Egypt Bans Gay Cruise Ship from Docking Following Turkey's Lead

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0400

The Scarlet Lady cruise ship, chartered by the LGBT tour operator Atlantis Events, was unable to make its scheduled stop in Egypt after authorities banned the vessel from entering the country’s territorial waters. The ship, sailing from Athens to Venice, is carrying around 2,000 gay passengers.

Authorities in Turkey's Aydın Province Cancel LGBT Cruise Stop in Kuşadası Port

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0300

The administration of Turkey’s Aydın province has announced the cancellation of a planned stop by the Scarlet Lady cruise ship at the port of Kuşadası. The vessel, owned by Virgin Voyages, was scheduled to dock on July 7, 2026, as part of the “Mediterranean Gay Cruise 2026” tour organized by Atlantis Events.

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Egypt Bans Gay Cruise Ship from Docking Following Turkey's Lead

Authorities in Turkey's Aydın Province Cancel LGBT Cruise Stop in Kuşadası Port