Gay cruise ship Scarlet Lady denied entry to Turkish and Egyptian ports

The cruise ship Scarlet Lady was denied entry to ports in Turkey and Egypt. One passenger responded: "Well, we'll shine and spend our money elsewhere."

There were about 2,000 people on board. The cruise was organized by Atlantis Events for the LGBT+ community, according to The Guardian.

Initial plans included stops in Kuşadası and Istanbul, but Turkish authorities refused, citing incompatibility with "societal moral values." A planned replacement stop in Alexandria, Egypt, was also canceled without explanation.

Ultimately, the ship headed to Crete and Montenegro.