China was one of the fastest growing markets, and we believe will continue to be an important part of our strategy going forward. However, as you know, China is essentially closed to international travel today, and that includes cruise travel. We do not expect China to reopen until at least the Olympics in Beijing are over.

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Another important market for us is Australia. Australia's approach to containing the pandemic has been based on isolation. They are now rapidly switching to the vaccines as a way of controlling the disease. We do not expect Australia to open to cruise travel until the spring. But since this summer season doesn't start until our next winter anyhow, we're not counting on much from Australia until the end of next year.

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Our goal is to start the new year with smooth, steady, consistent operations that will give our guests comfort and give travel advisors the confidence to book future cruises.

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Our bookings are already showing that the public has a great deal of pent-up demand and is eager to travel again.

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