Gay-Themed Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Egypt
A gay-themed Mediterranean cruise was denied entry to Turkey and then Egypt. Official hostility toward gay people has increased in both Muslim-majority countries in recent years, though the same cruise had previously visited without issues.
A gay-themed cruise ship sailing the Mediterranean was turned away from Turkey and subsequently from Egypt. According to available information, official hostility toward gay people has escalated in both Muslim-majority countries in recent years.
The same cruise had previously called at these ports without any problems, but this time it faced denial. The exact reason for the entry refusal is not stated, but the incident reflects growing tensions between LGBTQ+ tourism and conservative segments of society in the region.
