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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

6.  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022 this caption is comprised as follow:

    

2023

    

2022

Cash in banks

US$

117,764

US$

77,224

Cash on hand

850

425

Short-term investments (Highly liquid investments/ cash equivalent)

642,604

627,331

Restricted funds held in trust related to debt service reserves

12,936

6,873

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

US$

774,154

US$

711,853

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a portion of advance ticket sales by an amount of US$12,936 and US$6,873, respectively, as a restricted fund (Note 1e). The restricted funds held in Trusts are used to constitute the debt service reserves and cannot be used for purposes other than those established in the contract of the Trust.