Cruise Lines have begun to email passengers about the new Hawaii’s State Legislature law increasing transient accommodation taxes, imposing an 11pc fee on cruise fares for days docked at Hawaiian ports.
Cruise lines are passing on the increase direct to customers and will calculate the tax per reservation based on stateroom category and cost, with passengers paying additional amounts alongside final payments.
The tax applies to active bookings for the 2025-26 winter season, covering cruises from Sydney, Auckland and Melbourne between October and February.
Disney Cruise Line, via DCL Fan, confirmed the state-imposed tax while committing to transparency for passengers affected by the new charges.
The policy aims to boost tourism revenue, with Hawaii’s cruise and travel sectors generating €1.4bn annually and supporting 20,000 direct jobs.
DCL Fan shared “While this tax is imposed by the State of Hawaii and local counties, we are committed to providing transparency to our guests.”
