 1,300 passengers will be allowed to tender per day, which will be further limited to 15 ships per month in July and August.
Cruise ports impacted by the regulations include Cannes, Nice, Monaco and Villefranche-sur-Mer. In Cannes and Villefranche, cruise guests ride tender boats to the port.
CLIA Europe said the law may impact the "economic vitality of the regions that welcome cruise ships."
"We believe it will be important to evaluate the effects of the decree in practice and, if necessary, consider adjustments in close collaboration with local and regional stakeholders," CLIA Europe said.
The governments of Nice and Cannes attempted to individually impose cruise limitations earlier this year. Those efforts transitioned into a regional effort to regulate ship activity, and CLIA was invited to planning meetings.
Cruise lines adhering to environmental commitments in the Sustainable Mediterranean Cruise Charter will be given priority scheduling access under the new law.