Turkey bans American cruise of LGBTQ+ passengers from docking
Turkish authorities barred the LGBTQ‑focused cruise ship Scarlet Lady from docking in Kusadasi and Istanbul, citing “moral standards” and “family values,” forcing the vessel to reroute to ports in Greece, Egypt and Crete.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2026/07/03/turkey-bans-lgbtq-cruise-docking-atlantis-events/90794399007/