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The Galapagos National Park has cited Celebrity Xpedition for transportation and storage of 12 kilograms of frozen lobster tails in the Galapagos while out of season. Because of this, Celebrity Xpedition’s license that is necessary to enter the Galapagos National Park has been temporarily suspended by the local authority. Unfortunately, it is necessary to cancel the June 2 sailing of Celebrity Xpedition.
Celebrity Cruises is deeply sorry for this unexpected impact on our guests’ vacation. We understand their excitement and anticipation for exploring the Galapagos onboard Celebrity Xpedition. Celebrity Cruises is committed to complying with the rules and regulations of the Galapagos, which are put in place to protect and safeguard this unique and pristine environment.
We ask that any guests booked on the Sunday, June 2, sailing of Celebrity Xpedition please call us at 1-888-829-4050 in the U.S. and 1-408-916-9001 internationally.
I've never heard of a ship being fined for what is in its freezer?
Where did the lobster come from, where was it stocked from and if a ships license can be revoked due to ships stores, I guess whoever ordered the stock should be advised not to do so again?
Maybe lobster cannot be imported or be aboard in any state out of season. Celebrity will have known the rules and although it might seem odd to us there will be good reason, and they (Celebrity) should have abided by them. Someone's head may be on the block.
Pam
Thanks Pam.
The inspection and 'discovery' too place in March - the report is here, where it says "In total counted and weighed 12 kg of pulp of lobster, 36 pieces of lobster tail split in half and empty lobster shells 62, mostly not permitted by the Size to be fished."
3 months before cancelled cruises. Were Celebrity appealing against this and hoping they did not have the take this action? If it is true about not having been advised then it all does seem a bit harsh on Celebrity when no harm has been done.
Anyone reading that without knowing the story would be under the impresson that Xpedition had been catching lobster out of season
-Russ
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