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.

A group of passengers onboard a luxury Antarctic cruise ship staged a hunger strike after their trip was cut short before they reached the continent.

Swan Hellenic 's 21-day cruise had to change course after a problem with one of the engines on the SH Diana, CEO Andrea Zito said in a Friday statement shared with Business Insider.

Swan Hellenic's CEO said: "A select few chose to stage a hunger strike in their protest which is rather counterproductive." ...

A group of furious passengers on a luxury cruise to the Antarctic has gone on a hunger strike after a disagreement with the cruise company. The luxury trip aboard the Swan Hellenic's SH Diana was ...

LUXURY cruise passengers have gone on hunger strike after engine failure wrecked their dream polar voyage. Passengers on the SH Diana protested when tour firm Swan Hellenic refused a full refund ...

Passengers aboard a luxury cruise ship have staged protests, including a "counterproductive" hunger strike, after mechanical failure cut their voyage short. The SH Diana, operated by Swan Hellenic ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cruise passengers are never hungry, but when they go on a hunger strike, it may be different.

Around 170 travellers onboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana departed Cape Town on 13 November for the 20-night cruise before Antarctic plans were abandoned due to a fault with the vessel.