Waikiki Catamaran Tours

The Spirit of Aloha will depart daily from the pier at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in front of the resort. With room for up to 48 passengers, the Spirit of Aloha will feature six daily tour options, including breakfast, snorkeling and sunset cocktail cruises along with a weekly Friday-night fireworks sail. Prices range from $45 to $125. Phone (808) 234-7245.

Hawaii's hotel room tax increase

The Transient Accommodations Tax or TAT, increased from 8.25% per day to 9.25% on July 1