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Over two thousand LGBTQ+ tourists on the cruise ship Scarlet Lady had to change their Mediterranean itinerary after Turkey and then Egypt refused entry, citing passenger behavior as being "contrary to moral values."
Turkey has prevented a cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers from docking at its port, citing the defense of 'moral values'. The Scarlet Lady, which departed from Athens, was forced to change its course to Cairo and Crete.
Turkey refused to allow a cruise ship carrying LGBTQ+ passengers to dock, sparking controversy. The decision prevented the vessel from making its scheduled port call.
A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers has been blocked from entering ports in both Turkey and Alexandria, Egypt. This marks the first time in the company's 36-year history that one of its ships has been denied entry to two ports within a single week.
Turkey has reportedly prevented an American LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking, citing 'moral standards' as the reason for the refusal.
Turkey has prohibited an LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking in its ports, citing concerns over 'moral and family values.' This decision has drawn criticism and highlights ongoing tensions regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
An LGBTQ+ cruise ship carrying 2,000 passengers was denied entry to Egypt, just days after it was also turned away by Turkey. Both countries refused to allow the passengers to disembark.
A cruise ship carrying lesbian, gay, and bisexual passengers has been denied permission to dock in Turkey. Authorities justified their decision by citing 'moral values.'
Broadway star Patti LuPone expressed her fury on Instagram after Turkish authorities banned a cruise ship carrying American LGBTQ+ travelers from docking in its ports.