Egypt informed the LGBTQ cruise ship Scarlet Lady that it cannot dock or enter its territorial waters, just days after Turkey canceled the ship's scheduled port call. Over 2,000 passengers were told both countries barred the vessel, with Turkish authorities citing behavior incompatible with "social structure and moral values."
Egypt has denied the LGBTQ cruise ship Scarlet Lady permission to dock or enter its territorial waters, according to Israeli media reports citing the ship's operator — just days after Turkey canceled the vessel's scheduled port call in Kuşadası. More than 2,000 passengers were informed that both countries barred the ship from their jurisdictions.
As Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) reported, Turkish authorities had earlier this week canceled the docking, stating the ship was chartered by "groups known for behavior incompatible with our social structure and moral values," and citing "great public concern." Turkey added that "there is no possibility that the group in question will visit our district for an event of this kind."
As The Zioneer reported on July 3, the Scarlet Lady — chartered for an LGBTQ community voyage — had redirected to Crete and Egypt after the Turkish denial. Egypt's move now closes the second of the vessel's planned Mediterranean stops, effectively denying it port access across two major regional states. The ship's next destination and whether alternative arrangements have been made remain unclear at this time.
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