π¨ Breaking Cruise NewsHawaii is being sued by the entire cruise industry
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Hawaii is getting sued by the entire cruise industry.
Passengers would have to pay 11% of their PR-rated cruise fair for each day a ship is docked in Hawaii.
Clea says the tax is unconstitutional, unfair, and puts unnecessary strain on passengers and small businesses who rely on cruise tourism.
Hawaii is also planning to cut cruise visits by 75% over the next decade.
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Starting in 2026, Hawaii plans to charge cruise passengers 11% of their prorated fare for each day docked in the state. Thatβs on top of port fees and existing taxes. Now, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) is fighting back with a lawsuit, calling the tax unconstitutional and unfair to both passengers and local businesses. But the controversy doesnβt end thereβ¦ Hawaii also plans to cut cruise ship visits by 75% over the next decade to reduce carbon emissions β shifting toward smaller, less impactful vessels. βοΈ Is this environmental reform or economic fallout? #CruiseNews #HawaiiCruise #CLIA #CruiseIndustry #CruiseTax #CruiseUpdates #CruiseTips #CruiseEconomy #TravelNews #BucketListTravel