Tag: cruise
Review of the Week: July 25, 2026
**Weekend Cruise Experience & Travel Plans** I trust that everyone is enjoying a pleasant weekend! We just finished a voyage on Four Seasons Yachts, which has been quite an experience, so I will share some initial thoughts on that soon. Following this, I will continue my travels to Saudi Arabia, flying with Saudia and Riyadh…
Airlines News: Turkmenistan Airlines, Riyadh Air, Saudia, Air India, and More Unveil New Developments
I’m thrilled to embark on a Four Seasons Yachts cruise Usually, I undertake review trips solely to evaluate airlines, but in this instance, I’m opting for a slightly different strategy. I need to travel to and from Europe to catch a cruise, but I’ll be flying there and back in the most convoluted manner possible.…
Egypt Prevents Access to Gay Cruise, Mirroring Turkey’s Actions
Several days ago, a Virgin Voyages cruise arranged by Atlantis Events was set to stop in Turkey, but officials blocked this due to “moral standards.” As a result, the organizers replaced the stops in Turkey with a stop in Egypt. Nevertheless, this choice led to additional complications. On July 9, 2026, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady…
VACAYA Unveils First “Arabian Nights” Gay Cruise to Saudi Arabia
Earlier, I discussed how an upcoming Atlantis Events cruise (the company organizes cruises aimed at LGBTQ+ travelers) encountered a significant problem on an approaching Virgin Voyages charter, when Turkey announced it wouldn’t permit the ship to dock there, referencing “moral standards” and “family values.” The fact is, that cruise wasn’t exclusively focused on Turkey; rather,…
Turkey Blocks Virgin Voyages LGBTQ+ Cruise from Berthing Due to “Moral Values”
Turkey Prevents Atlantis Events Cruise from Docking at the Last Minute Atlantis Events specializes in organizing cruises mainly for LGBTQ+ travelers. They essentially charter cruise ships and sell cabins to enthusiasts of the Atlantis Events theme. A 10-night cruise set for departure on July 5, 2026, aboard the Scarlet Lady ship, part of Richard Branson’s…
