LGBTQ rights rollback under spotlight as U.S. LGBTQ cruise is blocked by Turkey and Egypt
TL;DR
An Atlantis Events LGBTQ-focused cruise aboard the Scarlet Lady was blocked from Turkish ports and then denied entry by Egypt, forcing a reroute and touching more than 1,000 U.S. travelers aboard a 1,900-guest voyage. Turkish officials cited “morality” concerns, Egypt followed suit, and the ship diverted to Crete. The episode highlights a broader global rollback of LGBTQ rights in some countries and renews calls from passengers and rights advocates to rethink where LGBTQ travelers spend their dollars and how communities are supported by tourism.
- Twice-rejected American cruise puts spotlight on rollback of LGBTQ rights, passengers say CNN
- Egypt blocks a gay cruise that was rejected from Turkey, organizer says The Washington Post
- South Florida passenger speaks out after LGBTQ+ cruise denied entry to Turkey, Egypt NBC 6 South Florida
- LGBTQ cruise denied entry to Egypt after being barred from Turkey USA Today
- Palm Springs couple after their LGBTQ cruise is denied permission to dock in Turkey and Egypt KESQ
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