Turkey blocks cruise ship with 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers over moral values
Turkey blocked the arrival of the cruise ship Scarlet Lady, carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and Broadway star Patti LuPone, citing 'moral values'. The ship, which was scheduled to dock in Kuşadası on July 7, will now visit Cairo and Crete instead. This decision marks a significant change for Atlantis Events, which has docked in Turkey for 25 years.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 06:13 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 06:30 UTC
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