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Patti LuPone "Furious" That LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Banned From Turkey Ports
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Key Points:
- Turkey has banned the Scarlet Lady cruise ship, carrying over 1,000 American LGBTQ+ travelers, from docking at its ports, citing concerns about "moral standards" and "family values."
- The cruise, organized by Atlantis Events and scheduled to sail from Greece to Venice with stops in Turkey, was denied entry to Kuşadası and Istanbul by Turkish authorities.
- Broadway star Patti LuPone publicly condemned Turkey's decision on Instagram, expressing shock and anger over the ban targeting the LGBTQ+ passengers.
- In response to the ban, Atlantis Events announced the cruise will now make alternative stops in Cairo, Egypt, and the Greek island of Crete instead of Turkey.
- The Scarlet Lady is operated by Virgin Voyages, a cruise line backed by Richard Branson.
