Yesterday Key West voters approved three referendums to limit cruise ship traffic on the island. Those three referendums were:
- Limit the number of daily cruise ship visitors to 1,500.
- Prohibit cruise ships with 1,300 passengers or more from docking.
- Give docking priority to cruise lines that have the best health and environmental records.
All three passed with over 60% of the vote. The referendums are binding, meaning they will change the city’s charter. However, a legal battle is already in play.
Pier B Development, which operates one of the three ports in Key West, has sued the city and the Committee for Safer, Cleaner Ships. The lawsuit began back in July. Pier B wanted the questions to be removed from the ballot but it’s claims we’re denied. A trial date will be set sometime after the election.
For now, cruise lines will be limited in Key West. Stay tuned for more information.
Sara is a travel agent with Amazing Magical Adventures, a Disney Earmarked agency. She lives in Alaska with her husband and 3 kids. Due to her extreme dislike of winter, she travels often to warmer destinations during the colder months. She visits the Disney parks and resorts frequently with her family and loves helping other families plan magical vacations. Contact her here for help with your vacation!
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