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.

May 8—The winds are shifting for Hawaii's cruise ship trade as bookings catch up with pent-up demand for travel after the state went almost two years without a single sailing. The winds are shifting ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...