Passengers stage hunger strike on luxury Antarctica cruise

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.
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."
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. Around 170 travellers onboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana departed Cape Town on ...
Cruise passengers revolt with hunger strike after ‘boutique’ ship engine failure: ‘Handled very badly’
The SH Diana was en route to the South Pole when the maritime mishap occurred earlier this week, derailing the 20-night voyage.
Furious passengers go on hunger strike after luxury Antarctica cruise trip is abandoned
Furious passengers aboard a luxury Antarctic cruise ship have launched a hunger strike after engine problems forced the cancellation of their dream voyage. The protest began after Swan Hellenic's SH Diana was forced to abandon the Antarctic portion of its 20-night cruise due to a faulty propeller bearing.
Cruise passengers stage hunger strike after Antarctic stops cancelled due to engine failure
The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h. View on euronews
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