An engine room fire onboard one of its cruiseships last year is likely to blow a further hole in Carnival Corp’s balance sheet as it axes another five voyages.



The Micky Arison-led cruise giant has unearthed some “additional issues” with its 2,974-berth Carnival Splendor during ongoing repairs while it is having trouble sourcing some spare parts.

The only trip the Carnival Splendor will be making soon is from one repair facility to another.

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