As many are painfully aware 2020 was a particularly rough year for all of us in the travel business. As we return to normalcy travel statistics show we are now surpassing all expectations for growth. For a business getting things back up to speed is no easy task. Hawaii, like many places, has now issued a list of special rules that need to be followed TO THE LETTER. That’s important if you would like to visit any of the Hawaiian Islands without the mandatory 10 day quarantine. These rules are intended to make your visit as well as everyone’s around you a safe one.
Please understand this information here is not intended to be a substitute for your own due diligence. Everyone is responsible for their own compliance for Hawaii’s COVID related quarantine laws. iTravel earth accepts no responsibility for anyone planning their own travel to the Hawaiian Islands. If after reading this you are still unclear or have further questions, you are more than welcome to contact iTravel earth for our professional travel planning services. I’d love to help you safely visit any of the islands, in full compliance with the rules, and most importantly without delay. This is one of those times a professional travel planner saves your time and money for the more important things.
Listed here are some of the important facts to know regarding your next post COVID-19 trip to the Hawaiian Islands. You will find links for many resources helping to explain the many aspects of these travel requirements. The facts change frequently so be sure to check back often for updates.
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So let’s start with what is the quarantine about? Do I really have to do it?
Travelers who arrive from a trans-pacific flight and pass through the airport screeners without a valid negative COVID-19 NAAT from the state of Hawaii’s Trusted Testing and Travel Partners list, will be subject to the state’s mandatory 10-day mandatory self-quarantine.
“Test results will not be accepted once a traveler arrives in Hawaii. Travelers who do not have a negative test result prior to departing for Hawaii must self-quarantine for 10 days.” – Hawaii Tourism Authority
There are consequences to not following the quarantine rules. Violations of this order could result in a misdemeanor with fines of up to $5,000 and/or up to one year in prison, or both.
Despite the CDC’s announcement, Hawaii’s mandatory 10-day quarantine remains in place even for fully vaccinated passengers.
see: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/latest-news/office-of-the-governor-news-release-governor-ige-issues-emergency-order-requiring-self-quarantine-for-inter-island-travelers/
It is important to note that you must quarantine in an approved location. AirBnB types of accommodations do not qualify for a place to self quarantine. You will be required to find an acceptable location.
I heard that Hawaii’s Governor David Ige announced an end to pretesting requirements on June 5, 2021?
The decision to terminate testing/quarantine requirements for (INTER ISLAND FLIGHTS ONLY) comes as the State of Hawai‘i approaches the 55% vaccination rate. As of today, 52% of Hawai‘i’s residents have been fully vaccinated. As the number of those vaccinated in the state of Hawaii increases the restrictions will be adjusted accordingly.
Does quarantine cost me money?
Absolutely! You are responsible for any hotel, car rental, airline, or any related costs having to do with the mandatory 10-day quarantine. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. The cost of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Islands is taken very seriously.
What if I go to Hawaii for less than 10 days to begin with?
You will spend your entire time in Hawaii in your hotel room. No public areas. No beach. No tours. No public transportation. Your quarantine will be spent entirely within your hotel, condo, or vacation rental with a possible exception of having a medical need. Effectively, everyone has be deputized to report violators.
iTravel earth’s travel guide to Hawaii’s quarantine:
- Pre-travel/Quarantine mandates to be removed July 8
- ITravel earth’s guide to Hawaii’s quarantine?
- Are there exemptions to Hawaii’s quarantine?
