Norwegian Cruise Line, however, says its Pride of America ship, which sails year-round from Honolulu as the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, can’t be treated like a hotel.

Norwegian and other cruise lines have several stops in Hawaii throughout the year. However, the future of cruises to Hawaii might be in jeopardy due to a proposed tax that may inflate cruise prices.

It’s black and white,” Norwegian Cruise Line General Counsel Daniel Farkas told Hawaii News Now. “It has to do with uniformity as to when a vessel pulls into port.