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 ( NCLH ) said its
4,000-passenger
cruise, Norwegian Bliss, will skip its planned Puerto Vallarta
call on Wednesday, with further changes for ships scheduled to
call at Mexico to be communicated directly to guests.
* Carnival Corp ( CCL ) said its Royal Princess cruise
bypassed
Puerto Vallarta on Monday, extending its Cabo San Lucas stop
overnight and scheduled to visit Mazatlán on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the company's subsidiary Holland America-operated
Zuiderdam ship skipped Puerto Vallarta for a day at sea.
* Royal Caribbean said no itinerary changes have
been
made so far, but guests and travel agents would be notified
directly if plans change.
(Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)