The Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) restricts coastwise trade in the U.S., which means a foreign-flagged cruise ship generally cannot:
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A
Transport passengers between two U.S. ports without stopping at a foreign port
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B
Dock at any U.S. port for refueling
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C
Carry U.S. citizens as passengers at all
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D
Operate in U.S. territorial waters without a U.S. captain