LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Refused Entry to Egypt Days After Being Turned Away by Turkey The recent refusal of entry to Egypt by an LGBTQ+ friendly cruise ship is a disturbing development that highlights growing intolerance towards sexual minorities in countries claiming to be modern and open minded.
The Scarlet Lady, carrying 2,000 passengers including Broadway legend Patti LuPone, was denied access to Egyptian waters just days after being turned away from Turkey.
Turkish authorities cited the ship's charter by groups whose behavior "does not align with our society's moral values" as the reason for refusing entry.