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.

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

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.

The SH Diana was en route to the South Pole when the maritime mishap occurred earlier this week, derailing the 20-night voyage.

Some passengers on board a cruise ship bound for South America staged a hunger strike after being informed due to an engine issue they would not be making ports of call in Antarctica. "Holidaymakers on Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana are angry that the cruise line would not reimburse them in full for the sailing after they were told they couldn’t sail to

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.

It feels rather surreal so deep in the South Atlantic Ocean on the aft deck of Swan Hellenic’s ocean vessel, Diana, watching grey-headed albatrosses swoop and dive as I enjoy a coffee, that our voyage suddenly garnered international attention.