Episode Details
Back to Episodes
LGBTQ Cruise Denied Entry in Turkey | Ottawa News
Description
A cruise packed with thousands of LGBTQ+ travelers was barred from docking in Turkey, sparking outrage as officials cited “moral values” as the reason — despite homosexuality being legal there. The Atlantis cruise, en route from Athens and set to visit Kuşadası, was forced to alter its itinerary, though stops in Egypt and Crete remain. Performers like Broadway star Patti LuPone condemned the move as discriminatory, while Atlantis CEO Rich Campbell called it the first time in 36 years his company faced such a ban based on passenger identity. The incident underscores Turkey’s ongoing hostility toward LGBTQ+ visibility, especially since Pride events have been banned in Istanbul since 2015.
Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/dacfac6d9e95a408