Hawaii’s so-called green fee is set to take effect as scheduled Jan. 1 after a federal judge dismissed most of the cruise ...

Hawaii's new "Green Fee," a 0.75% increase in the transient accommodations tax, will apply to cruise lines for the first time starting in 2026. The Cruise Lines International Association and other ...

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 ...

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 ...

While northern states are digging out of snow piles, Hawaii is basking in a temperate climate and warm sunshine. Visitors are treated to an Aloha culture that welcomes tourists with open arms and a ...

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

Cruising the Hawaiian Islands offers U.S. travelers an immersive South Pacific escape with all the comforts of home. The Aloha State is, in many ways, the ideal cruise destination. It has year-round ...

Hawaii state authorities investigated social media posts that appeared to show a Celebrity Cruises ship sailing less than the required 3,000-foot distance from shore. The state Department of Land and ...

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 ...