What is Hawaii’s Green Fee and when does it start?

Hawaii’s Green Fee is an 11% tax on cruise passenger fares, with counties allowed to add up to a 3% surcharge. A federal judge declined to block the law, so it is set to begin in 2026 pending any successful appeal. For CCL stock investors, it introduces a new cost factor that may influence pricing, demand, and itinerary planning for Hawaii sailings.

How could the Green Fee affect CCL stock and cruise stocks today?

The fee raises per-fare costs on Hawaii itineraries, which could pressure yields if Carnival absorbs part of the tax, or bookings if customers resist higher prices. CCL stock may react to updates on appeals, pricing pass-through rates, and booking trends. If other destinations adopt similar taxes, industry-wide costs could rise, influencing margins and valuation across cruise stocks today.

What key price levels should CCL stock traders watch now?

Price sits at $31.25. Immediate resistance is near the Bollinger upper band at $32.06 and the 52-week high at $32.89. Support sits around $31.12 and the middle Bollinger band near $27.67. Indicators show strong trend but overbought conditions. Traders often look for confirmed closes above resistance or pullbacks to support with improving momentum before adding risk.

Is CCL stock attractive after the ruling?

It depends on risk tolerance. CCL stock trades around a 15.2 P/E with improved profitability and strong 6-month gains. Balance-sheet leverage and potential cost pressures from Hawaii are the key risks. Street targets center near $35 and momentum is strong but overbought. Many investors wait for pullbacks or for clarity on pass-through pricing and booking trends before adding exposure.

Law and Government

CCL Stock Today: December 27 — Judge Upholds Hawaii Cruise Tax, 2026 Start

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

CCL stock is in focus after a federal judge upheld Hawaii’s Green Fee that adds an 11% tax on cruise passenger fares plus up to a 3% county surcharge starting in 2026. An appeal is planned, but the ruling raises near-term pricing and demand risk on Hawaii sailings and may set a template other destinations follow. Today, CCL trades at $31.25, within a 52-week range of $15.07 to $32.89. We break down the policy details, market reaction, valuation, and the technical levels that matter for CCL stock.