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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 on a £7,000 luxury cruise are going on a hunger strike - this is why
Hundreds of passengers onboard what was meant to be a dream cruise are now on a hunger strike. Thrill seekers paid between £7,000 to £10,000 for a ’boutique journey to Antarctica aboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana – but engine failure meant the journey was cut short.
Cruise passengers stage hunger strike after Antarctic stops cancelled due to engine failure
Passengers on an Antarctic cruise have staged a hunger strike after the ship’s engine failed, forcing the expedition to be cut short. SH Diana, operated by cruise company Swan Hellenic, left Cape Town on 13 November for a 21-day voyage to the southern region.
Furious cruise ship passengers go on hunger strike after dream £10k holiday cancelled
The SH Diana left Cape Town on November 13 for a 20-night trip to Antarctica before running into engine failure, which forced the voyage to be called off.
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