Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest

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February 24, 2026 6:52 AM EST

Members of the Mexican army and the National Guard stand guard at a roundabout on a main avenue, following a military operation in which Mexican officials said cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, "El Mencho," was killed in Jalisco state, in Guadalajara, Mexico,

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)


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