Do not support companies like
Princess Cruises (a division of Carnival Cruises) that endorse animal cruelty at the Seaquarium. Call or write to Princess and Carnival and politely ask them to join the good fight.
-Carnival Cruise line indorses The Miami Seaquarium by offering "On Shore Excursions" with them.  This is what their internet add says...

"Enjoy a day of adventure and excitement for the entire family at the Miami Seaquarium. On this excursion you will: Travel in air-conditioned comfort to the Seaquarium and, at the end of the excursion, from the Seaquarium to the Miami International Airport. Experience four brand new shows starring Lolita the killer whale, TV superstar flipper and more. Experience a new ocean reef presentation spotlighting hundreds of sea creatures in an exciting underwater feeding. Feed a sea lion, touch starfish and other fascinating creatures. Witness gripping shark feedings, American crocodiles, and endangered manatees. Note: Any guests with flights after 3:30 p.m. from the Miami International Airport may participate in this excursion. See the shore excursion desk for details. Infants policy in regards to airport transfers is as follows; ages 0-2 do not need tickets purchased, children 3 and older will need to have a ticket. "

Write a letter telling Carnival CEO Mickey Arisono that you will not support Carnival Cruise Lines unless they stop working with The Miami Seaquarium.

Micky Arison - CEO Carnival Cruises.
3655 NW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33178
Phone: (305) 599-2600
Fax: (305) 406-4700

This is a sample letter, but feel free to print it out and use it and add your own comments! *Remember that previous cruise customers have a huge impact, so tell him you were a customer but will not return because of this exploitation they are part of.*

Dear Sir,

It is with sincere concern and disappointment that I contact you today. I have been a customer of Carnival Cruises in the past, but will not continue to patronize your company in the future if current actions are continued. I am specifically referring to your new relationship with the Miami Seaquarium. Many South Florida residents and tourists enjoy this local attraction, but do so out of ignorance and apathy. Those who are aware of animal behavior and psychology, particularly of cetaceans (whales, porpoises and dolphins) deem captivity to be offensive, exploitative and cruel. Lolita, the oldest Orca in captivity, has resided in one of the world's smallest tanks at the Miami Seaquarium for over 33 years.

 In your promotional advertisements your company states that "the Miami Seaquarium -- South Florida's most popular tourist attraction [is a] a champion for the appreciation of marine life…" Nothing could be further from the truth. The Miami Seaquarium's "education" about marine life is actually a stark lesson to their patrons that they believe that humans have the right to capture, confine and neglect highly intelligent, profoundly sensitive beings for entertainment purposes. Whaling (including capture for entertainment) has been banned internationally, and only Japan and Norway persist in this activity; the world has spoken in regard to how we should treat whales specifically.

Companies such as the Miami Seaquarium rely on base curiosity and ignorance in order to make money from their prized "cash cow". For most of her life, Lolita has been in a perpetual state of sensory deprivation and social purgatory. To team with such a callous and disrespectful company tells me several things about your company: One, you either did not do the necessary due diligence before entering into a relationship with them, or you ignored the high amount of controversy surrounding the Seaquarium. Two, business is so bad as a result of the poor economy that your company will go to great lengths (and compromises) to keep revenues up. I sincerely understand the financial pressures your company must be facing. What I do not understand, however, is why a company with a solid reputation of providing a quality leisure experience such as yours would enter into such a risky relationship.

 This was simply a poor business decision. If you wish to continue to keep my business and the thousands of local animal lovers who care about Lolita's plight, you must cancel this contract with the Miami Seaquarium. If you do not, I can guarantee that your company will get caught up in the controversy and near constant demonstrations and media coverage that this horrible atrocity in South Florida has attracted. If you wish to continue with this PR gamble, you will soon learn that not all media attention is good for business. In some cases, it can be devastating. I hope you regard my words as sincere and thoughtful, and I hope you seriously look into the fact that you are participating with a company that is in violation of both State and Federal Anti-cruelty laws.

Sincerely,