But these images of once-valuable cruise ships being dismantled for parts at Aliaga ship breaking yard in Turkey show some vessels that have been taken out of service to free up some cash. Cruise liners have had to cancel trips for this year and the US had a no-sail order up until the end of October, when it was replaced by a conditional sail order which allows a gradual return to cruising – although some believe the no-sail order should last longer.

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