Cruise Lines Take Hawaii to Court | Carnival Pulls Ship from Long Beach
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Doug Barker reports on several significant developments within the cruise industry. The Cruise Lines International Association has initiated legal action against the state of Hawaii regarding a new green fee scheduled for next year. This measure extends the state transit accommodation tax to cruise ships, with the potential to generate 100 million dollars annually for climate initiatives. The association contends that the tax is unconstitutional and could negatively impact the local economy. In vessel repositioning news, Carnival announced that the Carnival Firenze will leave the West Coast in January 2027. The ship will embark on a three part South America cruise before moving to the Caribbean and eventually arriving in Miami. This move marks the first time the vessel will sail from the East Coast, where it will offer seasonal Caribbean cruises and summer sailings from New York. Additionally, Norwegian Cruise Lines has started sailings for the Norwegian Aqua from New York City, with plans to move to Miami for Caribbean itineraries in 2026. The report concludes with a photo submission from a viewer on Icon of the Seas and an update on cruise industry stock performance, noting gains for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.
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The Cruise Lines International Association has filed suit against the state of Hawaii over a new green fee that takes effect next year.
Carnival will reposition Carnival Firenze to the east coast in 27, leaving the West Coast behind.
The ship leaves in January of 27 for a three-part South America cruise around Cape Horn with stops in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Aqua has begun her first sailings from New York City, offering five to seven-day cruises to Bermuda through October.
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