Turkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’
Turkish authorities blocked a cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and performer Patti LuPone from docking in Kuşadası. Officials cited 'moral values' and public concern as the reasons for denying entry to the vessel.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the friction between international travel/tourism and local conservative social policies regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
Patti LuPone is onboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady cruise ship with 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers. The ship has been blocked from entering Turkey. Photograph: Rahav Segev/Photopass.com Patti LuPone is onboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady cruise ship with 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers. The ship has been blocked from entering Turkey. Photograph: Rahav Segev/Photopass.com LGBTQ+ rights Turkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’ Broadway star, who is performing on the vessel, expresses shock after authorities ban Scarlet Lady from docking in Kuşadası
The article reports the event and the official justification provided by the Turkish government while noting the reaction of the performers.
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