Frustrated Antarctica cruise, caused by mechanical issue, prompts protests and hunger strikes on board
A mechanical issue onboard a Swan Hellenic vessel led to the difficult decision to abandon Antarctica on a cruise whose very point was to visit Antarctica. When full refunds were not offered, hunger strikes began onboard,
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Passengers on a £7,000 luxury cruise are going on a hunger strike – this is why
Now, 170 passengers who missed out on the ’boutique five-star experience’ through the Antarctic are on a hunger strike because the company won’t give them a full refund.
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
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