To help combat the effects of climate change, Hawaii has introduced a tax on cruise ships, which may affect how people plan their vacation budget in 2026.

Travelers to Hawaii come from around the globe for the sugary white sand beaches, warm waters, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage found nowhere else in the United States. The Aloha State has a ...

Hawaii’s Legislature will be asked to consider amending part of a 2025 state law that attempts to tax cruise ship passengers ...

Cruises to Hawaii are about to get more expensive than ever, but not because cruise lines are increasing their prices. Earlier this year, Hawaii passed new legislation to extend the state’s Transient ...

As part of the continued unveiling of its plans for 2027 and 2028, Carnival Cruise Line today announced three new homeports along with the opening of new sailings. Among the latest news, Carnival is ...

The new law imposes an 11% tax on cruise fares for days a cruise ship is docked in Hawaiian ports, which passengers would have to pay on top of existing port fees and taxes. The cruise industry argues ...

A new notice flags a potential 14% charge added to early 2026 sailings even as the tax’s legality remains unresolved.

The cruise lines' trade group, the Cruise Lines International Association, has sued the state of Hawaii, claiming a new 11% tax on cruise ships violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. CLIA's ...

Cruise ship visitation to Hawaii has set a course for its strongest rebound in nearly two decades, but new state rules requiring cleaner-burning fuels and expanded “green fees” are sparking legal ...

The cruise industry’s leading trade group is suing Hawaii over a new tax on cruises and other travel accommodations. The state passed the country’s first “Green Fee” earlier this year, raising its ...