Carnival Splendor Out of Service for Repairs until Jan. 16

Carnival Cruise Lines said it has cancelled voyages of the Carnival Splendor through the departure of Jan. 9, 2011, to allow time for repairs following an engine room fire last week. The ship is scheduled to re-enter service on January 16, 2011.

Guests who were scheduled to sail on these voyages will receive a full refund of their cruise fare and air transportation costs, along with a 25 percent discount on a future cruise. Travel agent commissions on cancelled sailings will be protected.

Carnival Splendor was towed to San Diego following the fire which occurred off the Mexican coast on Nov. 8. A team from the U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB and flag authorities, along with Carnival’s engineers and technicians, is currently on board investigating the cause of the fire. Carnival personnel are being assisted by representatives of the shipyard that built the vessel and other manufacturers of engine room components in assessing damage and necessary repairs.