The 1,050-berth ship, built in 1971 as Nordic Prince, is currently in Curaçao undergoing refurbishment prior to entering service from Acapulco and Manzanillo in April.
Ocean Star Cruises, with offices in Mexico City and Guadalajara, is targeting middle-class Mexicans by offering an international ship tailored for domestic tastes in dining and entertainment, with Spanish-speaking crew and prices in pesos.
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