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Princess Cruising => Princess News & General Princess Chatter => Topic started by: Host Mike on March 01, 2024, 07:03:24 PM

Title: Bar Harbor, Maine gets approval to limit cruise ship passengers
Post by: Host Mike on March 01, 2024, 07:03:24 PM

"In a landmark ruling, the picturesque town of Bar Harbor, Maine, has secured the right to implement a daily cap of 1,000 passengers from cruise ships, aiming to balance tourism with environmental and community well-being."

https://www.cruisehive.com/bar-harbor-gets-approval-to-radically-limit-cruise-ship-passengers/124962

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Title: Re: Bar Harbor, Maine gets approval to limit cruise ship passengers
Post by: obendus on March 01, 2024, 08:55:34 PM

Wow, 1000 passengers. That's going to crimp the marketability of Bar Harbor for the cruise lines.

Title: Re: Bar Harbor, Maine gets approval to limit cruise ship passengers
Post by: RichC on March 02, 2024, 01:24:13 PM

I guess their peace & quiet is more important then profits from the ships.

Title: Re: Bar Harbor, Maine gets approval to limit cruise ship passengers
Post by: obendus on March 02, 2024, 01:47:15 PM

That's not really a negative. If they feel that their community is being ruined by too many passengers then it's a good move.

Title: Re: Bar Harbor, Maine gets approval to limit cruise ship passengers
Post by: RichC on March 02, 2024, 02:22:49 PM

It doesn't affect me either way since I don't live there or have a shop in the area.
I see this spreading to other locations as well.