§ 4472. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter—

• (1)
  • (A) The term “covered voyage” means a voyage of—
    • (i) a commercial passenger vessel which extends over 1 or more nights, or
    • (ii) a commercial vessel transporting passengers engaged in gambling aboard the vessel beyond the territorial waters of the United States,
  • (B) The term “covered voyage” shall not include a voyage of a passenger vessel of less than 12 hours between 2 ports in the United States.
• (2) The term “passenger vessel” means any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 16 passengers.