Hawaii SB2698 imposes a $6.50 fee per passenger on cruise ships docking in state harbors, with proceeds funding port improvements and the cruise ship.
Hawaii SB2698 introduces a $6.50 fee per passenger for cruise ships docking in commercial state harbors. All collected fees will be deposited into the newly established cruise ship special fund, which will finance port facility and harbor capital improvement projects, including shore power connectivity. The fund will also receive appropriations, contributions, and interest earnings.
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