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Restrictions May Have Dampened Large Cruise Ships’ Interest in Yorktown

Supervisor’s decision earlier this year requires Special Use Permits for vessels over 400 passengers

George Arbogust
Aug 26, 2025
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York County recently stated that no cruise lines have filed for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to dock large vessels in Yorktown since the new requirement was approved in February. (Photo by Daniele D'Andreti on Unsplash)

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