CELEBRITY Cruises’ Celebrity Xpedition was evacuated earlier this week after the ship ran aground on a sandbar in the Galapagos Islands. The ship’s 46 guests and all crew were safe, with everyone besides essential staff transferred to Celebrity Flora. “Xpedition is afloat and safely at anchor,” a Celebrity Cruises spokesperson...
CELEBRITY Cruises’ Celebrity Xpedition was evacuated earlier this week after the ship ran aground on a sandbar in the Galapagos Islands.
The ship’s 46 guests and all crew were safe, with everyone besides essential staff transferred to Celebrity Flora.
“Xpedition is afloat and safely at anchor,” a Celebrity Cruises spokesperson told Cruise Weekly.
“Flora is underway to Baltra, where hotel accommodations and return flights home are being provided”.
“We are unaware of any environmental impact at this time.”
According to Ecuadoran publication El Universo, the ship ran aground at Vicente Roca Point, north of Isabela Island.
Members of the Ecuadoran armed forces and officials of Galapagos National Park arrived to find the ship partially stranded, after they responded to an alert sent by the Xpedition at 5.40pm local time.
All of the evacuated passengers will receive full refunds and full credits for future sailings with Celebrity Cruises, the statement confirmed.
“We are greatful no injuries were reported.
“We appreciate those responders who stepped in.”
Xpedition currently appears to be off the coast of Fernandina Island, according to Cruise Mapper.
Pictured: Celebrity Xpedition.
