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Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+ Cruise, Rerouted to Greece and Crete

Saturday, 4 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Turkey has refused to allow an LGBTQ+ cruise ship to dock at one of its ports, citing "moral values," forcing the vessel to alter its Mediterranean itinerary. As a result, the cruise line rerouted the ship, with some reports indicating stops in Greek islands, potentially including Crete, may have been added or adjusted to replace the cancelled Turkish port call. This incident highlights ongoing restrictions faced by LGBTQ+ travelers in Turkey and underscores why Greece, including Crete, remains a popular and welcoming alternative destination in the Eastern Mediterranean. Travelers on Mediterranean cruises should check with their cruise line for any last-minute itinerary changes, as geopolitical and policy decisions by individual countries can affect scheduled port stops with little advance notice.

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