Venetians were left waiting for a large cruise ship to pass meaning the beginning of the 45th Vogalonga rowing race was postponed. Tensions have been rising consistently over the last few weeks as protesters take offence to tourists ruining the atmosphere, infrastructure and environment of the water city. This latest cruise ship incident comes the day after the demonstration against the large ships, in the city square.
This has been considered a mockery by some considering that the Vogalonga event this year wanted to raise awareness about the damage of motor boats and the consequent wave motions in the lagoon.
The giant cruise ship passed through the San Marco Basin preventing the start of the Vogalonga.
The boats were able to left on time but the presence of the cruise ship was experienced by the city as an offence.
The non-competitive event sees was celebrating its 45th edition of hundreds of rowers departing from San Marco basin and arriving at Punta della Dogna for a total journey of 30 kilometres.
Tourist outrage at cruise ship
