6 Jun, 2014
Cruise operators accused of misleading travellers over Anzac centenary tours
The Australian and Turkish governments have accused tour operators of misleading travellers by continuing to advertise cruises that offer access to the Gallipoli Peninsula for the Anzac Day dawn service next year, marking the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings.
The Turkish government has also told Fairfax Media no cruise ships will be able to anchor within sight of the Anzac battlefields, despite claims from some operators their passengers will be able to watch the service from just off the beach.
The entire Gallipoli Peninsula will be closed and swept by Turkish soldiers to ensure no one but the 10,500 Australian and New Zealand ballot winners and official guests will gain access.
The Australian government has taken to task a Christian travel company for advertising that it is still waiting for authorities to ‘‘finalise arrangements’’ for the 2015 services on Gallipoli.
Read the rest: Cruise operators accused of misleading travellers over Anzac centenary anniversary tours – Sydney Morning Herald.
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