According to Cruise Hive, 64 percent of voters said "no," while only 29 percent said “yes." Last Friday, the Hawaii State Legislature increased the transient accommodations tax (TAT) to 11 percent.

Hawaii visitors will soon see their stays costing ... fruition," the governor said in a news release. For the first time, cruise ship passengers will also have to pay the TAT, effective January ...

It was not smooth sailing for passengers on a recent cruise out of Galveston, Texas. Carnival Cruise Line banned 24 people from future sailing trips after a massive brawl broke out at the ship’s ...

The cruise industry, however, has already threatened legal action against the state if the tax bill becomes law. Through a new tax on cruises visiting Hawaii ... With Me's Travel Agent Partner ...

The cruise industry, however, has already threatened legal action against the state if the tax bill becomes law. Through a new tax on cruises visiting Hawaii, lawmakers seek to treat cruise ships ...

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Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails? Growth in cruise ship travel is starting to slow compared to the post-pandemic boom. That trend has cruise lines looking at several ways to keep ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health reported a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oahu Friday, May 2. DOH said that this is the eighth reported case in the Islands.

So, it’s not surprising that Lanette and Johan were eager to ditch the expense of living in Hawaii in favor of taking up residence on a cruise ship that would allow them to travel the world.

Rep. Ikaika Hussey, middle, looked out toward the House chamber gallery Friday during the final day of the 2025 Hawaii legislative session at the state Capitol. Select an option below to continue ...

Cruise operators will collect the fee from passengers. A cruise stop in Mexico just got more expensive this summer travel season. While a $42 cruise ship fee had been scheduled to take effect ...

Transformative Travel: I look at how travel can change ... while also enjoying the comforts of a modern vibrant city." 43. Hawaii: "From the hustle and bustle of Oahu to the romance of Maui ...