TORONTO — It’s all but official: the summer 2021 Alaska cruise season will set sail without Canadian ports, pending President Biden’s signature on the Alaska Tourism Recovery Act. Is it a surprise? Not really, says one travel agent. The legislation, which has been winding its way through official channels since March 2021, and passed in the U.S. Senate last week, is a temporary measure aimed at salvaging the 2021 season. And while there’s always the risk that temporary measures become permanent, it’s hard to believe that cruise lines would willingly opt to pass on the stunning beauty – not to mention the high rates of passenger satisfaction – of ports like Vancouver and Victoria.