Key Takeaways (read this first) Why this matters to cruisers Hawaii’s new rule directly adds a tax to the cruise fare (not just hotels and vacation rentals). For some itineraries—especially NCL’s Pride of America seven-night Hawaii cruises where every day is spent in the islands—100% of the fare will be the base for the 11% state TAT (plus any county … Continue reading Hawaii Will Tax Cruise Fares at 11% from Jan 1, 2026 — How Much You’ll Actually Pay