available for the service described in such subsection or any passenger service between a port in one State and a port in another State, or between 2 ports in the same State, the authority to transport passengers on any covered route under subsection (b) shall be reinstated. . (b) Conforming amendment The analysis for chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 55124. Large cruise ships transporting passengers between ports in Alaska or between a port in Alaska and a port in Washington. .