Feb 24 (Reuters) - Major U.S. cruise operators are diverting ships from parts of Mexico after a wave of violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” in a military raid.
At least 25 National Guard officers and 34 suspected gang members died in clashes after the raid on early Sunday, as cartel groups set fire to vehicles in more than 80 roadblocks across more than a dozen states, authorities said.
Here are some key details on reactions from cruise operators:
* Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said its 4,000‑passengercruise, Norwegian Bliss, will skip its planned Puerto Vallartacall on Wednesday, with further changes for ships scheduled tocall at Mexico to be communicated directly to guests. * Carnival Corp said its Royal Princess cruise bypassedPuerto Vallarta on Monday, extending its Cabo San Lucas stopovernight and scheduled to visit Mazatlán on Wednesday.Meanwhile, the company's subsidiary Holland America-operatedZuiderdam ship skipped Puerto Vallarta for a day at sea. * Royal Caribbean said no itinerary changes have been madeso far, but guests and travel agents would be notified directlyif plans change.
(Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)
