Cruise industry says Hawaii’s new cruise passenger tax is unconstitutional. The new law imposes an 11% tax on cruise fares ...

The cruise industry’s legal challenge has delayed Hawaii’s plan to tax cruise passengers for environmental funding.

The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at ...

A New Year’s Eve ruling from the Federal Appeals Court paused the enforcement of Hawaii’s new climate tax ahead of its 2026 ...

The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change ...

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 ...

HONOLULU – A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with consequences of climate change seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ship ...

Hawaii’s controversial “Green Fee” tourist tax, designed to fund climate resilience and curb overtourism, has been partially ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Cruises are once again becoming a popular way to book trips for those wanting the most out of their vacation at the lowest cost. Since the beginning of 2024, over 49,000 visitors ...

Many people think a cruise is just a tropical getaway to the Caribbean — which can yield value, great weather and a good time for all. Yet cruises can be affordable and enjoyable vacation travel ...

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with consequences of climate change seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ...