Happy Cruises abruptly ceased operation on September 24th . During 2011 the troubled line grew to a

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cheap car rental in perpignan france Ocean Star Cruises inaugurated a new cruise service, one of the few ever based in Mexico, with the 1971-built veteran OCEAN STAR PACIFIC (ex NORDIC PRINCE, CAROUSEL, ARIELLE, AQUAMARINE).  While on only the second voyage for this new company, the ship was disabled by a generator fire off Hualtulco on April 15th, forcing the evacuation of the 522 passengers and 226 crew aboard.  The 23,149 gross ton, 635 foot long ship had just completed an extensive three-month refurbishment.  Repairs took longer than expected and the ship remained out of service until returning June 12th.  This 40-year old vessel was one of the original trio that founded cheap car rental in perpignan france Royal Caribbean Cruises Line.