Friday, March 28, 2014

Celebrity Cruises cancels two Galapagos trips over lobster tails | Fox News

Frozen lobster tails has stopped two Celebrity cruise ships dead within the water.


The cruise lines are looking to get permission to once more sail in Galapagos National Park after its license was temporary suspended following a discovery the ship was transporting the out-of-season delicacy.


Celebrity has canceled two extended cruise ships to date aboard the 98-passenger Celebrity Xpedition, planned for June 2 and 9. The organization stated they ought to know early in a few days concerning the June 16 voyage.


"When we're trying to have our license to sail within the Galapagos restored sooner, everything is still fluid. We are getting in touch with visitors reserved around the June 16 sailing to give them probably the most up-to-date information," the organization stated inside a statement acquired by FoxNews.com.


The Galapagos National Park reported Celebrity Xpedition for transportation and storage of 12 kilos of frozen lobster tails on March 11 within the Galapagos as the spend seafood was from season. Although the lobster wasn't bought from season and was in your area acquired, a brand new regulation demands that lobsters be consumed within 5 days from the finish of year.


Ecuadorian and park authorities impose strict rules on using fruits, veggies, seafood along with other meals by luxury cruise ships to safeguard the Galapagos' fragile ecosystem.


Celebrity was handed a 45-day suspension from the license needed to go in the park along with a $2,000 fine. 


"Celebrity Cruise ships is really sorry with this unpredicted effect on our guests’ vacation. We know their excitement and anticipation for going through the Galapagos onboard Celebrity Xpedition. Celebrity Cruise ships is dedicated to submission using the rules and rules from the Galapagos, that are set up to safeguard and safeguard this excellent and pristine atmosphere," the organization stated.


Celebrity stated visitors around the June 9 cruise of Celebrity Xpedition is going to be contacted by the road to give them probably the most updated information or they might monitor any updates in the line's world wide web.celebritycruises.com Web site.


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