Cruise ships will return to the primary cruise port in Venice at Marittima (Stazione Marittima) in spring 2027, announced Fulvio Lino Di Blasio president of the Port Authority of Venice and Chioggia. This marks a turning point after the ban on large ships' access to San Marco, which was imposed by Prime Minister Mario Draghi in 2021.

Under the new plan, entry into Marittima will be allowed to vessels with a maximum weight of 60 thousand gross tons and a length of 250 meters. These ships will no longer pass in front of the iconic San Marco basin, a move aimed at alleviating concerns about environmental impact and preserving the city's historic architecture. Instead, they will access Marittima through the Vittorio Emanuele III canal.

Venice's Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, expressed his support for this solution, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development and the city's future. He stated, "In the Port of Venice, we are continuing along the line that I have always supported and in which the citizens have placed their trust in me. The larger ships will approach Marghera, while the smaller ones will reach the Maritime Station through the Vittorio Emanuele canal. It is the demonstration that sustainable development is possible, combining work and the environment, looking to the future of our children."