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LGBT Cruise Barred from Turkey, Egypt Ports, 1,900 Passengers Stuck

7/20/2026

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A major LGBT cruise was barred from docking by both Turkey and Egypt.
The Scarlet Lady, with about 1,900 passengers, was denied entry to Kusadasi and Alexandria.
CEO Rich Campbell said the denial was unexpected because the ship had docked there before.
Broadway star Patti LuPone called the decision discrimination against the passengers.
Turkey and Egypt have used morality laws to restrict LGBT events despite homosexuality being legal in Turkey.

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A major LGBT cruise was barred from docking by both Turkey and Egypt.
The Scarlet Lady, with about 1,900 passengers, was denied entry to Kusadasi and Alexandria.
CEO Rich Campbell said the denial was unexpected because the ship had docked there before.
Broadway star Patti LuPone called the decision discrimination against the passengers.
Turkey and Egypt have used morality laws to restrict LGBT events despite homosexuality being legal in Turkey.