Passengers on cruise stage hunger strike after company reroutes trip
Itineraries can change suddenly, especially around Antarctica, where the weather conditions can be unpredictable and extreme.
Cruise passengers instigate hunger strike during Antarctica trip
A group of travellers went on a hunger strike after their the itinerary of their Antarctic was changed mid-voyage. The protests reportedly started after an unexpected issue with the propulsion electric motor stopped Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana from travelling to Antarctica during the 21-day itinerary.
Cruise passengers stage hunger strike after Antarctica trip is rerouted
The SH Diana ship encountered an “unexpected malfunction” with a propulsion electric motor, according to Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito.
Some cruise passengers went on hunger strike after an engine failure ruined their plan to visit Antarctica
The cruise from South Africa to Argentina was due to stop in Antarctica for three days, but the stopover was canceled due to an engine problem.
Passengers on luxury Antarctic cruise go on hunger strike demanding refund of £7k trip
The luxury trip aboard the Swan Hellenic's SH Diana was supposed to be the cruise of a lifetime for the 170 passengers but their dreams of seeing one of the remotest corners of the world were crushed
Luxury cruise line passengers set for Antarctica have gone on a hunger strike over engine failure
Swan Hellenic's CEO said: "A select few chose to stage a hunger strike in their protest which is rather counterproductive."
Cruise Passengers Use Hunger Strike to Protest Lack of Full Refund
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Passengers stage hunger strike on luxury Antarctica cruise after missing out on dream holiday
A small group of passengers onboard a luxury cruise to Antarctica have staged a hunger strike after mechanical difficulties cut short their voyage to the southernmost continent.
Inside the Antarctic cruise hunger strike: ‘Guests are wearing placards demanding a refund’
It feels rather surreal so deep in the South Atlantic Ocean on the aft deck of Swan Hellenic’s ocean vessel, Diana, watching grey-headed albatrosses swoop and dive as I enjoy a coffee, that our voyage suddenly garnered international attention.
Passengers Launch Hunger Strike After Luxury Cruise Trip Cut Short; CEO Calls Move 'Rather Counterproductive'
A mechanical failure cut short a luxury Antarctic cruise, sparking protests and a hunger strike from passengers demanding full refunds.
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