LGBTQ+ cruise ship refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey turned it away

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The Scarlet Lady cruise ship is operated by Virgin Voyages, a company known for its adult-only cruises and entertainment options. Egypt and Turkey have historically had complex and often restrictive laws and social attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, which may be a factor in the ship's denied entry. The incident highlights the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and groups when traveling to certain countries with strict laws or social norms.

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LGBTQ+ cruise ship refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey turned it away

Scarlet Lady’s 2,000 passengers informed of change as one of those onboard pledges to ‘sparkle and spend elsewhere’ An LGBTQ+ cruise ship blocked from Turkish waters this week has been refused entry into Egypt. The Scarlet Lady’s 2,000 passengers, including the Broadway performer Patti LuPone, woke on Thursday morning to find a note placed under their cabin doors informing them that the ship was urgently looking for …