LGBTQ+ cruise ship refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey turned it away
An LGBTQ+ cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, was denied entry into Egypt shortly after being turned away from Turkey. Authorities provided no official reason, though the Turkish government previously cited 'moral values' for their refusal.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ travelers and organizations in certain international jurisdictions.
The Scarlet Lady arriving into Portsmouth in 2021. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA The Scarlet Lady arriving into Portsmouth in 2021. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA LGBTQ+ rights LGBTQ+ cruise ship refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey turned it away Scarlet Lady’s 2,000 passengers informed of change as one of those onboard pledges to ‘sparkle and spend elsewhere’
The framing focuses on the exclusion of an LGBTQ+ group, highlighting the impact on passengers and the lack of transparency from the governments involved.
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